Southeast Missouri State University

Undergraduate Bulletin 2006-2007, Chapter Eight: Course Listings

SPANISH (SN)

SN 001. Spanish Exit Exam. All majors are required to enroll in this non-credit-bearing exam during their senior year. At the time of the exam, students must present their portfolio containing documents they have been accumulating in their major throughout their undergraduate career. The course number SN 001 will appear on the Degree Audit. Prerequisite: Students must have completed all coursework in Spanish or be in their last year of completing the coursework. (0)

SN 100. Spanish Language and Culture I. Acquisition of an appreciation of the culture of Spanish-speaking peoples and study of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Spanish. (University Studies course) (3)

SN 120. Spanish Language and Culture II. Continued study of Spanish speaking peoples through the practice of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 100 or equivalent. (University Studies course) (3)

SN 200. Spanish Language and Culture III. Continued study of Spanish language and culture. Cultural, conversational, and structural activities leading to increased proficiency and cross-cultural awareness. Prerequisite: SN 120 or equivalent. (University Studies course) (3)

SN 220. Hispanic Literature. Designed to develop the ability to read Hispanic literary texts; to acquaint students with a selection of major Hispanic authors; to introduce the basic concepts of literary analysis; and to increase the ability to speak and understand Spanish through class discussions in Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 200 or equivalent. (University Studies course) (3)

SN 300. Spanish American Culture. Introduction to Spanish American Culture, from pre-Colombian culture to the present century. Prerequisite: SN 220. (3)

SN 301. Intermediate Spanish Composition. Practice of the written language through the study of style and composition. Prerequisite: SN 220. (3)

SN 302. Experiencing Spanish Language and Culture. Sharing a residence hall (one semester) with an international, native Spanish-speaking student. Prerequisites: Limited to non-native, Spanish-speaking students concurrently enrolled in a Spanish class (200-level or above) living with native Spanish-speaking roommate in designated residence hall; cum. GPA 2.0 or better. (1)

SN 305. Conversational Spanish. Practice in the spoken language through class discussions and prepared talks. Prerequisite: SN 220. (3)

SN 306. Civilization of Spain. Survey of historical and literary background of Spanish civilization and culture. Prerequisite: SN 220. (3)

SN 316. Commercial Spanish. A business and professional course for the practical application of Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 220. (3)

SN 330. Spanish Grammar. Review of the elements of Spanish grammar and study of the essential structures of the language. Prerequisite: SN 220. (3)

SN 400. Special Topics: Spanish. Designed to cover a variety of knowledge and skills, using a range of topics pertaining to the Spanish-speaking world. Taught in Spanish. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: SN 220. (3)

SN 402. Independent Study in Spanish. Advanced-level study of language, culture, or literature for Spanish majors. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: SN 220; consent of department. (3)

SN 403. Survey of Spanish Literature I. From the Middle Ages to the 18th century. Prerequisites: SN 220. (3)

SN 404. Survey of Spanish Literature II. From the 18th century to the present. Prerequisites: SN 220. (3)

SN 430. Spanish American Literature I. Representative authors from the pre-Colombian period to the early 19th century. Prerequisites: SN 220. (3)

SN 435. Spanish American Literature II. Representative authors and literary movements from 1888 to present. Prerequisites: SN 220. (3)

SN 495. Foreign Language Internship in Spanish. Work experience using Spanish in a professional setting in a business or agency. Prerequisite: declared Spanish major; Junior standing, with completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours in Spanish; minimum 2.5 GPA and 3.0 in Spanish; a level of proficiency in Spanish appropriate to the professional setting as evaluated by the departmental assessment procedures; approval of the Department of Foreign Languages and Anthropology. (3)