Via a wide variety of fascinating contemporary texts, SPAN 3015W provides a lens into Hispanic civilizations and cultures, their past and present, and the global flows of ideologies, technology, media, and peoples that shape society and function as constant drivers of change. Throughout the course we may explore topics such as social and cultural legacies, racial capitalism, power/knowledge, and democracy in crisis. In SPAN 3015W, students will use their Spanish skills to analyze an assortment of authentic texts (literature, films, essays, podcasts, etc.), to talk with each other and native speakers, and to share their own experiences and ideas in writing. Students use their Spanish to delve into the history, cultures, and diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. As they do this, they revisit and refine specific structures known to pose a challenge to learners of Spanish. The first in a series of writing-intensive courses in the major and minor programs, Spanish 3015W focuses upon the acquisition of composition skills with an emphasis on the thesis-fronted, expository writing strategies (i.e. statistical report, literary interpretation, academic essay, etc.) essential for success in more advanced coursework in Spanish Studies. 3015W moves in the direction of a more advanced-level discourse by providing crucial critical and analytical writing experiences to students through the careful scrutiny of authentic Hispanic texts, the composition of three original essays, and the production of a writing portfolio prefaced by a self-evaluative essay (autorreflexión). Regular engagement with reading primary sources and writing about these materials is fundamental to the development of the writer's critical ?voice? and the attainment of a style and vocabulary usage appropriate to writing analytically about literary and other key sociocultural issues of the Hispanic world. Through the SPAN 3015W process writing program, students work together on a series of peer edits to help each other elegantly formulate ideas and draft coherent arguments, resolving perplexity through collaborative critical thinking. prereq: SPAN LPE pass

SPAN 3104W offers students an introduction to the main literary genres, including prose, poetry, theater, and essay, as well as the critical methods used to analyze literary works produced in Hispanic contexts throughout different historical periods. By actively engaging with Iberian and Spanish American literary traditions through close reading and class discussions, students will develop and sharpen their analytical and critical thinking skills. In addition, in line with the University of Minnesota?s renewed emphasis on and commitment to writing-intensive classes across the curriculum, students will be required to write a series of essays in formal Spanish. Students are expected to be able to read, write, and actively participate in class discussions and activities. Prereq: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 3015W or 3015V or 3019W

Span 3105W is a writing-intensive course centered on major issues of culture in the context of the Spanish-speaking world. It is not a history of civilization, nor is it a survey of either Latin American or Peninsular literature. Rather, our objective here is to familiarize ourselves with the different issues central to the development of the Hispanic world as a cultural entity, and to practice analyzing and questioning received notions of culture in this context. We will examine all sorts of texts--literary, visual, musical, and filmic--from all periods of both Latin American (including Brazil) and Peninsular history, reading them through the lens of a series of topics. These topics are as follows: Mapas del mundo hispánico/Maps of the Hispanic world, Política y legado del encuentro cultural/Politics and legacies of cultural encounter, Discursos de identidad social/Discourses of social identity, Coerción y subversión/Coercion and subversion, Las naciones modernas/Modern nations, and Cultura élite-cultura popular-cultura de masas/High culture-popular culture-mass culture. prereq: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 3015W or 3015V or 3019W

Language is the foundation of human society, but it?s much more than just a code used for communication. Language helps us shape our thoughts. It?s also the material we manipulate to create poetry and that we play with to produce humor. Even more, it is considered to be what truly makes us human. In this class we?ll learn the basics of the scientific study of language, also known as linguistics and answer some of these questions: How is meaning-making achieved through language? How does language work in the human brain? What does it mean to be bilingual Where did Spanish come from? How did it expand across the globe? Why are some aspects of Spanish hard for English speakers to learn? How do we use language to express our identities, and how can language influence how those identities are received and perceived? While we explore these questions, we will also learn the writing style and conventions that linguists use to express themselves. You will use these conventions to write a paper in which you explore a Spanish language related topic in depth. prereq: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 3015W or 3015V

