Critical approach to and analysis of literary types, including poetry, drama, short story, and novel. Required of all majors.

In lieu of SPA 313. For heritage learners who have been exposed to Spanish from the household, relatives or community and who can speak and understand the language. Students strengthen their written and oral language to use them fluently in professional and academic contexts. Provides a rich cultural context to critically examine issues related to language and Spanish speakers in the United States.

Designed to develop skill and accuracy in spoken and written Spanish. Required of majors; SPA 313 and 314 must be taken in sequence.

In lieu of SPA 314. For heritage learners who have been exposed to Spanish from the household, relatives or community and who can read and write in the language. Students continue to strengthen their written and oral language to develop advanced skills for use in professional, educational and academic contexts. Provides a dynamic cultural context to critically examine issues related to Hispanic communities, bilingualism and education in the United States.

See SPA 313.

Intensive introduction to the Portuguese language for Spanish speakers. Designed for students with an active competence in Spanish who wish to learn the essential elements of the Portuguese grammar at an accelerated pace, as well as acquire listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Based upon the theory of "intercomprehension," which implies the speaker's ability to understand the speech of another speaker who communicates in a dialect of the same language or a related language. Due to the linguistic similarities with Spanish, students master the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing of in Portuguese at a faster pace.

In lieu of SPA 201. For heritage learners who have been exposed to Spanish from the household, relatives or community and who can understand and hold a basic conversation in the language. Builds on the skills students already have in order to expand their written and oral proficiency for real communication in a confidence-building environment. Students also explore their cultural heritage and learn about Hispanic cultures in the United States and the language diversity of its speakers.

For heritage learners who have been exposed to Spanish from the household, relatives or community and who can understand and hold a conversation in the language. Builds on the Spanish language skills students already have in order to expand their written and oral proficiency in a nurturing environment. Students also learn about Hispanic cultures, traditions and customs in the United States and Latin America and the language diversity of its speakers.