How do I know what Spanish class is right for me?
Take the online placement
Click here to learn more about placement and Spanish at Lawrence
Is Spanish spoken at home?
Take the online placement and contact Prof. Rosa Tapia
Should I complete the language requirement during the first year?
Yes! It can open up academic, personal, social, and professional opportunities.
You can study abroad and complete a minor or major in Spanish.
Proficiency in Spanish and international experience are important for many career paths today. (Read more...)
Quick guide to SPAN 100/200 courses
Classes for students who did not grow up hearing Spanish at home:
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SPAN 101: no prerequisite
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SPAN 102: prerequisite: SPAN 101 or placement
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SPAN 201: prerequisite: SPAN 102 or placement
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SPAN 202: prerequisite: SPAN 201 or placement. Counts toward Spanish major or minor. Required for off-campus study in Spanish-speaking countries.
Classes for students who grew up hearing Spanish at home:
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SPAN 203. No prerequisite. This class is for you if you understand (some) Spanish from hearing it at home and you would like to learn more about it with other students who have similar experiences. You should choose this level if you have not taken Spanish in school or if you took it for a year or less.
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SPAN 204. This class is for you if you understand Spanish from hearing it at home and if you took two or more years of Spanish in school. Prerequisite: SPAN 203 (or permission from the instructor). Counts toward a Spanish major or minor. Allows you to apply for off-campus study in Spanish-speaking countries.
Recommended first-year schedule
Spanish major and minor requirements
You can complete part of your major or minor in Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, or Spain.
Click here to see what off-campus courses fulfill requirements.
