SPAN (Spanish)

SPAN 1000 - Basic Spoken Spanish I - 3 Credits

This is an introductory course for beginners emphasizing correct pronunciation and basic vocabulary for practical use in everyday conversational situations and travel dialogues. Students with no previous study of the language are prepared to use and understand it within a limited context and basic structure. Lecture: 3 hours

SPAN 1100 - Basic Spoken Spanish II - 3 Credits

This course is a continuation of Basic Spoken Spanish I. (Prerequisite: SPAN 1000 or its equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours

SPAN 1010 Elementary Spanish I - 3 Credits

This course is for students with little or no preparation and covers elements of the language including: conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing and grammar. Aspects of Spanish and Hispanic American culture are also included. Lecture: 5 hours, Lab: 1 hour

SPAN 1020 - Elementary Spanish II - 3 Credits

This is a continuation of Elementary Spanish I (SPAN 1010). (Prerequisite: SPAN 1010, 1030 or equivalent) Lecture: 5 hours, Lab: 1 hour

SPAN 1030 - Elementary Spanish I - 3 Credits

For student with previous experience in the language and/or placement testing, this course covers elements of the language including: conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing and grammar. Aspects of Spanish and Hispanic American culture are also included. Note: Course content the same as SPAN 1010 with 2 fewer classroom hours per week. (Prerequisite: Prior preparation or permission of instructor) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour

SPAN 1040 - Elementary Spanish II - 3 Credits

This course is a continuation of SPAN 1030. Note: Course content the same as SPAN 1020 with 2 less classroom hours per week. (Prerequisite: SPAN 1030, SPAN 1010 or its equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour

SPAN 1210 - Spanish for Human Services Personnel I - 3 Credits

This is an elective course designed for the student seeking a position in the Human Services field and/or the professional already working in the career. The course focuses on common situations encountered by Human Service professionals providing students with many practical communication skills development and information needed for daily work routines. Correct pronunciation and basic grammar are addressed. Lecture: 3 hours

SPAN 1230 - Spanish for Law Enforcement Personnel I - 3 Credits

This is an elective course designed for the student seeking a position in the Law Enforcement field and/or the professional already working in the career. (Language elective for Law Enforcement students) The course focuses on common situations encountered by Law Enforcement professionals providing practical communication skills development and information needed for daily work routines. Correct pronunciation and basic grammar are addressed. Lecture: 3 hours

SPAN 1510 - Conversational Spanish I - 3 Credits

This course helps students develop more fluency in speaking Spanish. Oral practice includes active use of the language in short dialogues stressing basic communication and correct pronunciation. The reading of easy cultural texts also provides material for conversation and discussion. Tapes are available for individual practice. (Prerequisite: Two years of high school Spanish or one year of college Spanish or the equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours

SPAN 1520 - Conversational Spanish II - 3 Credits

This is a continuation of Conversational Spanish I (SPAN 1510) that includes conversational practice, cultural readings and discussions. (Prerequisite: SPAN 1510 or its equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours

SPAN 1710 - Spanish for Medical Service Personnel I - 3 Credits

This course provides students an opportunity to master enough oral Spanish to deal directly with Spanish-speaking patients and family from hospital admission through discharge. Day-to-day dramatic re-creations of hospital experiences from the points of view of both nurse and patient help students improve proficiency in the use of spoken Spanish. Note: Elective credit for students in Nursing and Allied Heath fields. Lecture: 3 hours

SPAN 1720 - Spanish for Medical Service Personnel II - 3 Credits

This is a continuation of Spanish for Medical Service Personnel I (SPAN 1710). (Prerequisite: SPAN 1710 or permission of instructor) Lecture: 3 hours

SPAN 1900 - Culture of Spanish-Speaking People - 3 Credits

This course is a survey of the Spanish-speaking people from the earliest days of the Roman and Arabic occupations of Spain to the present day “cultures” in Latin America as influenced by Indians, slaves from Africa, the United States as “big brother” and the Third World. Since this culture is in a period of turmoil and transition, contemporary news and developments are followed and related to the course. Lecture: 3 hours

SPAN 2010 - Intermediate Spanish I - 3 Credits

This course helps students develop skill in reading and discussing texts related to Spanish and Hispanic-American culture and literature. Study is supplemented by further work in grammar, conversation and composition. (Prerequisite: SPAN 1020 or SPAN 1040 or the equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour

SPAN 2020 - Intermediate Spanish II - 3 Credits

This is a continuation of Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 2010). (Prerequisite: SPAN 2010 or its equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour

SPAN 2210 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition I - 3 Credits

This course is conducted mostly in Spanish to provide an atmosphere to develop and improve the speaking and learning of Spanish. Selected tapes, records and classroom discussions are employed. Written compositions are required. Spanish readings, dealing specifically with Hispanic culture, provide material for appreciation and class discussion. (Prerequisite: Permission of instructor) Lecture: 3 hours

SPAN 2220 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition II - 3 Credits

This is a continuation of Spanish Conversation and Composition I (SPAN 2210). (Prerequisite: Permission of instructor) Lecture: 3 hours