Schedule of Classes

Spanish (SPAN)

• http://dornsife.usc.edu/spanish/
• D class assignments for undergraduates available in PSD101; phone (213) 821-2356.
• After the first week of classes, ALL sections of SPAN 120, 150, 220 and 240 will be converted from "R" to "D," requiring instructor approval. Additional help through the add/drop is available in THH156Q; phone 740-8296.

SPAN 120: Spanish I (4.0 units)

For students with limited proficiency in Spanish. Practice in listening comprehension, oral communication, elementary reading and writing.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62003D	Lecture	3:00-3:50pm	MTuWTh	18 of 19	Marie Enright, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	THH110
62005D	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Tue, Thu	15 of 19	Sergio Robles-Puente, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC105
62007D	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MTuWTh	17 of 19	Andrea Parra, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC105
62009D	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MTuWTh	19 of 19	Andrea Parra, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC105
62011D	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MTuWTh	16 of 19	Gayle Fiedler-Vierma, Lacey Schauwecker	VKC105
62013D	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MTuWTh	17 of 19	Ellen Oliveira, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC105
62023D	Quiz	8:00-9:50am	Friday	66 of 100		TBA

SPAN 150: Spanish II (4.0 units)

Continuation of Spanish 110 or 120; increased emphasis on listening comprehension, oral expression, reading and writing.

• Prerequisite: SPAN 120

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62029D	Lecture	8:00-8:50am	MTuWTh	15 of 19	Lorena Gallego, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	THH112
62031D	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MTuWTh	19 of 19	Consuelo Siguenza-Ortiz, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	WPH206
62033D	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	18 of 19	Anahit Hakoupian, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC106
62035D	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Tue, Thu	19 of 19	Anahit Hakoupian, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC106
62037D	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MTuWTh	18 of 19	Marie Enright, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC106
62039D	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	17 of 19	Consuelo Siguenza-Ortiz, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC252
62041D	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	18 of 19	Anahit Hakoupian, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC109
62043D	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MTuWTh	19 of 19	Marie Enright, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC106
62045D	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MTuWTh	18 of 19	Marie Enright, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC106
62047D	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	17 of 19	Liana Stepanyan, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC260
62049D	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MTuWTh	18 of 19	Consuelo Siguenza-Ortiz, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC106
62051D	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	19 of 19	Vianey Cabrera, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC106
62053D	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Tue, Thu	15 of 19	Ivette Gomez,Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC106
62061D	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	17 of 19	Aaron Lorenz, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC109
62069R	Quiz	8:00-9:50am	Friday	175 of 270		TBA

SPAN 220: Spanish III (4.0 units)

Continuation of SPAN 150; intensive work in listening comprehension, oral communication, reading, and writing with emphasis on free expression; readings related to Hispanic culture and civilization. Prereq: SPAN 150 or equivalent.

• Prerequisite: SPAN 150

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
00353D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 40	Jane Cody	OFF CAMPUS
62071D	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MTuWTh	17 of 19	Carolina Castillo Larrea, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC107
62073D	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	15 of 19	Leah Kemp, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC107
62075D	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Tue, Thu	19 of 19	Leah Kemp, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC107
62077D	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Tue, Thu	19 of 19	Vianey Cabrera, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC109
62079D	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MTuWTh	19 of 19	David Zarazua, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC108
62081D	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MTuWTh	19 of 19	Vianey Cabrera, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC107
62083D	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	18 of 19	Sarah Portnoy, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	SOSB48
62085D	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	19 of 19	Seth Michelson, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC108
62087D	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	15 of 19	Sarah Portnoy, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC108
62089D	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MTuWTh	16 of 19	Liana Stepanyan, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	WPHB26
62091D	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MTuWTh	19 of 19	Charles Paus, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	WPH202
62093D	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MTuWTh	18 of 19	Vianey Cabrera, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC107
62095D	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MTuWTh	19 of 19	Maura Crowley, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC109
62097D	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	18 of 19	Ivette Gomez,Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC108
62099D	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	19 of 19	Anahit Hakoupian, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC108
62101D	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MTuWTh	19 of 19	Lorena Gallego, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC107
62103D	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MTuWTh	17 of 19	Maura Crowley, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC109
62105D	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	19 of 19	Lorena Gallego, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC107
62107D	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	18 of 19	Ivette Gomez,Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC108
62109D	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 19	David Zarazua, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC107
62111D	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 19	Lorena Gallego, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC108
62113D	Lecture	3:00-3:50pm	MTuWTh	17 of 19	Aaron Lorenz, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC110
62117D	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Mon, Wed	19 of 19	Vianey Cabrera, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC107
62119D	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 19	Aaron Lorenz, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC107
62121D	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Tue, Thu	19 of 19	Charles Paus, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC107
62123D	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Tue, Thu	18 of 19	Carolina Castillo Larrea, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC109
62125D	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MTuWTh	18 of 19	Aaron Lorenz, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC157
62127D	Lecture	3:00-3:50pm	MTuWTh	19 of 19	Maura Crowley, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	THH112
62129R	Quiz	8:00-9:50am	Friday	384 of 500		TBA

