University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 (DRAFT) 
    
    May 24, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 (DRAFT)

SPAN 226 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers I

(3 units)
Intended for students who have a Spanish language background but little or no formal training. Emphasis on writing skills, grammar and vocabulary enrichment. Not open to students who have credit for SPAN 111  -SPAN 212 .  

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): Department permission from the Spanish for Heritage Speakers placement advisor.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an expanded linguistics repertoire that includes an academic variety of written and spoken Spanish.
2. read and respond critically to the literary text in writing.
3. explain the rules of Spanish grammar and orthography.
4. explain Hispanic culture in Latin America and make the connection with the culture of Latinos in the USA.


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