UND’s first year Spanish online college course covers the beginning skills of learning to comprehend, speak, read and write Spanish.
| Course Title | SPAN 101: First Year Spanish I |
|---|---|
| Credits | 4 undergraduate credits |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Format | Online - Self-Paced Enroll Anytime |
| Cost | Tuition is $384.88 per credit. Visit the page regarding additional costs. |
About online SPAN 101: First Year Spanish I
Spanish 101 and 102 prepare students to achieve basic proficiency in the language and understanding of Hispanic cultures. Spanish 101 begins this process of building and developing the new language system by engaging students in learning activities that address listening, reading, writing and speaking through independent study. This course is designed to maximize your language-learning potential. To be successful (which means learning to use Spanish meaningfully in practical situations), you will need to stay motivated and practice regularly each week. Time, dedication, and personal discipline are essential to take advantage of this online opportunity to learn to understand and speak Spanish.
To be successful (which means learning to use Spanish meaningfully in practical situations), you will need to stay motivated and practice regularly each week. 30 minutes a day or more is recommended. Time, dedication, and personal discipline are essential to take advantage of this online opportunity to learn to understand and speak Spanish. Students can reach out as needed to an instructor with flexible office hours throughout the week for email, live phone chats or virtual classroom sessions.
This course contains six lessons, two speaking exams with the instructor, and two written proctored exams. Each is designed to focus your study of Spanish and to assist you in achieving the course learning objectives or outcomes. You will work through a combination of required virtual text activities, cultural assignments, and creative projects. Each lesson contains the following elements:
- Objectives and a to-do list
- Reading, listening and recording on “Vistas” virtual text site
- Video and supporting materials
- Cultural assignment
- Reflections/student feedback
Required Course Materials
“Vistas” 7e (2024), José A. Blanco and the late Philip R. Donley
- Online digital access (12 months) ISBN 978-1-54338-993-7
- Online digital access (24 months) ISBN 978-1-54338-995-1
The 24-month Vistas subscription is recommended for students planning to take both SPAN 101 and 102 in the self-paced enroll-anytime format. This e-text includes a variety of interactive assignments, such as audios to hear words pronounced, videos and self-checking quizzes.
How will the course appear on my transcript?
You may enroll at any time and have up to 9 months to complete this online course. The credits earned will be recorded on your UND transcript based on the date you registered for the course. It will appear on your transcript in the same way as a course taken during a regular semester. There is no indication that the course was taken online or that you completed it at your own pace.
Why Take Online Classes at UND?
Here are a few reasons why you should take an online enroll anytime course at UND:
- Great customer service – Our registration team is ready to answer questions quickly so you can focus on your coursework.
- Affordable – UND's enroll anytime courses are pricedat North Dakota's affordable, in-state tuition rate.
- Accredited – UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- Easily transfer credits – Transferring credits is always at the discretion of the institution to which the credits are being transferred. In general, credits from schools/universities that are regionally accredited by theHigher Learning Commissiontransfer to other regionally accredited institutions. UND's online courses appear on your UND transcript in the same way as other courses.
Flexible 100% Online Course
You'll take this online course at your own pace. Some students thrive in this environment, while other students may struggle with setting their own deadlines. If you have successfully taken an independent study or correspondence course previously, UND’s enroll anytime courses may be right for you. Still not sure? Take our online quiz to help determine if online enroll anytime courses are right for you.
Course information including tuition, technology requirements, textbooks, lessons and exams is subject to change without notice.
