SPAN300

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Spanish for Heritage Speakers

Subject Code

SPAN

Course Number

300

Course Title

Spanish for Heritage Speakers

Course Description

SPAN-300 Spanish for Heritage Speakers This course addresses the specific language skills most relevant to heritage Spanish speakers (students who have been exposed to Spanish informally or in domestic environments). It focuses on the acquisition and improvement of critical communication in Spanish. Using materials taken from a variety of real-life contexts primarily emphasizing U.S. Latinx communities, the course aims to sharpen heritage speakers' sociolinguistic competency and ability to interpret musical, cinematic, and literary works in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN-202 or equivalent department-approved proficiency or interview with the professor. 4 SH.

Course Types

Standard (STAND), Diversity Intensive (INDIV)

Semester Hours

4