A minimum of four-week language and/or cultural study in a Spanish speaking country to explore the realities of peoples in their context. Courses taken abroad should be transferrable to Spanish courses at Viterbo University, and they are expected to expand and enhance students social, political, historical, linguistic, and cultural perspective on Spanish speaking countries. It is strongly recommended that students pursuing a Spanish major do their Study Abroad the first or second summer after enrolling at Viterbo (See SPAN 200, 300, 400.)

Culturally-authentic technology and print materials at the introductory level are used to facilitate communicative skills in Spanish for everyday conversations and interactions. Recommended for students with no previous Spanish study. Prerequisite for 102: C or better in 101 or by departmental exam.

Culturally-authentic technology and print materials at the introductory level are used to facilitate communicative skills in Spanish for everyday conversations and interactions. Recommended for students with no previous Spanish study. Prerequisite for 102: C or higher in 101 or by departmental exam. D, G9

Students review concepts from beginning Spanish and will be exposed to culturally-authentic audio, video and text materials with the goal of integrating and developing all language skills - speaking, writing, reading and listening. Students who complete this class as their first college Spanish class with at least a C also receive three retroactive credits for SPAN-101. Offered fall semester.

A minimum of four-week language and/or cultural study in a Spanish speaking country to explore the realities of peoples in their context. Courses taken abroad should be transferrable to Spanish courses at Viterbo University, and they are expected to expand and enhance students social, political, historical, linguistic, and cultural perspective on Spanish speaking countries. It is strongly recommended that students pursuing a Spanish major do their Study Abroad the first or second summer after enrolling at Viterbo (See SPAN 100, 300, 400.)

Students will apply intermediate level language skills with emphasis on speaking and listening to discuss Civic Engagement issues related to the Spanish speaking world both in and outside of the United States. This course will use culturally-authentic audio, video and text materials as well as guest speakers in order to expose students to current practices of the Spanish language. Students who complete this class as their first college Spanish class with at least a C also receive six retroactive credits for SPAN-101.

This intermediate Spanish course develops conversational Spanish through the lens of Social Justice. Students will examine issues both within the local Latinx community and beyond our national borders as related to Latinx and Latin American and Spanish cultures in the world. Authentic materials such as audio, video, text, guest speakers, etc. will be used in the classroom to facilitate intermediate communicative skills (spoken and written competencies) in Spanish for everyday conversations and interactions.

A course offered on a special topic in Spanish on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomoer standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Guided reading and research on a topic selected by the student and approved by the instructor. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

Life and culture of the Spanish-speaking populations in the U.S. This course focus is on the social, economic, political, historical, and religious issues that these populations confront within themselves and in relation to other cultural groups. Taught in English. Students may not receive credit for both LASP 312 and SPAN 312.