The term ?Siglo de Oro? has been used historically in Spanish to describe the epoch of Spain?s imperial expansion in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Beginning in 1492, the Catholic Monarchs, Isabel, and Fernando consolidated Spanish power over the other kingdoms in Iberia, expelled the Jews, and began the conquest of the so-called ?New World.? The following years saw an influx and their kingdom became globally influential, eventually becoming a world empire. But, for whom was this a ?Golden Age?? In this class we will explore the historical, political, and social trends that shaped what it meant to be ?Spanish? and the territory thought of as ?Spain.? The definition of ?Spanish? was created in apposition to various Others?the various people and groups that were relegated to the lower echelons of the social hierarchy. Religion played an important role in the shaping of this identity. We will apply contemporary theories?such as those around forms of racism, classism, Othering?from the field of cultural studies to cultural and historical developments within the Spanish Golden Age. For example, being ?Spanish? was based in the idea of ?Cristianos viejos?/Old Christians (who had no trace of Muslim or Christian blood in their family lines). We will explore other peoples and groups in Spain/Iberia and their contributions to what would become the Spanish nation. Among the themes studied in class: ?rhetoric of difference, including the limpieza de sangre or notions of blood purity ?gender: what did it mean to be española? ?the Spanish colonies in the Americas and the people who lived there ?systems of power: Old Christians, nobility and conquerors ?the institutionalization of ?Spain? ?the subversive concept of the Baroque: Miguel de Cervantes against the ?State? prereq: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 3104W or SPAN 3104V or TLDO 3104W or ARGN 3104W or SPAN 3105W or SPAN 3105V or TLDO 3105W or SPAN 3107W or SPAN 3107V or TLDO 3107W

The conquest and colonization of Latin America is a complex issue, which demands an interdisciplinary approach to achieve a better understanding of this multidimensional social conflict. The course examines the role of colonial discourse as producer of the epistemic colonial difference and explores the legacies of colonialism. Students will be expected to focus on and to think about the organizational mechanisms through which aural and visual practices mediate reality in Colonial Latin America. Furthermore, students will learn to be critical readers by considering how cultural texts may be historically determined and by exploring how individuals may shape a particular cultural theme in a variety of manners. The course will focus on critical readings and discussion of cultural artifacts, literary texts, and documents of Colonial Latin America. Studies will include material pertaining to the aural and visual production of the period, including European and indigenous accounts of the conquest, as well as indigenous, African, criollo, mestizo and women writings during the colony from an interdisciplinary perspective. Concentration will center on the textual strategies, topics, world views, motivations, projects, and expectations explicit or implicit in the texts, their significance at the time, and their importance for understanding the formation of what we know as Latin America today. The course also is devoted to the conquest of Latin America by analyzing the role of colonial discourse and the legacies of colonialism in the region. With cultural artifacts, texts and documents, students will deal with different theoretical approaches deriving from the humanities and the social sciences. Such interdisciplinary method will provide the tools, concepts, and strategic visions to carry on analytical tasks in class. All the work for the course, except for certain supplementary readings, will be in Spanish. Requirements will include preparation of assigned readings, presentation of analytical and comprehensive tasks, class discussions, and a research project. The course provides training in analytical thinking and cultural critique of colonial society in Latin America, bringing a global perspective to our curriculum. Pre-req: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 3104W or SPAN 3104V or TLDO 3104W or ARGN 3104W or SPAN 3105W or SPAN 3105V or TLDO 3105W or SPAN 3107W or SPAN 3107V or TLDO 3107W

The aim of this course is to organize a discussion around the issues of nation building and modernization in Latin America through the study of representative 19th- century authors. The selected materials are essential documents of their times, and often influential statements about the history, identity, and culture of the region. Through a close examination of essays, novels, short stories, poems, and other texts students can appreciate their cultural legacy and understand the socio-historical context and the intellectual forces that shaped Modern Latin America. Concentration will center on the textual strategies, topics, world views, motivations, projects, and expectations explicit or implicit in the texts, their significance at the time, and their importance for understanding the formation of what we know as Latin America today. The course also examines Modern Latin America by analyzing the role of political discourse and the legacies of colonialism in the region. With literary texts and documents, students will deal with different theoretical approaches deriving from the humanities and the social sciences. Such interdisciplinary method will provide the tools, concepts, and strategic visions to carry on analytical tasks in class. All the work for the course, except for certain supplementary readings, will be in Spanish. Requirements will include preparation of assigned readings, presentation of analytical and comprehensive tasks, class discussions, and a research project. The course provides training in analytical thinking and cultural critique of Modern Latin America, bringing a global perspective to our curriculum. prereq: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 3104W or SPAN 3104V or TLDO 3104W or ARGN 3104W or SPAN 3105W or SPAN 3105V or TLDO 3105W or SPAN 3107W or SPAN 3107V or TLDO 3107W

