Department of Spanish and Portuguese

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This Spanish course focuses on the four basic language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) at the most basic level, with a particular emphasis on critical thinking skills. In this course, students learn introductory Spanish phrases and basic vocabulary as well as practice beginning writing skills and upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to discuss everyday topics such as family, academic courses, pastimes, food, likes and dislikes, weather, daily life situations and similar beginner topics. Courses are conducted in Spanish at a level appropriate for the course. Grading is based on exams, homework, participation, attendance, and final exam. All homework is completed online. Enrollment in S100 is restricted to those with less than 2 years of high school Spanish or with the consent of the department. All others must enroll in S105. The next course in the sequence for HISP-S 100 students would be HISP-S 150 Elementary Spanish II.

To see our HISP active courses and class times for Fall 2024, go to One.IU, Student Center and search on HISP-S for Spanish, HISP-P for Portuguese and HISP-C for Catalan.