Course Description

Spanish 0100 is a first-semester language course that emphasizes the development of foundational listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while exploring the rich cultural mosaic of the Spanish-speaking world. Through listening activities and videotaped interviews with native speakers, your aural and oral abilities will improve at the same time that you will become familiarized with different varieties of standard spoken Spanish. You will be given ample opportunities to practice orally and in writing so that you can reinforce newly acquired vocabulary and grammatical structures. Reading strategies will facilitate your comprehension of the texts included in the course syllabus. Readings focused on a specific country or region, visual items (such as maps, photos, films) and a class project will advance your knowledge of Hispanic cultural practices and products while increasing your intercultural competence.

Conducted entirely in Spanish, this class will provide you with guided practice before moving to more independent and spontaneous language production. Working in small groups and in pairs, you will participate in class activities that simulate real-life situations that will help you gain confidence communicating in Spanish.

Goals

By the end of this course you can expect to handle a variety of day-to-day situations in a Spanish-speaking setting:

• Greet and introduce people, invite people to events, accept or reject invitations, ask for directions, tell time, shop and order meals in a restaurant
• Talk about yourself, family, and friends regarding physical and emotional states, daily routines, leisure, preferences and plans
• Use the information learned in class about the Hispanic world as an icebreaker to find common ground with people from the countries that we have studied

Prerequisite(s)

• NEVER studied Spanish before or
• a score below 380 on the SAT II exam or
• a score below 285 on the online placement exam (this does not apply to Wharton or Nursing students as they must take the in-person departmental exam) or
• a score below 380 on the paper-and-pencil in-person departmental exam 

Course Description

Spanish 0120 is an intensive course designed for students who have already satisfied the language requirement in another language and have not previously studied Spanish. By combining the curriculum of Spanish 0100 and 0200, Spanish 0120 seeks to develop students’ foundational listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while exploring the rich cultural mosaic of the Spanish-speaking world. Through listening activities and mini documentaries shown in class, students will develop their aural and oral skills at the same time that they will become familiarized with different varieties of standard spoken Spanish. Students will be given ample opportunities to practice orally and in writing so that they can reinforce newly acquired vocabulary and linguistic structures. Readings focused on a specific country or region, visual items (such as maps, photos, and films) and a class project will advance students’ knowledge of Hispanic cultural practices and products while increasing their intercultural competence.

Goals 

By the end of this course students can expect to handle a variety of day-to-day situations in a Spanish-speaking setting such as:

• Introduce themselves, use greetings, describe people, places and things, give instructions, tell time, go shopping, order meals in a restaurant, and make travel plans
• Talk about themselves, families, and friends regarding academic life, daily routines, health, work, leisure, and preferences (using the present and past tenses)

• Use the cultural information learned in class as an icebreaker to find common ground with a wide a variety of Spanish speakers

   

Prerequisites 

• NEVER studied Spanish before AND
• Proficiency in another language AND
• a permission from the Director of the Spanish Language Program

Course Description

Spanish 0105 is a first-semester elementary Medical Spanish Language course and the first in the Spanish for Medical Professions sequence. It is designed for students with no prior coursework in Spanish. This course teaches beginning students the fundamentals of practical Spanish with an emphasis on medical situations and basic medical terminology. In this course, particular attention will be given to developing speaking and listening skills, as well as cultural awareness. It incorporates activities, vocabulary, and readings of particular interest to healthcare practitioners, while adhering to the goals and scope of Spanish 0100, the first-semester Spanish language course.

Students who have already taken Spanish 0100 will not receive credit for Spanish 0105. Although these courses have different numbers, they are at the same level. Students who have already fulfilled the language requirement (AP, SAT II, etc.) or have taken courses at the 1000-, 2000-, and 3000-level may not take basic level language courses (courses below the 1000-level) in the same language. They will not receive credit for this course (Spanish 0105).

