Courses

As a student in this program, you'll select one or two of the following four-credit courses.

Although not required, it is recommended that students register for eight credits.

Continuing Spanish (SPAN 1230)

• Prerequisite: SPAN 1120 or 1220, LPS 45-55, or SAT II 460-580
• After this course, students may take SPAN 2000, 2070, or 2090

Spanish Intermediate Composition and Conversation I (SPAN 2090)

• Prerequisite: SPAN 1230, LPS 56-64, SAT II 590-680, or CASE Q
• Satisfies option 1 of the language requirement for Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences
• Fulfills the prerequisite for the Spanish major at Cornell
• After this course, students may take SPAN 2140, 2150, 2170, or 2190

Spanish Intermediate Composition and Conversation II (SPAN 2095)

• Prerequisite: SPAN 2070, SPAN 2090, or CASE Q+
• Satisfies option 1 of the language requirement for Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences
• Fulfills the prerequisite for the Spanish major at Cornell
• The course is required for the major and may be taken concurrently with SPAN 2140, 2150, or 2170
• After this course, students should take SPAN2180, which serves as the anchor for both the Spanish major and minor

Monologue:Being in the World (SPAN 2097)

• Prerequisite: SPAN 2095

Advanced Spanish Writing Workshop (SPAN 2180)

• Prerequisite: SPAN 2095, CASE Q++, or equivalent
• Required for the Spanish major at Cornell
• May be taken concurrently with SPAN 2140, SPAN 2150, or SPAN 2170

Perspectives on Spain (SPAN 2230)

• Open to all language levels
• An elective for the Spanish major
• Required for the Spanish minor at Cornell

Class location

Classes will be held at the Instituto Internacional Americano, a facility used by other American programs as well as a place where English classes are taught, thus ensuring a mix of American and Spanish students on the premises.

Course expectations

You'll be expected to

• Attend class daily.
• Complete all assignments in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in class discussions and field trips.