UG Course Descriptions

Emphasis on review, expansion, and application of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation through listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises. Discussion of geography and culture of Spain and Latin America. Laboratory work required.

Continuation of review, expansion, and application of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation through listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises. Discussion of geography and culture of Spain and Latin America. Laboratory work required. (Prerequisite: SPAN 103 or instructor’s approval)

Basic communication skills for those involved in medicine, nursing, and allied medical services in the Hispanic community. Emphasis on functional, situational conversation and elementary grammar.

An intensive course designed to advance the language proficiency of those working in the medical field. (Prerequisite: SPAN 150 or instructor’s approval)

Study of a theme, genre, period, literary group or single author; cultural topic from Latin America or Spain.

Contemporary overview of Spanish language, syntax, and grammar with materials selected for exploring Hispanic culture. Emphasis on development of student autonomy in Spanish, especially in speaking and writing. Laboratory work required. (Prerequisite: SPAN 102, or 104, or 152 or instructor’s approval)

Continuation of contemporary overview of Spanish language, syntax, and grammar with materials selected for exploring Hispanic culture. Emphasis on development of student autonomy in Spanish, especially in speaking and writing. Laboratory work required. (Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or instructor’s approval)

Advanced communication skills for those involved in medicine, nursing, and allied medical services in the Hispanic communities. Emphasis on functional, situational conversation and grammar. Study of culture in relation to medical issues. The class will be conducted entirely in Spanish. It is designed for Native and Heritage Speakers and students with intermediate-advanced level of the language. New Federal Laws require 42 hours of instructions for 3 credits class. In case of cancelation due to weather, faculty illness or any other event, the instructor will indicate what activities will replace the classroom time missed. Federal Laws also require 3 hours of homework for every hour of class instruction.

Specialized Spanish language for careers in industry, government, and service to respond to the needs of international transactions in the Spanish-speaking world. (Prerequisites: SPAN 303 and 333, or 305 or instructor’s approval)

Discussion of the historical, literary, and artistic development of Spanish-America from pre-Columbian times to the present. (Prerequisite: SPAN 303, 305, 333 or instructor approval)