SPANISH

SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish Communication I (4 cr.)

This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge, or very limited knowledge, of the Spanish language. Strong emphasis will be placed on acquiring conversational and comprehension skills, using practical and interesting situational materials that will stress both language and culture. Grammatical patterns and syntax will be introduced with the aim that students read and write what they have learned to say and understand.

NOTE: This course is not open to native Spanish speakers or to students with more than two years of Spanish in high school, except by instructor approval.

SPAN 101 is offered in the FALL, SPRING, and all SUMMER semesters.

SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish Communication II (4 cr.)

Students will build upon skills acquired in the first semester course and will be able to express themselves in a variety of more complex situations in Spanish. (Prerequisite: A "C" or higher in SPAN 101 or instructor approval)

SPAN 102 is offered in the FALL, SPRING, and SUMMER I and III semesters.

SPAN 203: Intermediate Spanish Communication I (3 cr.)

Students will improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, demonstrating the ability to report on various aspects of Spanish and Latin American life and culture using more complex language patterns. (Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in SPAN 102 or instructor approval)

SPAN 203 is offered in the FALL, SPRING, and SUMMER I semesters.

SPAN 204: Intermediate Spanish Communication II (3 cr.)

Students will demonstrate the ability to speak, read and write Spanish and to discuss and evaluate Spanish and Latin American culture, customs and current events. They will also interact with native speakers of the language. (Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in SPAN 203 or instructor approval

SPAN 204 is offered in Spring and Summer III semesters

SPAN 207: Advanced Conversation & Composition (3 rc.)

This course is designed for students who have completed four semesters or more of College Spanish and/or already possess the ability to interact with native speakers and read and write the language. Emphasis will be on improving conversational skills; discussions will bring increasingly complex grammar and vocabulary into active use. (Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in SPAN 204 or instructor's approval)

SPAN 207 is offered in the FALL semester.

SPAN 215: Contemporary Latin American Literature (3 cr.)

The student will read Latin American poetry, essays, short stories, and plays of the 20th century in Spanish. Discussions will be conducted in Spanish. (Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or higher in SPAN 204 or instructor’s approval)

SPAN 215 is offered in the SPRING semester.

SPAN 216: Spanish for Native and Near-Native Speakers (3 cr.)

The student will demonstrate the ability to use the Spanish language correctly in writing, as well as orally, and to relate it to present issues. Upon completion of the course, the student will have acquired basic writing skills and knowledge of the Spanish grammatical structure. Specific writing needs will be met by individualized instruction and in laboratory hours. (Prerequisite: Native speaking ability or approval of instructor or a grade of “C” or higher in SPAN 207 or SPAN 215)

SPAN 216 is offered in the FALL semester.