Program Learning Outcomes

Classes

SPAN& 121: Spanish I

Credits
5

Elementary grammar, writing and comprehension of the Spanish language. Instruction partly in Spanish. Background in English grammatical terminology is recommended.

SPAN& 122: Spanish II

Credits
5

Continuation of Spanish I. Elementary grammar, writing and comprehension of the Spanish language. Instruction increasingly in Spanish. Background in English grammatical terminology is recommended.

SPAN& 123: Spanish III

Credits
5

Continuation of Spanish II. Elementary grammar, writing and comprehension of the Spanish language. Instruction mostly in Spanish. Background in English grammatical terminology is recommended.

SPAN& 221: Spanish IV

Credits
5

Study of grammar, writing, comprehension, and Hispanic culture and literature. Instruction in Spanish.

SPAN& 222: Spanish V

Credits
5

Continuation of Spanish IV. Study of grammar, writing, comprehension, and Hispanic culture and literature. Instruction in Spanish.

SPAN& 223: Spanish VI

Credits
5

Continuation of Spanish V. Study of grammar, writing, comprehension, and Hispanic culture and literature. Instruction in Spanish.

SPAN 231: Spanish for Heritage Learners I

Credits
5

Emphasis on development of Heritage Spanish language skills learned at home and/or in the community. Covers listening and reading comprehension, development of vocabulary, reviews certain grammar features particular to heritage learners, reinforces knowledge of formal/standard structures of Spanish, and explores issues related to identity/culture to strengthen heritage language skills.

SPAN 232: Spanish for Heritage Learners II

Credits
5

Continued emphasis on development of Heritage Spanish language skills learned at home and/or in the community. Expands on comprehension and vocabulary gained in Spanish 231 by focusing on written Spanish, reading activities, developing more advanced formal grammar skills, and becoming aware of the different variants of Spanish.

SPAN 233: Spanish for Heritage Learners III

Credits
5

Continued development of Heritage Spanish language skills learned at home and/or in the community. Expands on SPAN 232 by emphasizing reading and writing at higher levels, and discussion of theoretical ideas as a means of fostering critical thinking. Reviews challenging grammar structures in preparation for upper level courses.