Spanish (SPAN)
This is a list of the Spanish (SPAN) courses available at KPU.
Courses at the 1100-level are open to students who have no knowledge of that language.
Students with competence in a language beyond the level of the courses available are not permitted to register. In the event that they do register, they will be required to withdraw. Students who are not sure of their language level should contact an instructor for an assessment. Generally, students who are native speakers of a language are not permitted to register in the related Modern Language course. For information on some exceptions, please contact the instructor of the language of interest.
SPAN 1100 CR-3
Basic Spanish I
Students who have little or no previous knowledge of Spanish will learn basic communication skills used in a Spanish cultural context. They will develop the ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write Spanish at a beginner level through various communicative tasks.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
SPAN 1101 CR-3
Basic Spanish II
Students will build on previously acquired basic skills in Spanish and continue to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing proficiency at a basic level through various communicative tasks. In addition, students will continue exploring the culture of Spanish-speaking peoples.
Note: This course is designed for students with a basic knowledge of Spanish only. Therefore, students who speak the language beyond the level of this course are overqualified and need to be assessed to register appropriately.
Prerequisites: SPAN 1100 or assessment by instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
SPAN 2200 CR-3
Intermediate Spanish I
Students will develop reading and writing skills while further exploring the Hispanic culture. They will converse exclusively in Spanish during class time.
Prerequisites: Spanish 11 with B or higher or Spanish 12 or SPAN 1101 or assessment by instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
SPAN 2201 CR-3
Intermediate Spanish II
Students will continue to develop reading and writing skills while further exploring the Hispanic culture. They will converse exclusively in Spanish during class time.
Prerequisites: Spanish 12 with B or SPAN 2200 or assessment by instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
SPAN 2205 CR-3
Writing and Oral Skills for Spanish Speakers
Students possessing a native or near-native command of oral Spanish and/or an upper intermediate level of the language will consolidate their knowledge of Spanish with a special focus on writing the language formally (i.e. spelling, orthography and punctuation, expanding vocabulary at formal registers, and broadening the range of topics used in written and oral expression). Students will gain writing skills in a simple but formal and clear style. They will also increase their awareness of the diversity of Spanish spoken in different Spanish-speaking cultures.
Note: This course is designed for students possessing a native or near native command of oral Spanish.
Prerequisites: SPAN 2201, or native or near-native oral command of Spanish, or assessment test
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
SPAN 3310 CR-3
Advanced Spanish Conversation through Film
Students will expand their conversational proficiency through the understanding of and appreciation for Spanish-speaking cultures and communities around the globe. Students will combine language and culture through the study of popular films as rich sources of cultural information. Students will be exposed to content-based communicative language learning to acquire advanced Spanish conversational skills in meaningful contexts.
Prerequisites: SPAN 2201 or 2205 or Assessment Test
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
SPAN 3320 CR-3
Advanced Spanish Reading and Writing
Students will improve literary reading skills and advanced writing in Spanish. They will review complex grammar structures used in literary texts from different Spanish-speaking authors. Students will be provided with the necessary tools to enhance their vocabulary and to think critically and analytically about what they read and write in Spanish. They will write factual, expository, argumentative, and narrative essays.
Prerequisites: SPAN 2201 or 2205 or Assessment Test
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