Prerequisite(s) 

• NEVER studied Spanish before, or
• a score below 380 on the SAT II exam, or
• a score below 285 on the online placement exam (this does not apply to Wharton students), or
• a score below 380 on the paper-and-pencil departmental exam (for Wharton students; for transfer students seeking transfer credit for previous courses)

Course Description
Spanish 0200 is a second-semester language course designed for students who have some prior experience in Spanish. As in other Spanish courses, Spanish 0200 emphasizes the development of foundational listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while exploring the rich cultural mosaic of the Spanish-speaking world. Through listening activities and videotaped interviews with native speakers, your aural and oral abilities will improve at the same time that you will become familiarized with different varieties of standard spoken Spanish. You will be given ample opportunities to practice orally and in writing so that you can reinforce newly acquired vocabulary and linguistic structures. Reading strategies will facilitate your comprehension of the texts included in the course syllabus. Readings focused on a specific country or region, visual items (such as maps, photos, films) and a class project will advance your knowledge of Hispanic cultural practices and products while increasing your intercultural competence.

Conducted entirely in Spanish, this class will provide you with guided practice before moving to more independent and spontaneous language production. You will participate in paired, small-group and whole-class activities that simulate real-life situations that will help you gain confidence communicating in Spanish.

Goals 
By the end of this course students can handle a variety of day-to-day situations in a Spanish-speaking setting such as:

• Introduce themselves, use greetings, describe people, places and things, give instructions, tell time, go shopping, order meals in a restaurant, and make travel plans
• Talk about themselves, families and friends regarding academic life, daily routines, health, work, leisure, and preferences (using the present and past tenses)
• Use the cultural information learned in class as an icebreaker to find common ground with Spanish-speaking people around the globe
   

Prerequisites

• the successful completion of SPAN 0100 or SPAN 0105 at Penn, or
• a score on the SAT II exam between 380-440, or
• a score on the online placement exam between 285-383 (this does not apply to Wharton students), or
• a score on the paper-and-pencil departmental exam between 380-440 (for Wharton students; for transfer students seeking transfer credit for previous courses), or
• moving up a level from a score below 380 on the SAT II exam, or
• moving up a level from a score below 285 on the online placement exam (this does not apply to Wharton students), or
• moving up a level from a score below 380 on the paper-and-pencil departmental exam (for Wharton students; for transfer students seeking transfer credit for previous courses), or
• permission from the Director of the Spanish Language Program

Course Description
Spanish 0210 is designed for students who have some prior experience in Spanish. It is an intensive elementary-level language course that in one semester covers the material studied over two semesters in our Spanish 0100 and Spanish 0200. The course provides a quick-paced review of material normally covered in a first semester Spanish course and then proceeds to introduce new material so students will be prepared to take Spanish 0300 during the subsequent semester. As in other Spanish courses, Spanish 0210 emphasizes the development of foundational listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while exploring the rich cultural mosaic of the Spanish-speaking world. Through listening activities and mini documentaries shown in class, students will develop their aural and oral skills at the same time that they will become familiarized with different varieties of standard spoken Spanish. Students will be given ample opportunities to practice orally and in writing so that they can reinforce newly acquired vocabulary and linguistic structures. Readings focused on a specific country or region, visual items (such as maps, photos, and films) and a class project will advance students’ knowledge of Hispanic cultural practices and products while increasing their intercultural competence.

Conducted entirely in Spanish, this class will provide you with guided practice before moving to more independent and spontaneous language production. You will participate in paired, small-group and whole-class activities that simulate real-life situations that will help you gain confidence communicating in Spanish.

Goals
By the end of this course students can expect to handle a variety of day-to-day situations in a Spanish-speaking setting such as:

• Introduce themselves, use greetings, describe people, places and things, give instructions, tell time, go shopping, order meals in a restaurant, and make travel plans
• Talk about themselves, families, and friends regarding academic life, daily routines, health, work, leisure, and preferences (using the present and past tenses)
• Use the cultural information learned in class as an icebreaker to find common ground with a wide a variety of Spanish speakers

Prerequisite(s)

• a score on the SAT II exam between 380-440, or
• a score on the online placement exam between 285-383 (this does not apply to Wharton students), or
• a score on the paper-and-pencil departmental exam between 380-440 (for Wharton students; for transfer students seeking transfer credit for previous courses), or
• moving up a level from a score below 380 on the SAT II exam, or
• moving up a level from a score below 285 on the online placement exam (this does not apply to Wharton students), or
• moving up a level from a score below 380 on the paper-and-pencil departmental exam (for Wharton students; for transfer students seeking transfer credit for previous courses), or
• permission from the Director of the Spanish Language Program

Course Description

Spanish 0205 is a second-semester elementary Medical Spanish Language that continues to develop the fundamentals of practical Spanish, with a special focus on medical situations and basic medical terminology. In this course, particular attention will be given to developing speaking and listening skills, as well as cultural awareness. Students will be expected to participate in classroom activities such as role-plays based on typical office and emergency procedures in order to develop meaningful and accurate communication skills in the target language. The class will be conducted entirely in Spanish.