SPAN 240: Spanish IV (4.0 units)

Intensive review of Spanish grammar with emphasis on four skills. Audio-visual materials and readings related to Hispanic culture and civilization.

• Prerequisite: SPAN 220

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
00354D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	5 of 40	Jane Cody	OFF CAMPUS
62133D	Lecture	8:30-9:50am	Mon, Wed	Canceled
62135D	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	9 of 15	Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	THH215
62137D	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Mon, Wed	15 of 15	Liana Stepanyan, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	SOSB41
62139D	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	12 of 15	Liana Stepanyan, Gayle Fiedler-Vierma	VKC252
62149R	Quiz	8:00-9:50am	Friday	28 of 62		TBA

SPAN 260: Advanced Spanish: Arts and Sciences (4.0 units)

Development of students' oral and writing skills using literary and scientific materials; grammar review. Duplicates credit in the former SPAN 266.

• Prerequisite: SPAN 220

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
00355D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	8 of 40	Jane Cody	OFF CAMPUS
62200D	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	14 of 17	Marianna Chodorowska-Pilch	WPH206
62201D	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	17 of 17	Charles Paus	THH106
62202D	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	16 of 18	Liana Stepanyan	SOSB41
62203D	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	17 of 17	Ana Martinez	VKC259

SPAN 261: Advanced Spanish: Society and the Media (4.0 units)

Analysis of cultural issues in the Spanish-speaking world. Discussions, presentations, writing assignments, and grammar instruction designed to improve students' proficiency in Spanish. Duplicates credit in the former SPAN 265.

• Prerequisite: SPAN 220

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
00356D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	8 of 40	Jane Cody	OFF CAMPUS
62205D	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Mon, Wed	14 of 17	Ana Martinez	WPH206
62206D	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 17	Consuelo Siguenza-Ortiz	VKC203
62207D	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Mon, Wed	Canceled
62208D	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	11 of 17	Marianna Chodorowska-Pilch	VKC158

SPAN 280x: Conversational Spanish (2.0 units)

Discussions of short films, cultural and literary texts and other activities designed to improve conversational skills. Recommended preparation: SPAN 220. Not for credit for Spanish majors.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62275D	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 17	David Zarazua	WPH201

SPAN 301: Introduction to Hispanic Literature and Film (4.0 units)

Introduction to critical reading and interpretation of poetry, narrative fiction, drama, and film from Spain and Latin America.

• Prerequisite: 1 from ((SPAN 260 and SPAN 261) or (SPAN 265 and SPAN 266))

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62210D	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Wed, Fri	13 of 19	Erin Graff Zivin	THH214	Word (23433 KB)

SPAN 304: Survey of Fiction (4.0 units)

A survey of Spanish and Latin American fiction from the Middle Ages to the present, acquainting students with various critical and theoretical approaches to narrative.

• Prerequisite: 1 from ((SPAN 260 and SPAN 261) or (SPAN 265 and SPAN 266))

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
00357D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	8 of 40	Jane Cody	OFF CAMPUS
62211D	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	10 of 16	Ivette Gomez	THHB10

SPAN 308: Survey of Poetry (4.0 units)

A survey of Spanish and Latin American poetry from the Middle Ages to the present, acquainting students with various critical and theoretical approaches to verse.

• Prerequisite: 1 from ((SPAN 260 and SPAN 261) or (SPAN 265 and SPAN 266))

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62214D	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	17 of 19	Andrea Parra	VKC202

SPAN 310: Structure of Spanish (4.0 units)

A systematic study of the structure of Spanish. Topics include fundamental aspects of the sound system; word classes; sentences and their meaning; linguistic change and variation; standard and colloquial usage.

