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The course offerings at Clarion University of PA go through an extensive review process by the Committee on Courses and Programs of Study (CCPS). This course offerings list is a comprehensive list of courses that could be offered; it does not mean they are currently being offered.

For a complete list of courses offered on the current or upcoming schedules, see the Registrar's page Schedule of Classes.

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Course Id (currently sorted in Ascending order)	Course Title	Course Description
SPAN 253	Business Spanish	A study of commercial terminology and style, with extensive practice in the writing of business letters of various kinds. Prerequisite: SPAN 250 or 252, or equivalent.
SPAN 260	Hispanic Short Story	A study of representative short stories by contemporary Spanish and Latin American writers. All readings and discussions in Spanish. Required for Spanish and Spanish education majors. Prerequisite: SPAN 252
SPAN 265	Inter Conversation	Practice creative language use in conversation to develop oral proficiency for everyday situations and travel. May be substituted for SPAN 252, with permission of instructor. Required for Spanish and Spanish education majors. Prerequisite: SPAN 251 or equivalent.
SPAN 270	Intro To Span Phon & Pronun	Introduces the Spanish phonetic system, including the study of phonemes, intonation, stress, and rhythm. Includes intensive aural/oral training through phonetic dictation with transcription in the International Phonetic Alphabet and practice diction. Introduces corrective phonetics. Recommended for majors. Required for Spanish education majors. Prerequisite: SPAN 252 or equivalent.
SPAN 280	Int Adv Span Gram & Comp	Equivalent to SPAN 281 and 282 combined. Meets five days a week. Prerequisites: SPAN 250 or 252, or equivalent. As needed.
SPAN 281	Spanish for Oral & Writ Prof I	Intensive review of Spanish grammar, designed to increase students' proficiency in all language skills with particular attention to intermediate speaking and writing. Readings cover a range of Hispanic culture, including history, current affairs andliterature. One course in SPAN 281 or SPAN 282 is required for Spanish and Spanish education majors. Prerequisites: SPAN 250 or 252 or equivalent.
SPAN 282	Spanish for Oral & Wrt Prof II	Continuation of SPAN 281. One course in SPAN 281 or SPAN 282 is required for Spanish and Spanish education majors. Prerequisite: SPAN 250 or 252 or equivalent.
SPAN 301	Spanish Civilization	Introduces Spanish culture through its geography, art, history, politics, architecture, music and literature. Further develops cultural themes introduced in SPAN 281 and 282. Required for Spanish and Spanish education majors. Prerequisite: SPAN 281 or 282 or permission of instructor.
SPAN 302	Topics In Hispanic Lit & Cult	In-depth examination of one or more Hispanic literary movements, literary themes or cultural topics. No pre-requisite. Course taught in English. Not eligible for Spanish minor requirements.
SPAN 340	Hispanic Film	This course, taught in Spanish, will examine major Spanish and Latin American films with English subtitles. It offers a special and important perspective to approach the contemporary history and culture of Hispanic countries. Students are encouraged to develop an awareness of differences between Hispanic and Anglo-American cultures. Course counts as a 300-level capstone course for BS and BA majors and minors in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 282 or Permission of Instructor.
SPAN 344	Translation	Reviews basic translation theory and introduces advanced translation techniques. Includes Spanish to English translation as well as English to Spanish, and also techniques of oral interpretation. Prerequisite: SPAN 281 or 282 or equivalent. As needed.
SPAN 352	Read Span Lit Mid-Gold	Introduces Spanish literature from the 11th to the 17th centuries. Emphasizes the role of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity in the texts of this period, as well as the development of Spain as the most powerful nation in Europe and the New World during this period. Prerequisite: SPAN 281 or 282 or equivalent. As needed.
SPAN 353	Read Span Lit Gold-20th	Surveys readings from the decline of Spain as a world power to its present position as a democracy. Emphasizes the unique role of the Spanish writer as the conscience and consciousness of the nation, as well as the emergence of women writers. Prerequisite: SPAN 281 or 282 or equivalent. As needed.
SPAN 354	Modern Spanish Novel	Examines the development of the novel in Spain during the 19th and 20th centuries, with discussion of Romanticism, Regionalism, Realism and Naturalism. Prerequisite: SPAN 281 or 282 equivalent. As needed.
SPAN 360	Read Span-Am Lit Pre-Col-19th	Surveys literature of Spanish-America from Pre-Columbian times to Romanticism. Emphasizes the clash between the autochthonous and the invading European culture that ultimately led to the formation of the Latin American character. Prerequisite: SPAN 2,81 or 282 or equivalent. As needed.
SPAN 361	Span-Am Lit Modernismo to 20th	Covers the period from beginnings of Modernismo to the writers of the 20th century, emphasizing both prose and poetry. Prerequisite: SPAN 281 or 282 or equivalent. As needed.
