Interest in the study of Spanish has doubled worldwide. Spanish is spoken by approximately 500 million people worldwide and is the primary language of discourse in 21 countries. It is also the second most used language in international communication. Spain is now the world’s ninth most powerful economy and it is ranked as the tenth most popular destination for investment. The countries of Latin America are becoming important commercial partners of the US.
Suffolk students who decide to study Spanish have several choices. They can pursue a traditional BA, which involves a thorough study of language, literature and civilization, or choose a major in Latin American and Caribbean studies. This multidisciplinary program in the humanities and social sciences prepares students to pursue their post-graduate interests in international organizations, education, business, government, communications and journalism. Students may also choose to combine their degrees in Spanish and international business or economics to prepare for the global economy. A minor in Spanish is also offered.
Students can explore our own collection of films and instructional videos, write for our online news magazine, "Entérate," or participate in our weekly conversation sessions, "Tertulias," run by tutors who come from all regions of the Spanish-speaking world. The study abroad program at our campus in Madrid, Spain provides students with a variety of educational experiences in Spanish for an academic year, a semester or a summer session.
SPAN 102 or or Instructors consent
4.00
A systematic review of Spanish grammar and study of Spanish through materials of cultural interest. Development of written and oral skills through compositions and audio-visual materials. Weekly laboratory sessions required.
Offered Fall Term
BA FOREIGN
SPAN 201 or Instructors consent.
4.00
A continuation of skills development from 201. Weekly laboratory sessions required.
Offered Spring Term
BA FOREIGN
Note: To qualify for admittance to the major, a student must complete the prerequisite with an average grade of “B.”
Prerequisite: Spanish 202, 203 or 250 or Instructors consent
4.00
Further development of written and oral skills in various contexts. Emphasis on strengthening written skills and learning to speak clearly and persuasively in Spanish. Short texts and audio-visual materials provide the basis for classroom activities which will include regularly assigned essays, group discussions and debates.
Offered Fall Term
BA FOREIGN
Spanish 202, 203, 250 or Instructors consent.
4.00
An exploration of some key Peninsular and Latin American cultural materials: works in four different literary genres (narrative, drama, essay and poetry), films, and songs. Development of specialized vocabulary and critical skills required in more advanced Spanish courses, through close readings and textual analysis.
Offered Spring Term
Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN
Spanish 202, 203 or 250. Spanish 290 or 300 are strongly recommended
4.00
A survey of Hispanic Civilization emphasizing the contributions of Spanish-speaking peoples to the Western tradition in art, thought and letters. Concentration on the Iberian Peninsula, with an emphasis on the contributions of Christian, Jewish and Moslem cultures in Spain.
Alternates Fall & Spring
Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN
Spanish 202, 203 or 250 or Instructors consent. Span 290 or 300 strongly recommended.
4.00
A survey of the civilization of Latin America highlighting its historical development, ethnic plurality, and cultural complexity in areas such as politics, religion, sociology, economics, customs, music and film. The cultural contributions of Spanish-speaking minorities in the United States are also addressed.
Alternates Fall & Spring
Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN
Take ENG-102 or ENG-103 or Instructors consent. Span 302 is strongly recommended for Spanish and Latin American & Caribbean Studies majors and minors.
4.00
A survey of films from Argentina, Mexico, Cuba, and other Latin American countries. Taking the Cuban Revolution as our point of departure we shall explore the relationship between film and society and think about how our own understanding of a culture and its history is often shaped by the images that we receive on the screen. All films shown in Spanish with English subtitles. Discussions in English.
Occasional
Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement
ENG-102 or ENG-103 or Instructors consent. Span 302 is strongly recommended for Spanish and Latin American & Caribbean Studies majors and minors.
4.00
The myth of a singular Latino experience in the United States will be examined through a variety of genres and authors. Issues of heritage, identity and the joys, struggles and challenges of growing up Latino/a also will be addressed. Among the writers read will be Sandra Cisneros, House on Mango Street, Junot Diaz, Drown, Esmeralda Santiago, When I Was Puerto Rican, Tato Laviera, AmeRican.
Occasional
Cultural Diversity Opt A,Humanities Literature Requirement
ENG 102 or ENG 103 or Instructors consent. SPAN 300 and SPAN 302 are strongly recommended for Spanish and Latin American and Caribbean Studies majors and minors.
4.00
This course examines the intersection between literature and film and the relationships between the written word and the cinematic image. The writers and cinematographers we will study represent mainstream as well as marginal voices which address issues of race, gender, sexual orientation and socio-economic class in South America, the Caribbean and Mexico. All texts available in both Spanish and English translation.
