Rice Course Schedule, Spring 2003
Spanish (SPAN)
Rice Course Schedule as of 03/03/2003.
This schedule is maintained by the Office of the Registrar
(reg@rice.edu).
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NOTE: Course web pages are available for some SPAN courses.
SPAN 101 INTRODUCTION TO THE SPANISH LANGUAGE AND Credits 5.00 Spring 03
Spanish 101 is a course designed for people who have little or no knowledge of
Spanish. Based on a task-oriented approach to language and culture learning,
Spanish 101 allows the beginning student to develop the necessary abilities to
communicate satisfactorily in Spanish in everyday situations. Students are
expected to be active participants in the learning process. Class meetings are
not based on lectures, but rely heavily on student interaction. Enrollment is
limited to 20 per section.
Prereq- Placement or permission of the instructor.
001 KH 105 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM Howes, Elizabeth Chandler Enr: 17 Max: 20
002 RH 123 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Gaytan, Raquel Enr: 23 Max: 20
SPAN 102 INTRODUCTION TO THE SPANISH LANGUAGE AND Credits 5.00 Spring 03
Continuation of Span 101. Enrollment limited to 20 per section.
Prereq- SPAN 101, placement, or permission of instructor.
001 RH 123 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM Gaytan, Raquel Enr: 13 Max: 20
002 HUM 119 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Robbins, Dylon Enr: 16 Max: 20
003 RH 202 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Narbona, Jose Antonio Enr: 10 Max: 20
004 RH 121 - MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM Ewing, April Renee Enr: 10 Max: 20
005 KH 101 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM Robbins, Dylon Enr: 14 Max: 20
SPAN 150 FRESHMAN SEMINAR: LATIN AMERICAN SHORT F Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Close reading and analysis of key works of short fiction by Latin American
masters, especially Jorge Luis Borges and Julio Cortazar. Introduction to
relevant concepts and theories of narrative, practice in applying them in the
interpretation of stories. Also offered as FSEM 150. Enrollment is limited to
15.
001 RH 302 - TH 02:30PM - 05:30PM Kauffmann, Robert L. Enr: 3 Max: 8
SPAN 201 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE Credits 4.00 Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Spanish 201 is a course designed for intermediate level Spanish speakers who
have achieved the equivalent of first-year Spanish (i.e. Span 101-102). Based
on a task-oriented approach to language and culture learning, Spanish 201
allows the intermediate students to improve and expand his communicative
skills. Students are expected to be active participants in the learning
process. Class meetings are not based on lectures, but rely heavily on student
interaction. Enrollment is limited to 20 per section. Interested students
concurrently enrolled in SPAN 201 will have the opportunity to take SPAN 202.
See SPAN 202, section 5.
Prereq- Span 101 and 102,or equivalent or 101-102 or permission of instructor.
001 KH 107 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM Martinez, Robin Enr: 9 Max: 20
002 HUM 118 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Martinez, Robin Enr: 16 Max: 20
003 KH 107 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM Martinez, Robin Enr: 13 Max: 20
SPAN 202 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTUR Credits 4.00 Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Continuation of SPAN 201. Enrollment is limited to 20 per section.
SPECIAL
NOTE Section 5: Three week intensive course taught May 9-31 in Grenada, Spain.
Proficiency-based instruction focused on further developing the four
communicative skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening). Particular
emphasis on development of cultural competence. Includes cultural excursion to
different cities. 3 hours daily.
Additional Study Abroad program fee. Prereq-
At least SPAN 201 or permission of instuctor. Requires seperate registration
with Office of International Programs; see www.ruf.rice.edu/~abroad/.
Prereq- SPAN 201 or permission of instructor.
