Department of World Languages and Cultures

Basic Spanish Communication Undergraduate Certificate

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Spanish for beginners

Build a background in one of the world's most widely used languages: Spanish.

Have basic conversations. Communicate through writing. Know Spanish culture and customs.

Interact with Spanish speakers in your country and abroad.

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Contact the Academic Advising and Transfer Center to declare a certificate in basic Spanish communication.

    Basic Spanish Communication

    This certificate is designed to give students a solid grounding in the language skills and cultural knowledge necessary to successfully interact with Spanish speakers in familiar contexts in the United States and abroad.

    Program Requirements (15 hours)

    1. SPN 101(3) and 102(3); or SPN 103(6).
    2. SPN 201(3) and 202(3); or SPN 203(6).
    3. SPN 205(3).
    4. All candidates must satisfy the General University Certificate Requirements.

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