Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course emphasizes the reading of elementary prose and drills in basic writing skills, with an introduction to the basic rules of spelling, accentuation and morphology. Instructional time will be devoted to principles of Spanish orthography, vocabulary enrichment and composition. The course will cover the history, culture, and stories of the Latin American and Chicano writers in the U.S. as well as that of the Spanish-speaking world on a regional basis. This course is not open to students who have completed SPAN G180. Four hours lecture a week. This course is equivalent to two years of high school Spanish. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. UC credit limitations: SPAN G160 and SPAN G180 combined – maximum credit, 1 course. C-ID: SPAN 220.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Formerly: SPAN G112. This course is a continuation of SPAN G160 and extends study for the native Spanish speaker. Work in the class will emphasize analysis of prose and further development of writing skills. This course includes study of Spanish orthography (spelling), and vocabulary enrichment, as well as the culture and literature of Latin America and Spain. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: SPAN 230.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Formerly: Elementary Spanish. This course is designed for students who have no prior knowledge or have minimal knowledge of the Spanish language. Students will focus on mastery of grammar fundamentals while developing the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course is equivalent to two years of high school Spanish. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. UC credit limitations: SPAN G160 and SPAN G180 combined – maximum credit, 1 course. C-ID: SPAN 100.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Formerly: Elementary Spanish. This course is a continuation of SPAN G180. Students will focus on mastery of advanced grammar while enhancing further the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course is equivalent to three years of high school Spanish. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: SPAN 110.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Formerly: SPAN G290. Conducted in Spanish, this course will survey the art, culture, history and civilization of Mexico dating from the pre-Columbian period to contemporary Mexico. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Formerly: Intermediate Spanish. This course emphasizes the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as learning about different civilizations and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: SPAN 200.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Formerly: Intermediate Spanish. A continuation of SPAN G280, with reading of more difficult literary texts. Increasing stress on spontaneous conversation and free composition. The admission of native speakers to SPAN G285 will be at the discretion of the instructor. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: SPAN 210.