8 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 1100Beginning Spanish5
This course introduces critical differences and similarities between Spanish and English while students develop competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Aspects of Hispanic culture are also frequently introduced in class, which help students develop cultural sensitivity toward the Spanish-speaking world as part of increased global understanding. The entire present tense is covered, including all irregular verbs. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Translation (2 cr) Introduction to Interpreting and Translation introduces students to the career competencies, ethics and major theories related to the fields of interpreting and translation. Through readings by experts in the field, case studies, and professional profiles, students will learn about the fields of interpreting and translation and exercise key skills required to work in these professions. Taught in English. Crosslisted as: CHIN 1101, FREN 1101, GERM 1101, JAPN 1101, INDS 1101. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Students explore the culture and civilization of Spanish- speaking world. Through an investigation of the social, political, and artistic aspects of the target culture, students develop greater insight into the global implications of cultural practices. By comparing and contrasting their own culture with that of Spanish-speaking peoples, students develop the intercultural competency that allows them to recognize various perspectives on global issues and analyze alternative solutions. This course is taught in either English or Spanish, depending on the section. Courses| 227 Offered: Fall, Spring.
This course is a continuation of the listening, reading, speaking, and writing competencies developed in SPAN 1100. Students further explore cultural differences helping them develop a deeper understanding of the world and a greater cultural perspective. All forms of the preterite and imperfect are covered. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Programs of Study| 127 5 cr Other Certificate Requirements • Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average 5 cr (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses 5 cr numbered 1000 and above) completed at 5 cr Normandale. 5 cr • Earn at least one third of the required certificate credits from Normandale. 5 cr 5 cr Management Certificate 5 cr 5 cr 18 Credits Business Enrichment certificates may be completed by 5 cr students working toward an AS or AAS in Business or as 5 cr stand-alone certificates. This certificate provides 5 cr individuals who seek immediate employment or career 5 cr advancement foundational knowledge and skills in general management principles, core functions of management, leadership, legal limitations of their authority over 5 cr personnel and budgets, and communication practices to 5 cr effectively develop high performing teams. 5 cr 5 cr Required Courses –
Students review and extend their competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students analyze cultural products and practices of the Spanish-speaking world and identify the values that underlie them. Students investigate the art, music, history, literature, and lived experience of Spanish-speaking peoples. This builds intercultural competency and increases global awareness. Major grammatical focus includes a review of the preterit and imperfect, formation and uses of the present subjunctive, and introduction to the compound tenses. This course is intended for students who have successfully completed SPAN 1200 or the equivalent. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Students continue the development and strengthening of oral and written proficiency acquired in previous courses. This course is strongly recommended for those students who have taken two years of language at the community college level, or who have acquired equivalent knowledge through other courses. Oral and written assignments may be based on cultural