Occasional
Humanities Literature Requirement,Cultural Diversity Opt B,BA FOREIGN
A maximum of four courses taken at other institutions or as part of a department-approved study abroad program in a Spanish-speaking country, including our Madrid Campus, may apply toward the major.
Any Seminar for Freshmen with a topic related to the Spanish-speaking world (e.g., culture, politics, society) counts toward the major.
Students who receive a score of “sem4+” on the Spanish online placement test have fulfilled the 201, 202/203 prerequisite for the major.SPAN 102 or or Instructors consent
4.00
A systematic review of Spanish grammar and study of Spanish through materials of cultural interest. Development of written and oral skills through compositions and audio-visual materials. Weekly laboratory sessions required.
Offered Fall Term
BA FOREIGN
SPAN 201 or Instructors consent.
4.00
A continuation of skills development from 201. Weekly laboratory sessions required.
Offered Spring Term
BA FOREIGN
Prerequisite: Spanish 202, 203 or 250 or Instructors consent
4.00
Further development of written and oral skills in various contexts. Emphasis on strengthening written skills and learning to speak clearly and persuasively in Spanish. Short texts and audio-visual materials provide the basis for classroom activities which will include regularly assigned essays, group discussions and debates.
Offered Fall Term
BA FOREIGN
Spanish 202, 203, 250 or Instructors consent.
4.00
An exploration of some key Peninsular and Latin American cultural materials: works in four different literary genres (narrative, drama, essay and poetry), films, and songs. Development of specialized vocabulary and critical skills required in more advanced Spanish courses, through close readings and textual analysis.
Offered Spring Term
Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN
Spanish 202, 203 or 250. Spanish 290 or 300 are strongly recommended
4.00
A survey of Hispanic Civilization emphasizing the contributions of Spanish-speaking peoples to the Western tradition in art, thought and letters. Concentration on the Iberian Peninsula, with an emphasis on the contributions of Christian, Jewish and Moslem cultures in Spain.
Alternates Fall & Spring
Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN
Spanish 202, 203 or 250 or Instructors consent. Span 290 or 300 strongly recommended.
4.00
A survey of the civilization of Latin America highlighting its historical development, ethnic plurality, and cultural complexity in areas such as politics, religion, sociology, economics, customs, music and film. The cultural contributions of Spanish-speaking minorities in the United States are also addressed.
Alternates Fall & Spring
Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN
Take ENG-102 or ENG-103 or Instructors consent. Span 302 is strongly recommended for Spanish and Latin American & Caribbean Studies majors and minors.
4.00
A survey of films from Argentina, Mexico, Cuba, and other Latin American countries. Taking the Cuban Revolution as our point of departure we shall explore the relationship between film and society and think about how our own understanding of a culture and its history is often shaped by the images that we receive on the screen. All films shown in Spanish with English subtitles. Discussions in English.
Occasional
Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement
ENG-102 or ENG-103 or Instructors consent. Span 302 is strongly recommended for Spanish and Latin American & Caribbean Studies majors and minors.
4.00
The myth of a singular Latino experience in the United States will be examined through a variety of genres and authors. Issues of heritage, identity and the joys, struggles and challenges of growing up Latino/a also will be addressed. Among the writers read will be Sandra Cisneros, House on Mango Street, Junot Diaz, Drown, Esmeralda Santiago, When I Was Puerto Rican, Tato Laviera, AmeRican.
Occasional
Cultural Diversity Opt A,Humanities Literature Requirement
ENG 102 or ENG 103 or Instructors consent. SPAN 300 and SPAN 302 are strongly recommended for Spanish and Latin American and Caribbean Studies majors and minors.
4.00
This course examines the intersection between literature and film and the relationships between the written word and the cinematic image. The writers and cinematographers we will study represent mainstream as well as marginal voices which address issues of race, gender, sexual orientation and socio-economic class in South America, the Caribbean and Mexico. All texts available in both Spanish and English translation.
Occasional
Humanities Literature Requirement,Cultural Diversity Opt B,BA FOREIGN
Incoming students who receive a score of "4" or "5" on the AP Spanish examination have fulfilled the 202/203 prerequisite for the minor.
A maximum of two courses taken at other institutions or as part of a department-approved study abroad program in a Spanish-speaking country, including our Madrid Campus, may apply toward the minor.
Any Seminar for Freshmen with a topic related to the Spanish-speaking world (e.g., culture, politics, society) counts toward the minor.