SPAN 362	20th Cent Spanish-Amer Novel	Examines development of the novel in Latin America from the early 20th century to The Boom. Prerequisite: SPAN 281 or 282 or equivalent. As needed.
SPAN 401	St: Hispanic Lang & Culture	In-depth examination of contemporary Hispanic literature and cultural issues including but not limited to such topics as Hispanic Women Writers, Latino Cultures in the U.S. and relationships between Hispanic nations and the U.S. Course is taught inSpanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 282 or permission from instructor
SPAN 417	Span Lang & Culture Immersion	This course consists of a trip to a Spanish speaking country for two to five weeks depending on the itinerary planned by the instructor prior to departure (no matter what the length, however, it will consist of the usual number of semester hours). During this period, students will visit places of historical and cultural interest in the country, receive lectures on the historical, cultural, artistic or literary importance of the sites visited, conduct as much of their daily routines in Spanish as possible. Course offered to graduate students and undergraduates.
SPAN 461	Readings In Hispanic Lit	Selected readings determined by the needs and interests of the individual student. Prerequisite: SPAN 281 or 282 or equivalent.
SPAN 501	St: Hispanic Lang & Culture	In-depth examination of contemporary Hispanic literature and cultural issues including but not limited to such topics as Hispanic Women Writers, Latino Cultures in the U.S. and relationships between Hispanic nations and the U.S. Course is taught inSpanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 282 or permission from instructor.
SPAN 540	Hispanic Film	This course will examine major Spanish and Latin American films. It offers a special and important perspective to approach the contemporary history and culture of Hispanic countries. Students are encouraged to develop an awareness of differences be,tween Hispanic and Anglo-American cultures. Course is taught in Spanish.
SPAN 561	Supr Readings Hispanic Lit	Selected readings determined by the needs and interests of the individual student.
SPED 110	Human Except	A study of the causes, characteristics, and implications--educational, social, and vocational--of people who are exceptional because of intelligence, physical development, behavior, vision, hearing, and/or speech. Acquaints prospective professional personnel with vocational opportunities in special education and rehabilitation. Each semester on Clarion Campus, and Fall Semester at Venango Campus. Multicultural education will be applied.
SPED 126	Intro To Human Services	This course serves as an interdisciplinary orientation to the field of human services, including education, mental health, substance abuse, gerontology, disability, youth services, rehabilitation, and criminal justice. The history and philosophy ofhuman services, human services as careers, and function of human services agencies are explored with an emphasis placed on the reciprocal interactions between human service providers and their consumers.
SPED 128	High Incidence Except	This course provides an introduction to the prevalence, incidence, etiology, development, definitions, history, treatment approaches, service delivery options, and characteristics of individuals with high incidence exceptionalities, including mild mental retardation, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, emotional and behavioral disorders, and gifted and talented.
SPED 129	Low Incidence Except	This course provides an introduction to the prevalence, incidence, etiology, development, and characteristics of individuals with low incidence disabilities including vision and hearing disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, moderate to profound reatardation, deaf-blind, and multiple disabilities.
SPED 211	Intellectual Disabilites	This ia comprehensive study of the biological, psychosocial, and educational implications of intellectual disabilities, including a consideration of etiology; assessment and diagnosis; educational programs, including preschool and post school; adultsocial and vocational adjustment; national and local programs, and research. Prerequisite: One of the following three courses: REHB 126, SPED 128, SPED 129\|
SPED 220	Nat Of Ment Retar	Comprehensive study of the biological, psychosocial, and educational implications of retarded mental development, including a consideration of etiology; assessment and diagnosis; educational programs, including preschool and postschool; multicultural issues; adult social and vocational adjustment; national and local programs; and research. Prerequisite: SPED 126. Each semester on Clarion Campus, and Spring Semester at Venango Campus. Multicultural education will be applied.
SPED 227	Neuro Impair & Phys Disorders	Presents the major physical disabilities, the reaction of family and individuals to the disability, therapeutic procedures, rehabilitation services, and direct contacts with persons with disabilities. Prerequisite: REHB 126. Each semester on ClarionCampus, and Fall Semester at Venango Campus.

