2012-2013 Calendar Proof SPANISH Note: See beginning of Section F for abbreviations, course numbers and coding. SPAN 1203 Introductory Spanish I 3 ch Designed to give beginners a sound basic knowledge of Spanish. Explains fundamentals of grammar with some reading at the elementary level. Language laboratory available for oral practice. SPAN 1204 Introductory Spanish II 3 ch Continuation of SPAN 1203 . Prerequisite: SPAN 1203 or equivalent. SPAN 2010 The Civilization of Spain 6 ch (3C) Given in English and based upon texts and reference works in English, and requires no knowledge of Spanish. Various aspects of Spanish civilization are examined, including geography, history, art, literature, society and contemporary problems. SPAN 2203 Intermediate Spanish I 3 ch Designed to consolidate and to develop language skills acquired in SPAN 1203 and SPAN 1204 . Fundamentals of grammar will be completed and modern Spanish and Spanish American authors read. Audio-visual materials are also used. Prerequisite: SPAN 1204 or equivalent. SPAN 2204 Intermediate Spanish II 3 ch Continuation of SPAN 2203 . Prerequisite: SPAN 2203 or equivalent. SPAN 3007 Fundamentals of Spanish Language and Culture (O) 3 ch (3C) This intensive course combines the study of language and culture and targets the development of all four basic skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing to extend intermediate-level proficiency. It also offers an opportunity to create a contemporary, and interesting context for meaningful communication with the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPAN 2204 or equivalent. SPAN 3974 Contemporary Spanish American Prose Fiction 3 ch (3S) Representative novels and short stories by Spanish-American writers including Borges, Vargas, Llosa, Garcia Marquez, and Paz whose works exemplify the social conflicts and ideological contradictions of the region. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.