SPAN 5100. Practicum in Teaching Spanish.

This course is a graduate-level practicum designed for M.A. students in Spanish who are teaching or tutoring introductory Spanish courses. This course is taken over multiple semesters and provides ongoing pedagogical support, professional development, and reflective practice opportunities. Through seminars and workshops, students develop practical teaching strategies, lesson planning skills, assessment practices, and classroom management techniques. The course emphasizes the development of communicative activities and the ability to create student-centered learning environments, supported by classroom observations and feedback from the instructor. The course may be repeated for credit with different instructional emphases. This course does not earn graduate degree credit.

SPAN 5199B. Thesis.

This course is an independent research project in Spanish under the direct supervision of the student’s master’s thesis advisor. Students engage in the development, execution, and documentation of graduate-level research that contributes to knowledge and practice in Spanish. Continuous enrollment during long semesters ensures sustained research progress, faculty mentorship, and academic oversight throughout the thesis research and writing process. This course is a required component of the master’s degree with a major in Spanish.

SPAN 5299B. Thesis.

This course is an independent research project in Spanish under the direct supervision of the student’s master’s thesis advisor. Students engage in the development, execution, and documentation of graduate-level research that contributes to knowledge and practice in Spanish. Continuous enrollment during long semesters ensures sustained research progress, faculty mentorship, and academic oversight throughout the thesis research and writing process. This course is a required component of the master’s degree with a major in Spanish.

SPAN 5303. Spanish for Health Professionals.

This course is designed for graduate students in the health professions who require knowledge of Spanish in the professional settings of nutrition, physical therapy, nursing, and respiratory therapy. Students develop elementary communicative proficiency and accuracy in the use of the Spanish language with Spanish-speaking clients, with an emphasis on oral communication. Along with basic structures and vocabulary utilized in health-care contexts, the course also introduces students to cultural factors that may influence communication practices in Spanish-speaking communities. The course cannot be counted for credit in the Spanish M.A. program.

SPAN 5310A. Voyages and Encounters in Spanish American Literature.

Thorough analysis of historical and fictional voyages. The course will address how encounters with indigenous, ethnic minority, and foreign cultures have influenced the development of individual, national and regional identities in Spanish America. Readings will include accounts of the Conquest, colonial texts, and literature for the 19th and 20th centuries. (MULT).

SPAN 5310B. Don Quijote.

A close reading of the classic Spanish novel Don Quijote by Miguel de Cervantes. (MULT).

SPAN 5310C. Poetry of Spain and Spanish America.

A focus on the genre of poetry through a close reading of a selection of classical and contemporary poets from Spain and Spanish America. (MULT).

SPAN 5310D. Gabriel García Márquez.

This course provides an opportunity for the advanced study of the narrative fiction of the Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982. Students explore narrative structures, stylistic techniques, and thematic content to foster analytical skills. Analysis of García Márquez’s sociopolitical and historical background and literary preferences fosters understanding of his prominence in Latin American and world literature. The course supports the development of oral and written proficiency in formal academic Spanish and research skills, enabling students to analyze and articulate interpretations of literary works within their cultural and historical contexts.

SPAN 5310E. Hispanic Film.

This course examines Hispanic film and related media to build advanced competencies in scholarly and professional Spanish, theory-driven critical analysis, and intercultural literacy. Through sustained engagement with feature film, television, digital media, and film-related criticism from Spain, Latin America, and U.S. Latino communities, students refine cinematic literacy and methodological tools for close reading, historiography, and industry/reception studies. Working across written and audiovisual corpora, students examine narrative form, genre, and authorship, and evaluate how Hispanic cultures and identities are represented, interpreted, and circulated in national, transnational, and diasporic contexts. Spanish serves as the primary language of inquiry; students strengthen grammatical control and rhetorical precision through research-based essays, seminar facilitation, conference-style presentations, and multimedia projects that emphasize analytical rigor and structural clarity. The course may be repeated for credit with different emphasis. (MULT).

SPAN 5310F. Contemporary Mexican Narratives.

This course focuses on contemporary Mexican narratives. Students will study Mexico's literary trends such as La nueva narrativa, the Crack Generation, women's literature, and the new historic and testimonial fictions, in order to better understand the cultural process of the Mexico's society in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. (MULT).

