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SPN 101 Elementary Spanish

SPN 101 is an introductory course in which students acquire foundational Spanish grammar and vocabulary in meaningful social contexts.  Through multi-media the students are introduced to the geography and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Listening comprehension, reading, writing, and speaking skills are developed through communicative activities and assignments. SPN 101/102 are taken as a comprehensive, consecutive sequence.

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SPN 102 Elementary Spanish

SPN 102 is an introductory course in which students acquire foundational Spanish grammar and vocabulary in meaningful social contexts. Through multi-media the students are introduced to the geography and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Listening comprehension, reading, writing, and speaking skills are developed through communicative activities and assignments. SPN 101-102 are taken as a comprehensive, consecutive sequence.

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Prerequisites

SPN 101 or equivalent.

SPN 105 Accelerated Beginning Spanish

This class provides students with the opportunity to learn a full year of Spanish in six weeks with the advantage of intensive study, which promotes greater retention. Students will practice verb conjugations and usage, gain proficiency skills, and learn key grammatical concepts.

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SPN 181 Maximizing Study Abroad

Maximizing Study Abroad helps students approach and enrich the study and/or sojourning abroad experience from the perspectives of intercultural communication, cultural adjustment, and practical language learning strategies prior to departing for their target cultures. Participants are applicants to UP Study Abroad programs and UP students sojourning abroad. This course counts toward meeting requirements of the Sojourner Scholars Program.

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