Courses whose last two digits are in the 20s are language courses, covering grammar, composition, phonetics, linguistics, and stylistics. These classes include 324, Intermediate Grammar and Composition; 424, Advanced Grammar and Composition; 429, Phonetics; 520, Structure of Spanish; and 522, Advanced Studies in Spanish Language. 520 and 522 satisfy the requirement for a 500-level language class.

Courses whose last two digits are in the 40s are usually culture classes, with the exception of 340, an introduction to textual analysis, 440, a literature class, and 540, the colloquium. The culture classes are 446, Spanish Culture; 447, Mexican Culture; and 448, Spanish Language and Culture for Business. Courses whose last two digits are in the 70s are culture classes offered on study abroad programs. Please note that you must earn a grade of A or B in Spanish 340 in order to continue in Spanish.

Courses whose last two digits are in the 50s are Spanish literature classes. These classes include 450, Medieval Spanish Studies; 451, Early Modern Spanish Studies; 452, Nineteenth Century Spanish Studies; and 453, Twentieth Century Spanish Studies. These classes satisfy the requirement for a 400-level Spanish literature class.

Courses whose last two digits are in the 60s are Spanish American literature classes. These classes include 460, Colonial Spanish American Studies; 461, Nineteenth Century Spanish American Studies; 462, Twentieth Century Spanish American Studies; and 463, National Traditions in Spanish America. These classes satisfy the requirement for a 400-level Spanish American literature class.

Colloquia on Hispanic Studies (540), Colloquia on Spanish Film (550) or Colloquia on Latin American Film (560) satisfy the requirement for a 500-level literature class. The prerequisite for Spanish 540 is two 400-level literature courses (one Peninsular, one Latin America). It is advisable to meet with your assigned advisor and plan ahead in order to complete these classes before you register for 540.

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SPAN 340 Textual Analysis (3cr). This class is an introduction to literary genres and styles and how to analyze texts. It is a prerequisite for all of the upper division literature classes.

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You cannot take a 400-level class concurrently with SPAN 340. You must also complete SPAN 340 with a passing grade to take 400-level classes.

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SPAN 540, 550 and 560 are capstone courses for the major. Students wishing to enroll in SPAN 540, 550 or 560 must first complete two 400-level literature courses (one Peninsular, one Latin-American) prior to enrolling in the capstone course. SPAN 424 is also strongly recommended

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