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SPA 100 Introduction to Practical Spanish

A basic introduction to Spanish with an emphasis on the practice of speaking and listening skills. Basic grammar also is covered. May be followed by SPA 101 or SPA 110. Graded on a pass/fail basis.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Not open to native speakers of Spanish. This course is open only to those students who have had no previous coursework in Spanish.

SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I

Beginning Spanish with emphasis on Hispanic culture, as well as understanding and speaking Spanish in practical situations. Includes practice in reading and writing.

Credit Hours: 4
(HFA) (IG)

Prerequisites

Not open to native speakers of Spanish or Portuguese. May not be taken after SPA 105. Students who have successfully completed two or more years of Spanish in secondary school within the previous eight years may not enroll in Spanish 101 for credit.

SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II

Beginning Spanish with emphasis on Hispanic culture, as well as understanding and speaking Spanish in practical situations. Includes practice in reading and writing.

Credit Hours: 4
(HFA) (IG)

Prerequisites

Not open to native speakers of Spanish or Portuguese. SPA 101 (or equivalent skills) is a prerequisite for SPA 102. May be taken after SPA 105 with instructor permission.

SPA 105 Elementary Spanish Review

Review of Spanish for students who have studied the language in high school for at least two years. Emphasis on accelerated grammar and speaking. Listening comprehension, reading and writing are included.

Credit Hours: 4
(HFA) (IG)

Prerequisites

Not open to native speakers of Spanish. Can be taken after SPA 101.

SPA 121 Spanish for Criminal Justice

A basic introduction to Spanish for students who are interested in working in criminal justice and/or law enforcement. Emphasis on speaking and listening skills through the use of specialized vocabulary, simulations, paired activities, and interaction with native speakers. Cultural issues particular to the Spanish-speaking community will also be addressed.

Credit Hours: 4
(HFA) (IG)

Prerequisites

Not open to native speakers of Spanish or Portuguese. Not open to students who have previously enrolled in any SPA courses above 101.

SPA 122 Spanish for the Medical Field

A basic introduction to Spanish for students who are interested in working in the medical field. Emphasis on speaking and listening skills through the use of specialized vocabulary, simulations, paired activities, and interaction with native speakers. Cultural issues particular to the Spanish-speaking community will also be addressed.

Credit Hours: 4
(HFA) (IG)

Prerequisites

Not open to native speakers of Spanish or Portuguese. Not open to students who have previously enrolled in any SPA course above 101.

SPA 151-159 Topics in Spanish

Content varies.
Credit Hours: 1-4
(HFA) (IG)

Prerequisites

Consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.