5 courses with the subject SPAN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SPAN 1101Beginning Spanish Language and Culture I5
Catalog Description This course is the first course in a four semester (two-year) sequence. In SPAN 1101 (Spanish I) students learn basic Spanish grammar such as verb conjugation and adjective agreement and practice the basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing in the present tense with an emphasis upon correct oral and written expression and aural comprehension. Students are also introduced to various aspects of Hispanic culture in Latin American countries and in Spain as illustrated in the text and through videos and presentations, which may include historical, social, and cultural topics.
SPAN 1102Beginning Spanish Language and Culture II5
Catalog Description This course is the second in a four semester, two-year sequence. SPAN 1102 builds on the grammar and skills acquired in SPAN 1101 . It involves more complex grammatical forms such as object pronouns and practices the basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing with an emphasis upon correct oral and written expression and aural comprehension, particularly in the past tense. Students also examine aspects of Hispanic culture in Latin American countries and in Spain as illustrated in the text and through videos and presentations, which may include historical, social, and cultural topics.
SPAN 1112Spanish and Latin American Culture: Conquest to present3
Catalog Description An introduction to the culture of the Spanish-speaking world from the time of the Spanish Conquest to the present with respect to politics and social life, literature, religion, music and the arts. Through assigned readings and multi-media presentations students will discover the rich variety of Hispanic cultures that exist today and how have they developed over the past 500 years. This course is taught in English; no previous knowledge of Spanish is required.
SPAN 2201Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture I4
Catalog Description This course is the third in a four-semester, two-year sequence. SPAN 2201 builds on grammar and language skills acquired in the first-year language courses (such as present and past tenses and object pronouns), applying this grammar to more complex thematic contexts. While reviewing first year grammar and studying new grammar points, students explore cultural and historical themes and topics relating to Latin America, Spain, and Hispanics in the U.S. through readings, videos, and class discussion in the target language.
SPAN 2202Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture II4
Catalog Description This course is the last course in a four-semester sequence. SPAN 2202 builds on grammar and language skills acquired in the first three semester language courses by adding new grammar structures, such as the future and conditional tenses, with a particular emphasis on the non-indicative modes such as present and past subjunctive as well as commands. Through readings, videos, and class discussion in the target language, students continue to explore cultural themes - emphasizing topics relating to modern society in the Spanish-speaking world.
