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COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
SPANISH
(SPN)
5023
Writing and Editing in Spanish
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
Theory and
practice of advanced Spanish stylistics. Development of
writing skills and practice in editing Spanish texts. Can
be repeated for credit up to 6 hours, and with approval of
the Graduate Advisor of Record.
5123 Hispanic Film
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
Hispanic
societies, history, culture, and language of film as
interpreted by representative directors. May be repeated
for credit when topics vary.
5373 Introduction to
Graduate Spanish Studies
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
An
introduction to graduate studies in Spanish. Emphasis on
critical writing and research skills, including
bibliography and electronic media. Incorporates critical
and methodological approaches to Hispanic literature,
culture, and linguistics. This course must be taken within
the first 18 semester credit hours of graduate studies.
5413 History of
Ideas in the Hispanic World
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
Selected
Spanish, Latin American and/or U.S. Latina/o issues
representative of major currents of thought affecting the
evolution of Hispanic cultural history. May be repeated
for credit when topics vary.
5463 Spanish
Civilization
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
A study of
the social, political, and cultural history of Spain from
prehistory (the Caves of Altamira) to the present.
5473 Latin American
Civilization
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
A study of
the social, political, and cultural history of the Latin
American countries from pre-Columbian civilizations
through the Conquest, Colonial period, and Independence to
the present.
5483 Studies in
Hispanic Culture
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
Studies of
different facets of Hispanic culture not normally
available as part of regular course offerings. May be
repeated for credit when topics vary.
5633 Spanish
Medieval-Golden Age Literature
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
Study of
Medieval, Renaissance, and/or Golden Age Spanish texts in
a variety of contexts that may include historical,
cultural, or theoretical approaches. Topics may include
poetry, narrative, drama, and Don Quijote. May be repeated
for credit when topics vary.
5703 Modern Spanish
Literature
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
Selected
Spanish literary works from 1700 to the present. May be
repeated for credit when topics vary.
5763 Latin American
Literature to Modernism
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
In-depth
study of selected literary works by Indian, Spanish, and
Creole authors. May be repeated for credit when topics
vary. Topics may include the Conquest, the Colonial
period, and the nineteenth century.
5773 Latin American
Literature from Modernism to the Present
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
Studies in
contemporary prose, poetry, and/or drama. May be repeated
for credit when topics vary.
5803 Mexican
American Literature
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
The
consideration of Mexican American literature in the
context of the Hispanic tradition. Different genres,
themes, and authors will be examined in terms of ethnic,
social, and linguistic characteristics as well as artistic
merit. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
5813 Studies in
Hispanic Literature
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
Study in
selected areas of Hispanic literature not normally
available as part of regular course offerings. May be
repeated for credit when topics vary.
5843
History of the Spanish Language
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
Chronological
development of the Spanish language, focusing on areas
such as phonology, morphology, and lexicon.
5853 Spanish of the Southwest
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
An in-depth
study of the contact variety of Spanish spoken by Mexican
Americans in the U.S. Southwest, including San Antonio.
Complementary descriptive and sociolinguistic approaches
are incorporated.
5863 Spanish
Phonetics and Phonology
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
The framework
of articulatory phonetics and its application to the
description of Spanish. Analysis of the sound system of
Spanish in both traditional and contemporary phonological
frameworks, with attention given to regional variation.
5883
Spanish Morphology and Syntax
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
An
opportunity for in-depth analysis of the Spanish language,
focusing on the levels of word, phrase, and sentence.
5893
Spanish Dialects
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
A study of
regional and social variation in Peninsular, Latin
American, and U.S. Spanish, including phonology, grammar,
and lexicon of vernacular dialects. Perspectives of
traditional dialectology and modern sociolinguistics.
5903 Topics in
Hispanic Linguistics
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
Study in
selected areas of Hispanic linguistics not normally
available as part of regular course offerings. May be
repeated for credit when topics vary.
5943 Spanish
Language and Culture
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
Identification of those aspects of contemporary Spanish
pertinent to the major functions or purposes of language
use in a given part of the Spanish-speaking world. May be
repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6
hours will apply to the Master of Arts degree in Spanish.
(Formerly SPN 5953.)
6011 Supervised
Teaching in Spanish
1 hour
credit.
Development
and implementation of an undergraduate course in Spanish
under the supervision of a member of the graduate faculty.
May be repeated for credit.
6083
Theory and Practice of Translation
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
Introduction
to current research in translation and applications to the
process between English and Spanish. May be repeated for
credit when topics vary.
6813 Seminar in
Hispanic Studies
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Prerequisite: 24
semester credit hours of graduate-level Spanish.
In-depth
study and major research project in areas such as Hispanic
culture, literature, and/or language. May be repeated once
for credit as an elective.
6951-3 Independent Study
1 to 3 hours credit.
Prerequisites: Graduate
standing and permission in writing (form available) of the
instructor and the Graduate Advisor of Record.
Independent
reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the
direction of a faculty member. For students needing
specialized work not normally or not often available as
part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for
credit, but not more than 6 hours, regardless of
discipline, will apply to the Master of Arts degree in
Spanish.