Course Id (currently sorted in Ascending order)

Course Title

Course Description

SPAN 253

Business Spanish

A study of commercial terminology and style, with extensive practice in the writing of business letters of various kinds. Prerequisite: SPAN 250 or 252, or equivalent.

SPAN 260

Hispanic Short Story

A study of representative short stories by contemporary Spanish and Latin American writers. All readings and discussions in Spanish. Required for Spanish and Spanish education majors. Prerequisite: SPAN 252

SPAN 265

Inter Conversation

Practice creative language use in conversation to develop oral proficiency for everyday situations and travel. May be substituted for SPAN 252, with permission of instructor. Required for Spanish and Spanish education majors. Prerequisite: SPAN 251 or equivalent.

SPAN 270

Intro To Span Phon & Pronun

Introduces the Spanish phonetic system, including the study of phonemes, intonation, stress, and rhythm. Includes intensive aural/oral training through phonetic dictation with transcription in the International Phonetic Alphabet and practice diction. Introduces corrective phonetics. Recommended for majors. Required for Spanish education majors. Prerequisite: SPAN 252 or equivalent.

SPAN 280

Int Adv Span Gram & Comp

Equivalent to SPAN 281 and 282 combined. Meets five days a week. Prerequisites: SPAN 250 or 252, or equivalent. As needed.

SPAN 281

Spanish for Oral & Writ Prof I

Intensive review of Spanish grammar, designed to increase students' proficiency in all language skills with particular attention to intermediate speaking and writing. Readings cover a range of Hispanic culture, including history, current affairs andliterature. One course in SPAN 281 or SPAN 282 is required for Spanish and Spanish education majors. Prerequisites: SPAN 250 or 252 or equivalent.

SPAN 282

Spanish for Oral & Wrt Prof II

Continuation of SPAN 281. One course in SPAN 281 or SPAN 282 is required for Spanish and Spanish education majors. Prerequisite: SPAN 250 or 252 or equivalent.

SPAN 301

Spanish Civilization

Introduces Spanish culture through its geography, art, history, politics, architecture, music and literature. Further develops cultural themes introduced in SPAN 281 and 282. Required for Spanish and Spanish education majors. Prerequisite: SPAN 281 or 282 or permission of instructor.

SPAN 302

Topics In Hispanic Lit & Cult

In-depth examination of one or more Hispanic literary movements, literary themes or cultural topics. No pre-requisite. Course taught in English. Not eligible for Spanish minor requirements.

SPAN 340

Hispanic Film

This course, taught in Spanish, will examine major Spanish and Latin American films with English subtitles. It offers a special and important perspective to approach the contemporary history and culture of Hispanic countries. Students are encouraged to develop an awareness of differences between Hispanic and Anglo-American cultures. Course counts as a 300-level capstone course for BS and BA majors and minors in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 282 or Permission of Instructor.

SPAN 344

Translation

Reviews basic translation theory and introduces advanced translation techniques. Includes Spanish to English translation as well as English to Spanish, and also techniques of oral interpretation. Prerequisite: SPAN 281 or 282 or equivalent. As needed.

SPAN 352

Read Span Lit Mid-Gold

Introduces Spanish literature from the 11th to the 17th centuries. Emphasizes the role of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity in the texts of this period, as well as the development of Spain as the most powerful nation in Europe and the New World during this period. Prerequisite: SPAN 281 or 282 or equivalent. As needed.

SPAN 353

Read Span Lit Gold-20th

Surveys readings from the decline of Spain as a world power to its present position as a democracy. Emphasizes the unique role of the Spanish writer as the conscience and consciousness of the nation, as well as the emergence of women writers. Prerequisite: SPAN 281 or 282 or equivalent. As needed.

SPAN 354

Modern Spanish Novel

Examines the development of the novel in Spain during the 19th and 20th centuries, with discussion of Romanticism, Regionalism, Realism and Naturalism. Prerequisite: SPAN 281 or 282 equivalent. As needed.

