325 Introduction to Spanish-American Culture (3)
The fine arts, patterns of living, and total life-style of the Spanish-American people approached through their language. Geographical and historical backgrounds included. Prerequisite: Spanish 212 or placement.
331 Masterpieces of Spanish Literature (3)
Readings of representative works from the earliest epic and lyric poetry to the modern novel and theater with attention to cultural, political, and social background. On alternate years. Prerequisite: Spanish 212 or placement.
332 Masterpieces of Latin American Literature (3)
Readings of representative works from the Chronicles of the Conquest to contemporary works, with attention to the cultural, political and social background. On alternate years. Prerequisite: Spanish 212 or placement.
340 Spanish Internship (3)
A cooperative arrangement between the university and specific elementary or middle schools, social service agencies or businesses involved with either foreign language instruction, service to foreign language-speaking clients, or business transactions with companies abroad. Every semester. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing and approval of department head.
399r Group Studies (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisite: Spanish 212 with a grade of C or better.
400r Topics in Spanish Literature (3)
Study of topics such as Spanish literature of the Golden Age, 18th and 19th century Spanish literature, The Generation of 1898, and contemporary Spanish literature. On demand, by special arrangement with the department head and the instructor. Prerequisites: Spanish 311-312, 331-332.
401r Special Topics in Hispanic Language or Literature (2-3)
A reading course with emphasis on a field, period, or author, or on a topic of philology or linguistics. On demand, by special arrangement with the department head and the instructor. Prerequisites: Spanish 311-312, 331-332.
402r Topics in Spanish-American Literature (3)
Study of topics such as Spanish-American novel, Spanish-American theater and poetry, and Spanish-American essay. On demand, by special arrangement with the department head and the instructor. Prerequisites: Spanish 311-312, 331-332.
403 Cervantes: Don Quijote de la Mancha (3)
A critical reading of Cervantes’ masterpiece, in its entirety, in the original seventeenth-century Spanish. The history, art, philosophy, religion, and literature of the Spanish Golden Age, presented as the background for Cervantes’ novellas, are the impact of the Quijote and the imprint of Cervantes’ prose style in modern Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 331 or approval of instructor.
405 Romance Philology (3)
Historical linguistics, the development of Romance languages from Vulgar Latin into modern Romance Languages. Covers basic linguistic concepts and terminology as well as phonological and morphological developments in Romance languages with with particular emphasis in French and Spanish. Prerequisite: French 321 or Spanish 321 or Latin 202, or approval of instructor.
406 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology (3)
A course in the applied linguistics of Spanish pronunciation. Issues of Spanish pronunciation (standard and dialects) through phonetic transcription (using IPA), basic linguistic terminology, and accurate description of Spanish sounds. Also presents all the Peninsular and Latin American contemporary variants of spoken Spanish, including Spanish spoken in the U.S. Prerequisites: Spanish 321-322 or approval of instructor.
408 Spanish American Poetry (3)
Readings of poetry from Spanish American from the Colonial Period to the present with an introduction to poetic theory and modes of approaching a poetic work. Prerequisites: Spanish 321-322 or approval of instructor.
410 Spanish American Short Story (3)
Readings and analyses of representative works by contemporary Spanish American short story writers. Prerequisites: Spanish 321-322 or approval of instructor.
412 Spanish American Theatre (3)
Readings in the dramatic literature of Spanish America of the 20th and 21st centuries, focusing on literary currents to which a play belongs, its form, the use of the language and the use of settings. Prerequisites: Spanish 321-322 or approval of instructor.
414 Magical Realism in Spanish American Narrative (3)
Readings of Spanish American narrative texts (short stories, novellas, and novels) that exhibit the characteristics of the style known as “Magical Realism.” Discussion of the texts, including the way in which the cultures of Spanish America are reflected in them. Prerequisites: Spanish 321-322 or approval of instructor.
493 Senior Seminar Spanish (3)
Integrated capstone experience emphasizing the knowledge and skills essential in the major covering Spanish language, literature, Hispanic culture and civilization. Spring semester. Prerequisites: Spanish major with senior standing.
495r Departmental Honors
(1-3 hours per term, 4 hours for the two terms)
On demand. Prerequisites: 311-312, 331-332, or approval of department head. See Departmental Honors. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
497r Research (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisites: 311-312, 331-332, or approval of department head. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
498r Individual Studies (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisites: 311-312, 331-332, or approval of department head. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
499r Group Studies (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisites: 311-312, 331-332, or approval of department head.
Health and Human Performance
See College of Health, Education and Professional Studies.
History
Professor James M. Russell, Head
The Department of History offers an undergraduate major leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in History. A major in history requires 39 hours of course work. The courses cover a wide range of topics in American, European, Asian, and Latin American history. There are many post-graduate opportunities for UTC history majors. After graduation our majors enroll in graduate programs in law, history, and other disciplines. Some teach at the high school or university level; others work for various public history institutions. Still others become practicing attorneys.
1414 -History (B.A.)
- General Education (see list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: English 121, 122 (6 hours)
- Mathematics: One approved mathematics course (3 hours)
- Statistics: One approved statistics course (3 hours)
- Natural Sciences: Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component (7-8 hours)
