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SPAN 3410 Perspectives on Modern Spain (1800 to the Present)
Fall 2026

This course focuses on the emergence and consolidation of modernity in Spain from the eighteenth century to the present. Readings and discussions of representative literary and artistic movements of modern …

4.1
Rating
2.5
Difficulty
3.75
GPA
SPAN 3420 Politics and Power in the Early Americas (1492 - 1800)
Fall 2026

Introduces students to the expressions and experiences of people in the early Americas. By studying primary source materials, students will enrich their knowledge of the colonial period while further developing …

2.7
Rating
2.1
Difficulty
3.67
GPA
SPAN 3430 Contemporary Latin American Voices (1800 to the present)
Fall 2026

This course provides students with a survey of Latin American literature and the context in which it developed from 1800 to the present. This course will cover how the region's …

3.4
Rating
2.9
Difficulty
3.81
GPA
ITTR 3559 New Course: Italian in Translation
Fall 2026

This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics with the subject of Italian in Translation.

4.7
Rating
1.0
Difficulty
3.75
GPA
SPAN 3559 New Course in Spanish
Fall 2026

This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics within the subject of Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3010 or placed out of SPAN 3010.

5.0
Rating
1.0
Difficulty
3.65
GPA
SPAN 4040 Translation from Spanish to English
Fall 2026

"Lost & Found in Translation" offers an introduction to the "art" of translation, both in practice and theory. Throughout the semester students participate in a series of workshops, collaborating on …

4.4
Rating
2.7
Difficulty
3.69
GPA
SPAN 4500 Special Topics Seminar: Literature
Fall 2026

Prerequisite: SPAN 3010, 3300, and 3 credits of 3400-3430, or departmental placement.

3.7
Rating
2.9
Difficulty
3.73
GPA
SPAN 4530 Special Topics Seminar: Language
Fall 2026

Prerequisite: SPAN 3010 and 3300, or departmental placement; instructor permission.

3.6
Rating
2.0
Difficulty
3.83
GPA
SPAN 4615 Spanish Cinema
Fall 2026

Cultural history of Spanish cinema covering the basics of film analysis and introducing a diverse array of approaches to studying movies. Students will view feature-length films and complete readings in …

Rating
Difficulty
3.78
GPA
SPAN 4711 1492 and the Aftermath
Fall 2026

Examines Spanish attempts to understand and figure the Americas, as well as American indigenous reactions to them. Prerequisite: SPAN 3010, 3300, and 3 credits of 3400-3430, or departmental placement

3.9
Rating
4.3
Difficulty
3.44
GPA
SPAN 4800 Language House - Casa Bolívar
Fall 2026

Fully immersive living experience in Spanish, with daily active participation in weekly events.

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Difficulty
1.30
GPA
ITTR 4820 Italian Pop Culture From the 1960s to the Present
Fall 2026

This course examines the cultural and socio-political transformations that took place in Italy during its recent history. By discussing different cultural artifacts (films, essays, literature), we shall ultimately try to …

4.0
Rating
1.8
Difficulty
3.72
GPA
SPAN 4980 Distinguished majors colloquium
Fall 2026

The Colloquium allows DMPs in Spanish to meet regularly with the DMP coordinator to discuss research strategies, documentation styles, and structure and style in extended expository writing as they are …

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SPAN 8995 Guided Research
Fall 2026

Readings and/or research in particular fields under the supervision of an instructor.

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Difficulty
3.79
GPA
SPAN 8998 Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research
Fall 2026

For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.

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Difficulty
1.30
GPA
SPAN 9998 Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research
Fall 2026

For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.

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SPAN 9999 Non-Topical Research
Fall 2026

For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.

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