In this course, we will explore specific themes or issues, from different time periods, as they are reflected in Spanish peninsular literature. The focused study of the class topic will be framed within a broader exploration of larger historical, political and cultural movements and trends. Through the study of the diverse topics explored in different classes, students will gain an appreciation for the diversity of cultures in Spain and the plurality of possible critical approaches to literary texts. Students will develop the skills and vocabulary to engage in a critical practice of textual analysis. Topics vary and are specified in the class schedule. Prereq: SPAN 3104W or SPAN 3104V or TLDO 3104W or ARGN 3104W or SPAN 3105W or TLDO 3105W or SPAN 3105V or VENZ 3512 or instructor consent.

This course focuses on a wide gamut of intellectual, literary, and artistic movements in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries across eras. Engaging with the most up-to-date trends of critical and methodological tools in cultural, literary, and philosophical analysis, students will examine a variety of issues in conversation with the political and social conditions that have influenced shifts in art, cultural, and intellectual praxis among different groups of peoples, writers, and artists across disciplines and continents. Topics vary and are specified in the class schedule. prereq: SPAN 3104W or TLDO 3104 or VENZ 3104 or ARGN 3104W or SPAN 3105W or TLDO 3105 or VENZ 3512 or instructor consent

This course is an introduction to Spain?s history, culture, and present-day society through a survey of literature, art, film, and political writings. Students will learn about the key moments that have marked Spain?s history from the 19th century to the present, including the end of Spanish Empire; the Civil War; Francoist dictatorship and experience of exile; the Transition to Democracy; nationalist movements in the Basque Country and Catalonia; the financial crisis of 2008 and the anti-austerity 15-M movement; twenty-first-century immigration and Spain?s place in a global context; among others. Through a focus on Spain?s challenging negotiation of its linguistic diversity and social complexity, students will develop a better understanding of the concepts of cultural understanding and difference. Students will also build on their linguistic competence in Spanish while improving their critical thinking and writing skills. The course would appeal especially to students returning from study abroad who wish to deepen their understanding of Spanish cultural history or those preparing to travel who would like to establish a linguistic, historical, and cultural foundation for studying in Spain. Prereq: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 3104W or SPAN 3104V or TLDO 3104W or ARGN 3104W or SPAN 3105W or SPAN 3105V or TLDO 3105W or SPAN 3107W or SPAN 3107V or TLDO 3107W

Analysis of practices that have shaped cultural identity of Spanish or Portuguese-speaking areas. Topics vary. prereq: A grade of C- or better in Span 3104W or Span 3105W or Tldo 3104 or Tldo 3105 or Venz 3104 or Venz 3512 or Argn 3104W or Span 3104v or Span 3105v

Span 3512, conducted entirely in Spanish, will consider some of the relations between daily life and symbolic production in modern Latin America. We will begin by exploring the emergence of ways of naming and mapping the hemisphere: where/what is Latin America? What is the history of cultures and the movement of peoples that have given rise to what we imagine as Latin America today? What do we mean by such names as America, Hispanic, Latino, etc.? What is the relation between Latin America and Latino? What are different ways to explore cultural manifestations and products? Using film, documentaries, production of soap operas, the web, and other resources, we will go on to examine a series of topics from a historical perspective, including education, modernity, modernization, and identity formation. Prereq: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 3104W or SPAN 3104V or TLDO 3104W or ARGN 3104W or SPAN 3105W or SPAN 3105V or TLDO 3105W or SPAN 3107W or SPAN 3107V or TLDO 3107W

Films from Spain or Spanish-speaking world in their historical, (geo)political, and socioeconomic contexts. Films analyzed under interdisciplinary frameworks, noting aspects related to cinematography/rhetoric. prereq: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 3104W or SPAN 3104V or TLDO 3104W or ARGN 3104W or SPAN 3105W or SPAN 3105V or TLDO 3105W or SPAN 3107W or SPAN 3107V or TLDO 3107W

