Spanish Language (SPN)
SPN 1120 Spanish 1
Credit Hours: 4
This is an introductory course that provides basic communication skills for students interested in the functional use of Spanish in everyday situations by integrating basic grammar, vocabulary, composition, and culture through a conversational approach to Spanish. This course is suitable for students in the A.A. programs requiring essential skills as preparation for university parallel programs. The use of language lab, tutorial, and individual instruction are integral course components. The fourth credit hour may be administered outside of regular class meeting time.
SPN 1121 Spanish 2
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: SPN 1120 with a grade of "C" or higher or one year of high school Spanish with a grade of "C" or higher
This course is the second half of the beginning course designed to provide basic communication skills for students interested in the functional use of the language in everyday situations and/or for those students in AA and AS programs who require essential skills as preparation for their university parallel programs. The use of the Language Lab, tutorial and individualized instruction are integral elements of the course. The fourth credit hour may be administered outside of the regular class meeting time.
SPN 2220 Spanish 3
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: SPN 1121 with a grade of "C" or higher or two years high school Spanish with a grade of "C" or higher
This is an intermediate course review of essential skills in the language in combination with social and cultural aspects of contemporary society, with integrated use of language laboratory, tutorial, and individualized instruction as essential elements of the course. The fourth credit hour may be administered outside of regular class meeting time.
SPN 2221 Spanish 4
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: SPN 2220 with a grade of "C" or higher or three years high school Spanish with a grade of "C" or higher
This course is an intermediate review of essential skills in the language in combination with social and cultural aspects of contemporary society, with integrated use of language laboratory, tutorial, and individualized instruction as essential elements of the course. The fourth credit hour may be administered outside of regular class meeting time.
SPN 2930 Temas del mundo hispanohablante (Topics in the Spanish-Speaking World)
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: SPN 2221 with a grade of C or higher, 3 years of high school Spanish with a grade of "C" or higher, or equivalent proficiency in Spanish as determined by instructor
This course is designed to help students increase their proficiency in Spanish while studying world issues, current events, and culture, including music, literature, and art. The course is conducted primarily in Spanish. The fourth credit hour will be administered outside of regular class meeting time.
SPN 2948 Service Learning Field Studies 1
Credit Hours: 1
This course gives the student the opportunity to understand the relationship of theory to practice through participation in a service-learning experience. Students are required to complete 20 hours of volunteer work, a service-learning contract, and an oral and written reflection of the experience.