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Cornell University

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.