An introduction to the Spanish language and to the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing for students at the novice level. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Intended for students with no previous study of Spanish. Offered fall and winter semesters.
Winter 2025 - Hybrid Spring/Summer 2025 - Online
Continuation of SPA 101. Continued development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing for students at the novice level. Cultures of the Spanish-speaking world integrated throughout. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Students may not receive credit for both SPA 102 and SPA 150. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better, or credit, in SPA 101, or appropriate placement test score.
Beginning Spanish for Health Care is a practical course preparing students to develop rapport, manage emergency situations, and converse using basic Spanish. It also includes cultural sensitivity work. This course cannot be applied to the B.A. language requirement but hours may be applied to the 120 hour degree completion requirement. Offered every semester.
Winter 2025 - Online
One semester accelerated review of beginning Spanish for students with prior study. Covers the same material as SPA 101/SPA 102. Development of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural competencies. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Students cannot receive credit for both SPA 102 and SPA 150. Prerequisite: Prior study of Spanish.
Winter 2025 - Hybrid
Course content varies. Expectations of students approximate those in other 100-level courses. May be repeated for credit when content differs. Offered on sufficient demand.
Continued development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing for students at the intermediate level. Cultures of the Spanish-speaking world integrated throughout. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better, or credit, in SPA 102 or SPA 150, or appropriate placement test score.
Continued development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing for students at the intermediate level. Review of grammar and expansion of vocabulary. Focus on cultures of the Spanish-speaking world through authentic texts. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Fulfills Cultures - Global Perspectives. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better, or Credit, in SPA 201, or appropriate placement test score.
A third-year Spanish course designed to prepare students in the health professions to successfully communicate with Spanish-speaking clientele. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: SPA 202 with a grade of C (not C-) or better.
Spring/Summer 2025 - Online
Second of a two-part sequence designed to improve proficiency in oral skills and academic writing in Spanish, as well as listening and reading skills. Course will present a systematic review of grammar and promote the acquisition of new vocabulary in the context of Hispanic culture. Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: C (not C-) or better in SPA 321.
