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SPANISH 5104 Fundamentals of Court Interpreting - Advanced Language Institute
TuTh 9:35AM - 10:55AM
Advanced Spanish level students will learn and practice the foundational aspects of the profession of court interpreting, with special emphasis on its core ethical principles, protocols, terminology, and skills, as well as the professional identity and role of the court interpreter. This course is designed to produce certifiable Spanish-English/English-Spanish court interpreters.
Prereq: 3403 or 3413; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for CLLC 5104. Cross-listed in CLLC.
Course Descriptions and Pre-Requisites
Complete course descriptions and pre-requisites are listed in the official OSU Course Catalog. Students may also search specific term Spanish offerings through the Registrar's Schedule of Classes.
Undergraduate Level Course Offerings
PORTGSE 2335 Cannibal Brazil: Cultural Encounters and Negotiations of Identity in Literature and Culture
TuTh 11:10AM - 12:30PM
Explores a fundamental topic within Brazilian culture, from colonial times to present; cannibalism as cultural practice in both literal and discursive realms.
Prereq: GE VPA course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts course.
SPANISH 2242 Introduction to Latinx Studies
TuTh 2:20PM - 3:40PM
Introduction to Latinx studies; history, politics, and cultural production of Latinx communities in the U.S. and its borderlands.
Prereq: GE foundation writing and info literacy course, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for EthnStd 2242, or CompStd 2242, or 2322. GE cultures and ideas and diversity soc div in the US course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies and race, ethnicity and gender div course. Cross-listed EtnStd and CompStd.
SPANISH 2380 Reinventing America
WeFr 9:35AM - 10:55AM
Introduction to visual and verbal representation of Latin American multi-ethnic cultures through literature and visual arts; emphasis on construction of American identities and nations.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 330. GE VPA and diversity global studies course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts course.
SPANISH 2381 Race, Ethnicity & Gender in Spanish Speaking Film & TV
WeFr 11:10AM - 12:30PM
This course will examine how cinema and television in Latin America, the US, and Spain reflect issues of race, ethnicity, and gender and reveal social attitudes and prejudices.
Not open to students with credit for CompStd 2381 or WGSSt 2381. GE foundation race, ethnicity and gender div course. Cross-listed in CompStd and WGSSt.
SPANISH 3450/H Introduction to the Study of Literature and Culture in Spanish
Multiple sections available.
Required course for Spanish majors and minors. An introduction to literary and cultural analysis of texts in Spanish. This course presents strategies for reading and analyzing literary and cultural texts from various Spanish speaking countries to prepare students for more advanced courses in the Spanish program.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 3403, 3413, 4603, or 4613. Not open to students with credit for 3450H.
SPANISH 4558 Caribbean Narratives Now
TuTh 11:10AM - 12:30PM
Critical analysis of narratives and cultural productions from Cuba, Puerto Rico, & Dominican Republic. Students will work to rethink race, class, and gender in the islands-nations-regions through examination of representations of nations and space of the Caribbean diaspora in the United States, and the (dis)connections with the Caribbean archipelago.
Prereq: 3450, or 3450H, or permission of instructor.
SPANISH 4561H Introduction to the Culture of Spain
WeFr 12:45PM - 2:05PM
Major developments in the culture of Spain.
Prereq: Honors standing; and a grade of C- or above in 3450H; and GPA 3.4 or above. Not open to students with credit for 561 or 561H. FL Admis Cond course.
SPANISH 4564 Spanish Culture During Francoism
WeFr 11:10AM - 12:30PM
Panoramic view of the culture of Spain during the dictatorship of Franco. Use of literary and filmic productions of that period as representations of the historical, social, political & economic experiences Spain lived during those years.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 3450 or 3450H.
SPANISH 4570 Latin Soundscapes: Musical Cultures of Latin America
TuTh 2:20PM - 3:40PM
Since colonial times, the Latin American region has produced a wealth of musical genres, styles, hybrids, & fusions that allows for exploration of relevant social, cultural, economic, and political issues. This course surveys the richness, diversity, & representation of Latin American music through selection of musical, literary, filmic, & historical texts.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 3450 (450) or 3450H (450H).
SPANISH 5660/E Seminar in Latin American Literatures and Cultures
WeFr 12:45PM - 2:05PM
Intensive study of a major theme, author, literary or cultural problem related to Latin America. Required for students completing the Latin American Concentration of the Spanish major. A maximum of 1 course taught in English may be counted toward the Spanish Major program with a Latin American Literatures & Cultures Concentration.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 3450 or 3450H, plus any two of: 4515, 4516, 4555, 4555E, 4556, 4558, 4560, 4560H, 4565H, 4570, 4580, 4595.03, or 5640. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs.
