Spanish Language (SPN)

SPN1000  ELEMENTARY SPANISH CONVERSATION  (3.00 Credits)

This course concentrates on the development of oral and conversational skills and is designed for the everyday use of the Spanish language. One hour language laboratory practice recommended per week. Special fee charged.

Total Contact Hrs: 48.00
Lecture Hrs: 48.00
SPN1120  BEGINNING SPANISH I  (4.00 Credits)

Fundamentals of speaking, listening-comprehension, reading, writing, and Hispanic culture. Classroom practice and exercises supplemented by laboratory and/or multi-media designed to develop communicative competence and cultural sensitivity. Student expected to continue further implementation and expansion of their proficiencies in SPN1121 and SPN2220. Students are encouraged to study abroad. SPN1120 meets the foreign language and the International/ Intercultural competency requirements.

Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lecture Hrs: 64.00
SPN1121  BEGINNING SPANISH II  (4.00 Credits)

Continuation of SPN 1120. Further development of language components to include speaking listening-comprehension, reading, writing, and appreciation of diverse cultures. Classroom practice and exercises supplemented by laboratory and/or multi-media activities designed to develop and enhance communicative competence and cultural sensitivity. Students completing SPN 1121 will have the necessary foundation to advance to SPN 2220. Students are encouraged to study abroad. SPN 1121 meets the foreign language and the International/Intercultural competency requirements.

Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lecture Hrs: 64.00
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Prerequisite: SPN1120 (minimum grade: C)
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Prerequisite: SPN1120 (minimum grade: C)
SPN1170  SPANISH STUDY TRAVEL  (3.00 Credits)

A course designed for students who wish to combine the study of Spanish with subsequent travel to a Spanish speaking region.

Total Contact Hrs: 90.00
Other Hrs: 90.00
SPN2201  INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II  (4.00 Credits)

Emphasis on composition, reading comprehension and conversation. A more in depth review of the history, geography, literature, and current issues of Spain and Spanish America. Students will acquire a greater knowledge of these diverse two cultures and gain more fluency in oral and written communication. This course completes the intermediate level. SPN2201 meets the foreign language and International/ Intercultural competency requirement.

Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lecture Hrs: 64.00
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Prerequisite: SPN2220 (minimum grade: C)
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Prerequisite: SPN2220 (minimum grade: C)
SPN2220  INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I  (4.00 Credits)

This course is a continuation of SPN1121. The course further develops competencies in listening and reading comprehension, speaking, and writing. Cultural components are embedded through the introduction of complex grammatical and idiomatic structures. Classroom practice and exercises supplemented by laboratory and multimedia activities designed to develop and enhance communicative competence and cultural sensitivity. This course includes compositions and readings in Hispanic prose and poetry. SPN2220 meets the foreign language and the International/ Intercultural competency requirements.

Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lecture Hrs: 64.00
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Prerequisite: SPN1121 (minimum grade: C)
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Prerequisite: SPN1121 (minimum grade: C)
SPN2240  INTERMEDIATE SPANISH CONVERSATION  (3.00 Credits)

Course may be taken in conjunction with SPN2220 or SPN2201 but cannot displace either one of those courses as a college parallel requirement. The purpose of this course is to permit that student who wishes to increase his comprehension and speaking facility in Spanish to be in a class where the emphasis is totally on the oral approach and where a greater variety of topics will be discussed at a faster pace than the required SPN 2201 course would allow. Special Fee Charged.

Total Contact Hrs: 48.00
Lecture Hrs: 48.00
Complete all the courses in the following option:
Complete all the courses in the following option:
SPN2340  BEGINNING SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS I  (4.00 Credits)

This course is designed for Spanish Speakers who have an oral command of the language but whose knowledge of written and/or formal Spanish is limited or incomplete. Class is conducted entirely in Spanish with emphasis on the improvement of spelling, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and oral skills. Emphasis is placed on the correction of typical errors created by the influence of English. Every unit examines important social and cultural aspects of the Hispanic world. A student needs to be a heritage or native speaker of Spanish who understands Spanish but has little or not formal training in the language. Please contact MFL Dept for further advice or placement if needed. SPN2340 meets the foreign language and the International/ Intercultural competency requirement.

Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lecture Hrs: 64.00
SPN2955  STUDY ABROAD: ADVANCED COMPOSITION AND CONVERS. I  (3.00 Credits)

For students wishing to attain greater proficiency in spoken and written Spanish. Conversation and composition based on selected readings and a variety of contemporary topics. This course is used only in BCC Study Abroad Programs.

Total Contact Hrs: 48.00
Lecture Hrs: 48.00
Complete all the courses in the following option:
Complete all the courses in the following option: