Continuing Education Spanish Language Courses
This noncredit course is coenrolled with credit SPAN 101. Foundational Spanish I covers the fundamentals of how to form and respond to basic sentences in the present tense, including word order, noun-adjective agreement, direct object pronouns, verbs in the present tense (regular, irregular, and reflexive), possession, and question and answer formation. It covers the topics of greetings, daily and university life, activities, family, travel, weather, locations, daily routines, and expressing preferences and opinions. You will learn to tell the time, day, and date; describe people and places; make basic future plans; and discuss activities, travel, and weather. All coenrolled language classes include regular homework, assessments, pass/fail grades, and a lab component. (T)
This noncredit course is coenrolled with credit SPAN 101. Foundational Spanish I covers the fundamentals of how to form and respond to basic sentences in the present tense, including word order, noun-adjective agreement, direct object pronouns, verbs in the present tense (regular, irregular, and reflexive), possession, and question and answer formation. It covers the topics of greetings, daily and university life, activities, family, travel, weather, locations, daily routines, and expressing preferences and opinions. You will learn to tell the time, day, and date; describe people and places; make basic future plans; and discuss activities, travel, and weather. All coenrolled language classes include regular homework, assessments, pass/fail grades, and a lab component. (T)
This noncredit course is coenrolled with credit SPAN 102. Foundational Spanish II expands on the fundamentals of sentence formation, expands into the past tense, and includes grammatical topics such as reflexive verbs and pronouns (review from 101), indirect object pronouns, prepositions, the use of the double negative, the use of the verbs saber and conocer, comparisons, superlative, and the two aspects of the past tense: the preterite and imperfect. It covers the topics of clothing and shopping, food, celebrations, and health You will learn to discuss morning and evening routines, express where things are in relation to each other, describe who and what you know, describe places and events in a community, discuss and describe events in the past, and say what is done for whom. All coenrolled language classes include regular homework, assessments, pass/fail grades, and a lab component. (T)
This noncredit course is coenrolled with credit SPAN 102. Foundational Spanish II expands on the fundamentals of sentence formation, expands into the past tense, and includes grammatical topics such as reflexive verbs and pronouns (review from 101), indirect object pronouns, prepositions, the use of the double negative, the use of the verbs saber and conocer, comparisons, superlative, and the two aspects of the past tense: the preterite and imperfect. It covers the topics of clothing and shopping, food, celebrations, and health You will learn to discuss morning and evening routines, express where things are in relation to each other, describe who and what you know, describe places and events in a community, discuss and describe events in the past, and say what is done for whom. All coenrolled language classes include regular homework, assessments, pass/fail grades, and a lab component. (T)
This noncredit course is coenrolled with credit SPAN 201. Intermediate Spanish I expands beyond the fundamentals into an intermediate level. It reviews the past tense and broadens the ability to narrate about events in the past and present in more length and detail. It adds in how to express what you have done over a period of time and what had happened further in the past. It also shows how to show influence on others through the use of commands and the subjunctive. It covers the present and past perfect; commands (imperative); introduces the subjunctive mood in the present and present perfect tenses; and includes a review of the uses of the preterite and imperfect (two aspects of the past tense). Topics include the household and chores, the use of technology, the environment and conservation, and health and well-being. All coenrolled language classes include regular homework, assessments, pass/fail grades, and a lab component. (T)
This noncredit course is coenrolled with credit SPAN 201. Intermediate Spanish I expands beyond the fundamentals into an intermediate level. It reviews the past tense and broadens the ability to narrate about events in the past and present in more length and detail. It adds in how to express what you have done over a period of time and what had happened further in the past. It also shows how to show influence on others through the use of commands and the subjunctive. It covers the present and past perfect; commands (imperative); introduces the subjunctive mood in the present and present perfect tenses; and includes a review of the uses of the preterite and imperfect (two aspects of the past tense). Topics include the household and chores, the use of technology, the environment and conservation, and health and well-being. All coenrolled language classes include regular homework, assessments, pass/fail grades, and a lab component. (T)
This noncredit course is coenrolled with credit SPAN 202. Intermediate Spanish II continues to expand beyond the fundamentals into more intricate topics at the intermediate level. It also uses some authentic short stories, poems, or other short readings and some short films appropriate to the intermediate level. It focuses on showing influence, hopes, wishes, doubt, existence, and opinions in a variety of time periods. This course focuses on the subjunctive and its many uses and meanings in the present, past, and future, as well as the future and conditional. All coenrolled language classes include regular homework, assessments, pass/fail grades, and a lab component. (T)
This noncredit course is coenrolled with credit SPAN 202. Intermediate Spanish II continues to expand beyond the fundamentals into more intricate topics at the intermediate level. It also uses some authentic short stories, poems, or other short readings and some short films appropriate to the intermediate level. It focuses on showing influence, hopes, wishes, doubt, existence, and opinions in a variety of time periods. This course focuses on the subjunctive and its many uses and meanings in the present, past, and future, as well as the future and conditional. All coenrolled language classes include regular homework, assessments, pass/fail grades, and a lab component. (T)
Learn the basics of Spanish in this beginner-level course. Develop foundational vocabulary and communication skills for greetings, introductions, numbers, everyday activities, and other common situations. Begin forming simple sentences and asking and answering basic questions while exploring the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Additional purchase of textbook required. (T)
Continue building your Spanish skills in this beginner-level course. Expand your vocabulary and strengthen your ability to communicate about everyday topics through questions, conversations, and increasingly varied sentences. Develop greater confidence in speaking and listening while continuing to explore the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. This course builds on Spanish 1A. Additional purchase of textbook required. (T)
Continue building your Spanish skills in this elementary-level course. Expand your vocabulary and strengthen your ability to communicate in increasingly varied situations. Develop greater confidence and accuracy in speaking, listening, reading, and writing while continuing to explore the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. This course builds on Spanish 2A. Additional purchase of textbook required. (T)
Continue advancing your Spanish skills in this elementary- level course. Expand your vocabulary and strengthen your ability to communicate about a wider range of topics using more complex and natural Spanish. Build fluency, accuracy, and confidence in spontaneous communication while continuing to deepen your understanding of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. This course builds on Spanish 3A and completes the Spanish 3 sequence. Additional purchase of textbook required. (T)
Take your Spanish skills beyond the basics in this intermediate- level, conversation-focused course. Strengthen fluency, accuracy, and confidence as you communicate about a variety of engaging topics, which may include current events, history, culture, film, and more. Develop your ability to express ideas, share opinions, and participate in extended spontaneous conversations while continuing to deepen your understanding of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Students must have completed Spanish 3B or have had a minimum of 120 hours of prior Spanish instruction. Take this course again and again — each term features new topics and activities. No textbook. Materials are included in the cost of the course.
Learn practical Spanish for real-world situations. Practice greetings and polite expressions, ordering food, shopping, asking for directions, using transportation, and communicating in other everyday situations. Explore the cultures and customs of the Spanish-speaking world while building confidence using the language. No prior knowledge of Spanish is required. No textbook. Materials are included in the cost of the course.
Build on the practical Spanish skills learned in Spanish for Travelers I. Expand your vocabulary and confidence as you practice a wider range of everyday situations, ask follow-up questions, understand responses, make requests, and handle common communication challenges. Continue exploring the cultures and everyday life of the Spanish-speaking world while developing more natural communication skills. This course builds on Spanish for Travelers I. No textbook. Materials are included in the cost of the course.