Spanish

Program Learning Outcomes

Course Descriptions

SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish I

Subject
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 60
Teaching Equivalent
4.00
Introduces speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills of basic Spanish. Includes basic sentence structures. Designed for students with little or no Spanish background.

SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish II

Subject
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 60
Teaching Equivalent
4.00
Continues SPAN 101. Introduces additional verb tenses and continues to expand Spanish speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Prerequisites

SPAN 101, or consent.

SPAN 180v: Spanish-English Language Exchange

Subject
Credits 1 2 Lecture Hours 1
Provides opportunities for students to engage in authentic conversation with native speakers of Spanish for the purpose of improving speaking and listening skills. Expands students’ multicultural awareness through facilitated interaction with native speakers from a variety of countries, selected readings and reflective writings.
Designation
DH
Prerequisites

SPAN 102 or consent.

SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish I

Subject
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Second level course in Spanish listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Introduces more advanced patterns and vocabulary words. Introduces basic literature.
Prerequisites

SPAN 102, or consent.

SPAN 202: Intermediate Spanish II

Subject
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Continues SPAN 201. Completes introduction of major grammatical patterns of standard Spanish in reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Continues to explore different literary forms.
Prerequisites

SPAN 201, or consent.

SPAN 272: Hispanic Culture

Subject
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Acquaints students with a variety of Hispanic countries and their culture, using film, short story, poetry, CD-ROM, and guest speakers. Uses previously acquired Spanish language skills to explore and appreciate Hispanic culture. Taught in Spanish and English.
Prerequisites

SPAN 201 with grade C or better, or consent.