• SPAN 4989

    Distinguished Major in Spanish Thesis
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    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    Distinguished majors in Spanish will meet individually with their thesis advisors to discuss progress and revise drafts of their theses. At the end of the semester, they will present the results of their research in a public forum.

  • SPAN 5350

    Golden Age
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    3.74

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    Studies the major texts, authors, and literary trends of the Spanish Golden Age.

  • SPAN 5800

    Spanish America: Colonial Period to 1800
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    3.58

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    Studies the major texts, authors, and literary trends of Spanish America up to 1800.

  • SPAN 5960

    Spanish Creative Writing Workshop
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    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    This course is taught by two of the most distinguished and exciting writers in the Spanish-speaking world today, with extensive experience giving writing workshops. It is dedicated to creative writing (short stories), emphasizing creative, and suggesting ways to initiate the creative process. Students need to have a good command of the Spanish Language, at 4000 level or similar. Undergraduate as well as graduate students are welcome.

  • ITTR 6010

    Narrating (Un-)sustainability: Ecocritical Explorations in Italy & Mediterr
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    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course focuses on the potential narratives have to convey messages that are relevant to our ethical and environmental awareness, and to help us imagine alternatives to existing systems of knowledge and distributions of power. We shall learn about the origins and general objectives of ecocriticism, its relevant theories and methodologies, and various approaches to the notion of sustainability.

  • SPAN 7220

    History of the Language
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    3.94

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    The development of the Spanish language from its origins.

  • SPAN 7559

    New Course in Spanish
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     GPA

    3.79

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Spanish.

  • SPAN 7850

    Themes and Genres
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    3.95

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Themes and Genres

  • SPAN 8210

    Second Language Teaching Methods
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     GPA

    3.69

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Covers modern teaching methodologies, trends in second language acquisition, and intercultural competence. Participants will shadow language instructors, observe, and engage in practical activities such as creating instructional materials, lesson planning, and assessment design. Also explores teaching methods for content courses, crafting Teaching Statements, and preparing students for various teaching contexts and their professional careers.

  • SPAN 8505

    Seminars: Middle Ages and Early Renaissance
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    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Seminars: Middle Ages and Early Renaissance