This course aims to provide you with an understanding of the basic concepts of phonetics and phonology and to teach you to apply these concepts to Spanish. The course will be both conceptual and practical. The practical component will involve using the concepts learned in class to improve your own pronunciation of Spanish. You will acquire skills in recognizing, producing, transcribing and describing in linguistic terms the sounds of Spanish and in understanding and analyzing the Spanish sound system. Consideration will also be given to the Spanish orthographical system as it relates to the sound system, variation in Spanish pronunciation among native speakers, and the challenges of a second language learner in acquiring the phonology of their second language. prereq: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 3104W or SPAN 3104V or TLDO 3104W or ARGN 3104W or SPAN 3105W or SPAN 3105V or TLDO 3105W or SPAN 3107W or SPAN 3107V or TLDO 3107W.

This course is an introduction to the morphology and syntax of Spanish as a written language. The goal of the course is to improve written Spanish by understanding morphological and syntactic notions and developing the ability to syntactically analyze words and sentences. Consequently, much of the course work will be devoted to practice syntactic analysis of Spanish sentences taken from literary texts. We will first work with morphological analysis. Then we will proceed with syntactic analysis. We will start with the simple sentence. Then we will study morphological notions such as noun, adjective, and verb. After that we will tackle the analysis of complex constructions such as coordinate clauses and subordinate clauses. Prereq: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 3104W or SPAN 3104V or TLDO 3104W or ARGN 3104W or SPAN 3105W or SPAN 3105V or TLDO 3105W or SPAN 3107W or SPAN 3107V or TLDO 3107W.

This course constitutes an introduction to the origins and history of the Spanish language. Spanish (or Castilian) descends from Latin, which is also the ancestor of Portuguese, Italian, French, Romanian, among others. This is why we say bueno in Spanish, bon in French, buono in Italian, bom in Portuguese, and buna in Romanian. Also, Latin belongs to a wider group of languages: the Indo-European family, which also includes Sanskrit, English, German, and Russian, among others. For this reason, the word for the number two in English is similar to dos in Spanish, dvaú in Sanscript, dva in Russian and zwei in German. In the course, we will see how Latin words changed to become Spanish words. These changes did not happen in a void. Therefore, in the first part of the course we will study the historical circumstances that caused the birth and expansion of Spanish. When Romans invaded the Iberian Peninsula there were other groups already there who lent some of their words to Latin. Celts occupied the northwestern portion of Spain, which is known as Galicia. Interestingly, the traditional musical instrument of Galicia is the bagpipe, as in Ireland and Scotland, which also have Celtic ancestors. Some Celtic words passed to the variety of Latin spoken in the Iberian Peninsula, and later to Spanish. Thus, while France and Italy utilize the Germanic word bier to designate beer: French bière, Italian birra, in Spanish we say cerveza, which comes from the Celtic word cerevisia. With the fall of the Roman Empire, Germanic tribes invaded the Iberian Peninsula. This is how some Germanic terms passed to Latin and eventually became Spanish. Since English is a Germanic language, these Spanish terms are similar to the English ones: spy espía, vandalism vandalismo, goose, ganso, etc. At the end of the Germanic rule, Arab groups invaded Iberia. As a result, Spanish has more than four thousand Arabic words, as ojalá from inshallah ?god willing?. The Arabs brought with them advances in astronomy, mathematics, medicine, agriculture, poetry, etc. For this reason, during the Middle Age, Al-Andalús, which was the name of the territory of the Iberian Peninsula occupied by the Arabs, flourished economically and culturally. It is during this period that Spanish developed. In the second part of the course, we will see how Latin words transformed into Spanish. These changes were not at random, on the contrary most of them changed in predictable ways. For example, the Latin letter p when placed between two vowels became b in Spanish: the word lupus ?wolf? became lobo in Spanish, scopa ?broom? became escoba. Studying this evolution will help you understand the reason behind some supposed irregularities in the Spanish Grammar: duermo vs. dormimos. Also, you will be able to recognize the relation between some English and Spanish words, since both languages are like lone cousins. prereq: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 3104W or SPAN 3104V or TLDO 3104W or ARGN 3104W or SPAN 3105W or SPAN 3105V or TLDO 3105W or SPAN 3107W or SPAN 3107V or TLDO 3107W.