SPAN 5311. Studies in Medieval and Golden Age Spanish Peninsular Literature.

This course introduces students to major literary works of medieval and Golden Age peninsular Spanish literature that contributed to the formation of early modern Spain. The course centers on foundational intellectual, religious, legal, and literary texts, situating them within their historical, cultural, and ideological contexts. Critical thinking and research skills are honed through selected readings engaged with religious devotion, intercultural interaction, and literary production, and how they negotiated the tensions between faith, rational inquiry, and artistic expression. Central themes for analysis include anti-Semitism, the Baroque, the Counter-Reformation, empire, maurophilia, misogyny, mysticism, otherness, the picaresque tradition, Reconquista, and social order. The course may be repeated for credit with different emphasis.

SPAN 5312. Studies in Spanish Peninsular Literature from the Eighteenth Century to the Present.

This course examines the evolution of Spanish narrative from the eighteenth century to the present, analyzing how writers utilize the genre to reflect and question historical realities. Students analyze the relationship between the text and its social and cultural contexts through the study of representative works. The course emphasizes formal narrative techniques, narrative voices, and perspectives, providing a framework for critical discussion and active dialogue. By engaging with primary sources and diverse theoretical frameworks, students appraise the intellectual shifts and narrative practices throughout modern and contemporary Spain. Students also examine the intersections of literary form and social history. (MULT).

SPAN 5313. Studies in South American Literatures.

This course offers an advanced study of major works of South American literature from the nineteenth century to the present, including fiction, poetry, essay, theater, and film. Readings examine key aesthetic traditions and cultural debates that have shaped literary production in the Southern Cone. The course analyzes representations of landscape, cultural difference, modernity, and nation formation. Students engage in close textual analysis and critical discussion in Spanish, developing advanced research and interpretive skills appropriate for graduate-level study. The course may be repeated once with a different thematic emphasis. (MULT).

SPAN 5314. Studies in Central American and Caribbean Literatures.

This course examines selections of fiction, poetry, theater, essay, and film from Central America and the Caribbean. Students analyze genre conventions, formal structures, and rhetorical strategies across multiple literary traditions. The course situates texts within relevant historical and cultural contexts and incorporates comparative analysis to examine how genre and technique develop across regional and pan-Caribbean literary contexts. Students evaluate how literary and cinematic forms engage historical conditions and thematic concerns across Central America and the Caribbean. May be repeated once with different emphasis for additional credit. (MULT).

SPAN 5315. Studies in Mexican and Mexican-American Literatures.

This course presents an overview of Mexican and Mexican American literature in Spanish. Students analyze the evolution of modern literary works from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, focusing on their role in shaping Mexican identity, beginning with Independence through to the onset of the Mexican Revolution and its subsequent cultural influence. The curriculum includes the study of fiction narratives spanning pre-independence Mexico to post-revolutionary eras. Readings cover fiction, poetry, theater, essays, and films authored by Mexican and Mexican American writers, providing a comprehensive examination of literary contributions. (MULT).

SPAN 5316. Studies in Spanish Peninsular Culture.

This course examines the development of Spanish culture from the medieval period to the present through the analysis of historical, social, and literary texts. Students analyze complex cultural phenomena, including marginalization, the impact of the Black Legend, and the tensions between nationalism and regionalism. The course emphasizes critical debate and the appraisal of Spain’s cultural evolution through structured academic dialogue. By engaging with diverse primary and secondary sources, students interpret the multifaceted reality of contemporary Spain. This analysis incorporates various theoretical frameworks to evaluate the historical transformations of Spanish society and its diverse cultural manifestations. The course may be repeated for credit with different emphasis. (MULT).

SPAN 5317. Studies in the Cultures of the Americas.

This course examines key aspects of Latin American culture and society through the analysis of literature, film, art, music, folklore, and media. Students analyze cultural expressions ranging from canonical works to popular and mass forms using theoretical frameworks commonly employed in cultural and social analysis. The course introduces major scholarly debates, including perspectives associated with neocolonialism, underdevelopment, dependency, and cultural studies, as analytical tools. While the primary focus is on the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, selected materials may also reference nineteenth-century or colonial contexts, depending on the topics examined. The course may be repeated once for credit with different emphasis.

SPAN 5318. Advanced Composition and Research Methods.