Students who receive a score of “sem4+” on the Spanish online placement test have fulfilled the 202/203 prerequisite for the minor.Take ENG-102 or ENG-103 or Instructors consent. Span 302 is strongly recommended for Spanish and Latin American & Caribbean Studies majors and minors.
4.00
A survey of films from Argentina, Mexico, Cuba, and other Latin American countries. Taking the Cuban Revolution as our point of departure we shall explore the relationship between film and society and think about how our own understanding of a culture and its history is often shaped by the images that we receive on the screen. All films shown in Spanish with English subtitles. Discussions in English.
Occasional
Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement
ENG-102 or ENG-103 or Instructors consent. Span 302 is strongly recommended for Spanish and Latin American & Caribbean Studies majors and minors.
4.00
The myth of a singular Latino experience in the United States will be examined through a variety of genres and authors. Issues of heritage, identity and the joys, struggles and challenges of growing up Latino/a also will be addressed. Among the writers read will be Sandra Cisneros, House on Mango Street, Junot Diaz, Drown, Esmeralda Santiago, When I Was Puerto Rican, Tato Laviera, AmeRican.
Occasional
Cultural Diversity Opt A,Humanities Literature Requirement
ENG 102 or ENG 103 or Instructors consent. SPAN 300 and SPAN 302 are strongly recommended for Spanish and Latin American and Caribbean Studies majors and minors.
4.00
This course examines the intersection between literature and film and the relationships between the written word and the cinematic image. The writers and cinematographers we will study represent mainstream as well as marginal voices which address issues of race, gender, sexual orientation and socio-economic class in South America, the Caribbean and Mexico. All texts available in both Spanish and English translation.
Occasional
Humanities Literature Requirement,Cultural Diversity Opt B,BA FOREIGN
4.00
Practice in both oral and written language skills. Class activities are organized around cultural themes that reflect the diversity of the Hispanic world. Weekly laboratory sessions required.
Offered Fall Term
BA FOREIGN
SPAN 101 or Instructors consent
4.00
A continuation of skills development from 101. Weekly laboratory sessions required.
Offered Spring Term
BA FOREIGN
1.00
This course, open only to students from Maryville University of St. Louis, offers a broad survey of Spanish history and culture. It focuses principally on key elements of geography, history, sociology, politics and traditions. The course will place special emphasis on Spanish culture and its problematic modernization, which is an issue with very important consequences for the intellectual productivity of this country.
SPAN 102 or or Instructors consent
4.00
A systematic review of Spanish grammar and study of Spanish through materials of cultural interest. Development of written and oral skills through compositions and audio-visual materials. Weekly laboratory sessions required.
Offered Fall Term
BA FOREIGN
SPAN 201 or Instructors consent.
4.00
A continuation of skills development from 201. Weekly laboratory sessions required.
Offered Spring Term
BA FOREIGN
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or or Instructors consent
4.00
A writing and reading intensive course for students who are thinking about minoring and possibly majoring in Spanish. There will be a brief review of grammar, but the primary materials will come from the textbook, LAZOS,with ancillary materials from the print media and audio-visual sources. A weekly tertulia will be required instead of language lab.
Alternates Fall & Spring
BA FOREIGN
4.00
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Spanish (201) at Suffolk or its equivalent elsewhere. Through a systematic review of grammar, a diversity of readings, and oral as well as written work, students will increase their lexical and grammatical knowledge of Spanish language specific to the workplace in order to communicate more easily and comfortably. Students will also be better prepared to deal with the specific themes related to business introduced in the course. (This course is not for Spanish minors or majors, but may be taken as a free elective.)
Prerequisite: Spanish 202, 203 or 250 or Instructors consent
4.00
Further development of written and oral skills in various contexts. Emphasis on strengthening written skills and learning to speak clearly and persuasively in Spanish. Short texts and audio-visual materials provide the basis for classroom activities which will include regularly assigned essays, group discussions and debates.
Offered Fall Term
BA FOREIGN
SPAN 290 or SPAN 300 or Instructors consent
4.00
This course aims to introduce students to translation techniques through direct practice and to consider what makes a good translation. Material will be selected from a wide variety of sources and will increase in difficulty as the course goes on. The emphasis will be on translation from Spanish into English, but some work will be done on translation into Spanish. Students will be expected to complete regular homework assignments for which grades will be given. (Madrid campus only)
Spanish 202, 203, 250 or Instructors consent.
4.00
An exploration of some key Peninsular and Latin American cultural materials: works in four different literary genres (narrative, drama, essay and poetry), films, and songs. Development of specialized vocabulary and critical skills required in more advanced Spanish courses, through close readings and textual analysis.