SPANISH 5670/E Seminar in LatinX Literatures and Cultures
WeFr 12:45PM - 2:05PM
Intensive study of a major theme, author, literary, or cultural problem related to LatinX languages, literatures and cultures. Required for students completing the LatinX track of the Spanish major. Additional courses may be considered for the Concentration requirement with dept approval. Student is not to exceed 2 total courses taught in English for this Concentration of the Spanish Major.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 3450 or 3450H, plus any two of: 4542, 4557.10, 4557.20, 4558, 4570, 4582, 4689S, 5201, 5202, 5203, 5389, 5461, 5620; Anthrop 3419; CompStd 3360, 4804; English 4588; HCS 3380. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs.
SPANISH 3404 Spanish Phonetics
Multiple sections available.
The fundamental principles of phonetic analysis are introduced in a simple and concise manner to show how Spanish sounds are produced, how they fall into patterns, and how they change in different environments. Major attention is devoted to practice with corrective exercises, introductory training in phonetic transcription and, to a lesser extent, the problems of teaching pronunciation.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 2202, or 2213, or Spanish Seal of Biliteracy. Concur: 3401, 3403 or 3413.
SPANISH 4430/H Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
WeFr 11:10AM - 12:30PM
Introduction to the analysis of Spanish from the perspective of modern linguistic theory.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 3401 (401), or 3401H (401H) and 3404 (404). Not open to students with credit for 4534 (604), 4534H (604H), 4430H (530H), or 430. FL Admis Cond course.
SPANISH 4534/E Spanish Phonology
WeFr 9:35AM - 10:55AM
Analysis of the phonological structure of Spanish and a comparison with English; practical problems of teaching pronunciation. Embedded Honors section available by permission of instructor.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 4430 or 4430H.
SPANISH 5389 - US Latino Languages and Cultures
Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:55-5:15 PM
This course focuses on the languages of Latino communities in the United States. We will discuss the diversity of Latino experiences in the US and the central role of language in the development of a “Latino” identity, as well as its role in local understandings of ethnicity, gender, and social class, among other categories. Course material is drawn primarily from ethnographies of language, which provide a richly contextualized approach to the relationship between language(s) and culture(s). Previous coursework in Latino Studies and/or Sociolinguistics is desirable.
Prereq: 5201 or 4430/H, or equiv, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor.
SPANISH 5630/E Seminar in Hispanic Linguistics
TuTh 2:20PM - 3:40PM
Intensive study of major topic in Hispanic linguistics. Topics vary: e.g., the Spanish pronominal system, American Spanish dialectology, Spanish orthography. Fulfills seminar requirement for students completing the Hispanic Linguistics Concentration of the Honors Spanish Major. Honors Embedded.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 4430 or 4430H, plus any two of: 4532, 4534, 4534E, 4536, 4537, 4538, 4595.01, 4610, 4689S, 5389, or Portgse 5611. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs.
CATALAN 5502 Catalan for Spanish Speakers II
TuTh 9:35AM - 10:55AM
Continuation of Catalan 5501. Intended for students with at least High Intermediate-level Spanish skills.
Prereq: 5501.
PORTGSE 3450 Introduction to the Study of Literatures and Cultures
WeFr 12:45PM - 2:05PM
Strategies for reading and extensive practice in analyzing literary and cultural texts from the Portuguese-speaking world.
Prereq: Portgse 3401 (Portgese 401), 3402 (402), 3403 (403) or 5502 (502), or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Portgese 450.
PORTGSE 5502 Portuguese for Spanish Speakers II
WeFr 9:35AM - 10:55AM
Continuation of 501; Portuguese language for students with at least intermediate-level Spanish skills.
Prereq: 5501 (501). Not open to students with credit for 1101.01 (101.01), 1102.01 (102.01), 1103.01 (103.01) and 104.01, or equiv.
PORTGSE 5520 Literatures and Cultures in Portuguese, from Romanticism to Modernism
We 11:30AM - 2:15PM
Overview of literatures and cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world in the nineteenth to the early twentieth centuries.
Prereq: 3450 (Portgese 450) with a C- or better, or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
PORTGSE 3191 Internship & Career Exploration
Internship for academic credit under employer supervision, with enrollment and grade evaluation by a faculty sponsor and program coordinator in the Dept. of Spanish & Portuguese. Student must obtain the internship and submit signed employer and department agreement prior to the start of the internship term. Enrollment in another academic department or college level internship course is not permitted during the same term. This course does not apply to the Portuguese Major or Minor program.
Prereq: 1103, or 5502, or Portuguese Seal of Biliteracy, and GPA of 2.50 or above, and Soph, Jr, or Sr standing; and permission of department. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs or 4 completions. This course is graded S/U.
