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SPAN 532: Survey of Spanish Literature

Introduction

Welcome to the course guide for SPAN 532: Survey of Spanish Literature

This guide includes resources that will assist you in completing your class assignments and research. Most of these resources are available online; however, only WSU students, staff and faculty may access resources with the  icon. If you need any further assistance, please contact your librarian, Rachel Crane by email at Rachel.Crane@wichita.edu or by phone at 316-978-5078. For more information on other language-related issues, please explore the WSU Libraries subject guide for Spanish.

             

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MALIC

Visit the Music and Languages Innovation Center (MALIC)!

Located in Jardine Hall, room 313, the Center houses both the Savaiano-Cress Language Lab and the Thurlow Lieurance Music Library. The Language Lab provides technical assistance for language study, a reference collection of international language dictionaries, as well as audio and video resources held in the University Libraries. It's also a wonderful place for study between classes.

 

Summer 2025 (May 19 - August 17):
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. *
Fridays: 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. **
Closed Weekends

*Closed Thursday, June 19, in celebration of Juneteenth.
**Closed Friday, July 4, in celebration of Independence Day.

 

To reserve materials in advance of your library visit, place a hold using the Libraries' online catalog at: https://libcat.wichita.edu/

Research Workshops

Join our Savvy Scholar workshops to build essential skills in research, information literacy, and academic writing—key tools for success in your studies and future career.

These workshops are open to all WSU undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and staff.

See schedule and click links to register below:

September 16, How to Write a Literature Review, Meghann Kuhlmann

September 30, Citation management using Zotero, Nathan Filbert

October 7, The Hidden Curriculum of Research Papers, Angie Paul

October 21, Using AI for Research, Sara Rue and Fiona Holly

October 28, Do I really have to cite that?, Fiona Holly

November 4, Start now: Planning your first article for Publication, William Weare

Join our Savvy Scholar workshops to build essential skills in research, information literacy, and academic writing—key tools for success in your studies and future career.

These workshops are open to all WSU undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and staff.

  • To register, click on the event title in the Fall 2025 tab. You'll also find more details, handouts, and digital presentations on the event pages listed on the left.
  • Some workshops are online and some are in person
  • Registration is required for online attendance and is optional if attending in person.
  • The Microsoft Teams link is provided with ONLINE registration
  • All registrants receive a reminder email 1 day before the workshop.

If you're Deaf or Hard of Hearing and need an interpreter, please indicate this on your registration form and sign up at least 7 days before the workshop so we can make the necessary arrangements.

Spring Workshops 

Getting Started with Library Resources CLICK LINK TO REGISTER

Tour Ablah Library to see new spaces and learn about other library services and collections that will help you be the best student you can be!  Meet by the Circulation Desk for the tour.
  • 12:00-12:45pm, Friday, February 7: in person only (meet in Ablah Library Lobby)  
All students and employees are welcome. This event is co-listed on the Welcomefest calendar. Those who register will receive an email reminder two days before the event. 

Getting Started with Library Resources CLICK LINK TO REGISTER

Tour Ablah Library to see new spaces and learn about other library services and collections that will help you be the best student you can be!  Meet by the Circulation Desk for the tour.
  • 3:00-3:45 pm, Tuesday, February 11: In person only (meet in Ablah Library Lobby)
All students and employees are welcome. This event is co-listed on the Welcomefest calendar. Those who register will receive an email reminder two days before the event. 

Writing an Awesome Literature Review CLICK LINK TO REGISTER

Learn all the steps to create a literature review, from conducting comprehensive research to synthesizing perspectives to presenting your findings.
  • 3:00-4:00pm, Tuesday, February 18: In Person (Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons) and Online (with registration)

AI and Library Research: the good, the bad, and the ugly CLICK LINK TO REGISTER

Helping us to do many research-related tasks more quickly, AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot can dazzle us. These AI tools can also mislead us, for example by not always providing the most accurate information about a topic. In this workshop we will not only discuss practical tips for using AI tools but will also guide participants in thinking critically about the limitations of this technology.     
  • 3:00-4:00pm, Tuesday, March 4: In Person (Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons) and Online (with registration)

Creating a Research Poster CLICK LINK TO REGISTER

Learn how to create impactful and visually effective posters to communicate research findings at conferences, competitions, and other presentations. Offered as a hybrid experience, in 217 Ablah and Zoom at the same time! The Zoom link is provided with the event registration.
  • 3:00-4:00pm, Tuesday, March 11: In Person (Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons) and Online (with registration)

Writing and Citing in APA style CLICK LINK TO REGISTER

Learn and practice using the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition style to format research papers and citation lists.
  • 3:00-4:00pm, Tuesday, March 25: In Person (Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons) and Online (with registration)

Systematic Reviews (and how they differ from regular lit reviews) 

Heard of systematic reviews, but not completely sure what they are, or how they differ from regular literature reviews? Join this session to learn what systematic reviews are and aren’t, what makes them systematic, how you can read and interpret them, and how you can write them. Learn why they are by many measures the fastest growing form of published scholarly research.
  • 3:00-4:00pm, Tuesday, April 8: In Person (Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons) and Online (with registration)

Telling a story in Tableau 

Bring your data to life with visualizations from Tableau. This workshop  will introduce you to the free public options provided by data visualization software Tableau and show how different visualizations can help you tell a story with your data.
  • 3:00-4:00pm, Tuesday, April 15: In Person (Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons) and Online (with registration)
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