Offered Spring Term
Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN
Spanish 202, 203 or 250. Spanish 290 or 300 are strongly recommended
4.00
A survey of Hispanic Civilization emphasizing the contributions of Spanish-speaking peoples to the Western tradition in art, thought and letters. Concentration on the Iberian Peninsula, with an emphasis on the contributions of Christian, Jewish and Moslem cultures in Spain.
Alternates Fall & Spring
Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN
Spanish 202, 203 or 250 or Instructors consent. Span 290 or 300 strongly recommended.
4.00
A survey of the civilization of Latin America highlighting its historical development, ethnic plurality, and cultural complexity in areas such as politics, religion, sociology, economics, customs, music and film. The cultural contributions of Spanish-speaking minorities in the United States are also addressed.
Alternates Fall & Spring
Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN
SPAN 250, 290, or 300 or Instructors consent.
4.00
An introduction to some of the basic techniques applied in translating the written and spoken word. Examples will be drawn from literature, the mass media and professional sources. Additional grammar review provided as needed.
Occasional
Take SPAN 290 or SPAN 300 or Instructors consent.
4.00
An examination of key issues in Hispanic culture today through the study of literature, film, music and TV. The purpose of the course is twofold: To introduce the students to major themes in recent Hispanic society and culture and, to develop the necessary skills to read and analyze literary texts and other cultural forms. Topics to be discussed include dictatorship and democracy, women and representation, political and domestic violence, national identity, immigration, and mass culture. The selected materials will include texts by authors like Manuel Rivas, Mario Vargas Llosa, Carlos Fuentes, Cristina Peri Rossi, Rosa Montero, Carlos Monsivais, and Roberto Bolano among others. (Madrid campus only)
BA FOREIGN
4.00
This is an interdisciplinary course that will examine the historical and socio-economic causes of contemporary Spanish culture. Material will be drawn from a variety of sources including: history, sociology, gender studies, literature and philosophy. Extensive reference will be made to the non-Western cultures which have made Spain what it is today. (Usually taught in English). (Madrid campus only)
SPAN-290 or SPAN-300 or Instructors consent
4.00
This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of the city of Madrid in terms of its historical, cultural, and social development. Contemporary aspects of the city such as its rise to prominence amongst the capitals of Europe and the phenomenon of recent immigration patterns will also be discussed. All classes will be conducted in Spanish. Specific grammar points will be reviewed as needed. (Madrid campus only)
BA FOREIGN
Take SPAN 290 or SPAN 300 or Instructors consent. SPAN 350 is strongly recommended
4.00
An exploration of the diverse facets of Jewish-Muslim-Christian convivencia (dwelling together, coexistence). The course focuses on religious, cultural, economic and psychological aspects of contemporary Spain which owe their very existence to the history of multiculturalism in Spain. Visits to significant cities such as Toledo, will offer the student the possibility of experiencing first-hand the rich and diverse cultural heritage of present-day Spain. The primary goal of this course is to offer examples of peaceful and fruitful cooperation among the three major religions of the world and to prove that such an ideal is not a utopia. (Madrid campus only)
BA FOREIGN
SPAN 300; SPAN 302 is strongly recommended
4.00
Authors from Latin America and the Caribbean will be examined in their historical and cultural contexts. Readings and class discussions will consider the relationship between the writer and society by covering such topics as colonialism, the oral tradition, modernism and the emergence of new narratives in the twentieth century. The Inca Garcilaso, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Jose Marti, Jorge Luis Borges, and Giaconda Belli will be among some of the writers studied.
Occasional
Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN
SPAN 300; SPAN 301 is strongly recommended.
4.00
A survey of Spanish literature from El Poema del Cid to El Quijote with emphasis on cultural currents and their relationship to the history of the period. Readings include poetry, drama and prose.
Occasional
Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN
SPAN 300 or Instructors consent. SPAN 302 is strongly recommended.
4.00
The relationship between social history, cultural identity and artistic expression will be explored through a diversity of texts from Central and South America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Social justice, truth, mass culture and gender will be among the issues addressed. Readings will include novel, short story, poetry and drama. Films and documentaries will also be considered to further illustrate the connections between society and text.
Occasional
Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN
SPAN-300; Spanish 302 or its equivalent is strongly recommended
4.00
Through fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry and film, this course will explore the changing roles of women in Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. Special focus will be placed on the impact that changes in social ideology and culture have had on their identity and writings. Texts available in English.
