• SPAN 7040

    Translation from Spanish to English
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    3.63

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Spanish 7040 offers an introduction to the craft of literary translation.

  • SPAN 7220

    History of the Language
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    3.94

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    The development of the Spanish language from its origins.

  • SPAN 7559

    New Course in Spanish
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    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

    Spring 2026

    Themes and Genres

  • SPAN 7900

    Second Year Portfolio Development
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    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This required course prepares students to submit their Second Year Portfolio. Students will receive guidance from the tenure-track instructor and peer mentoring from classmates in preparation of the Portfolio, which is due on April 30 of year 2. The Portfolio will be assessed using an established rubric available on the Spanish Graduate Program website.

  • SPAN 8210

    Second Language Teaching Methods
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    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

  • SPAN 8540

    Seminars: Modern Spanish Literature
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    3.79

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    Seminars: Modern Spanish Literature

  • SPAN 8900

    PhD Comprehensive Exams
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    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Graduate students develop the Comprehensive Exam Portfolio required for the PhD in Spanish and defend its contents in an oral exam.

  • SPAN 8901

    PhD Dissertation Proposal
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    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Graduate students develop the Dissertation Proposal required for the PhD in Spanish and defend it before their dissertation committee.