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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
(Not open to native speakers of Spanish; assumes no prior knowledge of Spanish. Students with prior experience in the Spanish language should take a placement test to assess appropriate level.) A basic foundation in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Spanish culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Spanish speakers orally and in writing at an elementary level. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPAN 101 or SPAN 111.
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3.00 Credits
(Not open to native speakers of Spanish.) Prerequisite: SPAN 111 or an appropriate score on a placement test. A continuation of the development of basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Spanish culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Spanish speakers orally and in writing at an advanced elementary level. Much of the class is conducted in Spanish. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPAN 102 or SPAN 112.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the cultural heritage of the Spanish people, their traditions, customs, arts and literature, with special emphasis on the interrelationship of social and literary history. Taught in English.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SPAN102 or SPAN103 at UMCP or high school level 3 Spanish with a grade of A or B or high school level 4 Spanish with a C or below. Not open to native/fluent speakers of Spanish. Formerly SPAN203. Continued development of the functions and structures of the Spanish language with emphasis on the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
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4.00 Credits
Four hours of discussion/recitation per week. Prerequisite: SPAN103 or equivalent. Not open to students who have completed four years of high school Spanish or to fluent/native speakers of Spanish. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: SPAN201 or SPAN203. Formerly SPAN201. Covers speaking, reading, writing, listening, and culture of Spanish-speaking world.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SPAN203 (formerly SPAN201); or high school level 4 or 5 with a grade of A or B; or permission of department. Not open to students who have completed SPAN202 or to native/fluent speakers of Spanish. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: SPAN202 or SPAN204. Formerly SPAN202. An in-depth study and analysis of selected grammatical topics in a contextualized framework.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Native or near native knowledge of oral Spanish and no formal education in Spanish. Review of oral and written Spanish for students who have native or near-native ability in Spanish, but have never studied it in a formal setting.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SPAN203 with a grade of B+ or higher; or SPAN204 or concurrent SPAN204; or equivalent knowledge; or permission of department. Selected readings with emphasis on reading comprehension and the development of reading strategies. Work in composition writing and a review of selected grammatical topics. Complements material of SPAN204.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SPAN203 or permission of department. Not open to native/fluent speakers of Spanish. Development of listening and speaking skills in Spanish. Opportunity to develop oral fluency, improve pronunciation and increase vocabulary. Individual and/or group oral presentations.
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3.00 Credits
(Serves as preparation for upper-level courses in Spanish language, culture, and literature.) Prerequisite: SPAN 211 or an appropriate score on a placement test. Improvement of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Spanish culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and composition. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Spanish speakers orally and in writing at an advanced intermediate level. Class is conducted almost entirely in Spanish. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPAN 115, SPAN 202, or SPAN 212.
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