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SPAN 307

Writing for Spanish Heritage Speakers

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

This course emphasizes reading and writing in a way that capitalizes prior contact with the language. It expands on language competence through vocabulary building, grammar review, spelling and punctuation, and writing strategies.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • placement
SPAN 227
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 227 or placement.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Terms

fall, spring

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • correctly apply the rules of Spanish orthography, including diacritical marks, in their writing.
  • compose essays with a clearly organized structure while applying the transition words, idiomatic expressions, and grammatical lessons covered by the course.
  • apply basic rules of Spanish grammar.
  • demonstrate a deepened understanding of Hispanic culture in Latin America while connecting it with Latino culture of in the United States.