Academics
As a student in this program, you'll select one or two of the following three-credit courses (with the exception of SPAN 1230, which is four-credits). Although not required, it is recommended that students register for six credits.
Continuing Spanish (SPAN 1230) (4 credit hours)
- Prerequisite: SPAN 1120 or 1220, LPS 45-55, or SAT II 460-580
- After this course, students may take SPAN 2000, 2070, or 2090
Spanish Intermediate Composition and Conversation I (SPAN 2090)
- Prerequisite: SPAN 1230, LPS 56-64, SAT II 590-680, or CASE Q
- Satisfies option 1 of the language requirement for Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences
- Fulfills the prerequisite for the Spanish major at Cornell
- After this course, students may take SPAN 2095
Spanish Intermediate Composition and Conversation II (SPAN 2095)
- Prerequisite: SPAN 2070, SPAN 2090, or CASE Q+
- Satisfies option 1 of the language requirement for Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences
- Fulfills the prerequisite for the Spanish major at Cornell
- After this course, students can take SPAN 2140, 2150, 2170, or SPAN2180
Monologue:Being in the World (SPAN 2097)
- Prerequisite: SPAN 2095
- This course can be used as an elective for the Spanish minor and/or major
Advanced Spanish Writing Workshop (SPAN 2180)
- Prerequisite: SPAN 2095, CASE Q++, or equivalent
- Required for the Spanish major AND/OR minor at Cornell
- May be taken concurrently with SPAN 2140, SPAN 2150, or SPAN 2170
Perspectives on Spain (SPAN 2230)
- Open to all language levels
- An elective for the Spanish major
- Required for the Spanish minor at Cornell
This program can fulfill a language requirement or prepare you for early entry into a minor or major in Spanish at Cornell.
Courses may counts toward the 120 credits that Cornell undergraduate students must earn for graduation. Depending on a student's college, the courses may also fulfill other requirements for electives, distribution requirements, or majors.
Class location
Classes will be held at the Instituto Internacional Americano, a facility used by other American programs as well as a place where English classes are taught, thus ensuring a mix of American and Spanish students on the premises.
Course expectations
You'll be expected to:
- Attend class daily.
- Complete all assignments in a timely manner.
- Actively participate in class discussions and field trips.