001 HUM 327 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Brogdon-Gomez, Patricia Enr: 20 Max: 20
002 RH 304 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Verm, Jane L. Enr: 20 Max: 20
003 KH 107 - MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM Brogdon-Gomez, Patricia Enr: 11 Max: 20
004 RH 304 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM Verm, Jane L. Enr: 16 Max: 20
005 TBA - TBA Brogdon-Gomez, Patricia Enr: 10 Max: 20
SPAN 204 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH FOR BI-CULTURAL STU Credits 4.00 Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Consolidates and builds on students' existing knowledge of Spanish in order to
enable them to speak and write greater proficiency. Authentic cultural
materials- short stories, newspaper articles, internet, films, etc.-will be
used to enhance ability to read, write and speak Spanish. Enrollment is limited
to 20.
Pre-req- SPAN 103, placement, previous exposure to Spanish, or permission of
instructor.
001 RH 305 - MWF 02:00PM - 02:50PM Wigozky, Karina Enr: 5 Max: 0
SPAN 214 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH FOR ENGINEERING AND Credits 4.00 Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Three week intensive course open to students enrolled in the College of
Engineering. Taught May 10-31 in Seville, Spain. Proficiency-based instruction
focused on further developing the four communicative skills (reading, writing,
speaking, listening) using original content relevant to the engineering fields.
Particular emphasis on development of technical vocabulary and cultural
competence in the engineering workplace. Additional Study Abroad program fee.
Requires seperate registration with office of international programs. See
www.ruf.rice.edu/~abroad/.
Permission of instructor
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 3 Max: 0
SPAN 301 ADVANCED SPANISH I Credits 3.00 Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
This course aims to bring students from an intermediate to an advanced level of
proficiency in Spanish. Students will develop fluency and communicative
competence through exposure to literary texts, newspaper and web articles,
films and videos, in their cultural context. Emphasis will be on conversation
strategies, vocabulary expansion and the writing of essays. Limited enrollment
to 20 person per section.
Prereq- Span 202, placement or permission of instructor.
001 ML 251 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM Wigozky, Karina Enr: 20 Max: 20
SPAN 302 ADVANCED SPANISH II Credits 3.00 Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Continuation of SPAN 301. Enrollment is limited to 20 per section.
Prereq- Span 301, placement or permission of instructor.
001 SH 207B - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Salas, Marcela W. Enr: 18 Max: 20
002 RH 106 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Zambosco-Thomas, Elsa Enr: 12 Max: 20
003 RH 204 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Zambosco-Thomas, Elsa Enr: 17 Max: 20
SPAN 306 COMMERCIAL SPANISH II Credits 3.00 Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Further development of Spanish 305 goals: vocabulary, concepts, language and
cultural skills necessary to communicate successfully in the socio-economic and
cultural milieu of contemporary Hispanic countries. The course emphasizes
practical business techniques and specific areas of commerce such as insurance,
investment, and advertising, focusing on several specific Latin American
countries. A practical case of marketing will be the final project for the
class. The course will prepare students who plan to take the Madrid Chamber of
Commerce Examination in Commercial Spanish, which is offered each Spring
semester at Rice. The course will also be useful to those interested in
applying for internships in Spanish-speaking countries. Enrollment is limited
to 20.
Pre-req- Span 305 or permission of instructor.
001 SH 307 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM Narbona, Jose Antonio Enr: 12 Max: 0
SPAN 308 THE LANGUAGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH CARE Credits 4.00 Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Students will continue to study the body's major organ systems and apply their
knowledge to the translation of patient education materials, patient
instructions, case reports, and other clinical documents. Students enrolled in
Span 307 in the Fall Term will be required to work as clinical English-Spanish
interpreters in one or more of the following institutions: M.D. Anderson Cancer
Center and Tumor Institute, Ben Taub Hospital (Harris County Hospital
District), Baptist Student Ministries (Medical Missions in Mexico), LifeGift of
Houston (Organ Donation Center) and/or other approved volunteer clinical
programs. Enrollment is limited to 25.
Pre-req- Span 307 or permission of instructor.
001 RH 304 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Albin, Veronica S. Enr: 15 Max: 20
002 KH 107 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM Albin, Veronica S. Enr: 16 Max: 20
SPAN 310 THE LANGUAGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE Credits Spring 03
The number of credits is based on the number of internship hours. This class is
taken in conjunction with SPAN 308. However, special permission to take
separately may be granted by instructor.