Prerequisite(s)

• the successful completion of SPAN 0100 or SPAN 0105 at Penn, or
• a score on the SAT II exam between 380-440, or
• a score on the online placement exam between 285-383 (this does not apply to Wharton students), or
• a score on the paper-and-pencil departmental exam between 380-440 (for Wharton students; for transfer students seeking transfer credit for previous courses), or
• moving up a level from a score below 380 on the SAT II exam, or
• moving up a level from a score below 285 on the online placement exam (this does not apply to Wharton students), or
• moving up a level from a score below 380 on the paper-and-pencil departmental exam (for Wharton students; for transfer students seeking transfer credit for previous courses), or
• permission from the Director of the Spanish Language Program

Course Description 
Spanish 0300, a first-semester intermediate-level course, emphasizes students’ acquisition of new vocabulary and linguistic structures in a cultural and communicative context while building on their previous speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills. A substantial amount of the course is devoted to learning and using the past tenses. As in other Spanish courses, students will take part in a wide range of activities including video blogging, role-plays, film viewings, listening to music, and class discussions of current social and cultural topics. Unique to this course is the creation of a “cultural journal” throughout the semester in which students pursue their own interests in the Spanish-speaking world while taking advantage of some of the rich resources within Philadelphia’s own Hispanic community.

Goals
By the end of this course students can expect to handle a variety of common situations in a Spanish-speaking setting such as:

• Narrate past actions, ranging from personal anecdotes to historical events
• Give advice, recommendations, and commands to people
• Express their feelings and doubts when reacting to what others have said
• Talk about their future expectations and wishes
• Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of Hispanic cultural practices and products
   

Prerequisite(s)

• the successful completion of SPAN 0120, SPAN 0200, SPAN 0205, or SPAN 0215 at Penn, or
• a score on the SAT II exam between 450-540, or
• a score on the online placement exam between 384-453 (this does not apply to Wharton students), or
• a score on the paper-and-pencil departmental exam between 450-540 (for Wharton students; for transfer students seeking transfer credit for previous courses), or
• moving up a level from a score between 380-440 on the SAT II exam, or
• moving up a level from a score between 285-383 on the online placement exam (this does not apply to Wharton students), or
• moving up a level from a score between 380-440 on the paper-and-pencil departmental exam (for Wharton students; for transfer students seeking transfer credit for previous courses), or
• permission from the Director of the Spanish Language Program

Course Description
During the spring semester, Spanish 0340 is limited to those students who have satisfied the language requirement in another language. During the summer at Penn, Spanish 0340 is open to all students.

Spanish 0340 is an intensive intermediate-level language course that covers the material presented in Spanish 0300 and Spanish 0400. The course emphasizes the development of the four canonical skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) within a culturally based context. Class time will focus on communicative activities that combine grammatical concepts, relevant vocabulary, and cultural themes. Students will participate in pair, small-group and whole-class activities to practice linguistics skills in a meaningful context. Major course goals include: the acquisition of intermediate-level vocabulary, the controlled use of the past tense and major uses of the subjunctive, and the development of writing skills.

Students who have previously studied Spanish must take the online placement examination.

Students who have already fulfilled the language requirement in Spanish may not take basic level language courses (0100 - 0405) in the same language. Any questions about placement should be addressed to the Director of the Spanish Language Program.

Prerequisites

• the successful completion of SPAN 0120, SPAN 0200, SPAN 0210, or SPAN 0205 at Penn AND
• permission from the Director of the Spanish Language Program
   

Course Description

Spanish 0305 is a first-semester intermediate-level language course that emphasizes the development of the four basic skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and the acquisition of medical terminology. Students will be expected to participate in classroom activities such as role-plays based on everyday situations that they may encounter at work settings such as doctors’ offices, clinics, hospitals, and emergency rooms in order to develop meaningful and accurate communication skills in the target language. Students will also review and acquire other essential tools of communication in the target language applicable both within and outside the medical field. Major course goals include: the acquisition of intermediate-level vocabulary, the controlled use of the past tense, and the development of writing skills at a paragraph level with transitions.

