Spanish

Beginning Spanish, SH113, initiates the student to the development of basic skills and building vocabulary through daily speaking, writ-ing and reading Spanish. Class-time is devoted to explanation, written and oral practice. Homework will focus on reading, writing, and pronunciation. Handouts, in-class discussions and projects will promote cultural awareness. Spanish I is a beginning course designed to help students develop a basic proficiency in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The instruction is communicatively oriented and emphasizes the everyday life and culture of Spanish-speaking people.

Beginning Spanish II, SH 123 (SPAN 1023), continues the development of basic skills and building vocabulary through daily speaking, writing and reading Spanish. Class-time is devoted to explanation, written and oral practice. Homework will focus on reading, writing and pronunciation. Handouts, in-class discussions and projects will promote cultural awareness. SH123 is a continuation of SH113. It seeks to further develop a basic proficiency in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The instruction is communicatively oriented and emphasizes the everyday life and culture of Spanish speaking people. It is strongly recommended that the student should have completed SH 113 (SPAN 1013) with a “C” or better.

Intermediate Spanish, SH 213 (SPAN 2013), continues developing a basic Spanish vocabulary and ability to communicate in the local Spanish-speaking community and in Spanish-speaking countries. Class time is devoted to explanation, written and oral practice. Homework will focus on reading, writing and pronunciation. Handouts, in-class discussions and projects will promote cultural awareness. SH 213 (SPAN 2013) is designed to help the student develop an intermediate-level proficiency in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The instruction is communicatively oriented and emphasizes the everyday life and culture of Spanish-speaking people. It is strongly recommended that the student should have completed SH 123 (SPAN 1023) with a “C” or better.

Intermediate Spanish II, SH 223 (SPAN 2023), is designed to help students develop an intermediate-level proficiency in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The instruction is communicatively oriented and emphasizes the everyday life and culture of Spanish-speaking people. It is strongly recommended that the student should have completed SH 213 (SPAN 2013).