This course focuses on the study of the Spanish language in a variety of geographical and social contexts. We?ll examine the historical, social, and linguistic factors that have shaped the development of different varieties of the Spanish language in Spain, Latin America, Africa, and Asia, including contact with other languages and cultures. In addition, we will explore how social factors such as occupation, education, gender, age, and ethnicity influence the ways that Spanish is spoken. We?ll also examine language ideologies and linguistic attitudes toward different varieties of Spanish and explore the reasons that some varieties of Spanish seem to be valued more highly than others. prereq: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 3104W or SPAN 3104V or TLDO 3104W or ARGN 3104W or SPAN 3105W or SPAN 3105V or TLDO 3105W or SPAN 3107W or SPAN 3107V or TLDO 3107W.

Spanish Applied Linguistics examines the ways in which linguistic research can be applied to the learning and teaching of Spanish. The first part of this course provides an overview of the main theories and processes of second language acquisition as they apply to Spanish second language learners and heritage speakers of Spanish to answer questions such as: How do individuals acquire a second language? In what ways is the process similar to or different from first language acquisition? In what ways are heritage learners similar to or different from second language learners? What level of proficiency do most Spanish majors attain by the time they graduate? What strategies can language learners use to reach higher levels of proficiency? The second part of the course will focus on the aspects of Spanish that are especially challenging for both second language learners and heritage speakers. For example, we?ll analyze why the distinction between the preterite and imperfect past tenses is so difficult for English-speakers to acquire. We?ll also examine pragmatic differences in the way people interact in Spanish and English. For example, is making a request in a restaurant done the same way in Minneapolis as in Madrid, Spain or Quito, Ecuador? How do English speakers learn to make appropriate requests in Spanish? Students will analyze actual native speaker and learner production of Spanish so they can develop a greater awareness of how the language works in context and how it varies across the Spanish-speaking world. prereq: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 3104W or SPAN 3104V or TLDO 3104W or ARGN 3104W or SPAN 3105W or SPAN 3105V or TLDO 3105W or SPAN 3107W or SPAN 3107V or TLDO 3107W.

In this class, we will use translation as a tool to improve the accuracy with which we communicate in Spanish. Translations will be both from Spanish into English and English into Spanish, as each of these forces you to make use of different aspects of your knowledge of the Spanish language. While we will be learning about translation to some extent, the goal of the course is not to turn you into a translator (though it can be a starting point if you have an interest in pursuing additional coursework in translation). Rather, translation will provide an opportunity to think about the factors we need to take into consideration when making the large number of decisions we need to make when using the Spanish language. Throughout the course a variety of types of texts will be examined that vary in terms of style, audience and lexicon, and these will serve as a framework for learning to make decisions that accurately communicate our intended meaning in Spanish. In doing so, we will review many points of Spanish grammar and learn to think about them in new ways ? from the most basic grammar points that students think they understand well but perhaps haven?t realized that there are subtle differences from English to those grammar points that always pose challenges for even the most advanced students. If you come with an open mind to think about the Spanish language in a new way you will put yourself in the best position to be successful. prereq: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 3104W or SPAN 3104V or TLDO 3104W or ARGN 3104W or SPAN 3105W or SPAN 3105V or TLDO 3105W or SPAN 3107W or SPAN 3107V or TLDO 3107W.

This course explores questions related to the use and/or learning of Spanish and may touch on topics related to the sounds of Spanish (phonetics and phonology), the structure of sentences (syntax) or words (morphology), meaning (semantics), language in context (pragmatics), or language in society (sociolinguistics). Topics vary by semester and instructor. Some topics that have been addressed in this course include: How does study abroad impact the acquisition of Spanish as a second language? How is meaning created in Spanish? What are the features of the Spanish spoken in the US? How does language maintain, question, or challenge power hierarchies? Topics for a specific semester can be found in Class Schedule prereq: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 3104W or SPAN 3104V or TLDO 3104W or ARGN 3104W or SPAN 3105W or SPAN 3105V or TLDO 3105W or SPAN 3107W or SPAN 3107V or TLDO 3107W.

