An introduction to the Spanish language and to the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing for students at the novice level. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Intended for students with no previous study of Spanish. Offered fall and winter semesters.
Winter 2026 - Online Spring/Summer 2026 - Online
Continuation of SPA 101. Continued development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing for students at the novice level. Cultures of the Spanish-speaking world integrated throughout. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Students may not receive credit for both SPA 102 and SPA 150. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better (or credit) in SPA 101; or with appropriate placement test score.
Beginning Spanish for Health Care is a practical course preparing students to develop rapport, manage emergency situations, and converse using basic Spanish. It also includes cultural sensitivity work. This course cannot be applied to the B.A. language requirement, but hours may be applied to the 120-hour degree completion requirement. Offered every semester.
One semester accelerated review of beginning Spanish for students with prior study. Covers the same material as SPA 101/SPA 102. Development of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural competencies. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Students cannot receive credit for both SPA 102 and SPA 150. Prerequisite: Prior study of Spanish.
Winter 2026 - Hybrid
Winter 2026 - Hybrid Spring/Summer 2026 - Online
A third-year Spanish course designed to prepare students in the health professions to successfully communicate with Spanish-speaking clientele. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: SPA 202 with a grade of C (not C-) or better.
Spring/Summer 2026 - Online
A multidisciplinary study of Spanish-American and peninsular culture and society, as represented in architecture, food, music, sports, the visual arts, and other cultural expressions. Special emphasis is placed on the historical and sociopolitical contexts of the examined material. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisite: C or better in SPA 300 or SPA 301 or SPA 302.
