Spanish Course Listing

Span 101-102 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I & II

Introduction to Spanish language and culture, aimed at developing basic proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Three class meetings
and two audiovisual and computer laboratory sessions weekly provide students with novice-level proficiency in preparation for the intermediate-level sequence. Prereq for SPAN 102: Successful completion of SPAN 101, satisfactory score on placement exam, or permission of program director. Offered: Fall and Jan Term (101), spring (102), and summer (both, abroad). Credits: 4 each course

Span 110 ELEMENTARY PROFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT

Mentored review and reinforcement of listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing skills, grammar structures, or career-oriented language context, as determined by
individual student needs. Prereqs: Successful completion of SPAN 101, 102, or the equivalent;, and permission of program director. Offered: Jan Term. Credits: 1

Span 111 SPANISH FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

Introduction to Spanish language and culture aimed at developing basic proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish relating to the health
care profession. Offered: Jan Term. Credits: 3

Span 201-202 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I & II

Continued emphasis on enhancing proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Sequence includes two class meetings and two audio/visual and computer laboratory sessions weekly to provide a setting for intermediate-level mastery. Completion of this sequence fulfills the general education language requirement. Prereq for SPAN 201: Successful completion of SPAN 102 or satisfactory score on placement exam. Prereq for SPAN 202: Satisfactory completion of SPAN 201. Offered: Fall (201), spring (202), summer (both, locally and abroad). Credits: 4 each course.

 Span 203 ACCELERATED INTERMEDIATE SPANISH

Accelerated, intermediate course that compresses essential elements of SPAN 201and SPAN 202 into one semester. Designed to develop cross-cultural understanding and proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding, it includes three class meetings and two laboratory sessions each week. Successful completion of this sequence fulfills the general education language requirement. Prereq: Grade of A in SPAN 102, with recommendation from SPAN 102 instructor, or the required score on the placement exam. Offered: Fall only. Credits: 4.

Span 210 INTERMEDIATE PROFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT

Mentored review and reinforcement of listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing skills, grammar structures, or career-oriented language context, as determined by
individual student needs. Prereqs: Successful completion of SPAN 201, 202, or the equivalent, and permission of program director. Offered: Jan Term. Credits: 1

Span 301W CONVERSATION/COMPOSITION/GRAMMAR

Intensive practice of oral and written language skills and comprehensive review of advanced-level grammatical structures. Includes free and multi-draft composition
and stresses effective self-expression. Prereq: Successful completion of SPAN 202, 203, or the equivalent. Credits: 4

Span 302W CONVERSATION/COMPOSITION/READING

Intensive practice of oral and written language skills and development of advancedlevel reading proficiency. Includes free and multi-draft composition and stresses
Spanish cultural and literary traditions. Prereq: Successful completion of SPAN 202, 203, or the equivalent. Credits: 4

Span 310 ADVANCED PROFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT

Mentored review and reinforcement of listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing skills, grammar structures, or career-oriented language context, as determined by
individual student needs. Prereqs: Successful completion of SPAN 301W, 302W, or equivalent prior experience, and permission of program director. Offered: Jan Term. Credits: 1

Span 311, 321 and 331 DIRECTED TEACHING EXPERIENCE I, II & III

Guided practicum in language teaching to develop the individual’s linguistic, instructional, and leadership skills. Prereqs: SPAN 202, 203, or the equivalent, and permission of program director. Credits: 1 each course.

Span 315 SPANISH CIVILIZATION

Overview of the major historical, social, political, and cultural aspects of Spain’s culture from its beginning to the present day. Spanish is actively used in presentations, interactive class discussion, and writing assignments. Prereq: SPAN 202, 203, or the equivalent. Offered: Fall only. Credits: 4 hours

Span 316 LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION

Overview of the major historical, social, political, and cultural aspects of Latin America’s culture from its beginning to the present day. Spanish is actively used in
presentations, interactive class discussion, and writing assignments. Prereq: SPAN 202, 203, or the equivalent. Offered: Spring only. Credits: 4

Span 322 SPANISH FOR MISSIONS

Practical study of biblical terminology, methodology of missions, bible study, and discipleship materials for those interested in career missions or those who would like to share their faith in Christ with Spanish-speaking peoples. Prereq: Completion of at least one upper-level course or equivalent. Credits: 2

Span 332 MEDICAL SPANISH

Practice of medical terminology and role-play situations in the classroom combined with supervised fieldwork at local health care facilities providing services for
Hispanic patients. Prereqs: Completion of at least one upper-level course and permission of program director. Credits: 2

Span 340 ADVANCED CAREER STUDIES

Mentored course in career-specific language acquisition at the advanced level. Course may be repeated if topics are different. Variable credit. Prereqs: Successful
completion of at least one upper-level course, or the equivalent, and permission of program director. Offered: Upon request. Credit: 1, 2, 3, 4 respectively

Span 351 AND 352 LANGUAGE STUDY ABROAD: ADVANCED SPANISH I AND II

Intensive practice of audio-lingual skills and advanced grammatical structures in a Spanish-speaking setting abroad. Stresses practical communication and effective
self-expression in Spanish. Credits: 4

Span 353-354 LANGUAGE STUDY ABROAD: CULTURAL STUDIES I & II

Study of Hispanic civilization and culture and overview of contemporary society in a Spanish-speaking setting abroad. Credits: 4 each course.