Guided individual reading/study in Hispanic linguistics, cultural studies, or peninsular, Latin American, or U.S. Latino theater or literatures. Prereq instr consent, dept consent, college consent.

This intensive, introductory Portuguese course emphasizes speaking and writing, the interpretation of written and audi(visual) Portuguese-language texts, and knowledge of cultural aspects of Portuguese-speaking countries. It uses students' Spanish language skills as a point of departure to develop knowledge of and the ability to apply Portuguese language forms to the interpretation and creation of Portuguese-language texts. Portuguese 3001 is a course developed for students with at least intermediate-level skills in Spanish. It builds on Spanish-language skills to cover the linguistic content of PORT 1101-1104 in one semester. You will use your developing Portuguese language skills to explore the cultures of various Portuguese-speaking communities via a wealth of authentic materials such as news stories, pop culture magazines, literature, film, and tv. The course simultaneously develops your knowledge of different language structures and your ability to use them in real world contexts. This class follows a flipped classroom model, in which the study of grammatical concepts is to be done outside of class. Prior to class, students study the material in the textbook and complete any assigned exercises; in class group exercises are done to practice and apply the new grammatical concepts learned. Since the ultimate goal of the program is for you to communicate in the Portuguese language, actual communication in class will be emphasized. prereq: SPAN LPE Pass

Spanish 3034 is an advanced course intended for both business majors and those interested in the business world. This course is intended to advance your knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world and the Spanish language in general through the specific context of business and culture. This class examines specific fields of business(Marketing, Finance, Imports/Exports, etc), current events in the Spanish-speaking world, and cultural issues pertinent to doing business in the Spanish-speaking world or with Spanish speakers. Business practices and texts will be examined from both cultural and linguistic perspectives. In Spanish 3034 you will learn about business forms of communication and practice the formal style necessary for business specific writing. Via a semester-long project, you will have a chance to develop a final project related to your own professional interests. prereq: A C- or better in SPAN 3015W or SPAN 3015V or SPAN 3019W or TLDO 3231 or ECDR 3015W or ARGN 3015W

Span 3044 is designed to further develop and strengthen the language skills and cultural awareness students have learned and acquired in Intermediate Medical Spanish. Students will explore more advanced and specific medical vocabulary to further strengthen their Spanish language skills; understand the Latin American views of health; and examine aspects of health in Latin American countries. Class activities also focus on vocabulary and exploring cultural issues pertaining to future healthcare providers who work with the Spanish-speaking community and the unique opportunity to get perspectives on health-related issues from the Hispanic/Latinx community in the Twin Cities. prereq: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 3015W or 3015V or 3019W

Service-learning course. U.S. power structures associated with emigration from Latin America. Rapid demographic change. Global economic system/emigration. Human rights. Federal immigration reform. Language issues. Inclusive political, economic, educational systems. Dialogue with Latino immigrants, community visits, civic engagement. Instructor approval required for January or summer offering. Pre-req: A C- or better in SPAN 3015W or SPAN 3015V or SPAN 3019W

Medical Spanish and Community Health Learning is an advanced language and culture course that trains Spanish Studies majors and minors to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients in a healthcare setting. The course includes a service-learning component where students work with community healthcare partners who serve the growing Chicano/Latino population in Minnesota. The course seeks to provide students interested in healthcare professions with a better understanding of the health disparities faced by Latino migrant communities in the United States. SPAN 3404 covers various topics such as challenges and opportunities in achieving equitable health access and preventive medicine in underserved populations, the role of social determinants of health in community healthcare, understanding culture-bound syndromes, comprehensive medical terminology, and basic medical interpretation. It's important to note that while some students may observe medical provider-patient interactions, they are not allowed to be involved in direct patient health care. prereq: SPAN 3015W with grade of at least C- or better and instructor permission. Recommended one additional upper division Spanish class.

