Introduces critical methodologies and critical perspectives of practices of signification such as literature and film, among others, in the context of culture and history.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall.

Studies the Spanish language in its social context. In addition to specific regional linguistic features, social factors such as geography, social class, politics, race, gender, economics, education and history are discussed as determiners of the linguistic landscape. Cross-listed with SPAN 4020.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Studies Spanish heritage speakers (those who grew up in the US speaking Spanish at home), including characteristics of how they learn and best practices for teaching heritage speakers. Topics include definitions of heritage speakers, their strengths and weaknesses in learning Spanish, attitudes of and toward heritage speakers and other issues of social justice and equity for heritage speakers in the classroom. Practical component of materials analysis and development. Cross-listed with SPAN 4030.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Focuses on the second language learning and teaching of Spanish in a classroom context. Looks at topics including second language vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and types of feed back. Practical component of activity design and learning/teaching strategies. Cross-listed with SPAN 4040.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Spring.

Studies the geography of the Spanish language in those countries where it is spoken as a primary language. Includes a comparison of dialect features and a study of factors that contribute to the diversity of the Spanish language. Cross-listed with SPAN 4060.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Explores the phonetics of spoken Spanish including the classification of Spanish sounds and variation throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Provides techniques and strategies for English speakers learning to pronounce Spanish and for Spanish learners, heritage and native speakers interested in teaching Spanish. Note: This course may count for the International Studies major or minor. See your INTS advisor for more information. Note: This course assumes that students have passed SPAN 2120 or equivalent, or have taken four years of high school Spanish, or possess equivalent proficiency. A grade of C- or higher in SPAN 2120 is recommended for success in this course. Cross-listed with SPAN 3065

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Spring.

Introduces the three main domains of language acquisition: vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, along with the major second language acquisition theories. Students see the teaching and learning of these three domains in action through discussions of the findings and pedagogical implications of research. Practical component includes discussion of activities in the Spanish second language classroom and strategies for teaching and learning a second language. Cross-listed with SPAN 4070.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

A study of the Spanish language in its social context in Colorado and New Mexico. We will study historical factors as well as current social factors that contribute to the use of the Spanish language in this region. Cross-listed with SPAN 4076.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Summer.

A study of the Spanish language in its social context as a language of the United States. In addition to studying bilingualism and language traits, factors such as race, gender, class, education, nationality, age, generation and language attitudes are considered. Cross-listed with SPAN 4080.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Varying topics in Hispanic language and literature not otherwise covered by regular courses. Note: May be taken more than once provided that the topics are different each time. Cross-listed with SPAN 4099. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Major works published since the Spanish Civil War, which ended in 1939. Cross-listed with SPAN 4110.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Culture of modern Spain studied through Spanish film. The death of military dictator Francisco Franco opened the process for the recuperation of a usurped democratic, representational system that has become the basis of a cultural and economic resurgence. Taught in Spanish. Cross-listed with SPAN 4330.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

The complete Don Quijote in Spanish, focusing on its historical, social, and philosophic context, and its role in the emergence of the modern novel. Cross-listed with SPAN 4350.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Focuses on the role of Spanish women during the Second Republic, the Civil War, the dark & starving postwar, & the inescapable exile that was a consequence of the conflict. Discusses several texts & films that portray this silenced odyssey, as well as historical, ideological & cultural documents of critical value & significance. Cross-listed with SPAN 4360.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Varying topics in Spanish peninsular literature not otherwise covered by regular courses. Note: May be taken more than once, provided that the topic is different each time. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 6.