PORTGSE 5191 Internship in Portuguese
Use of advanced Lusophone linguistic & cultural skills in a professional training context or industry for academic credit under employer supervision, with enrollment and grade evaluation by a faculty sponsor and program coordinator in the Dept. of Spanish & Portuguese. Student must obtain an internship and submit signed employer and department agreement prior to the start of the internship term. Submission of a completed Internship Enrollment Application & Supervisor Agreement is required. Graduate students must obtain faculty advisor approval and confirm work hour commitment and duties each week of the internship term for enrollment in the appropriate number of credit hours. A maximum of 3 cr may be applied to the undergraduate major or minor program with Undergraduate Studies Committee approval.
Prereq: 3450, and GPA of 2.50 or above, and Soph, Jr, or Sr standing, and permission of department. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs or 4 completions. This course is graded S/U.
SPANISH 3191 Internship & Career Exploration
Internship for academic credit under employer supervision, with enrollment and grade evaluation by a faculty sponsor and program coordinator in the Dept. of Spanish & Portuguese. Student must obtain the internship and submit signed employer and department agreement prior to the start of the internship term. Completion of Spanish 2506 and/or Spanish 3005 is recommended, but not required. Enrollment in another academic department or college level internship course is not permitted during the same term. This course does not apply to the Spanish Major or Minor program.
Prereq: 1103, or 1113, or Spanish Seal of Biliteracy, and GPA of 2.50+, and Soph, Jr, or Sr standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs or 4 completions. This course is graded S/U.
SPANISH 4606 Advanced Business Spanish
TuTh 11:10AM - 12:30PM
An in-depth study of the Hispanic economic, social, and cultural environment as it relates to business.
Prereq: 3403 (403) or 3403H (403H), or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 606. FL Admis Cond course.
SPANISH 5104 Fundamentals of Court Interpreting - Advanced Language Institute
TuTh 9:35AM - 10:55AM
Advanced Spanish level students will learn and practice the foundational aspects of the profession of court interpreting, with special emphasis on its core ethical principles, protocols, terminology, and skills, as well as the professional identity and role of the court interpreter. This course is designed to produce certifiable Spanish-English/English-Spanish court interpreters.
Prereq: 3403 or 3413; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for CLLC 5104. Cross-listed in CLLC.
SPANISH 5191 Internship in Spanish
Use of advanced Spanish linguistic & cultural skills in a professional training context or industry for academic credit under employer supervision, with enrollment and grade evaluation by a faculty sponsor and program coordinator in the Dept. of Spanish & Portuguese. Student must obtain an internship and submit signed employer and department agreement prior to the start of the internship term. Submission of a completed Internship Enrollment Application & Supervisor Agreement is required. Spanish 3005 or 5689S recommended, but not required. Graduate students must obtain faculty advisor approval and confirm work hour commitment and duties each week of the internship term for enrollment in the appropriate number of credit hours. A maximum of 3cr may be applied to the undergraduate major and/or toward the Immersion Component, or minor program with Undergraduate Studies Committee approval.
Prereq: 3450 or 3450H, GPA of 2.50 or above, Soph, Jr, or Sr standing, and permission of department. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs or 4 completions. This course is graded S/U.
SPANISH 5202 Spanish in the Health Professions II
TuTh 11:10AM - 12:30PM
This course introduces students to the practice of interviewing for health and human services in Spanish. The course analyzes the theoretical, ethical, and sociological dimensions of medical and motivational interviewing in the context of the Spanish-speaking population in the United States.
Prereq: 5201, or permission of instructor.
SPANISH 5689S Spanish in Ohio: An Experiential Course
We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
During the 2nd term of the semester, students will be completing fieldwork hours, meeting with the instructor on an individual basis, and preparing a final project for presentation.
Interaction with Hispanic and LatinX community organization representatives, educators and business leaders in Ohio; intensive & extensive practice with Spanish as spoken by native and heritage speakers from the U.S. & abroad. Fulfills the Experiential Component of the Spanish Major.
Prereq: 3450 or 3450H
Graduate Level Course Offerings
SPANISH 5389 - US Latino Languages and Cultures
Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:55-5:15 PM
This course focuses on the languages of Latino communities in the United States. We will discuss the diversity of Latino experiences in the US and the central role of language in the development of a “Latino” identity, as well as its role in local understandings of ethnicity, gender, and social class, among other categories. Course material is drawn primarily from ethnographies of language, which provide a richly contextualized approach to the relationship between language(s) and culture(s). Previous coursework in Latino Studies and/or Sociolinguistics is desirable.
Prereq: 5201 or 4430/H, or equiv, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor.
