Spanish

Courses in Spanish (designated SPAN) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

  • the general education requirement in the arts and humanities;
  • a focus in foreign language area studies – Spanish within the general studies major;
  • an AA general studies with foreign language area studies curriculum – Spanish;
  • a foreign language area studies certificate; and
  • electives.

Students with prior experience in the Spanish language-either through study or living abroad, informal learning from friends or family, or high school or other coursework that did not transfer to UMUC-should take a placement exam before enrolling. Students with oral proficiency in Spanish who wish instruction in written Spanish should also take the placement test.

SPAN 111 Elementary Spanish I (3)

(Not open to native speakers of Spanish; assumes no prior knowledge of Spanish. Students with prior experience with the Spanish language should take a placement test to assess appropriate level.) An introduction to the Spanish language. The objective is to listen to, speak, read, and write elementary Spanish in concrete, real-life situations and in culturally appropriate ways. The diverse language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world is explored. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPAN 101 or SPAN 111.

SPAN 112 Elementary Spanish II (3)

(Not open to native speakers of Spanish.) Prerequisite: SPAN 111 or appropriate score on a placement test. A continued introduction to the Spanish language. The goal is to listen to, speak, read, and write Spanish in concrete, real-life situations and in culturally appropriate ways. The diverse language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world is explored. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPAN 102 or SPAN 112.

SPAN 211 Intermediate Spanish I (3)

Prerequisite: SPAN 112 or appropriate score on a placement test. An intermediate-level study of the Spanish language. The aim is to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish and apply them in a variety of real-life situations and social contexts in culturally appropriate ways. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPAN 201, SPAN 114, or SPAN 211.

SPAN 212 Intermediate Spanish II (3)

Prerequisite: SPAN 211 or appropriate score on a placement test. Further intermediate-level study of the Spanish language. The objective is to listen to, speak, read, and write Spanish and interact effectively with native speakers in a variety of personal and professional settings in culturally appropriate ways. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPAN 115, SPAN 202, or SPAN 212.

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Last updated: 5 July 2011