For fall, Spanish courses will require purchase of interactive online modules (instead of a textbook) that will supplement the 20 hours of instructor-led online meetings.
If you want to learn to speak Spanish, this is where to start! This class is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. This is an introductory course in Spanish language including basic commands, greetings, colors, numbers, parts of the body, family relationships, time, and foods.
Spanish 2 is ideal for those who have had some Spanish before and are seeking to refresh what they know and to improve their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. There will be an emphasis on vocabulary building, covering a variety of topics, and being able to communicate in a meaningful way. Grammar will also be covered in order to help students understand the structure behind the language.
Spanish 3 is a continuation of Spanish 2. Gain more advanced skills in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish.
In this class conducted largely in Spanish, you will have the opportunity to learn complex sentence structures and become more comfortable communicating in the Spanish language.
Conducted exclusively in Spanish, this class will cover more advanced grammar points (subjunctive) while also reviewing the basics (preterite and imperfect). Students will be discussing movies and current events while also reading short pieces of literature. Come prepared to further delve into the language and culture of Latin America and Spain.
Spanish Conversation Practice - Advanced
The instructor will facilitate conversation in Spanish by grouping students by skill level and organizing activities. This is an excellent way for Spanish students to improve fluency and vocabulary and practice what they've learned in other classes.
This class is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of Portuguese. This is an introductory course in Portuguese language including basic commands, greetings, colors, numbers, parts of the body, family relationships, time, and foods. Due to the similarity of Portuguese to the Spanish language, some comparisons will be made between the two languages, and differences between Brazil and Portugal will be reviewed.