SPANISH 7380 - Spanish Sociolinguistics
Tuesdays 12:45-3:30 PM
This course acts as an introduction to linguistic anthropology, investigating its development as a field of study as well as its ties to related disciplines. We focus on the relationship of micro-level linguistic variation to social and cultural patterns, linking sociolinguistic variation to larger-scale political and economic forces. This class is intended to be flexible and is open to modification depending on the needs and interests of the participants.
SPANISH 5389 - US Latino Languages and Cultures
Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:55-5:15 PM
This course focuses on the languages of Latino communities in the United States. We will discuss the diversity of Latino experiences in the US and the central role of language in the development of a “Latino” identity, as well as its role in local understandings of ethnicity, gender, and social class, among other categories. Course material is drawn primarily from ethnographies of language, which provide a richly contextualized approach to the relationship between language(s) and culture(s). Previous coursework in Latino Studies and/or Sociolinguistics is desirable.
Prereq: 5201 or 4430/H, or equiv, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor.
PORTGSE 5502 Portuguese for Spanish Speakers II
WeFr 9:35AM - 10:55AM
Continuation of 501; Portuguese language for students with at least intermediate-level Spanish skills.
Prereq: 5501 (501). Not open to students with credit for 1101.01 (101.01), 1102.01 (102.01), 1103.01 (103.01) and 104.01, or equiv.
PORTGSE 5520 Literatures and Cultures in Portuguese, from Romanticism to Modernism
We 11:30AM - 2:15PM
Overview of literatures and cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world in the nineteenth to the early twentieth centuries.
Prereq: 3450 (Portgese 450) with a C- or better, or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
PORTGSE 5191 Internship in Portuguese
Use of advanced Lusophone linguistic & cultural skills in a professional training context or industry for academic credit under employer supervision, with enrollment and grade evaluation by a faculty sponsor and program coordinator in the Dept. of Spanish & Portuguese. Student must obtain an internship and submit signed employer and department agreement prior to the start of the internship term. Submission of a completed Internship Enrollment Application & Supervisor Agreement is required. Graduate students must obtain faculty advisor approval and confirm work hour commitment and duties each week of the internship term for enrollment in the appropriate number of credit hours. A maximum of 3 cr may be applied to the undergraduate major or minor program with Undergraduate Studies Committee approval.
Prereq: 3450, and GPA of 2.50 or above, and Soph, Jr, or Sr standing, and permission of department. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs or 4 completions. This course is graded S/U.
SPANISH 5104 Fundamentals of Court Interpreting - Advanced Language Institute
TuTh 9:35AM - 10:55AM
Advanced Spanish level students will learn and practice the foundational aspects of the profession of court interpreting, with special emphasis on its core ethical principles, protocols, terminology, and skills, as well as the professional identity and role of the court interpreter. This course is designed to produce certifiable Spanish-English/English-Spanish court interpreters.
Prereq: 3403 or 3413; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for CLLC 5104. Cross-listed in CLLC.
SPANISH 5191 Internship in Spanish
Use of advanced Spanish linguistic & cultural skills in a professional training context or industry for academic credit under employer supervision, with enrollment and grade evaluation by a faculty sponsor and program coordinator in the Dept. of Spanish & Portuguese. Student must obtain an internship and submit signed employer and department agreement prior to the start of the internship term. Submission of a completed Internship Enrollment Application & Supervisor Agreement is required. Spanish 3005 or 5689S recommended, but not required. Graduate students must obtain faculty advisor approval and confirm work hour commitment and duties each week of the internship term for enrollment in the appropriate number of credit hours. A maximum of 3cr may be applied to the undergraduate major and/or toward the Immersion Component, or minor program with Undergraduate Studies Committee approval.
Prereq: 3450 or 3450H, GPA of 2.50 or above, Soph, Jr, or Sr standing, and permission of department. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs or 4 completions. This course is graded S/U.
SPANISH 5202 Spanish in the Health Professions II
TuTh 11:10AM - 12:30PM
This course introduces students to the practice of interviewing for health and human services in Spanish. The course analyzes the theoretical, ethical, and sociological dimensions of medical and motivational interviewing in the context of the Spanish-speaking population in the United States.
Prereq: 5201, or permission of instructor.
SPANISH 5689S Spanish in Ohio: An Experiential Course
We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
During the 2nd term of the semester, students will be completing fieldwork hours, meeting with the instructor on an individual basis, and preparing a final project for presentation.
Interaction with Hispanic and LatinX community organization representatives, educators and business leaders in Ohio; intensive & extensive practice with Spanish as spoken by native and heritage speakers from the U.S. & abroad. Fulfills the Experiential Component of the Spanish Major.
Prereq: 3450 or 3450H