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SPAN 181 - Introduction to Spanish for Heritage Language Learners I

SPAN 181: Introduction to Spanish for Heritage Language Learners I (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Counts toward General Education (2026-27), General Education (2024-25).

3 units
  • Humanities
  • Area 2. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
  • Humanities: History, Languages other than English, Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)

Counts toward

First in the sequence of Spanish for Heritage Language Learners track (181, 281, 282, 381). Emphasis on developing listening and speaking skills in the heritage language, understanding and practicing basic grammar, and cultivating positive attitudes towards the heritage language and the heritage culture. Course uses language acquisition skills to help students understand cultural differences and develop a global perspective.

From the catalog

Who can take it
Not open to native speakers (with high school diploma from a Spanish-speaking country) or students with credit in SPAN 201, SPAN 202, SPAN 211, SPAN 282, SPAN 301, or higher numbered Spanish course.
Counts as
Humanities [3B]
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Catalog notes
Requires exposure to Spanish in the home and neighborhood in the U.S. Replaces SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 for Preparation for the Major. Taught in Spanish. Native speakers of Spanish will not receive credit for taking lower division courses in Spanish except with advanced approval from the department. No credit will be given for lower division Spanish language courses taken after successfully completing any upper division Spanish course.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #8816· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
27 of 27 seats open
Mon, Wed, Fri 12:00 PM-12:50 PM · PSFA 358

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