This course examines the advanced techniques and methodologies essential for academic research and professional writing in Spanish. Students analyze the structural requirements of the graduate thesis, including topic selection, time management strategies, and the systematic organization of research materials. The curriculum emphasizes the refinement of descriptive, narrative, and analytical writing styles through rigorous composition exercises. By evaluating bibliographic search procedures and the synthesis of secondary sources, students construct cohesive academic arguments. The course provides a framework for organizing complex data and structuring formal scholarly works. Students critique various research models to align with professional standards.

SPAN 5319. Synchronic Spanish Linguistics.

This course introduces contemporary issues in Spanish linguistics while providing a foundation in the scientific study of language. Students examine core subfields, including phonetics and phonology (sounds), morphology (word structure), syntax (sentence structure), and semantics and pragmatics (meaning). The course explores language structure, variation, acquisition, and history with particular attention to Spanish dialectology, regional varieties, and different registers. Students also consider how migration, language contact, and social factors shape Spanish, including topics such as language maintenance and death and theories of koineization and the formation of new dialects. Specific topics vary depending on instructor focus. May be repeated once with different emphasis for additional credit. (MULT).

SPAN 5320. Diachronic Spanish Linguistics.

This course examines the diachronic development of Spanish from its Latin origins to its modern global forms. Students investigate phonological, morphological, semantic, and syntactic changes, as well as the historical evolution of pronunciation, word formation, and sentence structure. The course also explores regional and social varieties of Spanish and their connections to language contact with Arabic, Indigenous languages, and other culturally influential languages. Students analyze authentic texts to understand how contemporary Spanish emerged. The course may be repeated once with a different emphasis. (MULT).

SPAN 5321. Spanish Applied Linguistics.

This course examines major areas of applied linguistic research as they relate to Spanish. Students explore current theories of second language acquisition, instructional methodologies, bilingualism, performance, syntax in applied contexts, and computer-assisted language learning. Emphasis is placed on analyzing empirical studies, evaluating theoretical frameworks, and connecting research to pedagogical and technological applications. Topics may vary according to instructor focus. May be repeated once with different emphasis for additional credit. (MULT).

SPAN 5322. Spanish for the Professions.

This course develops advanced proficiency in Spanish for use in a range of professional contexts. Students analyze authentic materials, terminology, and communication practices from multiple sectors and complete applied tasks such as reports, presentations, correspondence, and simulated workplace interactions. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, clarity, and audience specific adaptation. Through repeated practice, students strengthen their advanced linguistic and pragmatic competence for effective professional communication in Spanish. (MULT).

SPAN 5323. Translation History and Theory.

This course introduces students to the history and theory of translation. Students analyze historical and contemporary translation practices and theories and the inherent challenges and complexities of translating a source text into a target language. Effective communication skills are developed through a variety of genres to acquire proficiency to produce accurate translations from English to Spanish and Spanish to English in both professional and scholarly formats. Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA in 12 hours of advanced undergraduate Spanish.

SPAN 5324. Applied Translation Methods.

This course examines applied methods of Spanish–English translation, emphasizing analytical, linguistic, and cultural strategies for problem-solving in diverse translation contexts. Students apply professional techniques involving translation technologies, terminology management, and field-specific methods to analyze issues of accuracy and clarity. The course supports preparation for advanced study or professional practice in translation across sectors such as business, law, healthcare, and media. The course may be repeated once for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA in 12 hours of advanced undergraduate Spanish.

SPAN 5325. Professional Internship in Spanish.

This course is a supervised work experience for graduate students performed in a Spanish-speaking environment. Internship placements include regional and international organizations and businesses in sectors including, but not limited to, law, medicine, sports, education, civic engagement, and community outreach. Students work a minimum of 140 hours performing duties and assignments at least 80% in Spanish. Additional course requirements include a professional résumé and a substantial term paper developed in consultation with the course instructor.

SPAN 5342. Reading Miguel de Cervantes's El ingenioso don Quijote de la Mancha.

This course examines Miguel de Cervantes’s El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha (Parts I, 1605; II, 1615) in its original language at an advanced level. Students analyze and critique the novel to develop advanced reading, oral, and writing skills in formal academic Spanish. The course investigates the novel’s structure, narrative techniques, intertextuality, and reception, and examines its influence across historical, literary, and cultural contexts. Through sustained textual analysis, students engage critically with a foundational work of early modern Spanish literature.

