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  • SPAN 2010: Intermediate Spanish I

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Students need equivalent knowledge of SPAN 1020. Reviews and builds upon the grammar, reading, writing, and conversation skills learned in the first year courses. Introduces readings and discussions on the history, culture, and literature of the Spanish speaking world, maintaining a focus on oral proficiency.. Lab access fee of $12 applies.
    ShareSPAN 2010 - Intermediate Spanish I

  • SPAN 2020G: Intermediate Spanish II

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Students need equivalent knowledge of SPAN 2010. Emphasizes reading, writing, and conversation skills through studies in literature. Media reading labs are available to help reading comprehension. Requires oral and written response.. Lab access fee of $12 applies.
    ShareSPAN 2020G - Intermediate Spanish II

  • SPAN 2030G: Spanish for Heritage Speakers

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Must be a heritage Spanish speaker (heritage speakers are individuals who speak their first language, which is not English, at home).. For heritage speakers of Spanish with little knowledge of grammar and no formal training in the language. Emphasizes and develops the oral skills students already possess as well as the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Meets Global Intercultural requirements.
    ShareSPAN 2030G - Spanish for Heritage Speakers

  • SPAN 2100: Spanish for Social Workers

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2010 or SPAN 2020G or SPAN 3030 or SPAN 3040 or SPAN 3050 or Department Approval. Teaches language terminology specific to the Spanish language in the field of Social Work. Examines the cultural issues present in the interactions with Spanish-speaking clients. Prepares students to work with Spanish-speaking clients in future careers in social work. Reviews and builds upon the grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills learned in the first years courses.
    ShareSPAN 2100 - Spanish for Social Workers

  • SPAN 2110: Spanish for Nursing

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2010 or SPAN 2020G or SPAN 3030 or SPAN 3040 or SPAN 3050 or Department Approval. Teaches Spanish-language terminology specific to the field of nursing. Examines the cultural issues present in the interactions with Spanish-speaking patients. Prepares students to work with Spanish-speaking patients in future careers in nursing. Reviews and builds upon grammar, reading, writing, and conversation skills learned in previous courses.
    ShareSPAN 2110 - Spanish for Nursing

  • SPAN 2150R: Spanish Conversation II

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Students should have equivalent knowledge of SPAN 1020. Offers lower division / novice Spanish speakers opportunities to enhance their speaking proficiency in the target language by focusing on oral verbal production. Teaches how to improve authentic pronunciation, reduce errors in authenticity of language structure, generate thought in the target language spontaneously as a substitute for translation, sharpen listening comprehension, and develop conversational strategies such as circumlocution and managing a conversation with useful expressions for starting a conversation, gaining time to think, helping the other speaker, seeking agreement, etc. Contrasts with all other first year courses which must strive to produce mastery of the whole range of language acquisition components, including writing, grammar, etc. Facilitates lowering the affective filter when conversing in the target language by increasing the frequency of speech opportunities and defusing concern for such matters as spelling, etc. Increases mastery of lexical items through increased frequency of oral usage. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
    ShareSPAN 2150R - Spanish Conversation II

  • SPAN 3030: Spanish Conversation and Composition I

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (SPAN 2020G or equivalent) and University Advanced Standing. Explores communicative skills in Spanish. Provides opportunity for students to improve language production through extensive oral and written instruction and study of selected literary and cultural texts. Reviews grammar topics such as verb tenses, use of adjectives, and object pronouns.
    ShareSPAN 3030 - Spanish Conversation and Composition I

  • SPAN 3040: Spanish Conversation and Composition II

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (SPAN 2020G or equivalent) and University Advanced Standing. Explores communicative skills in Spanish. Provides opportunity for students to improve language production through extensive oral and written instruction and study of selected literary and cultural texts. Reviews grammar topics such as the subjunctive, relative clauses, and future and conditional tenses.
    ShareSPAN 3040 - Spanish Conversation and Composition II
    General Education Course

  • SPAN 3050: Advanced Spanish

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): It is recommended that students have passed SPAN 2020G, have had one year residency in a Spanish-speaking country, or instructor approval. Overviews the basic grammar of Spanish. Emphasizes major concepts including mastery of verb forms, object pronouns, preterite vs. imperfect, use of the subjunctive, etc., both orally and in writing. Intended for non-native Spanish speakers who have attained competency in basic Spanish as a result of foreign residency or similar exposure to the language.Lab access fee of $12 applies.
    ShareSPAN 3050 - Advanced Spanish
    General Education Course

  • SPAN 3060: Oral Proficiency

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Pre- or Corequisite(s): (SPAN 3030 and SPAN 3040) or SPAN 3050. Helps students understand the standards for oral proficiency as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and to improve their oral proficiency skills. Is required of all Spanish and Spanish Education majors, who should achieve minimally the Intermediate High level as per the ACTFL guidelines. Requires Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).
    ShareSPAN 3060 - Oral Proficiency