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Second semester Spanish continuing basic language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Erin Russ, Jamie De Moya-Cotter: The course involves daily homework, frequent exams, and mandatory attendance, with strict policies on skipping classes affecting grades.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026FIRST SEMESTER SPANISH teaches basic language skills including listening, speaking, reading, and writing with no prior knowledge required.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Caitlin Beduhn, Jamie De Moya-Cotter, Michelle Dutton: Reviewers report a heavy workload with significant homework volume, especially in summer sessions. Students note that participation is heavily stressed and warn that falling behind on work can cause students to get lost.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026An introduction to the linguistic study of Spanish, exploring real-world usage and variation across regions and contexts.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Lectures were not connected to the textbook, and exam feedback took three weeks or more to receive.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Third semester Spanish focusing on intermediate language review, Hispanic culture, and conversation patterns.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is low difficulty, with success tied to participation and practice exams that align closely with actual assessments.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Survey of Spanish American literature from the 18th century to present, focusing on reading, discussion, and literary history.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Marcelo Pellegrini: Exams are relatively easy because the instructor does not believe in them, though attendance is strictly demanded.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SPANISH 204 is a fourth-semester course providing intermediate language review, extensive Hispanic readings and culture, and intensive written and oral activities.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Carlos Rojas, Edith Beltran, Sabina Madrid-Malloy: Sabina Madrid-Malloy assigned daily homework that was not too difficult, while Edith Beltran required significant reading time. Carlos Rojas utilized a flipped classroom style with discussions, and the course load was described as relatively easy.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SPANISH PHONETICS teaches pronunciation improvement and introduces transcription and phonetic/phonemic analysis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Grant Armstrong, Stasie Harrington: Stasie Harrington’s section is described as tough, requiring advanced study due to fast-paced lectures and unclear material. Grant Armstrong’s section included a challenging final presentation in Spanish with no notes, which some found frustrating.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Introduction to reading and analyzing Hispanic literary works, focusing on oral and written discussion skills and methods for analyzing literary forms, conventions, and genres in Spanish.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students report that reading independently and attending discussion sections can lead to an easy grade, while lectures are not essential for learning the material.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SPANISH 223 introduces the national cultures and cultural practices of the Hispanic world, emphasizing diversity, hybridity, and social movements.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Reviewers describe the workload as light and the grading as generous, noting that following the provided information and completing assigned work is sufficient for success.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025SPANISH 446 covers advanced descriptive, historical, or applied topics in Spanish linguistics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026SPANISH 226 provides intensive practice in reading, writing, and grammar for intermediate Spanish learners.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Some students find the papers almost impossible to do well on, while others report the class is quite easy if you do your work and can write okay, involving grammar, reading, and group presentations.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SPANISH 468 covers topics in Hispanic culture, focusing on in-depth study of important cultural-historical issues.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SPANISH 311 is an advanced language practice course focusing on intensive writing, grammar, and stylistics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Caitlin Beduhn, David Hildner, Grant Armstrong, Sarli Mercado: Students report frequent weekly assignments, including quizzes and papers, requiring regular preparation. The course is described as writing-intensive, with some instructors providing ample notice for major projects while others maintain a steady stream of due dates.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SPANISH 325 is an advanced conversation course focused on improving Spanish speaking skills and discussing cultural and social issues affecting Latin America and the US.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Veronica Egon: Veronica Egon's course required a portfolio comprising homework, exams, and presentations, weighted at 30% mid-semester and 70% at the end.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SPANISH FOR BUSINESS teaches Spanish business lexicon and linguistic style across various sectors, including translation and interpretive activities.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Eve Pujol, Kristin Neumayer: Workload varies by instructor; one reviewer reported minimal back-breaking work, while another cited three weekly busy work assignments and error-prone quizzes.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025