Spanish at UTEP
Spanish is one of the languages offered by the Department of Chicano Studies, Languages, and Linguistics. Spanish courses may be taken towards the completion of a minor or major in that area, to satisfy the Liberal Arts foreign language requirement if the student does not already speak Spanish, or to enhance one’s program of study as an elective.
Why study Spanish?
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Lower-Division Spanish Courses
SPAN 1301 – Spanish One (3-0). An introductory course for non-Spanish speakers with emphasis on pronunciation and the basic elements of grammar; practice in understanding,speaking, reading, and writing.
SPAN 1302 – Spanish Two (3-0). A continuation of Spanish 1301, with the introduction of more complex elements of grammar; additional practice in the four basic skills. Prerequisite:SPAN 1301 or department placement exam.
SPAN 2301 – Intermediate Spanish One for Non-Spanish Speakers (3-0). (Common Course Number SPAN 2311). A course emphasizing development of conversational and reading skills. Review and continuation of grammar study begun in Spanish 1301 and 1302. Readings from contemporary sources. Prerequisite: SPAN 1302 or department placement exam. Course fee required.
SPAN 2302 – Intermediate Spanish Two For Non-Spanish Speakers (3-0). (Common Course Number SPAN 2312). A continuation of Spanish 2301, with some grammar review and more extensive readings from the contemporary period. Prerequisite: SPAN 2301 or department placement exam. Course fee required.
SPAN 2303 – Spanish for Heritage Speakers One (3-0). A first course for bilingual students who have acquired listening and speaking skills in Spanish because it is spoken in their home or social environment. Development of reading and writing skills,with attention to spelling and use of the written accent. Entrance into SPAN 2303 is by examination only; completion of this course with a grade of"C" or better entitles a student to eight hours of credit by examination for SPAN 1401 and SPAN 1402. Prerequisite: Department placement exam. Course fee required.
SPAN 2304 – Spanish for Spanish Speakers Two (3-0). A continuation of Spanish 2303, with additional opportunities for reading and composition, a review of the written accent, and an introduction to the systematic study of Spanish grammar. Prerequisite: SPAN 2303 or department placement exam. Course fee required.
Contact
For more information, please contact Dr. Brenda Cervera-Saenz (bacerverasaenz@utep.edu).
