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Course Descriptions

Spanish

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SPAN101 Spanish, Conversational I 3 Credits

Emphasizes spoken communication. Listening skills, reading and writing skills will be explored. A vocabulary of Spanish-English words can be developed to suit student needs. As students progress through this four-semester sequence they will build increasing fluency in the speaking, reading and writing of Spanish.

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SPAN102 Conversational Spanish II 3 Credits

Prerequisites: SPAN101B or consent of instructor Offers a second semester of Conversational Spanish designed to continue and improve the skills learned in the first semester.

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SPAN103 Conversational Spanish III 3 Credits

Prerequisites: SPAN102B or consent of instructor Further develops skills learned in previous semesters.

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SPAN104 Conversational Spanish IV 3 Credits

Prerequisites: SPAN103 Continues the development of language skills through practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing; and structural analysis. Includes an introduction to Spanish culture.

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SPAN111 First Year Spanish I 4 Credits

Develops language skills through practice in listening, speaking, reading, writing and structural analysis. Includes an introduction to Spanish culture.

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SPAN112 First Year Spanish II 4 Credits

Prerequisites: SPAN111 or equivalent or consent of instructor Develops language skills through practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing; and structural analysis.

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SPAN211 Second Year Spanish I 3 Credits

Prerequisites: SPAN112 or equivalent Considers structural review, conversation and writing, and readings in modern literature.

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SPAN212 Second Year Spanish II 3 Credits

Prerequisites: SPAN211 Continues structural review, conversation and writing, and readings in modern literature.

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SPAN226 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I 3 Credits

Prerequisite: None; students should have some bilingual communications skills. Designed for native Spanish speaking students who want to improve their literacy in the language. Students will study and practice basic Spanish grammar for improving and developing written and oral communications and reading skills while exploring some of the most interesting and important aspects of their own history and culture.

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SPAN227 Spanish for Heritage Speakers II 3 Credits

Prerequisite: SPAN 226 or instructor consent; students should have some bilingual communications skills; Continuation of SPAN 226, designed for native Spanish speaking students who want to improve their literacy in the language. Students will study and practice Spanish grammar for improving and developing written and oral communication and reading skills while exploring some of the most interesting and important aspects of their own history and culture.