course offerings

SPAN 101, 102, 103 Spanish I, II, III (4,4,4)
an introductory course that develops basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, designed for beginning spanish students or students who have never studied the language.
Prerequisite: Spanish placement test.

SPAN 201, 202, 203 Spanish III, IV (4,4)
intermediate Spanish course. Skills in the four competencies of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are further developed through structured and free conversation, intensive vocabulary building, and culture based discussions and lecture.
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or Spanish placement test. SPAN 299 Directed Study (4)
a course that provides a flexible format in which to pursue further language acquisition and fluency through a variety of activities suited to the student's needs and goals.

SPAN 307 Advanced Language Proficiency (4)
a course that provides a flexible format in which to pursue further language acquisition and fluency through a variety of activities suited to the student's needs and goals.

SPAN 312 Advanced Spanish Reading and Composition (4)
Practice in writing through reading of journalistic, poetic, and creative prose writing. Organization of content as well as punctuation, accenting, and spelling are studied and practiced.

SPAN 469 Themes in Spanish-American Literature (4)
A study of new and recurring themes in the literature of Spanish America. May be repeated with new content for additional credit. (Offered alternate years.)

SPAN 499 Directed Study (1-4) Required for majors.
Involves in-depth independent research and writing in some area of language and culture or literature.

NOTE: all students will enroll in courses at La Sierra University prior to leaving and tuition will be paid directly to La Sierra University.