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 course continues to develop proficiency in Spanish through listening, speaking, reading, and writing in meaningful cultural contexts. Students explore language as a reflection of human experience, values, and creativity in the Spanish-speaking world. Class activities emphasize oral communication in real-life situations using authentic, culturally inclusive materials from diverse regions, including Latin America, Spain, and Spanish-speaking communities in the United States. Through songs, short readings, dialogues, and media, students examine everyday life, traditions, and perspectives that shape Hispanic cultures. The course is taught primarily in Spanish.

This first intermediate-level course for non-heritage speakers develops proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while exploring the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Through interaction with authentic texts, media, and cultural materials, students expand their ability to express opinions, exchange ideas, and discuss both personal and social topics. The course deepens cultural understanding by examining artistic, historical, and contemporary expressions of identity across Latin America, Spain, the United States, and other Spanish-speaking communities. Students practice critical thinking by analyzing linguistic structures and reflecting on cultural values, creativity, and perspectives. Conducted primarily in Spanish.

This course is the second intermediate-level Spanish class for non-heritage speakers and is taught entirely in Spanish. Students continue to build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through authentic materials such as short stories, essays, films, and media from Spanish-speaking communities across Latin America, Spain, the United States, and other regions worldwide. Emphasis is placed on expressing opinions, making suggestions, and discussing both familiar and abstract topics with greater accuracy and confidence. Students also practice writing well-organized compositions and participating in class discussions and presentations. The course explores cultural norms, values, and artistic traditions while encouraging cross-cultural comparisons and critical thinking about language and society. By the end of the course, students are prepared to engage with more complex ideas and communicate meaningfully in Spanish across a variety of contexts. This course is conducted in Spanish.

This course is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish or other linguistically qualified students. It builds upon existing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while valuing students’ cultural heritage and knowledge. Students will increase their awareness of linguistic registers, expand their vocabulary, and engage with a variety of texts—including literature, essays, and media by Spanish-speaking authors from the U.S. and around the world. Emphasis is placed on developing academic writing at the paragraph and essay level, strengthening critical thinking, and appreciating the cultural and linguistic diversity of Spanish-speaking communities globally and in the United States. The course is conducted entirely in Spanish.

This course is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish or other linguistically qualified students. It builds upon existing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while valuing students’ cultural heritage and knowledge. Students will increase their awareness of linguistic registers, expand their vocabulary, and engage with a variety of texts—including literature, essays, and media by Spanish-speaking authors from the U.S. and around the world. Emphasis is placed on developing academic writing at the paragraph and essay level, strengthening critical thinking, and appreciating the cultural and linguistic diversity of Spanish-speaking communities globally and in the United States. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments and enrichment opportunities. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish.

This course is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish or other linguistically qualified students who have achieved an intermediate-high level of proficiency. It continues to develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while deepening students’ appreciation of their cultural heritage and the richness of the Spanish-speaking world. Emphasis is placed on refining grammatical accuracy, expanding academic and professional vocabulary, and mastering advanced linguistic registers. Students will read, analyze, and respond to literary, cultural, and media texts by Spanish-speaking authors from diverse regions and identities, connecting them to social and historical contexts. Through essays, discussions, and creative projects, students will strengthen their analytical and intercultural competencies. The course is conducted entirely in Spanish.

This course is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish or other linguistically qualified students who have achieved an intermediate-high level of proficiency. It continues to develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while deepening students’ appreciation of their cultural heritage and the richness of the Spanish-speaking world. Emphasis is placed on refining grammatical accuracy, expanding academic and professional vocabulary, and mastering advanced linguistic registers. Students will read, analyze, and respond to literary, cultural, and media texts by Spanish-speaking authors from diverse regions and identities, connecting them to social and historical contexts. Through essays, discussions, and creative projects, students will strengthen their analytical and intercultural competencies. 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 explores Latin American literature from pre-Columbian times to the present, highlighting diverse voices and genres—poetry, short story, oral traditions, testimonios, essays, novels, performances, and digital works—that reflect the region’s cultural, social, and linguistic diversity. 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 explores Latin American literature from pre-Columbian times to the present, highlighting diverse voices and genres—poetry, short story, oral traditions, testimonios, essay, novels, performances, and digital works—that reflect the region’s cultural, social, and linguistic diversity. 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 examines cultural identity, historical memory, and social transformation through films by established and emerging directors from Latin America and Spain. Students analyze how cinema serves as a space for resistance, decolonization, and the reimagining of collective identities. Topics include gender, migration, class, media, and representation across diverse communities. Emphasis is placed on inclusive perspectives, including those of Indigenous, Afro-descendant, immigrant, and LGBTQ+ filmmakers and audiences. The course is conducted entirely in Spanish, and all films include Spanish or English subtitles.

This course introduces students to the diverse historical, social, and political realities of Latin American and other Spanish-speaking cultures. Emphasis is placed on multiple perspectives, including those of Indigenous, Afro-descendant, immigrant, and other underrepresented communities. 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". The course is conducted entirely in Spanish.

This course introduces students to the diverse historical, social, and political realities of Latin American cultures. Emphasis is placed on multiple perspectives, including those of Indigenous, Afro-descendant, immigrant, and other underrepresented communities. 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.