6961 Comprehensive
Examination
1 hour credit.
Prerequisite: Approval
of the appropriate graduate program committee to take the
Comprehensive Examination.
Independent
study course for the purpose of taking the Comprehensive
Examination. May be repeated as many times as approved by
the Graduate Program Committee. Enrollment is required
each term in which the Comprehensive Examination is taken
if no other courses are being taken that term. The grade
report for the course is either “CR” (satisfactory
performance on the Comprehensive Examination) or “NC”
(unsatisfactory performance on the Comprehensive
Examination). Credit earned in SPN 6961 cannot be counted
in the 36 semester credit hours required for the Master of
Arts degree in Spanish.
6973,6
Special Problems
(3-0, 6-0) 3 or 6 hours credit.
Prerequisite: Consent
of instructor.
An organized
course offering the opportunity for specialized study not
normally or not often available as part of the regular
course offerings. May be repeated for credit when topics
vary, but not more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline,
will apply to the Master of Arts degree in Spanish.
6983 Master’s Thesis
3 hours credit.
Prerequisites:
Permission of the Graduate Advisor of Record and thesis
director.
Thesis research and preparation. May be repeated for
credit, but not more than 6 hours will apply to the Master
of Arts degree in Spanish. Credit will be awarded upon
completion of the thesis. Enrollment is required each term
in which the thesis is in progress.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
((FL)
5003 Foreign
Language Studies
(3-0) 3 hours
credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Consideration
of second language acquisition research and classroom
applications. Topics may include theory and practice of
language skills development, methods of language
instruction, foreign language anxiety, and
technology-assisted language learning. May be repeated for
credit when topics vary.
5013 Foreign
Language Testing
(3-0) 3 hours
credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Consideration
of content and approaches for measuring achievement and
proficiency in various sub-skills of language and culture.
5033 Foreign
Languages and Intercultural Communication
(3-0) 3 hours
credit.
Investigation
of intercultural communication research in specific
language communities and its application to effective
interaction with speakers of a variety of foreign
languages. Consideration of sociolinguistic norms,
semantic variation, and nonverbal language relevant to
selected foreign language communities in the United States
and abroad compared with mainstream U.S. English norms.
5043
Principles of Translation
(3-0) 3 hours
credit. Prerequisite: Previous coursework or experience in
translation or consent of instructor.
A survey of
approaches to translation, practice, and theory, with
hands-on experience in a variety of genres (for example,
literary prose, poetry, essay, narration) and vocabularies
(e.g., legal, medical, business). May be repeated when
languages vary, i.e., Spanish/English, French/English, or
German/English.
5114 Individual
Instruction in Elementary Language I
4 hours
credit.
Opportunity
to develop basic oral and written communication skills in
the target language, along with enhanced comprehension
skills in listening and reading.
5124 Individual
Instruction in Elementary Language II
4 hours
credit. Prerequisite: FL 5114 or the equivalent in the
selected foreign language.
Opportunity
to develop basic oral and written communication skills in
the target language, along with enhanced comprehension
skills in listening and reading.
5213 Individual
Instruction in Intermediate Language I
3 hours
credit. Prerequisite: FL 5124 or the equivalent in the
selected foreign language.
Opportunity
to develop intermediate-level oral and written
communication skills in the target language, along with
increased comprehension skills in listening and reading.
5223 Individual
Instruction in Intermediate Language II
3 hours
credit. Prerequisite: FL 5213 or the equivalent in the
selected foreign language.
Opportunity
to develop intermediate-level oral and written
communication skills in the target language, along with
increased comprehension skills in listening and reading.
5313 Individual
Instruction in Advanced Language I
3 hours
credit. Prerequisite: FL 5223 or the equivalent in the
selected foreign language.
Opportunity
to develop advanced-level oral and written communication
skills in the target language, along with enhanced
comprehension skills in listening and reading.
5323 Individual
Instruction in Advanced Language II
3 hours
credit. Prerequisite: FL 5313 or the equivalent in the
selected foreign language.
Opportunity
to develop advanced-level oral and written communication
skills in the target language, along with enhanced
comprehension skills in listening and reading.
6013
Practicum in Translation and Interpretation
3 hours
credit. Prerequisite: FL 5043, SPN 6083 or faculty
approval.
In
consultation with the instructor, students will select an
area of interest and define one or more projects within
that area. Translation or interpretation work will
normally be into the student's dominant language.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
LINGUISTICS
(LNG)
5013
Sociolinguistics
(3-0) 3 hours
credit. Prerequisite: LNG 3813, an equivalent, or consent
of instructor.
Theory,
research, and methods for the study of linguistic
variation and language use in context. Quantitative and
qualitative approaches are included.
5153 Topics in
Contemporary Linguistics
(3-0) 3 hours
credit. Prerequisite: LNG 3813, an equivalent, or consent
of instructor.
Contemporary
approaches to language analysis and description. May be
repeated for credit when topics vary.
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