Spanish

Spanish

Please note: If you have taken Spanish in high school, or have spoken it at home, and would like to continue in that language, please go to the Testing Center and ask to take the placement test.

Courses

SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish 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. This course is not open to native speakers.

SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish 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. This course is not open to native speakers. (Prerequisite: A “C” or higher in SPAN 101 or instructor approval)

SPAN 203: Intermediate Spanish 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. This course is not open to native speakers. (Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or higher in SPAN 102 or instructor approval)

SPAN 204: Intermediate Spanish 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. This course is not open to native speakers. (Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or higher in SPAN 203 or instructor approval)

Transfer Opportunities

Transfer Agreements by Academic Program: Articulation Agreements are formal agreements between Brookdale and other colleges and universities. These agreements define how the courses you complete at Brookdale will apply to your future bachelor’s degree when you transfer into a baccalaureate program.