SPAN 360

Read Span-Am Lit Pre-Col-19th

Surveys literature of Spanish-America from Pre-Columbian times to Romanticism. Emphasizes the clash between the autochthonous and the invading European culture that ultimately led to the formation of the Latin American character. Prerequisite: SPAN 2,81 or 282 or equivalent. As needed.

SPAN 361

Span-Am Lit Modernismo to 20th

Covers the period from beginnings of Modernismo to the writers of the 20th century, emphasizing both prose and poetry. Prerequisite: SPAN 281 or 282 or equivalent. As needed.

SPAN 362

20th Cent Spanish-Amer Novel

Examines development of the novel in Latin America from the early 20th century to The Boom. Prerequisite: SPAN 281 or 282 or equivalent. As needed.

SPAN 401

St: Hispanic Lang & Culture

In-depth examination of contemporary Hispanic literature and cultural issues including but not limited to such topics as Hispanic Women Writers, Latino Cultures in the U.S. and relationships between Hispanic nations and the U.S. Course is taught inSpanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 282 or permission from instructor

SPAN 417

Span Lang & Culture Immersion

This course consists of a trip to a Spanish speaking country for two to five weeks depending on the itinerary planned by the instructor prior to departure (no matter what the length, however, it will consist of the usual number of semester hours). During this period, students will visit places of historical and cultural interest in the country, receive lectures on the historical, cultural, artistic or literary importance of the sites visited, conduct as much of their daily routines in Spanish as possible. Course offered to graduate students and undergraduates.

SPAN 461

Readings In Hispanic Lit

Selected readings determined by the needs and interests of the individual student. Prerequisite: SPAN 281 or 282 or equivalent.

SPAN 501

St: Hispanic Lang & Culture

SPAN 540

Hispanic Film

This course will examine major Spanish and Latin American films. It offers a special and important perspective to approach the contemporary history and culture of Hispanic countries. Students are encouraged to develop an awareness of differences be,tween Hispanic and Anglo-American cultures. Course is taught in Spanish.

SPAN 561

Supr Readings Hispanic Lit

Selected readings determined by the needs and interests of the individual student.

SPED 110

Human Except

A study of the causes, characteristics, and implications--educational, social, and vocational--of people who are exceptional because of intelligence, physical development, behavior, vision, hearing, and/or speech. Acquaints prospective professional personnel with vocational opportunities in special education and rehabilitation. Each semester on Clarion Campus, and Fall Semester at Venango Campus. Multicultural education will be applied.

SPED 126

Intro To Human Services

This course serves as an interdisciplinary orientation to the field of human services, including education, mental health, substance abuse, gerontology, disability, youth services, rehabilitation, and criminal justice. The history and philosophy ofhuman services, human services as careers, and function of human services agencies are explored with an emphasis placed on the reciprocal interactions between human service providers and their consumers.

SPED 128

High Incidence Except

This course provides an introduction to the prevalence, incidence, etiology, development, definitions, history, treatment approaches, service delivery options, and characteristics of individuals with high incidence exceptionalities, including mild mental retardation, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, emotional and behavioral disorders, and gifted and talented.

SPED 129

Low Incidence Except

This course provides an introduction to the prevalence, incidence, etiology, development, and characteristics of individuals with low incidence disabilities including vision and hearing disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, moderate to profound reatardation, deaf-blind, and multiple disabilities.

SPED 211

Intellectual Disabilites

This ia comprehensive study of the biological, psychosocial, and educational implications of intellectual disabilities, including a consideration of etiology; assessment and diagnosis; educational programs, including preschool and post school; adultsocial and vocational adjustment; national and local programs, and research. Prerequisite: One of the following three courses: REHB 126, SPED 128, SPED 129|

SPED 220

Nat Of Ment Retar

Comprehensive study of the biological, psychosocial, and educational implications of retarded mental development, including a consideration of etiology; assessment and diagnosis; educational programs, including preschool and postschool; multicultural issues; adult social and vocational adjustment; national and local programs; and research. Prerequisite: SPED 126. Each semester on Clarion Campus, and Spring Semester at Venango Campus. Multicultural education will be applied.

SPED 227

Neuro Impair & Phys Disorders

Presents the major physical disabilities, the reaction of family and individuals to the disability, therapeutic procedures, rehabilitation services, and direct contacts with persons with disabilities. Prerequisite: REHB 126. Each semester on ClarionCampus, and Fall Semester at Venango Campus.