Spanish
SPAN 101Z First-year Spanish I |
| An introduction to the language, cultural practices, and perspectives of Spanish speaking communities both locally and globally. Cultivates listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural competence through conversation, cultural exploration, and other activities. Designed for beginners as the first of three in the sequence of First-year Spanish courses (SPAN 101Z, 102Z, and 103Z). If you have experience speaking Spanish at home, in your community, or abroad, please consult with the instructor to make sure this class is the best for your level. This course is part of the Oregon Common Course Numbering System. |
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SPAN 102Z First-year Spanish II |
| Builds on the foundational skills of Spanish 101Z including the language, cultural practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking communities both locally and globally. Continues to cultivate listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural competence through conversation, cultural exploration, and other activities. Designed for those who have completed a term of college-level Spanish (or equivalent) as the second of three in the sequence of First-year Spanish courses (SPAN 101Z, 102Z, and 103Z). If you have experience speaking Spanish at home, in your community, or abroad, please consult with the instructor to make sure this class is the best for your level. This course is part of the Oregon Common Course Numbering System. |
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SPAN 103Z First-year Spanish III |
| Builds on foundational skills of Spanish 102Z including the language, cultural practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking communities both locally and globally. Continues to cultivate communicative skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural competence through conversation, cultural exploration, and other activities. Designed for those who have completed two terms of college-level Spanish (or equivalent) as the third of three in the sequence of First-year Spanish courses (SPA/SPN/SPAN 101Z, 102Z, and 103Z). Students who successfully complete Spanish 103Z are ready to take the sequence of Second-year Spanish courses (Intermediate). If you have experience speaking Spanish at home, in your community, or abroad, please consult with the instructor to make sure this class is the best for your level. This course is part of the Oregon Common Course Numbering System. |
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SPAN 121 Introduction to Basic Medical Spanish |
| This beginner Spanish course integrates foundational Spanish language skills with essential medical vocabulary and cultural competency. Students will practice real-world scenarios including basic patient interactions and explore how cultural perspectives shape healthcare in Spanish-speaking communities. Course participants will develop skills valuable for healthcare careers and patient advocacy. Prerequisites: SPAN 101 or placement into SPAN 102 or instructor consent |
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SPAN 201 Second Year Spanish |
| This is the first course of a three-term sequence (SPAN 201-SPAN 202-SPAN 203) designed to provide one full year of college level transfer courses at the intermediate (second year) level. SPAN 201-SPAN 202-SPAN 203 builds on Spanish language skills acquired through the beginning, first year sequence (SPAN 101-SPAN 102-SPAN 103) and expands upon them to develop student skills at an intermediate language level. This sequence emphasizes the development of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural communication skills at the intermediate level. SPAN 201-SPAN 202-SPAN 203 are designed as a sequence, therefore they must be taken sequentially and may not be taken concurrently. |
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SPAN 202 Second Year Spanish |
| This is the second course of a three-term sequence (SPAN 201-202-SPAN 203) designed to provide one full year of college level transfer courses at the intermediate (second year) level. SPAN 202 continues the development of and expands upon the five language skills practiced in SPAN 201 (see course description) through emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural communication skills at the intermediate level. SPAN 201-SPAN 202-SPAN 203 are designed as a sequence, therefore they must be taken sequentially and may not be taken concurrently. |
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SPAN 203 Second Year Spanish |
| This is the third course of a three-term sequence (SPAN 201-SPAN 202-203) designed to provide one full year of college level transfer courses at the intermediate (second year) level. SPAN 203 continues the development of and expands upon the five language skills practiced through emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural communication skills at the intermediate level. SPAN 201-SPAN 202-SPAN 203 are designed as a sequence, therefore they must be taken sequentially and may not be taken concurrently. |
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SPAN 218 Spanish for Spanish-Speakers |
| This course focuses on the continued development of reading, writing, and speaking skills in Spanish for students with native/near-native command of these skills, with an emphasis on comparing and contrasting features of Spanish that are of special interest to Spanish-speakers in the US. Course content will include a study of spelling (including accents), develop vocabulary, and foster the development of academic and professional registers of the language. Students will do this via a study of topics of special relevance to Spanish Speakers in the US using a wide variety of materials such as literary texts from a range of genres, news items (including images), music, podcasts, and art work. |
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SPAN 221 Spanish for Health Professions I |
| Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or Placement into SPAN 103.
Serving students whose experience with the Spanish language ranges from beginner to advanced, this course is geared toward individuals in the health professions who wish to increase their effectiveness in communicating with Spanish-speaking patients and their families in the clinical encounter. Course participants will study basic Spanish and terminology specific to the medical field, as well as cultural understandings of medicine and illness in the Spanish-speaking world. Working with interpreters and showing compassion through language will also be discussed. |
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