This is a listing of Spanish (SPAN) classes available at Bethany, overseen by the Languages Department. Not all courses are available every semester. Please contact the registrar with any questions.
Incoming students need to take the Language Inventory Exam for placement in Spanish courses.
There are 12 courses in this subject. View other subjects or view all courses.
| Code | Course Title / Description |
|---|---|
| SPAN101 | Beginning Spanish I 4 credits This introductory course to Spanish language and culture begins developing the four basic-skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing with a focus on meaningful communication in a Spanish setting. |
| SPAN102 | Beginning Spanish II 4 credits This is a continuation of Beginning Spanish I. Prerequisite: SPAN101 - Beginning Spanish I or placement exam. |
| SPAN203 | Intermediate Spanish I 4 credits Development of conversational fluency is emphasized while the fundamentals of grammar are reviewed and expanded. Cultural awareness is enhanced through selected readings. Prerequisite: SPAN102 - Beginning Spanish II or placement exam. |
| SPAN204 | Intermediate Spanish II 4 credits This course is a continuation of Intermediate Spanish I. Prerequisite: SPAN203 - Intermediate Spanish I or placement exam. |
| SPAN280 | Topics in Spanish 1 credit A course designed to include topics outside the scope of other Spanish course offerings. Course may be repeated with different topics. |
| SPAN305 | Conversation and Literature I 4 credits Short literary works stimulate discussion and help to build an understanding and appreciation of Hispanic life and culture, with special attention given to Hispanic life in the United States and Latin America. Selected grammar topics are reviewed and expanded. Prerequisite: SPAN204 - Intermediate Spanish II or placement exam. |
| SPAN306 | Conversation and Literature II 4 credits This course is a continuation of Conversation and Literature I. The literary works focus on Latin America in the past 50 years, helping to gain an understanding and appreciation of recent history. Literary terminology and methods of literary interpretation are covered, along with the review of selected grammar topics. Prerequisite: SPAN305 - Conversation and Literature I or consent of instructor. |
| SPAN320 | History and Culture of Spain 3 credits An overview of the history and culture of Spain from pre-history to the present. Topics include art, literature and politics. Prerequisite: SPAN306 - Conversation and Literature II or consent of instructor. |
| SPAN330 | History and Culture of Latin America 3 credits An overview of the history and culture of Latin America from the time of the conquest to the present day. Topics include art, literature, and politics. Prerequisite: SPAN306 - Conversation and Literature II or consent of instructor. |
| SPAN340 | Survey of the Literature of Spain 3 credits A survey of the literature of some of the more important Spanish authors, past and present. Prerequisite: SPAN306 - Conversation and Literature II or consent of instructor. |
| SPAN350 | Survey of the Literature of Latin America 3 credits A survey of the literature of some of the more important Latin American authors, past and present. Prerequisite: SPAN306 - Conversation and Literature II or consent of instructor. |
| SPAN480 | Topics Course 3 credits A course designed to include topics outside the scope of other Spanish course offerings. Course may be repeated with different topics. |