Spanish

Spanish vocabulary and expressions. Listening comprehension, speaking ability, reading and writing. For students with little or no background in the language. Not intended for students with high school Regents credit or equivalent in Spanish. Lecture/recitation.

Additional practice in conversation, the development of reading and writing skills, and a systematic study of Spanish grammar. Lecture/recitation. Prerequisite: SPAN 1010 or equivalent or two years of high school Regents Spanish.

Development of facility in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the language through a systematic review of its structure. Representative readings as an introduction to Spanish civilizations. Lecture/recitation. Upper-level course. Prerequisite: SPAN 1020 or equivalent or three years of Regents high school Spanish.

A thorough analysis of the language; intensive discussion of grammar, usage, style and vocabulary, enhancing expression through composition, oral reports, and more informed class discussions and conversations. Lecture/Recitation. Essential for Spanish majors who plan to take upper-level language and literature studies. Upper level-course. Prerequisite: SPAN 2010 or equivalent.

Advanced conversation and discussion of a wide variety of topics concerning Hispanic countries and their cultures, derived from authentic Spanish-language material, both written and oral. Consolidation of speaking, writing, and critical-thinking skills. Review and refinement of grammar as a function in oral Spanish. Upper-level course. Prerequisites: ENGL1010, SPAN 2020 or equivalent.

Advanced study in the language with an introduction to serious readings of some of the great writers of literature. Conveys ideas and develops the ability to exchange ideas through writing and discussion in the language. Upper-level course. Also fulfills 2000-level English requirement. Prerequisites: ENGL 1010, SPAN 2020 or equivalent.