Spanish (SPAN)
Subject-area course lists indicate courses currently active for offering at the University of Louisville. Not all courses are scheduled in any given academic term. For class offerings in a specific semester, refer to the Schedule of Classes.
500-level courses generally are included in both the undergraduate- and graduate-level course listings; however, specific course/section offerings may vary between semesters. Students are responsible for ensuring that they enroll in courses that are applicable to their particular academic programs.
Course Fees
Some courses may carry fees beyond the standard tuition costs to cover additional support or materials. Program-, subject- and course-specific fee information can be found on the Office of the Bursar website.
SPAN 500. Spanish Study Abroad1-15 Units
Prerequisite(s): Membership in a University of Louisville Language Study Abroad Program or a program approved by the department.
Description: Credit awarded upon demonstration of successful completion of program undertaken with prior approval of the department, including a paper or project and an oral or written examination in the language and culture, administered under the supervision of a faculty member.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
SPAN 511. Studies in Spanish Medieval Literature3 Units
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 311, SPAN 321, SPAN 400.
Description: Special studies in the original language of selected works from the medieval period.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
SPAN 513. Studies in Spanish Golden Age Literature3 Units
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 311, SPAN 321, SPAN 400.
Description: Intensive study of significant works of the Spanish Golden Age.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
SPAN 516. Literary Influences in Nineteenth-Century Spanish3 Units
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 311, SPAN 321, SPAN 400.
Description: Study of significant writers of the Spanish Romantic, Realistic, and Naturalistic periods.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
SPAN 518. Studies in Twentieth-Century Literature of Spain3 Units
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 311, SPAN 321, SPAN 400.
Description: Study in depth of significant works of the Post-Civil War period.
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SPAN 524. Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 311 and SPAN 321; or SPAN 325 and SPAN 335; or score of 400 on the Spanish Heritage Language Test.
Description: Introduction to basic linguistic concepts, exploration of communicative strategies, and investigation of Hispanic culture and dialectology.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
SPAN 527. Latin American Literature: Colonial Period through 19th Century3 Units
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 355, SPAN 403, or SPAN 404, or consent of instructor.
Description: Study of significant literary works from the Colonial Period through 19th century.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
SPAN 528. Contemporary Spanish-American Theatre3 Units
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 355, SPAN 403, or SPAN 404, or consent of instructor.
Description: Major trends and authors in Spanish-American theatre since c. 1950. Critical methodology for theatre.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
SPAN 529. Spanish-American Poetry3 Units
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 355, SPAN 403, or SPAN 404, or consent of instructor.
Description: Selected Spanish-American poets, movements and national traditions. Critical methodological theory.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
SPAN 530. Spanish-American Narrative3 Units
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 355, SPAN 403 or SPAN 404 or consent of instructor.
Description: Selected Spanish-American novelists and short story writers, movements and national traditions. Critical methodological theory.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
SPAN 544. Advanced Grammar and Stylistics3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 311 and SPAN 321 (or SPAN 325 and SPAN 335); and 6 hours at the 400 level; or consent of instructor.
Description: An intensive review of the more problematic aspects of Spanish grammar (including prepositions, subjunctive, conditional sentences, relative clauses, spelling, punctuation); a reflection on the nature and functions of written language; and a hands-on-workshop on achieving clarity and grace in written texts.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
SPAN 554. Hispanic Culture through Film and Media3 Units
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 401, SPAN 402, SPAN 403, or SPAN 404; or consent of instructor; admission to the Spanish MA program.
Description: Study of specific/selected issues focusing on the Hispanic cultural milieu; its multiracial values and means of communication as manifested in the visual and print media (film, television, newspapers, documentaries, etc.)
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
SPAN 561. Independent Study1-3 Units
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
Description: Independent study in areas not covered in the regular curriculum.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
SPAN 570. Intro to Interpreting3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 311 and SPAN 321 (or SPAN 325 and SPAN 335); and 6 hours at the 400 level; or consent of instructor.
Description: Provides an overview of the theoretical and practical foundations of Interpreting in community settings, including legal, health, education and social settings; intensive practice in consecutive interpreting, sight translation and basic simultaneous interpreting.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
SPAN 599. Special Topics3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Description: Topics of a unique or specialized nature in Spanish language, literature or culture.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
