This is a first course at the elementary level for non-heritage speakers. It provides an introduction to the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. This course emphasizes oral communication and vocabulary development in a cultural context. This course is equivalent to two years of high school Spanish.

This elementary level course continues to teach language acquisition in a cultural context through listening, speaking, reading and writing at the second semester level. It emphasizes oral communication in real-life settings by means of authentic, culturally sensitive materials. This course is taught primarily in Spanish.

This is the first course at the intermediate level for non-heritage speakers of Spanish. It teaches culture and facilitates language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will interact with authentic language in context and demonstrate an increased awareness of Spanish-speaking cultural traditions. Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically by analyzing different types of texts in Spanish, and make cross-cultural comparisons. This course is taught primarily in Spanish.

This is the second course at the intermediate level for non-heritage speakers of Spanish. It introduces different registers of the language and more advanced grammatical structures through reading and listening to a variety of works. Students will be guided through the process of writing a well-organized composition. Students’ oral skills will be developed through listening-comprehension exercises, guided class discussion and oral presentations. Students will learn about social, political and artistic aspects of Latin America and Spain.

This is a Spanish course designed for native and heritage speakers of Spanish. It increases awareness of linguistic registers, provides instruction that builds upon the existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and the cultural heritage and knowledge of these students. The process of writing, at paragraph and composition level, will be practiced throughout the course. The reading of Spanish-speaking writers will be used to improve students’ reading and writing skills, critical thinking abilities and understanding of the diversity of Spanish-speaking societies. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish.

This is a Spanish course designed for native and heritage speakers of Spanish. It increases awareness of linguistic registers, provides instruction that builds upon the existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and the cultural heritage and knowledge of these students. The process of writing, at paragraph and composition level, will be practiced throughout the course. The reading of Spanish-speaking writers will be used to improve students’ reading and writing skills, critical thinking abilities and understanding of the diversity of Spanish-speaking societies. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, and enrichment opportunities. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or "P". This course is conducted entirely in Spanish.

This course is designed to build upon the existing reading, writing, listening and cultural skills of heritage speakers of Spanish. Students will further expand their vocabulary, distinguish different registers of the language, and learn advanced grammatical forms. The process of essay writing will be practiced throughout the course. The reading of Spanish-speaking writers will be used to improve students’ reading and writing skills, critical thinking abilities and understanding of the diversity of Spanish-speaking societies. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish.

This course is designed to build upon the existing reading, writing, listening and cultural skills of heritage speakers of Spanish. Students will further expand their vocabulary, distinguish different registers of the language, and learn advanced grammatical forms. The process of essay writing will be practiced throughout the course. The reading of Spanish-speaking writers will be used to improve students’ reading and writing skills, critical thinking abilities and understanding of the diversity of Spanish-speaking societies. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, and enrichment opportunities. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or "P". This course is conducted entirely in Spanish.

This course provides a survey of Latin American Literature from pre-Columbian times to the present. It includes representative writers from each of the major literary periods, as well as a discussion of literary genres such as poetry, short story, essay and novel. Readings, written assignments, and class discussions will be conducted in Spanish.

This course provides a survey of Latin American Literature from pre-Columbian times to the present. It includes representative writers from each of the major literary periods, as well as a discussion of literary genres such as poetry, short story, essay and novel. Readings, written assignments, and class discussions will be conducted in Spanish. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, and enrichment opportunities. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or "P". This course is conducted entirely in Spanish.

Through films from established and emerging Latin American and Spanish directors, this course explores cultural identity, historical and political events, gender roles, popular movements, and the effect of social media in Spanish-speaking countries. Students view films, read film reviews, participate in group discussions, compare film techniques and artistic styles, and analyze recurrent themes and ideas presented by the films. The class is conducted in Spanish; the films have English or Spanish subtitles.

This course introduces students to various historical, social, and political aspects of Latin American cultures. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish.

This course introduces students to various historical, social, and political aspects of Latin American cultures. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, and enrichment opportunities. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or "P". This course is conducted entirely in Spanish.