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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.
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Section/Call Number 001/10290
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.
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.
Prerequisites: SPAN S1101, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN F1102 or V1102. Grammar exercises, prose readings, and practice in the spoken language.
Prerequisites: SPAN S1101, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN F1102 or V1102. Grammar exercises, prose readings, and practice in the spoken language.
Prerequisites: SPAN S1102, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN C1201 or F1201. Rapid grammar review, composition, and reading of literary works by contemporary authors.
Prerequisites: SPAN S1102, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN C1201 or F1201. Rapid grammar review, composition, and reading of literary works by contemporary authors.
Prerequisites: SPAN S1201, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN C1202 or F1202. Readings of contemporary authors, with emphasis on class discussion and composition.
Prerequisites: SPAN S1201, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN C1202 or F1202. Readings of contemporary authors, with emphasis on class discussion and composition.
Prerequisites: SPAN S1201, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN C1202 or F1202. Readings of contemporary authors, with emphasis on class discussion and composition.
