Spanish Courses

Formerly SPA 110, SPAN 110

A beginning-level Spanish course designed for those who interact with Spanish-speaking people professionally, as customers, clients, patients, or co-workers. This course is also intended for students who intend to follow business, service, legal, or medical professions. This class begins with basic Spanish language study, followed by activities specifically designed to meet the individual needs and professions of the participants. No previous Spanish is required.

Formerly SPA 111, SPAN 111

The second level of Spanish for Professionals, is a course designed for those who interact with Spanish-speaking people professionally, as customers, clients, patients, or co-workers. This course is also intended for students who intend to follow business, service, legal, or medical professions. Continuing basic Spanish instruction is followed by activities specifically designed to meet the individual needs and professions of the participants.

Formerly SPA 112, SPAN 112

The third level of Spanish for Professionals, a course designed for those who interact with Spanish-speaking people professionally, as customers, clients, patients, or co-workers. This course is also intended for students who intend to follow business, service, legal, or medical professions. Continuing Spanish language instruction is followed by activities specifically designed to meet the individual needs and professions of the participants.

Formerly SPA 101, SPAN& 121

Introduction to the Spanish language including conversational skills, reading, writing and grammar, and Hispanic culture including geography, customs, daily life, and heritage. Designed for the novice learner of Spanish, with little or no proficiency in the Spanish language. It is recommended that students complete at least ENGL 99 prior to enrollment.

Formerly SPA 102, SPAN& 122

Introduction to the Spanish language including conversational skills, reading, writing and grammar, and Hispanic culture including geography, customs, daily life, and heritage.

Formerly SPA 103, SPAN& 123

Introduction to the Spanish language including conversational skills, reading, writing, grammar, Hispanic culture including geography, customs, daily life, and heritage.

A class used to explore new coursework.

Formerly SPA 205, SPAN 205

Native or near-native speakers of Spanish develop and improve reading, writing, and grammar skills in their native language, while learning to appreciate the depth and diversity of Latino culture both in the United States and abroad. Special attention is given to spelling, accents, grammar, and vocabulary of standard Spanish. Students are also introduced to a comprehensive and analytical survey of Spanish and Latin American literature.

Formerly SPA 206, SPAN 206

Designed for native or near-native speakers of Spanish who learn Spanish at home and wish to reactivate their use of the Spanish language, while expanding their academic Spanish language skills and cultural knowledge. Emphasis on speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension, in response to students' specific needs. Special attention is given to advanced grammar and vocabulary of standard Spanish.

Formerly SPA 207, SPAN 207

Designed for native or near-native speakers of Spanish who learn Spanish at home and wish to reactivate their use of the Spanish language, while expanding their academic Spanish language skills and cultural knowledge. Emphasis on speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension, in response to students' specific needs. Special attention is given to advanced grammar and vocabulary of standard Spanish. Students are introduced to a comprehensive and analytical survey of Spanish and Latin American literature.

Formerly SPA 201, SPAN& 221

Extensive practice in all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). The course includes cultural readings and short stories and an in-depth review of basic Spanish grammar, expansion of basic vocabulary, and a broadening of the student's understanding of Hispanic culture.

Formerly SPA 202, SPAN& 222

Extensive practice in all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). The course includes cultural readings and short stories and an in-depth review of basic Spanish grammar, expansion of basic vocabulary, and a broadening of the student's understanding of Hispanic culture.

Formerly SPA 203, SPAN& 223

Extensive practice in all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). The course includes cultural readings and short stories and an in-depth review of basic Spanish grammar, expansion of basic vocabulary, and a broadening of the student's understanding of Hispanic culture.

A class used to explore new coursework.