Occasional
Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN
Spanish 300; or Instructors consent; Spanish 302 is strongly recommended
4.00
An exploration of some of the major trends in twentieth century Latin American story telling. Readings reflect the vast array of voices and styles, beginning with the fantastic literature of the 1930s, the birth of magical realism and the more contemporary socio-political narratives. Authors will include Maria Luisa Bombal, Julio Cortazar, Rosario Castellanos, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Juan Rulfo, Luisa Valenzuela, among others.
Occasional
Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN
Take ENG-102 or ENG-103 or Instructors consent. Span 302 is strongly recommended for Spanish and Latin American & Caribbean Studies majors and minors.
4.00
A survey of films from Argentina, Mexico, Cuba, and other Latin American countries. Taking the Cuban Revolution as our point of departure we shall explore the relationship between film and society and think about how our own understanding of a culture and its history is often shaped by the images that we receive on the screen. All films shown in Spanish with English subtitles. Discussions in English.
Occasional
Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement
ENG-102 or ENG-103 or Instructors consent. Span 302 is strongly recommended for Spanish and Latin American & Caribbean Studies majors and minors.
4.00
The myth of a singular Latino experience in the United States will be examined through a variety of genres and authors. Issues of heritage, identity and the joys, struggles and challenges of growing up Latino/a also will be addressed. Among the writers read will be Sandra Cisneros, House on Mango Street, Junot Diaz, Drown, Esmeralda Santiago, When I Was Puerto Rican, Tato Laviera, AmeRican.
Occasional
Cultural Diversity Opt A,Humanities Literature Requirement
Take SPAN 290 or SPAN 300 or Instructors consent. SPAN 350 is strongly recommended.
4.00
In this course we will study the transition of Spain from dictatorship to democracy from an interdisciplinary perspective based mostly on the analysis of literary works, film, visual arts and music besides relevant theoretical articles by major Spanish and international intellectuals. Youth culture (sex, drugs and rock and roll), the feminist movement, nationalistic demands, and Spains subsequent incorporation into the European Union will be highlighted. (Madrid campus only)
BA FOREIGN
ENG 102 or ENG 103 or Instructors consent. SPAN 300 and SPAN 302 are strongly recommended for Spanish and Latin American and Caribbean Studies majors and minors.
4.00
This course examines the intersection between literature and film and the relationships between the written word and the cinematic image. The writers and cinematographers we will study represent mainstream as well as marginal voices which address issues of race, gender, sexual orientation and socio-economic class in South America, the Caribbean and Mexico. All texts available in both Spanish and English translation.
Occasional
Humanities Literature Requirement,Cultural Diversity Opt B,BA FOREIGN
Take SPAN-290 or SPAN-300;or instructors consent. SPAN-350 is strongly recommended
4.00- 8.00
A selection of representative examples of Spanish narrative from the 19th century to the present will be studied in the context of current feminist and psycho-critical theories. Readings will include domestic writings by the mid-century generation; Romantic, Realist, and Modernist writers, and narratives of both the post-war generation and the new wave of Contemporary women writers. Prerequisite: Spanish 290 or 300 or consent of instructor. Language of instruction: Spanish (Madrid campus only)
BA FOREIGN
Span 290 or Span 300; Instructors consent; Spanish 302 is strongly recommended
4.00
This course will focus on the dynamic relationships that exist between art (both visual and lyrical) and the written word. By reading twentieth century authors from Latin America and the Caribbean and juxtaposing their work with that of other artists who explore similar themes, students will examine the multiple ways in which art and literature contribute to our understanding of life in Latin America and the Caribbean. Music, paintings, photography, poetry, and prose will be among some of the genres studied.
Occasional
BA FOREIGN
Span 290 or 300; Span 302 is strongly recommended
4.00
Students will closely examine the contemporary world of Latin American Theatre. A study of basic theatre concepts and methodology will prepare students to perform in Noche de teatro latinoamericano, a public performance of three one-act plays from contemporary Latin American playwrights. Publicity and set design will also be part of the course framework.
Occasional
BA FOREIGN
Senior standing & permission of the Dept. Chair
4.00
A major research project completed under the supervision of a regular faculty member.
Offered Fall Term
BA FOREIGN
Instructor consent required.
1.00- 4.00
Students meet with a department member to pursue advanced studies in areas of particular interest to them.
Occasional
BA FOREIGN
Instructors consent.
1.00
Tutorial studies of the terminology, organization and practice of business in the Spanish-speaking world. Offered each semester.
Instructors consent.
1.00
Tutorial studies of the terminology, organization and practice of business in the Spanish-speaking world.
Alternates Fall & Spring
Instructors consent.
1.00- 2.00
Tutorial studies of the terminology, organization and practice of business in the Spanish-speaking world.
Alternates Fall & Spring