Students who have already taken Spanish 0300 will not receive credit for Spanish 0305. Although these courses have different numbers, they are at the same level. Students who have already fulfilled the language requirement (AP, SAT II, etc.) or have taken courses at the 1000-, 2000-, or 3000-level may not take basic level language courses (courses at the level below 1000) in the same language. They will not receive credit for this course (Spanish 0305). The class will be conducted entirely in Spanish.

Prerequisite(s)

• the successful completion of SPAN 0120, SPAN 0200, SPAN 0210, or SPAN 0205 at Penn, or
• a score on the SAT II exam between 450-540, or
• a score on the online placement exam between 384-453 (this does not apply to Wharton students), or
• a score on the paper-and-pencil departmental exam between 450-540 (for Wharton students; for transfer students seeking transfer credit for previous courses), or
• moving up a level from a score between 380-440 on the SAT II exam, or
• moving up a level from a score between 285-383 on the online placement exam (this does not apply to Wharton students), or
• moving up a level from a score between 380-440 on the paper-and-pencil departmental exam (for Wharton students; for transfer students seeking transfer credit for previous courses), or
• permission from the Director of the Spanish Language Program

Course Description

Spanish 0400 is a fourth-semester language course that both reinforces and enhances the communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) previously acquired while exploring the rich cultural mosaic of the Spanish-speaking world. Class activities are designed so that students can build up these four skills in order to function at an intermediate language level. Readings focused on contemporary social and political issues of the Hispanic world will advance your knowledge of Hispanic cultural practices while increasing your intercultural competence. Unique to this course is the preparation of an oral presentation on a topic related to the Hispanic world throughout the semester and presented during the last days of classes. The purpose of this task is to help students develop their presentational competence in Spanish.

Conducted entirely in Spanish, this class will provide students with ample opportunities to work in small groups and in pairs while gaining confidence communicating in Spanish. This course satisfies the language requirement at Penn.

Goals 
By the end of this course students can expect to handle a variety of situations in a Spanish-speaking setting such as:

• Express their opinions on a variety of contemporary events and issues
• Defend their position when presented with a hypothetical situation
• Deliver short presentations on a chosen subject after thorough preparation
• Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of Hispanic cultural practices and products
   

Prerequisite(s)

• the successful completion of SPAN 0300 or SPAN 0305 at Penn, or
• a score on the SAT II exam between 550-640, or
• a score on the online placement exam between 454-546 (this does not apply to Wharton students), or
• a score on the paper-and-pencil departmental exam between 550-640 (for Wharton students; for transfer students seeking transfer credit for previous courses), or
• moving up a level from a score between 450-540 on the SAT II exam, or
• moving up a level from a score between 384-453 on the online placement exam (this does not apply to Wharton students), or
• moving up a level from a score between 450-540 on the paper-and-pencil departmental exam (for Wharton students; for transfer students seeking transfer credit for previous courses)

Course Description

Spanish 0405, the continuation of Spanish 0305, is an intermediate-level integrated skills language course.  It emphasizes the development of reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities. Students will be expected to participate actively in classroom activities such as communicative activities, role-playing based on typical doctor/patient interactions as well as other medical situations. Students will also review and learn other essential tools of communication applicable both inside and outside the medical field.  The class will be conducted entirely in Spanish.

Prerequisite(s)

• the successful completion of SPAN 0300 or SPAN 0305 at Penn, or
• a score on the SAT II exam between 550-640, or
• a score on the online placement exam between 454-546 (this does not apply to Wharton students), or
• a score on the paper-and-pencil departmental exam between 550-640 (for Wharton students; for transfer students seeking transfer credit for previous courses), or
• moving up a level from a score between 450-540 on the SAT II exam, or
• moving up a level from a score between 384-453 on the online placement exam (this does not apply to Wharton students), or
• moving up a level from a score between 450-540 on the paper-and-pencil departmental exam (for Wharton students; for transfer students seeking transfer credit for previous courses)