Prereq- Permission of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Albin, Veronica S. Enr: 5 Max: 0
SPAN 314 SCIENTIFIC SPANISH Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Continuation of SPAN 313. Content-based course in Spanish in which the student
will be familiarized with vocabulary and uses of the language necessary to deal
with scientific issues in the Spanish-speaking world. Activities in class will
include reading current scientific texts,
presentations, authentic tasks and
problems and special issues concerning the fields in which the student
is
interested. We will also focus on everyday Spanish and cross-cultural topics
in order to prepare the student for a possible internship in a Spanish-speaking
country.
001 HUM 118 - MWF 02:00PM - 02:50PM Narbona, Jose Antonio Enr: 9 Max: 0
SPAN 316 STUDIES IN HISPANIC LINGUISTICS Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Topic: The Evolution of Spanish. This course surveys the historical development
of dialectal differences in Spanish, the factors that affect the formation of
dialects (geographic, social class, gender, etc.), prescriptive accounts of
Spanish, and the future of Spanish as a world language. Also offered as MDST
424 and LING 424..
Also offered as LING 424
001 RH 304 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Salaberry, Rafael Enr: 16 Max: NA
SPAN 320 SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE Credits 3.00 Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Survey of the main Spanish literary traditions. Foundational works by
representative authors are the focus of lecture and discussion.
001 RH 205 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Perez, J. Bernardo Enr: 19 Max: 0
SPAN 321 SURVEY OF SPAN-AMER LITERATURE Credits 3.00 Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Analysis of foundational works by representative authors from the major
historical periods of Spanish American literature.
001 RH 106 - TTH 08:00AM - 09:20AM Bencomo, Andeli Enr: 10 Max: 0
SPAN 332 LANGUAGE AND CULTURE OF HISPANICS IN U.S Credits Spring 03
The number of credits granted is based on the number of internship hours. This
class is taken in conjunction with Span 404. However, special permission to
take separately may be granted by instructor.
Prereq- Permission of instructor
001 TBA - TBA Salas, Marcela W. Enr: 2 Max: 0
SPAN 335 THE MODERN SPANISH ESSAY (1700-PRESENT) Credits 3.00 Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Readings and discussions of six major essayists: Mariano José de Larra, José
Martinez Ruiz ("Azorin"), Miguel de Unamuno, José Ortega y Gasset, Antonio
Machado, and Maria Zambrano. This course is designed to improve students'
powers of oral and written expression in Spanish, sharpen their ability to
analyze literary texts, and introduce central issue and debates in Spanish
culture. Topics vary. Topic for Spring 2003: 20th century Spanish Essay.
Pre-requisite: Span 302 or equivalent reading knowledge of Spanish.
001 RH 302 - M 03:00PM - 06:00PM Kauffmann, Robert L. Enr: 2 Max: 0
SPAN 362 GOLDEN AGE DRAMA Credits 3.00 Spring 03
TOPIC: THE DON JUAN THEME
Works by Tirso de Molina, Moliere, Shadwell, Zamora,
Mozart, Lord Byron, Zorilla, and George Bernard Shaw are the principal
contributions to one of the world's most popular and intriguing legends. Class
discussions, papers, and exams, will be in Spanish. Texts other than those in
Spanish or English are available in English translation.
001 RH 302 - W 07:00PM - 09:30PM Castaneda, James A. Enr: 14 Max: NA
SPAN 404 LANGUAGE AND CULTURE OF HISPANICS IN THE Credits 3.00 Spring 03
The linguistic aim of this couse is to consolidate an advanced level of
proficiency in bilingual students. The course will also explore issues of the
cultural identity of Spanish speakers, by studying various manifestations of
Hispanic culture in the U.S., as expressed in movies, documentaries,
Spanish-language TV, periodicals, short stories, novels and drama. The course
will be based on the study of Hispanic culture in the U.S. from three
different viewpoints: historical, literary and sociolinguistics.
Prereq- SPAN 303, placement, or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited
to 20 per section.