Span 360 LANGUAGE MISSIONS INTERNSHIP

Missions fieldwork in a Spanish-speaking country under the direction of a Samford mentor and on-site mission personnel. Open to all students with intermediate-mid
language proficiency or higher. May also count as an upper-level major elective. Prereq: Permission of Spanish program director and the WLAC language missions
coordinator. Offered: Upon request. Credits: 1-4 each term of service.

Span 370 SPANISH FOR BUSINESS

Study of intercultural communication and advanced Spanish language proficiency as needed for business contexts. Stresses commercial vocabulary, correspondence, and documentation appropriate to a variety of professional settings. Open to any student with advanced proficiency, this very practical course may count as an upperlevel elective. Required for language and world trade concentration. Offered: Spring only. Credits: 4

Span 375 ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND SYNTAX

In-depth study of grammar and syntactical structures aimed at improving student language skills. Utilizes a variety of methodologies including, but not limited to,
composition, translation, and stylistic analysis. Required for all majors. Prereq: Successful completion of one four-credit, 300-level course or permission of the program director. Offered: Fall and spring. Credits: 4

Span 401W-402W SPANISH LITERATURE I & II

Survey of the principal figures and literary movements of Spain from its beginnings to the present day. Stresses reading of primary works, critical analysis, library
research, multi-draft composition, and continued development of advanced oral and written language proficiency within a literary context. Interactive class conducted in Spanish. Prereqs: Successful completion of SPAN 302W; and SPAN 315, 316, or the equivalent. Offered: On rotation. Credits: 4 each course

Span 403W-404W Spanish American Literature I & II

Survey of the principal figures and literary movements of Spanish America from its beginnings to the present day. Stresses reading of primary works, critical analysis, library research, multi-draft composition, and continued development of advanced oral and written language proficiency within a literary context. Interactive class conducted in Spanish. Prereqs: Successful completion of SPAN 302W; and SPAN 315, 316, or the equivalent. Offered: Fall (403W); spring (404W). Credits: 4 each course

Span 405W-406W SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERATURE I & II

Study of selected Hispanic authors, literary movements, themes, or genres. Stresses reading of primary works, critical analysis, library research, multi-draft composition, and continued development of advanced oral and written language proficiency within a literary context. Interactive class conducted in Spanish. Course(s) may be repeated for credit if topics are different. Prereqs: Successful completion of SPAN 302W; and SPAN 315, 316, or the equivalent. Offered: On rotation. Credits: 4 each course

Span 424 SENIOR CAPSTONE:SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Study of fundamental strategies that form the infrastructure of the teaching process for certification at all levels of second-language acquisition methodology, P-12 or 7-12. Emphasis on materials and methods appropriate to the designated levels of learning while promoting an awareness of the multiple facets of language learning.
Capstone course for seniors seeking teaching certification that also includes preparation for exit oral and writing proficiency exams. Offered: Fall or spring, as needed. Credits: 1 or 4

Span 432 LANGUAGE-ACROSS-THE-CURRICULUM

Mentored course in the reading of content-specific texts. Course may be repeated for credit with different host classes. Prereqs: Successful completion of at least one
upper-level Spanish course, or the equivalent; concurrent enrollment in an approved host class in another discipline; and permission of program director. Offered: Upon request. Credits: 1

Span 442W SENIOR CAPSTONE: RESEARCH AND WRITING

Research and writing course designed to synthesize skills acquired and knowledge gained in previous coursework. Students develop a thesis, propose a solution to a
problem, or produce and perform a creative work. Capstone course for language and literature majors that also includes literary readings and preparation for exit oral and writing proficiency exams. Required of all first majors. Prereqs: Senior standing, successful completion of at least one 400-level literature course, and permission of program director. Offered: Spring only. Credits: 4

Span 450 SPECIAL STUDIES

Mentored independent study in language, culture, or literature. Variable credit. Prereqs: At least one upper-level course, or the equivalent, and permission of program director and instructor. Offered: As needed. Credits: 1,2,3,4 respectively

Span 470 SENIOR CAPSTONE: INTERNATIONAL TRADE INTERNSHIP

Directed student internship in an international business setting in the U.S. or abroad, mentored by Samford faculty and supervised by on-site agency personnel. Language and world trade seniors complete 160 hours of on-site work, maintain journals in the target language, and prepare for exit oral and writing proficiency exams. Prereqs: Senior standing, successful completion of SPAN 370W, and permission of program director. Offered: As needed. Credits: 4