Spanish Language Courses
We offer the following Lower Level Spanish Language Courses:
SPAN 1000 - Introduction to Cultures of the Spanish Speaking World (3 Credits) - Introduces students to the Spanish-speaking cultures of Spain, Latin America, and the United States through a historical overview and a focus on contemporary politics and culture. Note: Taught in English. Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, Humanities; GT courses GT Pathways, GT-AH4, Arts Hum: Foreign Languages.Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
SPAN 1070 - Spanish Medical Conversation for Beginners (3 Credits) - SPAN 1070 is a beginner's Spanish class designed to help a variety of medical personnel and students, who don't have a previous knowledge of the Spanish language, to improve their communication with their Spanish speaking patients or clients. It involves learning and practicing basic and essential conversation such as greetings, asking information during medical visits or emergency care, giving recommendations, speaking about medical records and other health related issues. The class requires weekly practice of fundamental medical interviews in Spanish, while improving general fluency and cultural competence
SPAN 1071 - Spanish Medical Conversation for Beginners II (3 Credits) - This course seeks to enhance the communication between healthcare professionals and their Spanish speaking patients or clients. It entails practice of the medical interview, while improving linguistic and cultural competence. The objectives of this course are to enhance competency in speaking, reading, listening and writing; and to develop a broad knowledge of Hispanic culture, all within the field of Healthcare Studies.
SPAN 1100 - Beginning Spanish I (3 Credits) - Introduces basic Spanish pronunciation and grammar, useful vocabulary and idioms. Readings and class discussions relating to the Hispanic world. Note: Students may not enroll in any lower division (1000/2000) language skills course in which their level of proficiency exceeds that of the course. Students placing into a course through any means other than following the regular sequence must consult with an appropriate faculty member of the Dept. of Modern Languages prior to enrollment. Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, Humanities. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
SPAN 1200 - Beginning Spanish II (3 Credits) - (Continuation of SPAN 1100.) Further development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Note: Students may not enroll in any lower division (1000/2000) language skills course in which their level of proficiency exceeds that of the course. Students placing into a course through any means other than following the regular sequence must consult with an appropriate faculty member of the Dept. of Modern Languages prior to enrollment. Note: This course assumes that students have passed SPAN 1100 or equivalent, or have taken one year of high school Spanish, or possess equivalent proficiency. A grade of C- or higher in SPAN 1100 is recommended for success in this course. This course is not intended for native speakers. Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, Humanities. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
SPAN 1995 - Global Study Topics (1-15 Credits) - This course is reserved for CU Denver faculty-led study abroad experiences. The course topic will vary based on the location and course content. Students register through the Office of Global Education. Repeatable. Max Credits: 15.
SPAN 2110 - Second Year Spanish I (3 Credits) - Continues the development of skills acquired in 1010 and 1020. Readings deal with Hispanic culture and current topics from Spain and Latin America. Development of informal oral and written expression. Note: Students may not enroll in any lower division (1000/2000) language skills course in which their level of proficiency exceeds that of the course. Students placing into a course through any means other than following the regular sequence must consult with an appropriate faculty member of the Dept. of Modern Languages prior to enrollment. Note: This course assumes that students have passed SPAN 1020 or equivalent, or have taken two years of high school Spanish, or possess equivalent proficiency. A grade of C- or higher in SPAN 1020 is recommended for success in this course. This course is not intended for native speakers. Typically Offered: Fall.
SPAN 2120 - Second Year Spanish II (3 Credits) - Continues the development of skills acquired in SPAN 1010, 1020 and 2110, together with a review of grammar. Readings deal with Hispanic culture and literature. Development of informal oral and written expression. SPAN 2120 satisfies the fourth-semester language requirement at most graduate schools. Note: Students may not enroll in any lower division (1000/2000) language skills course in which their level of proficiency exceeds that of the course. Students placing into a course through any means other than following the regular sequence must consult with an appropriate faculty member of the Dept. of Modern Languages prior to enrollment. Note: This course assumes that students have passed SPAN 2110 or equivalent, or have taken three years of high school Spanish, or possess equivalent proficiency. A grade of C- or higher in SPAN 2110 is recommended for success in this course. This course is not intended for native speakers.Typically Offered: Spring.