10 courses with the subject SPA, 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.
SPA 101Elementary Spanish I 4 cr.
A four‐skills approach (listening, speaking, reading, writing) is taken in this introductory course for beginners. Communication in Spanish is emphasized and regular practice with language videos forms an integral part of the course. SPA 101 is not intended for bilingual or native speakers of Spanish or to students with more than two years of high school Spanish . Students in these categories must obtain permission from the instructor .
In this second‐level course for students who already have some knowledge of Spanish, the focus is on the use of the preterite and imperfect to talk the about the past. In addition, students learn to use the future, the conditional, and the subjunctive in everyday conversations. Regular practice with language videos forms an integral part of the course.
Two years of high school Spanish, the equivalent of SPA 101 or SPA 110 , or by advisement. Semester(s) Offered: Winternet, Spring, Summer
SPA 110Basic Conversational Spanish I 3 cr.
In this course for beginners, the emphasis is on the use of spoken language in practical situations. Regular practice with language videos forms an integral part of the course. SPA 110 is not intended for bilingual or native speakers of Spanish or to students with more than two years of high school Spanish . Students in these categories must obtain permission from the instructor.
In this second‐level course for students who already have some knowledge of Spanish, emphasis is on the further development of fluency in the spoken language. Regular practice with language videos forms an integral part of the course.
The equivalent of SPA 101 or SPA 110 or two years of high school Spanish. Semester(s) Offered: Winternet, Summer
SPA 115Accelerated Elementary Spanish I and II 6 cr.
This is a review course for students who have taken high school Spanish, but who do not have the language skills necessary for placement in SPA 102 or SPA 111 . Communication in Spanish is emphasized and regular practice with language videos forms an integral part of the course. The course is intended to satisfy two semester language requirements.
One to two years of high school Spanish or by advisement. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
SPA 118Basic Spanish for Healthcare Workers 3 cr.
This course is designed to teach basic Spanish communication skills to students going into or already established in the healthcare field. The course will focus on medical and healthcare related vocabulary and phrases with the intent to prepare healthcare professionals with the skills needed to successfully communicate basic information before an interpreter arrives.
Improvement in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish is stressed in this course for students who can already communicate orally in simple Spanish and who have a good knowledge of basic Spanish grammar. Students read articles from Spanish newspapers and magazines and simple short stories. In addition, they review Spanish grammar and practice applying it in conversations, reports, and compositions.
Three to four years of high school Spanish; the equivalent of SPA 102 , SPA 111 , or SPA 115 ; or by advisement. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winternet, Spring, Summer
SPA 202Intermediate Spanish II 4 cr.
Emphasis is on improvement of speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills in this course for students who can communicate orally on the intermediate level and who can begin to read unsimplified Spanish literature. Students read selections from Spanish and Latin American literature, learn about leading contemporary authors, and work on their remaining problems with Spanish grammar. The instructor conducts the course almost entirely in Spanish.
SPA 201 or ability to follow a course given in Spanish and to read Spanish prose with the help of a dictionary. Semester(s) Offered: Spring
SPA 207Advanced Conversational Spanish I 4 cr.
Conducted in Spanish, this is a fifth‐level course for students who can speak Spanish but need to improve their fluency and accuracy. Vocabulary building, fluency, and grammatical accuracy are stressed. Students read and discuss a variety of literary and journalistic selections. In addition, they watch and dicuss a variety of Spanish videos and listen to Spanish radio magazines.
SPA 202 or equivalent or a minimum of five years of high school Spanish. Semester(s) Offered: Fall
SPA 208Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition 3 cr.
Students review and consolidate their understanding of Spanish grammar to improve their ability to express themselves in written Spanish. The course is conducted entirely in Spanish.
