Spanish (SPAN)

SPAN 1000  - Basic Spoken Spanish I  
(3 Credits)  
This is an introductory elective course for beginners emphasizing correct pronunciation and basic vocabulary for practical use in everyday conversational situations and travel dialogues. Students with no previous study of the language are prepared to use and understand it within a limited context and basic structure.

Lecture: 3 hours
  
SPAN 1030  - Elementary Spanish I  
(3 Credits)  
This course is for students with little or no preparation and covers elements of the language including conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar, and cultural aspects. It is designed to develop a global perspective and curiosity about the Spanish-speaking countries – their language and cultures.

Lecture: 3 hours
  
Course completes the following requirements:
Oral Communication
Diverse Perspectives
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement  
URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes  
SPAN 1040  - Elementary Spanish II  
(3 Credits)  
This course is a continuation of Spanish 1030 and builds on the elements of the language at the elementary level, including conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar, and cultural aspects.

Lecture: 3 hours
  
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1010 or SPAN 1030
  
Course completes the following requirements:
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement  
URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes  
SPAN 1100  - Basic Spoken Spanish II  
(3 Credits)  
This course is a continuation of Basic Spoken Spanish I.

Lecture: 3 hours
  
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1000
  
SPAN 1210  - Spanish for Human Services Personnel I  
(3 Credits)  
This World Languages and Cultures course is designed for the student seeking a position or already working in the Human Services field. This course focuses on common situations encountered by Human Services professionals and provides students with practical communication skills needed for daily work routines.

Lecture: 3 hours
  
SPAN 1230  - Spanish for Law Enforcement Personnel I  
(3 Credits)  
This is an elective course designed for the student seeking a position in the Law Enforcement field and/or the professional already working in the career. (Language elective for Law Enforcement students) The course focuses on common situations encountered by Law Enforcement professionals providing practical communication skills development and information needed for daily work routines. Correct pronunciation and basic grammar are addressed.

Lecture: 3 hours
  
SPAN 1710  - Spanish for Medical Service Personnel I  
(3 Credits)  
This course provides students an opportunity to master enough oral Spanish to deal directly with Spanish-speaking patients and family from hospital admission through discharge. Day-to-day dramatic re-creations of hospital experiences from the points of view of both nurse and patient help students improve proficiency in the use of spoken Spanish. Note: Elective credit for students in Nursing and Allied Heath fields.

Lecture: 3 hours
  
SPAN 1900  - Culture of Spanish-Speaking People  
(3 Credits)  
This course is a survey of the Spanish-speaking people from the earliest days of the Roman and Arabic occupations of Spain to the present day "cultures" in Latin America.

Lecture: 3 hours
  
Course completes the following requirements:
World Languages Requirement  
SPAN 2010  - Intermediate Spanish I  
(3 Credits)  
This course helps students develop skill in reading and discussing texts related to Spanish and Hispanic-American culture and literature. Course work is supplemented by further work in grammar, conversation and composition.

Lecture: 3 hours
  
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1020 or SPAN 1040
  
Course completes the following requirements:
Oral Communication
Diverse Perspectives
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement  
URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes  
SPAN 2020  - Intermediate Spanish II  
(3 Credits)  
This is a continuation of Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 2010).

Lecture: 3 hours
  
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2010
  
Course completes the following requirements:
Oral Communication
Diverse Perspectives
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement  
URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes  
SPAN 2210  - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition I  
(3 Credits)  
This is an intensive course in conversation and composition. Selected cultural videos, readings and classroom discussions provide an atmosphere to develop and improve speaking and understanding of Spanish. Oral presentations and written compositions are required.

Lecture: 3 hours
  
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2020
  
Course completes the following requirements:
Oral Communication
Diverse Perspectives
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement  
URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes  
SPAN 2220  - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition II  
(3 Credits)  
This is a continuation of Spanish Conversation and Composition I (SPAN 2210).

Lecture: 3 hours
  
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2210
  
Course completes the following requirements:
Written Communication
Diverse Perspectives
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement  
URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes