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COURSES OF STUDY
Courses in Spanish
SN 101 Elementary Spanish I (1)
An introduction to the sounds and structure of the language as well
as to the culture of Hispanic peoples. Skills emphasized are reading,
writing, speaking, and oral comprehension. Designed for students who
have no prior knowledge of Spanish. Prerequisite: consent. Fall.
SN 102 Elementary Spanish II (1)
A continuation of SN 101. Prerequisite: SN 101. Spring.
SN 201 Fundamentals of Spanish Grammar (1)
A review of the fundamentals of grammar designed primarily for
students who have had only one or two years of language on the high
school level. Prerequisite: consent. Fall, Spring.
SN 220 Intermediate Spanish (1)
Building on beginning Spanish, this course thoroughly reviews basic
grammar concepts, builds vocabulary, and further develops all four
language skills. Prerequisite: SN 102 or 201. Fall, Spring.
SN 221 Intensive Spanish (2)
An accelerated Spanish course focusing on the review of the
fundamentals of Spanish grammar, building vocabulary, and
developing all four language skills. Students will work at a high pace
and high intensity level to complete two semesters of work in one
semester. Prerequisite: consent. Fall.
SN 270 Tertulia española (1)
Instruction and practice in oral comprehension and speaking.
Conversation is based on
realia
(
newspapers, magazines, videos). The
course emphasizes oral proficiency and awareness of modern culture.
Prerequisite: SN 220 or 221. Fall, Spring.
SN 280 Estrategias para leer (1)
An introduction to Spanish literature as well as to the skills and
methods needed to read literature in the Spanish language. This course
provides practice in and application of these skills using a variety of
genres. The course increases reading proficiency and prepares students
for 400-level literature courses. Prerequisites: SN 270 or 220 and
consent. Spring.
SN 290 Spanish for the Workplace (1)
A course focusing on vocabulary and content specific to a particular
profession (such as health care or business). Prerequisite: SN 270 or
280.
