Spanish (SPN)

Students acquire practical early-elementary conversational skills. They develop the ability to understand and speak everyday conversational Spanish within the context of Spanish-speaking cultures and through introduction of vocabulary, basic grammatical structures and idioms. Listening activities and some reading/writing activities will be included. Students are expected to spend considerable time outside of class practicing with materials provided. This course contains material previously taught in SPN 109. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

In this course, students will develop elementary-level Spanish comprehension and communication skills. The language fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are emphasized. Students will recognize and apply practical vocabulary, useful expressions, and grammatical structures in a variety of communicative activities. Cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world are also discussed. Due to the interactive nature of this course, active participation is required. Note - this course is not intended for native Spanish speakers. Students with three or more years of previous Spanish study should take the Spanish placement test or contact an advisor for proper course placement. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

A continuation of SPN 111, this course builds upon elementary-level vocabulary, expressions, and grammatical structures. Students will practice the fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading, and writing as they develop Spanish comprehension and communication skills. Classes are interactive in nature and student participation is strongly encouraged. Cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world are also discussed. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; SPN 111 minimum grade "C" or score of 270-345 on the Spanish placement exam

This course emphasizes intermediate level oral and written communication. Study includes conversation and writing tools, grammatical structures, and cultural investigation and analysis. Class is interactive and participatory. Considerable work outside of class is required. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; SPN 122 minimum grade "C" or score of 346-427 on the Spanish placement exam

In this course students continue to develop intermediate-level Spanish language and communication skills. Particular emphasis is placed on the interpretation and discussion of Spanish short stories, as well as the development of written expression and speaking proficiency. Intermediate-level grammatical structures, vocabulary, and expressions are introduced and practiced. Cultural lessons are also included to provide context for selected stories. This interactive course is taught in Spanish and active student participation is required. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; SPN 201 minimum grade "C" or score of 428 or above on the Spanish placement exam