Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. Introduces students to the cultures and people of the Spanish-speaking world. Designed for students with no previous experience in Spanish. All new students who have prior experience with or have taken classes in Spanish should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. http://goforward.harpercollege.edu/academics/areas/liberal-arts/world-languages/placement-test.php

Continues to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. Furthers the introduction to the cultures and people of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPA 101 with a grade of C or better or required placement exam scores. All new students who have prior experience with or have taken classes in Spanish should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website.

Examines the dialectal and sociolinguistic variation present in Spanish-speaking communities in the United States as well as in Spanish-speaking countries. Students will become cognizant of the linguistic strengths they possess, develop a sense of pride in their heritage by studying their language and culture and expand their ability to use Spanish in new applications and contexts. Examines the concept of standard Spanish and explores the situations in which standard and non-standard Spanish should be employed and how to adjust language usage accordingly. This course emphasizes the orthography, pronunciation and lexical expansion in formal Spanish. This course is intended for Hispanic heritage students that comprehend spoken Spanish and may have varying degrees of speaking and writing ability. IAI H1 900

Examines the dialectal and sociolinguistic variation present in Spanish-speaking communities in the United States as well as in Spanish-speaking countries. This course is a continuation of SPA 112. Students will become cognizant of the linguistic strengths they possess, develop a sense of pride in their heritage by studying their language and culture and expand their ability to use Spanish in new applications and contexts. Examines the concept of standard Spanish and explores the social situations in which standard and non-standard Spanish should be employed and how to adjust language usage accordingly. This course emphasizes the study of formal grammatical aspects of Spanish. This course is intended for Hispanic heritage students that comprehend spoken Spanish and may have varying degrees of speaking and writing ability. IAI H1 900

Teaches basic Spanish phrases and questions necessary to carry out specific law enforcement protocols. Students will be able to aid victims and control offenders in potentially dangerous situations involving Hispanics. Discussions cover cross-cultural issues pertinent to relationships between non-Hispanic officers and the Hispanic community members. It is strictly non-grammar based and the focus is on immediate interaction.

Teaches basic Spanish phrases and questions necessary to provide medical care and attention to Spanish-speaking patients in medical office settings and in hospitals. In addition to workplace Spanish language, discussions cover cross-cultural issues pertinent to relationships between health care workers and Hispanic community members. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the quality of patient care. It is strictly non-grammar based and the focus is on immediate interaction.

Further develops reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in Spanish. Students learn more complex structures of Spanish grammar, fine-tune pronunciation, gain more advanced skills in composition, and continue to expand their vocabulary. Attention is given to complexity, accuracy and fluidity. Fosters expanded knowledge of, and appreciation for, the cultural heritage and history of Spanish-speaking areas. Prerequisite: SPA 102 with a grade of C or better or required placement exam scores. All new students who have prior experiecne with or have taken classes in Spanish should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website.

Provides a crucial bridge between intermediate and advanced language courses. Focuses on a more in-depth study of history, geography, literature and culture of Spanish-speaking people. Includes analysis of daily life and current events. Students practice more complex structures of Spanish grammar, fine-tune pronunciation, gain more advanced skills in composition, and continue to expand their vocabulary. Attention is given to complexity, accuracy and fluency. IAI H1 900 Prerequisite: SPA 201 with a grade of C or better or required placement exam scores. All new students who have prior experiecne with or have taken classes in Spanish should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website.

Provides conversational practice beyond the intermediate level and refines spoken Spanish skills to achieve fluency of expression. Includes the study of the culture of Spanish-speaking people and critical analysis of daily life and current events. Atten is given to complexity, accuracy and fluency. Not available for credit to native speakers of Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 202 with a grade of C or better or required placement exam scores. All new students who have prior experiecne with or have taken classes in Spanish should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website.

Provides an introduction to literature from the Spanish-speaking world and exposes students to a variety of literary genres and eras. Focuses on the development of more complex use of the language and addresses speaking, listening, writing and reading. Attention is given to complexity, accuracy and fluency. IAI H3 917 Prerequisite: SPA 202 with a grade of C or better or required placement exam scores. All new students who have prior experience with, or have taken classes in Spanish should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website.