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  • SPAN 5960

    Spanish Creative Writing Workshop
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    Spring 2025

    This course is taught by two of the most distinguished and exciting writers in the Spanish-speaking world today, with extensive experience giving writing workshops. It is dedicated to creative writing (short stories), emphasizing creative, and suggesting ways to initiate the creative process. Students need to have a good command of the Spanish Language, at 4000 level or similar. Undergraduate as well as graduate students are welcome.

  • 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 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 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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    Fall 2025

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

  • SPAN 8998

    Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research
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    Spring 2026

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

  • SPAN 9998

    Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research
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    Spring 2026

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