Below you will find a list of our current or recent offerings. See the course catalog for descriptions and updated information.
The Spanish Department curriculum includes a Beginning level course sequence that fulfills SU’s Language and Culture requirement; Intermediate level courses designed for native speakers of Spanish, heritage speakers of Spanish, and Spanish language learners who have completed the Language and Culture courses or who have placed out due to previous studies; and Advanced level courses for majors, minors, native speakers, heritage speakers, and any students interested in advancing their language and cultural proficiency and who have taken at least one 300-level course.
The beginning level Spanish course sequence fulfills SU’s Language and Culture requirement.
- Spanish 1 is offered fall, spring, and summer term.
- Spanish 2 and 3 are offered fall, spring, summer term, and in a summer study abroad program.
A placement test taken before beginning coursework at Southwestern helps determine which level in the language sequence will provide the appropriate challenge when getting started. Students who have not placed out of Southwestern’s third semester language proficiency requirement must begin language study at the level of placement, and take the next courses from -144, -154 and -164 sequentially. Students must earn a grade of C- or better to continue within this sequence.
The intermediate level courses are designed for native speakers of Spanish, Heritage speakers of Spanish, and Spanish language learners who have completed the Language and Culture courses or who have placed out due to previous studies.
Please visit the Office of Intercultural Learning for information about our Intermediate level summer study abroad program as well as other study abroad options.
The advanced level courses for majors, minors, and any students interested in advancing their language and cultural proficiency and who have taken at least one 300-level course.
Note on course numbering: The 400 level courses are on literature from Spain; 500 level courses are on literature from Latin American literature; 600 level courses focus on culture; 700 level courses focus on linguistics; 900 level courses are capstone, tutorial, independent study, internship and honors.
We also encourage all students who speak Spanish well to consider study abroad, since the experience abroad will give you a life changing experience in addition to enhancing your resume. Studying abroad will not only improve your Spanish skills but also allow you to experience and learn about diverse cultures and topics from a non- American perspective. Also, please consider seeking Paideia with Distinction since you have an advanced proficiency in language. Talk to one of our faculty members for more ideas on how to get involved.
If you already speak Spanish, please consider taking any of the courses under our intermediate or advanced tabs. These courses are designed to engage both native and non-native speakers alike. You’ll be surprised how much more there is to learn about Spanish as a language and the cultures that speak the language.
We also encourage all students who speak Spanish well to consider study abroad, since the experience abroad will give you a life changing experience in addition to enhancing your resume. Studying abroad will not only improve your Spanish skills but also allow you to experience and learn about diverse cultures and topics from a non- American perspective. Also, please consider seeking Paideia with Distinction since you have an advanced proficiency in language. Talk to one of our faculty members for more ideas on how to get involved.