|
SPAN 1411 Beginning Spanish I (4) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number SPA 101. Prerequisite: None. This course is an introductory course intended for students with little or no knowledge of the language. Its aim is to present essential vocabulary and grammar, and to develop the pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills necessary for basic communication and comprehension. Customs and cultural insights are also presented. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1609055113 |
|
SPAN 1412 Beginning Spanish II (4) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number SPA 102. Prerequisite: Spanish 1411 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. This course continues the oral practice, reading, writing, grammar and cultural studies begun in Spanish 1411. Students are expected to acquire a substantial amount of vocabulary and begin to deal with idiomatic language and more advanced syntax. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1609055113 |
|
SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number SPA 201. Prerequisite: Spanish 1412 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. This course is designed to further develop students’ overall language proficiency and cultural knowledge through more advanced reading, listening, speaking and writing exercises. Grammatical concepts are reviewed and expanded. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1609055213 |
|
SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number SPA 202. Prerequisite: Spanish 2311 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. This course is a continuation of Spanish 2311. The stress is on reading, composition, grammatical complexities, and intense oral practice, with continued studies of the culture. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1609055213 |
|
SPAN 2316 Spanish for Business I (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number SPA 211/SPAN 2371. Prerequisite: Spanish 2311 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. This course exposes students to the Spanish language used in business, including the terminology and idioms of Spanish business language in special oral and written communication. Emphasis is placed on the structure and content of Spanish business correspondence. Authentic materials are used to give students a contemporary view of business as it is conducted in Hispanic society. This course is not a substitute for Spanish 2311 or 2312. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1609055413 |
|
SPAN 2317 Spanish for Business II (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number SPA 212/SPAN 2372. Prerequisite: Spanish 2316 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. This course is devoted to the continued development of business language skills with a focus on the accurate use of business vocabulary and business style. Emphasis is on preparing students to function using Spanish in a business setting via practice of receptive and productive linguistic skills. The course also provides training in cross-cultural communication skills and is designed to help students achieve levels of proficiency to meet foreign language needs for business and international trade. This course is not a substitute for Spanish 2311 or 2312. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1609055413 |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.