SPN 101—Elementary Spanish 1

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For beginners or those who have no more than one year of high school Spanish. Emphasis is placed on the language as spoken and heard. Grammar study deals mainly with the formation and use of verbs in the present tense. Situational dialogues serve as the basis for learning pronunciation, vocabulary and idioms. (G9A)

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Students who are proficient in Spanish may be placed in a more advanced course

SPN 102—Elementary Spanish 2

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Additional vocabulary and tenses of verbs are introduced until all basic constructions, including the subjunctive, have been examined. (G9A)

Prerequisite:

SPN 101 or two years of high school Spanish or placement by instructor

SPN 201—Intermediate Spanish 1

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Study of the language through a continuation of audio-lingual learning, with emphasis on review of basic grammatical patterns, improvement of reading and writing skills. Reading exercises offer insights into Spanish and Spanish-American culture.

Prerequisite:

SPN 102 or instructor placement

SPN 202—Intermediate Spanish 2

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Emphasis is given to advanced grammatical patterns, such as the subjunctive mood and the passive voice. Conversation based on everyday vocabulary is encouraged, to help students develop further their listening and speaking abilities.

Prerequisite:

SPN 201 or instructor placement

SPN 203—Spanish Conversation and Composition

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Conversation based on readings chosen for their contemporary colloquial usage of active vocabulary. Students write compositions based on models of Spanish prose or poetry.

Prerequisite:

SPN 201 and SPN 202, or three years of high school study or instructor placement

SPN 204—Introduction to Spanish Literature

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Masterworks of Spanish and Spanish-American literature are read and discussed in Spanish.

Prerequisite:

SPN 203 or instructor placement