SPAN 5361. Poetry of Spain and Spanish America.

This course provides an opportunity for a closed and advanced-level reading of classical and contemporary poetry from Spain and Spanish America. Students explore poetic analysis techniques, deepening their understanding of literary periods, movements, and the sociohistorical backgrounds of poets. Emphasis is placed on engaging with a variety of texts to foster analytical skills. The course also supports the development of oral and written proficiency in formal academic Spanish, enabling students to articulate informed interpretations and critical perspectives on poetry within its cultural and historical contexts.

SPAN 5363. Voyages and Encounters in Spanish Peninsular Literature.

This course examines the evolution of Spanish travel literature (including nature writing, outdoor literature, guidebooks, and travel memoirs) from the 18th century to the present. The course investigates how authors portray social and cultural contexts and how their experiences inform their perspectives. Analysis of these works considers the development of writing techniques and thematic approaches in travel narratives, including how authors depict cultural encounters and social contexts.

SPAN 5364. Contemporary Mexican Narratives.

This course examines contemporary Mexican narratives by examining influential literary movements, including the new narrative, the literary “Boom,” the Crack Generation, women’s literature, the new historical novel, and testimonial fiction. Through close reading and analysis, students examine how these trends engage with cultural, social, and historical processes in Mexico from the late twentieth century through the early twenty-first century. The course emphasizes analysis of narrative form, thematic concerns, and literary responses to changing conceptions of society and national identity.

SPAN 5390. Studies in Spanish Culture, Language, or Literature.

This course is an individual study course in Spanish under the direct supervision of a professor. It is available to graduate students who have completed several courses and are working closely with a professor on a project. Also, students enrolled in an education abroad program offered by the Department of World Languages & Literatures may take the course to fulfill up to two upper division elective courses in their degree plan. Students may not exceed six hours of credit in Independent Study. This course may be repeated once with a different emphasis for additional credit. (MULT) Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

SPAN 5399A. Thesis.

This course is an independent research project in Spanish under the direct supervision of the student’s master’s thesis advisor. Students engage in the development, execution, and documentation of graduate-level research that contributes to knowledge and practice in Spanish. Continuous enrollment during long semesters ensures sustained research progress, faculty mentorship, and academic oversight throughout the thesis research and writing process. This course is a required component of the master’s degree with a major in Spanish under the thesis option.

SPAN 5399B. Thesis.

This course is an independent research project in Spanish under the direct supervision of the student’s master’s thesis advisor. Students engage in the development, execution, and documentation of graduate-level research that contributes to knowledge and practice in Spanish. Continuous enrollment during long semesters ensures sustained research progress, faculty mentorship, and academic oversight throughout the thesis research and writing process. This course is a required component of the master’s degree with a major in Spanish under the thesis option.

SPAN 5599B. Thesis.

This course is an independent research project in Spanish under the direct supervision of the student’s master’s thesis advisor. Students engage in the development, execution, and documentation of graduate-level research that contributes to knowledge and practice in Spanish. Continuous enrollment during long semesters ensures sustained research progress, faculty mentorship, and academic oversight throughout the thesis research and writing process. This course is a required component of the master’s degree with a major in Spanish under the thesis option.

SPAN 5600. Internship.

This course provides an internship experience of at least four weeks in the United States or in a Spanish speaking country. Students work with organizations or independent researchers who use Spanish in professional contexts relevant to the students' academic or career goals and submit a major internship report upon their return. Internships may be complemented by structured observations, lectures, interviews, or other supervised activities that support reflective engagement with professional practices. Students apply Spanish language skills in real world settings while experiencing the professional functions of Spanish within the host environment. Graduate advisor approval is required. Prerequisite: Completion of 18 credit hours required for the Master of Arts with a major in Spanish.

SPAN 5999B. Thesis.

This course is an independent research project in Spanish under the direct supervision of the student’s master’s thesis advisor. Students engage in the development, execution, and documentation of graduate-level research that contributes to knowledge and practice in Spanish. Continuous enrollment during long semesters ensures sustained research progress, faculty mentorship, and academic oversight throughout the thesis research and writing process. This course is a required component of the master’s degree with a major in Spanish.