SPAN 1First-Year Spanish
The first-year program is aimed at developing proficiency in Spanish. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are addressed through classroom practice and supplemented by language laboratory work. Classes are taught entirely in Spanish and are held three days a week.
Prerequisite(s): Placement into Spanish 1 via the online Spanish Placement Assessment.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | TBA | S. L. Lain | Open 0/25 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Soc Sci 2 167 | S. L. Lain | Open 23/25 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | Soc Sci 2 167 | S. L. Lain | Open 8/25 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Merrill Acad 132 | S. L. Lain | Open 21/25 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Merrill Acad 132 | S. L. Lain | Open 23/25 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Oakes Acad 222 | S. L. Lain | Open 22/25 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Oakes Acad 106 | C. Castillo Trelles | Closed 27/25 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Lain | 3.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 60% | 16 |
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