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Spanish Courses (SPAN)
Note: Semesters listed are when courses are normally offered. However, course offerings and
scheduling are subject to change at the discretion of the department.
Programs of Study
SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish (4)
Spring
A study of the basic grammatical structure of the language and vocabulary, with intensive oral
and listening practice. Students will learn to train the ear to begin to recognize the sounds and
thereby understand the language. In addition, students will begin to learn some basic geographical,
historical, and sociological facts in order to appreciate the language’s cultural context. This class
may not be counted towards the major or minor in Spanish. Prerequisite: Placement exam result.
SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish (4)
Fall
This continuation of Spanish 101 emphasizes speaking and understanding the language, while
continuing to study the grammar. This class may not be counted towards the major or minor in
Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 101 or placement.
SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish (3)
Fall, Spring
This continuation of the study of the Spanish language recycles and expands upon the basic
grammatical structures and vocabulary groups learned at the 100 level. Emphasis is still placed
on oral and aural communication. The skills for interpreting cultural products (film and texts) are
introduced. Prerequisite: Spanish 102 or placement.
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish (3)
Fall, Spring
This course culminates the introduction and practice of basic oral, aural, reading and writing
skills. Prerequisite: Spanish 201 or placement.
SPAN 302 Advanced Writing and Conversation (3)
Fall
The student will learn to write summaries, reports, and informal correspondence in conjunction
with speaking activities in class and interactive conversational situations. The student will also
increase listening comprehension as well as learn to write and narrate orally with detail in all
tenses on topics related to interests and events of current, public, and personal relevance.
Prerequisite: Spanish 202 (or SIS 252) or placement.
SPAN 315 Culture and Civilization of Spanish America (3)
Spring
This course explores Spanish American cultural products and practices through an examination of
history and essays in Spanish. Prerequisite: completion of or concurrent enrollment in Spanish 302.
SPAN 317 Pre-Hispanic History and Art of Latin America (3)
Fall
A study of the history, art, artifacts, and cultures of the native peoples of North (Mexico),
Central, and South America before the conquest by Spain in the 15-16th centuries. In addition, it
will study the reasons why Spain posed itself to be the nation to conquest these great American
civilizations. Prerequisite: Spanish 202
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