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WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Spanish
Course Descriptions

Spanish

Spanish is a romance language originally from the northern area of Spain. It is the official language of Spain, most Latin American countries and Equatorial Guinea. In total, twenty nations and several territories use Spanish as their primary language.

Spanish is the second to fifth most spoken language by number of native speakers and the most spoken romance language. It is estimated that the combined total of native and non-native Spanish speakers is 400-480 million, probably making it the third most spoken language by total number of speakers.

Courses in Spanish as listed in the 2008-2009 WNC catalog. Back to the Spanish (Foreign Languages) main page.

Courses
SPAN 101B Spanish, Conversational I
    Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Emphasizes spoken communication. Listening skills, reading and writing skills will be explored. A vocabulary of Spanish-English words can be developed to suit student needs. As students progress through this four-semester sequence they will build increasing fluency in the speaking, reading and writing of Spanish.
SPAN 102B Conversational Spanish II
    Credits: 3. Prerequisites: SPAN 101B or consent of instructor
Offers a second semester of Conversational Spanish designed to continue and improve the skills learned in the first semester.
SPAN 103B Conversational Spanish III
    Credits: 3. Prerequisites: SPAN 102B or consent of instructor
Further develops skills learned in previous semesters.
SPAN 104B Conversational Spanish IV
    Credits: 3. Prerequisites: SPAN 103B or consent of instructor
Further develops skills learned in previous semesters.
SPAN 109B Spanish for Educators I
    Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Provides basic skills and tools to English-speakers who work with native Spanish-speaking students and their parents. Examines cultural aspects that can affect student performance and achievement.
SPAN 110B Spanish For Educators II
    Credits: 3. Prerequisites: SPAN 109B consent of instructor
Designed to help students continue enhancing their oral and written communication skills in Spanish and become more cognizant of cultural obstacles faced by Spanish-speaking ELL students. Explores numerous best practices for reaching ELL students.
SPAN 111 First Year Spanish I
    Credits: 4. Prerequisites: none
Develops language skills through practice in listening, speaking, reading, writing and structural analysis. Includes an introduction to Spanish culture.
SPAN 112 First Year Spanish II
    Credits: 4. Prerequisites: SPAN 111 or equivalent or consent of instructor
Develops language skills through practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing; and structural analysis.
SPAN 199B Special Topics in Spanish
    Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Applies to assorted short courses and workshops covering a variety of subjects.
SPAN 211 Second Year Spanish I
    Credits: 3. Prerequisites: SPAN 112 or equivalent
Considers structural review, conversation and writing, and readings in modern literature.
SPAN 212 Second Year Spanish II
    Credits: 3. Prerequisites: SPAN 211
Continues structural review, conversation and writing, and readings in modern literature.
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