Completion of a research paper on cultural, literary, or artistic issue in Spanish or Portuguese speaking worlds or on a topic related to Hispanic linguistics. In-depth research/consultation with instructor. SPAN 3972W needs to be taken during the semester in which student completes major course work. Prereq: Spanish Studies Major (for those who declared before Fall 2018): C- or better in SPAN 3015w, 3104w, 3105w, 3107w and 3 SPAN electives with a critical analysis prerequisite. Spanish Studies major (for those who declare Fall 2018 and after): C- or better in Span 3015w, 2 Span 31xx courses, and 4 electives with a Critical Analysis prerequisite. Spanish/Portuguese Studies Majors (for those who declared before Spring 2022): C- or better in SPAN 3015w, PORT 3003, SPAN 3104w, 3107w, 1 PORT 35xx class, 2 upper level SPAN or PORT electives. Spanish/Portuguese Studies Majors (for those who declared Spring 2022 and after): C- or better in SPAN 3015W, PORT 3003, SPAN 3104W or 3105W & 3107W, 1 PORT elective, 2 additional upper level Spanish or Portuguese electives

SPAN 3104W offers students an introduction to the main literary genres, including prose, poetry, theater, and essay, as well as the critical methods used to analyze literary works produced in Hispanic contexts throughout different historical periods. By actively engaging with Iberian and Spanish American literary traditions through close reading and class discussions, students will develop and sharpen their analytical and critical thinking skills. In addition, in line with the University of Minnesota?s renewed emphasis on and commitment to writing-intensive classes across the curriculum, students will be required to write a series of essays in formal Spanish. Students are expected to be able to read, write, and actively participate in class discussions and activities. Prereq: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 3015W or 3015V or 3019W

Span 3105W is a writing-intensive course centered on major issues of culture in the context of the Spanish-speaking world. It is not a history of civilization, nor is it a survey of either Latin American or Peninsular literature. Rather, our objective here is to familiarize ourselves with the different issues central to the development of the Hispanic world as a cultural entity, and to practice analyzing and questioning received notions of culture in this context. We will examine all sorts of texts--literary, visual, musical, and filmic--from all periods of both Latin American (including Brazil) and Peninsular history, reading them through the lens of a series of topics. These topics are as follows: Mapas del mundo hispánico/Maps of the Hispanic world, Política y legado del encuentro cultural/Politics and legacies of cultural encounter, Discursos de identidad social/Discourses of social identity, Coerción y subversión/Coercion and subversion, Las naciones modernas/Modern nations, and Cultura élite-cultura popular-cultura de masas/High culture-popular culture-mass culture. prereq: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 3015W or 3015V or 3019W

Language is the foundation of human society, but it?s much more than just a code used for communication. Language helps us shape our thoughts. It?s also the material we manipulate to create poetry and that we play with to produce humor. Even more, it is considered to be what truly makes us human. In this class we?ll learn the basics of the scientific study of language, also known as linguistics and answer some of these questions: How is meaning-making achieved through language? How does language work in the human brain? What does it mean to be bilingual Where did Spanish come from? How did it expand across the globe? Why are some aspects of Spanish hard for English speakers to learn? How do we use language to express our identities, and how can language influence how those identities are received and perceived? While we explore these questions, we will also learn the writing style and conventions that linguists use to express themselves. You will use these conventions to write a paper in which you explore a Spanish language related topic in depth. prereq: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 3015W or 3015V

Completion of a research paper on cultural, literary, or artistic issue in Spanish or Portuguese speaking worlds or on a topic related to Hispanic linguistics. In-depth research/consultation with instructor. SPAN 3972W needs to be taken during the semester in which student completes major course work. Prereq: Spanish Studies Major (for those who declared before Fall 2018): C- or better in SPAN 3015w, 3104w, 3105w, 3107w and 3 SPAN electives with a critical analysis prerequisite. Spanish Studies major (for those who declare Fall 2018 and after): C- or better in Span 3015w, 2 Span 31xx courses, and 4 electives with a Critical Analysis prerequisite. Spanish/Portuguese Studies Majors (for those who declared before Spring 2022): C- or better in SPAN 3015w, PORT 3003, SPAN 3104w, 3107w, 1 PORT 35xx class, 2 upper level SPAN or PORT electives. Spanish/Portuguese Studies Majors (for those who declared Spring 2022 and after): C- or better in SPAN 3015W, PORT 3003, SPAN 3104W or 3105W & 3107W, 1 PORT elective, 2 additional upper level Spanish or Portuguese electives