• Prerequisite: 1 from ((SPAN 260 and SPAN 261) or (SPAN 265 and SPAN 266))

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62216D	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	13 of 19	Mario Saltarelli	SOSB48
62217D	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	12 of 19	David Zarazua	WPH207

SPAN 316x: Spanish for the Professions (4.0 units)

The language and culture of a particular area of study or profession, such as medicine and healthcare, political and social sciences, business and the law. Limited to 4 units for major or minor credit.

• Prerequisite: 1 from ((SPAN 260 and SPAN 261) or (SPAN 265 and SPAN 266))

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Business and the Law
62226D	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Mon, Wed	19 of 19	Marianna Chodorowska-Pilch	VKC209

SPAN 320: Iberian and Latin American Cultures: Readings on Society (4.0 units)

Introduction to the study of Iberian and Latin American cultural patterns through readings on such topics as history, gender, ethnicity, and politics.

• Prerequisite: 1 from ((SPAN 260 and SPAN 261) or (SPAN 265 and SPAN 266))

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
00358D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	11 of 40	Jane Cody	OFF CAMPUS
62228D	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	15 of 19	Carolina Castillo Larrea	VKC203
62229D	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	12 of 19	Leah Kemp	VKC252

SPAN 373: Modern and Postmodern Spanish Fiction (4.0 units)

An exploration of the literary and filmic narratives of contemporary Spain focusing on the major historical and cultural movements of the 20th century. Recommended preparation: SPAN 304 or SPAN 306 or SPAN 308

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
00359D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	6 of 40	Jane Cody	OFF CAMPUS

Crosslist SPAN 375: Latin American Cultural and Literary Theory (4.0 units)

Survey of cultural critique focused on Latin America as a cultural region and on Latin Americanism as a transnational academic practice.

• Crosslist: This course is offered by the COLT department but may qualify for major credit in SPAN. To register, enroll in COLT 375.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
22036R	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Wed, Fri	3 of 30	Erin Graff Zivin	THH119	Word (25546 KB)

SPAN 385: The Culture of Food in Hispanic Los Angeles (4.0 units)

Experiential learning and project-based course designed to familiarize students with the food culture of Hispanic Los Angeles. Students create Spanish language blogs about their experiences.

• Prerequisite: 1 from ((SPAN 260 and SPAN 261) or (SPAN 265 and SPAN 266))

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62276D	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	19 of 19	Sarah Portnoy	VKC105

SPAN 413m: Social and Geographic Varieties of Spanish (4.0 units)

Historical, social, and cultural elements represented in the dialectal diversity of the Spanish language; fieldwork in bilingual communities in the United States. Majors prepare assignments in Spanish, non-majors in English. Conducted in Spanish and English.

• Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62349D	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 19	Mario Saltarelli	VKC157

SPAN 464: Introduction to Contemporary Spanish Theatre (4.0 units)

(Madrid Center Only) Historical evolution of the contemporary Spanish theatre; readings of dramatic texts supported by attendance at live stage performances. Recommended preparation: SPAN 304 or SPAN 306 or SPAN 308

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
00352D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 40	Jane Cody	OFF CAMPUS

SPAN 490x: Directed Research (2.0-8.0 units, max 8)

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62367D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Julian Gutierrez-Albilla	OFFICE

SPAN 499: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Section	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Contemporary Spanish Cultural Studies
62371D	4.0	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Monday	8 of 19	Julian Gutierrez-Albilla	THH203	Word (135168 KB)

SPAN 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62156D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5		OFFICE

SPAN 790: Research (1.0-13.0 units)

Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62157D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5		OFFICE

SPAN 794a: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of dissertation.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62158D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5		OFFICE

SPAN 794b: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of dissertation.

• Prerequisite: SPAN 794A

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62159D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5		OFFICE

SPAN 794c: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of dissertation.

• Prerequisite: SPAN 794B

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62160D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5		OFFICE

SPAN 794d: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of dissertation.

• Prerequisite: SPAN 794C

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62161D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5		OFFICE

SPAN 794z: Doctoral Dissertation (0.0 units)

• Prerequisite: SPAN 794D

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62162D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE