Spanish
The Latin American and Iberian Cultures Department fosters a deep understanding of the multiple languages, histories, and cultures of Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula, offering beginner to intermediate language courses in the summer term.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Courses
Elementary course, equivalent to SPAN V1101 or F1101. Fundamental principles of grammar; practice in pronunciation. Reading and conversation are introduced from the beginning. Use of the language laboratory is required.
Course Number
SPAN1101S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
4 ptsSummer 2026
Times/Location
Mo 09:00-11:05Tu 09:00-11:05We 09:00-11:05Th 09:00-11:05Section/Call Number
001/10290Enrollment
7 of 15Elementary course, equivalent to SPAN V1101 or F1101. Fundamental principles of grammar; practice in pronunciation. Reading and conversation are introduced from the beginning. Use of the language laboratory is required.
Course Number
SPAN1101S002Format
In-PersonSession
Session BPoints
4 ptsSummer 2026
Times/Location
Mo 09:00-11:05Tu 09:00-11:05We 09:00-11:05Th 09:00-11:05Section/Call Number
002/10295Enrollment
2 of 15Prerequisites: SPAN S1101, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN F1102 or V1102. Grammar exercises, prose readings, and practice in the spoken language.
Course Number
SPAN1102S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
4 ptsSummer 2026
Times/Location
Mo 09:00-11:05Tu 09:00-11:05We 09:00-11:05Th 09:00-11:05Section/Call Number
001/10291Enrollment
3 of 15Prerequisites: SPAN S1101, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN F1102 or V1102. Grammar exercises, prose readings, and practice in the spoken language.
Course Number
SPAN1102S002Format
In-PersonSession
Session BPoints
4 ptsSummer 2026
Times/Location
Mo 09:00-11:05Tu 09:00-11:05We 09:00-11:05Th 09:00-11:05Section/Call Number
002/10296Enrollment
2 of 15Prerequisites: SPAN S1102, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN C1201 or F1201. Rapid grammar review, composition, and reading of literary works by contemporary authors.
Course Number
SPAN2101S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
4 ptsSummer 2026
Times/Location
Mo 09:00-11:05Tu 09:00-11:05We 09:00-11:05Th 09:00-11:05Section/Call Number
001/10292Enrollment
9 of 15Prerequisites: SPAN S1102, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN C1201 or F1201. Rapid grammar review, composition, and reading of literary works by contemporary authors.
Course Number
SPAN2101S002Format
In-PersonSession
Session BPoints
4 ptsSummer 2026
Times/Location
Mo 09:00-11:05Tu 09:00-11:05We 09:00-11:05Th 09:00-11:05Section/Call Number
002/10297Enrollment
3 of 15Course Number
SPAN2102S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
4 ptsSummer 2026
Times/Location
Mo 09:00-11:05Tu 09:00-11:05We 09:00-11:05Th 09:00-11:05Section/Call Number
001/10293Enrollment
2 of 15Course Number
SPAN2102S002Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
4 ptsSummer 2026
Times/Location
Mo 12:00-14:05Tu 12:00-14:05We 12:00-14:05Th 12:00-14:05Section/Call Number
002/10294Enrollment
2 of 15Course Number
SPAN2102S003Format
In-PersonSession
Session BPoints
4 ptsSummer 2026
Times/Location
Mo 09:00-11:05Tu 09:00-11:05We 09:00-11:05Th 09:00-11:05Section/Call Number
003/10298Enrollment
10 of 15The Hispanic population in the United States is changing rapidly due to various migration, education, and population growth trends. The Hispanic population in the United States reached a new record high in 2020 with 62.1 million people, a 23% increase since 2010, while the white population decreased by 8.6%. This course aims to study Hispanic immigration to the United States. We will begin with a historical overview of migration patterns in the U.S. in general, and then focus on the immigration laws that have affected Hispanics in this country today. Each class will begin with a discussion of the week's most important immigration news.
Course Number
SPAN3309X001Session
Session APoints
3 ptsSummer 2026
Times/Location
Mo 09:00-12:10We 09:00-12:10Section/Call Number
001/00073Enrollment
1 of 15Instructor
Maria LozanoThe Hispanic population in the United States is changing rapidly due to various migration, education, and population growth trends. The Hispanic population in the United States reached a new record high in 2020 with 62.1 million people, a 23% increase since 2010, while the white population decreased by 8.6%. This course aims to study Hispanic immigration to the United States. We will begin with a historical overview of migration patterns in the U.S. in general, and then focus on the immigration laws that have affected Hispanics in this country today. Each class will begin with a discussion of the week's most important immigration news.