001 HUM 118 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM Salas, Marcela W. Enr: 11 Max: 0
SPAN 406 STUDIES IN LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Topic for Spring 2003: Octavio Paz. This course studies the literary
and
intellectual career of the Mexican Nobel prize-winning poet and
essayist
Octavio Paz (1914-1998). Topics include: poetry and modernity;
the
question of national identity; literary and art criticism; Paz's role
in
political debates in Mexico; the reception of his work at home and abroad.
001 RH 310 - TTH 04:00PM - 05:20PM van Delden, Maarten Enr: 9 Max: 0
SPAN 413 SOCIOLINGUISTICS OF SPANISH Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Comparative analysis of modern varieties of Spanish covering phonetics,
vocabulary, morphosyntax, and pragmatics. Students are required to conduct an
empirical study. Also offered as LING 421. Enrollment is limited to 20.
001 RH 302 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM Salaberry, Rafael Enr: 20 Max: 10
SPAN 416 ADVANCED TRANSLATION Credits 3.00 Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Continuing the aims and methods of Span 415, this course takes into account
that effective translators are first good readers, critically aware of the
rhetorical strategies and cultural assumptions of writers. The goal of this
sequence is to train students in the exacting craft of reading and analyzing
source texts, and in producing faithful translations.
Prereq- Span 415 or permission of instructor.
001 HUM 118 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Albin, Veronica S. Enr: 11 Max: 0
SPAN 422 INDEPENDENT WORK Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Research in Hispanic literature, Hispanic linguistics, and Hispanic culture and
civilization. Reserved for qualified juniors and seniors who are particularly
interested in a topic not covered in other courses.
Prereq- permission of the department.
001 TBA - TBA van Delden, Maarten Enr: 5 Max: 0
SPAN 444 THE SPANISH AVANT-GARDE Credits 3.00 Spring 03
A cross-genre, multi-media course which studies major figures of the spanish
avant-garde in the 20th century (Picasso, Gris, Dali, Diego, Alberti, Lorca,
Bunuel, Gomez de la Serna).
Prereq- Span 311, 312 or equivalent.
001 RH 305 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Perez, J. Bernardo Enr: 4 Max: 0
SPAN 507 TEACHING COLLEGE SPANISH (PRACTICUM) Credits Spring 03
Study of pedagogical principles applicable to the teaching of Spanish. Includes
practice teaching and performance reviews, design of pedagogical activities,
and peer observation.
001 TBA - TBA Salaberry, Rafael Enr: 2 Max: NA
SPAN 513 SOCIOLOINGUISTICS OF SPANISH Credits 3.00 Spring 03
GRADUATE VERSION OF SPAN 413.
001 RH 302 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM Salaberry, Rafael Enr: 0 Max: 0
SPAN 516 STUDIES IN HISPANIC LINGUISTICS Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Graduate verison of Span 315.
001 TBA - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Salaberry, Rafael Enr: 2 Max: NA
SPAN 524 GOLDEN AGE DRAMA Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Continuation of SPAN 361/523.
001 TBA - W 07:00PM - 09:30PM Castaneda, James A. Enr: 2 Max: NA
SPAN 535 THE MODERN SPANISH ESSAY (1700-PRESENT) Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Graduate version of Span 335.
001 RH 302 - M 03:00PM - 06:00PM Kauffmann, Robert L. Enr: 4 Max: 0
SPAN 556 STUDIES IN LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Graduate version of Span 406.
001 RH 310 - TTH 04:00PM - 05:20PM van Delden, Maarten Enr: 1 Max: 0
SPAN 592 INDEPENDENT STUDY Credits Spring 03
Research in Hispanic literature, Hispanic linguistics and Hispanic culture and
civilization. Open to graduate students interested in a topic not covered in
other courses.
Pre-req- Permission of department.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
SPAN 702 RESEARCH LEADING TO CANDIDACY Credits Spring 03
To be taken after a student has completed departmental course requirements for
the Master's degree, but before being admitted to candidacy.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 2 Max: 0
SPAN 802 RESEARCH FOR M.A. THESIS Credits Spring 03
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001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 1 Max: 0
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