SPN

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Courses

SPN 100 Spanish for the Professions
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course that prepares non-Spanish-speaking students to use Spanish language commands and phrases related to their careers, and to understand cross-cultural concerns that affect interactions with native Spanish speakers. No prior knowledge of Spanish is necessary.
Prerequisites: None

SPN 101 Elementary Spanish 1
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on Spanish language and culture that provides the foundation for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish.
Prerequisites: None

SPN 102 Elementary Spanish 2
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A continuation of SPN 101. Topics include: developing skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish.
Prerequisites: SPN 101 or Spanish Department chair consent

SPN 198 First Year Special Topics in Spanish
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on selected topics related to Spanish, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section

SPN 199 First Year Independent Project in Spanish
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A project related to Spanish that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Spanish faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section

SPN 200 Spanish Conversation and Composition
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on developing fluency in conversational and written Spanish while examining contemporary topics relevant to diverse elements of Hispanic/Latino culture.
Prerequisites: SPN 102 or Spanish Department chair consent

SPN 201 Intermediate Spanish 1
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A continuation of SPN 102. Topics include: developing fluency in Spanish grammar and syntax through reading short literary pieces, composition, and conversation.
Prerequisites: SPN 102 or Spanish Department chair consent

SPN 202 Intermediate Spanish 2
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A continuation of SPN 201. Topics include: developing additional skills and fluency in Spanish through reading short literary pieces, composition, and conversation.
Prerequisites: SPN 201 or Spanish Department chair consent

SPN 221 Spanish 1 for Business and Finance
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on developing fluency in Spanish grammar and syntax through reading, writing, and speaking about business and finance-related topics.
Prerequisites: SPN 102 or Spanish Department chair consent

SPN 222 Spanish 2 for Business and Finance
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A continuation of SPN 221. Topics include: developing additional skills and fluency in Spanish through reading, writing, and speaking about business and finance-related topics.
Prerequisites: SPN 221 or Spanish Department chair consent

SPN 290 Study Abroad Service Learning
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.

Students participate in global cultural experiences through travel, service learning, and sustainable community development projects. Students must complete 20 hours of classroom activities prior to the group travel experience. Fluency in Spanish is desirable but not required.
Prerequisites: Minimum GPA of 2.0, and not on academic probation, and instructor consent

Instructor Consent Required

SPN 298 Second Year Special Topics in Spanish
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on selected topics related to Spanish, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section

SPN 299 Second Year Independent Project in Spanish
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A project related to Spanish that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Spanish faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section