Spanish (SPAN)

The Spanish program at the University of Hawai’i, Leeward Community College Campus, offers introductory and intermediate courses. Our faculty are committed to teaching at the highest intellectual level, to facilitating the students’ learning of the Spanish language as well as to familiarizing the students with the Hispanic culture.

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Course Descriptions

SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I (3)
Basic structures of the Spanish language emphasizing listening and reading comprehension and spoken/written expressions. Through practice (in class and online), students learn to use the basic structures of Spanish.  Throughout the course, students gain an increased awareness and appreciation of Hispanic culture.
Rec Preparation: ENG 22 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.

SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II (3)
Basic structures of the Spanish language emphasizing listening and reading comprehension and spoken/written expressions. Through practice (in class and online), students learn to use the basic structures of Spanish. Throughout the course, students gain an increased awareness and appreciation of Hispanic culture.
Prerequisite: SPAN 101 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.

SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I (3)
Continuation and refinement of basic language skills acquired in Spanish 101- 102. Through the study of authentic materials and literary texts, functional review of grammar (in classroom and online), as well as written and oral communicative activities, students acquire competency in speaking and writing, gain an increased awareness and appreciation of Hispanic culture and are able to express ideas and opinions about aspects of American society and the Hispanic world.
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or equivalent.

SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II (3)
Continuation and refinement of basic language skills acquired in Spanish 101-102-201. Through study of authentic materials and literary texts, functional review of grammar (in classroom and online), as well as written and oral communicative activities, students acquire competency in speaking and writing, gain an increased awareness and appreciation of Hispanic culture and are able to express ideas and opinions about aspects of American society and the Hispanic world.
Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or equivalent

Contact Information:
Andrzej Dabrowski, Professor in Spanish
Phone: 455-0425
Email: dabrowsk [at] hawaii [dot] edu

Tara Rojas, Asst. Professor in Spanish
Phone: 455-0342
Email: tmuramot [at] hawaii [dot] edu