Spanish
Associate Professors: Monica Rodriguez and Stephanie Saunders, '02
Instructor: Joseph Ivy
In a world where all fields of endeavor are becoming increasingly international and multicultural, fluency in another language and an understanding of other cultures have become keys that open a wide variety of opportunities — both personal and professional. Spanish majors have the opportunity to develop a facility in the use of both spoken and written Spanish and to build a knowledge of its literature and cultural heritage. The major prepares students for graduate school, teaching, or a range of professions grounded in bilingualism.
Students may skip SPN 101 and 102 if they have equivalent language proficiency.
NOTE
* Students may use SPN 101 and 102 to satisfy core requirements.
NOTE: To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from Lyon College, students must successfully complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours comprised of our required Core curriculum (44-48 hours), the requirements of at least one major (credit hours vary per major), and a selection of our Liberal Arts electives. They must also earn at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average for all work taken at Lyon College and a 2.00 cumulative grade point average in their major, minor, and concentration.
Degrees
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Spanish Major (BA) -
Spanish Minor
Courses
SPN 101: Beginning Spanish I
Class Program
Fundamentals of grammar with emphasis on oral proficiency. Extensive use of audio and video resources in language lab.
SPN 102: Beginning Spanish II
Class Program
Fundamentals of grammar with emphasis on oral proficiency. Extensive use of audio and video resources in language lab.
Prerequisites
SPN 101 or equivalent
SPN 201: Intermediate Spanish I
Class Program
Review of grammar with emphasis on reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary building, and idiomatic self-expression. Introduction to works of several modern writers.
Prerequisites
SPN 102 or equivalent
SPN 202: Intermediate Spanish II
Class Program
Review of grammar with emphasis on reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary building, and idiomatic self-expression. Introduction to works of several modern writers.
Prerequisites
SPN 102 or equivalent
SPN 300: Spanish Field Experience
Class Program
Spanish field experience provides opportunities for students to engage with the Hispanic community in Batesville. Spanish students will volunteer to assist students in ESL classes at UACCB, BHS, and The Ozark Literacy Project. Pass/Fail.
Prerequisites
SPN 201 or SPN 202
SPN 325: Spanish in the Community
Class Program
Spanish in the Community is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required for effective communication in the target language. Students will collaborate with professionals to gain practical experience through a chosen service-learning site. In this setting, students will apply course materials (vocabulary, readings and activities) to tutor, interpret and translate on site.
Prerequisite Courses
SPN 326: Introduction to Hispanic Literature
Class Program
Introduction to Hispanic Literature introduces students to the formal study of Peninsular and Latin American literature through the study of some of its most representative works and periods. In this course, literature is an object of rigorous study that is accessed through the particularities of the genres studied and the tools provided by literary theory for its analysis.
Prerequisite Courses
SPN 333: Advanced Grammar and Composition
Class Program
In-depth examination of the elements of Spanish grammar with practice in written compositions and oral presentations.
Prerequisite Courses
SPN 335: Hispanic Cinema
Class Program
A selection of major films produced in Spain and Latin America that combines a verbal and visual experience. The course may vary in its selection of films, sometimes offering Peninsular films and at other times Latin American films or a combination of both. Students will learn historical developments of film in Spain and Latin America; analyze films from a critical perspective; and compare films with screenplays, novels, or short stories. This course can serve as either a Peninsular or Latin American advanced elective.
Prerequisites
SPN 202 or permission of instructor.
SPN 350: Methods of Teaching Spanish
Class Program
Modern methods of instruction in foreign language and culture from middle school through high school with emphasis on materials, planning, and classroom techniques.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
SPN 360: Hispanic Culture and Civilization
Class Program
Cultural survey of Spain and Latin America emphasizing history, literature, and other arts. Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite Courses
SPN 370: Spanish American Short Story
Class Program
An examination of the genre of the Latin American short story that alternates by semester between the short stories of the Peruvian Amazon region and the Southern Cone region (Argentina and Uruguay). The course will cover major authors, trends, and works of these respective regions. Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite Courses
SPN 382: Special Topics
Class Program
Study of a major author or authors and their works. Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite Courses
SPN 399: Spanish International Studies Course: Variable Topics
Class Program
Study of varying topics in Hispanic culture. Includes a 2-week Nichols trip to a Spanish-speaking country.
Prerequisite Courses
SPN 415: U.S. Latino Literature
Class Program
An examination of the literary works written by major authors from the three main Hispanic communities of the U.S.A.: Cuban-American, Mexican-American, and Puerto Rican. Students will read and analyze texts in different genres, such as theater, essay, short story, and novel. Students will write a research paper. Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite Courses
SPN 450: Independent Study
Concentrated study in selected fields.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.