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

The novel in Spanish America since the Second World War, the period in which the greatest number and quality of works has been produced. Cross-listed with SPAN 4411.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Focuses on a limited number of outstanding works in Spanish-American literature across the centuries. Cross-listed with SPAN 4450.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

The works of Jorge Luis Borges (short stories, essays, poetry, translations, essays anthologies, lectures) will be studied with the goals of teaching students to think globally as well as critically about literature and other cultures. Cross-listed with SPAN 4501.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

The short stories by extraordinary Argentine writers, such as Jorges Luis Borges, Silvina Ocampo, Julio Cortazar, Griselda Gambaro, Adolfo Bioy Casares, and Manuel Muica Laineza, among others, will be studied with the goals of teaching students to think globally as well as critically about literature and other cultures. Cross-listed with SPAN 4512.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Survey of Mexican literature and culture from pre-Columbian times to the colonial era. Cross-listed with SPAN 4521.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Survey of Mexican literature and culture from the early modern to contemporary literature. Cross-listed with SPAN 4522.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Advanced studies of orientalism in the Hispanic tradition: the Hispano-Arabic cultural heritage in Early Medieval Spain and in contemporary Hispanic cultures, as well as the influence of other eastern religions and cultures, such as Judaism or Buddhism. Cross-listed with SPAN 4525.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Provocative films, by courageous Ibero-American filmmakers, on controversial topics (homosexuality, Lesbianism, bisexualism, transgender individuals, feminism, etc.) will be studied to teach students to think globally as well as critically about LGTBQ individuals in the context of Ibero-American cultures. Cross-listed with SPAN 4541.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

The works of Gabriel Garcia Marquez (stories, short novels, novels, newspaper articles, interviews, lectures) will be studied with the goals of teaching students to think globally as well as critically about literature and other cultures. Cross-listed with SPAN 4550.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

The course examines philosophical works by essayists, literary critics, and cultural thinkers from Spanish-American countries and the Iberian Peninsula. Besides reading philosophical works in their original form, students will read scholarly commentaries to deepen their understanding of those works. Cross-listed with SPAN 4590.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Varying topics in Latin American literature not otherwise covered by regular courses. Note: May be taken more than once, provided that the topic is different each time. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 6.

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

A capstone writing course. Semester writing project will be collected poems and short stories. Cross-listed with SPAN 4600.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Studies current methods, techniques, and best practices for communicative language teaching in modern languages. Focuses on practical components such as creation of classroom materials and peer-teaching as well as linguistic theory (second language acquisition). Topics include the learning and teaching of the four skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) and the three domains of language learning: vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Note: requirement for language majors in the teacher certification program, School of Education, CU Denver. Note: This course is taught in English and does not fulfill the foreign language proficiency requirement for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Cross-listed with MLNG 4690, MLNG 5690, SPAN 4690, FREN 4690, FREN 5690, GRMN 4690, GRMN 5690, CHIN 4690, CHIN 5690.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Fall.

This course emphasizes practical components of creating effective activities for the world language classroom within a communicative language teaching framework. Students also learn relevant second language acquisition theory, complete individual teaching demonstrations and carry out classroom observations. Taught in English. Cross-listed with LING 4691, LING 5691, MLNG 4691, MLNG 5691, SPAN 4691, FREN 4691, FREN 5691, GRMN 4691, GRMN 5691, CHIN 4691, CHIN 5691

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Spring.

This course seeks to enhance the communication between healthcare professionals and their Spanish speaking patients or clients. It entails practice of the medical interview while improving linguistic and intercultural competence. Cross-listed with SPAN 3740.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall.

Students will continue to enhance the communication between healthcare professionals and their Spanish speaking patients or clients. It entails practice of the medical interview while improving linguistic and intercultural competence. Cross-listed with SPAN 3750.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Spring.

Department consent required. Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the CLAS Graduate Academic Services Coordinator for approval. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 3.

Students will engage in original research projects supervised and mentored by faculty. Students must work with faculty prior to registration to develop a proposal for their project and receive permission to take this course. Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the CLAS Graduate Academic Services Coordinator for approval. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 6.

Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the CLAS Graduate Academic Services Coordinator for approval. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

This course is for students writing a master's thesis. It includes individual mentoring with one or more faculty members, individualized and library-based research. May also include field research. Students must consult with a faculty member before enrolling. Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the CLAS Graduate Academic Services Coordinator for approval. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 6.

Additional Information: Report as Full Time.

Varying topics in Hispanic literature not otherwise covered by regular courses. Cross-listed with SPAN 4970. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Restriction: Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree Majors

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.