Modern Languages-Spanish

Courses

LS101: Elementary Spanish I

Credits 3
Basic oral and written proficiency for daily communication, with an emphasis on the audiovisual method.

LS105: Language for Travelers

Credits 3
Offered in association with any number of Franklin Pierce University international studies courses or programs. Covers practical communication skills in the applicable language(s) and associated cultural characteristics. Addresses GLE Learning Outcomes Humanities (HM) and Intercultural Knowledge (IK).

LS202: Intermediate Spanish II

Credits 3

Conversational patterns, idioms, dialogues, and special vocabularies for travel and occupations. Prerequisite: LS201 or permission of the instructor.

LS301: Advanced Spanish Conv & Comp

Credits 3

For students who have passed the intermediate level, with intensive drills in conversation and composition in order to achieve a mastery of correct oral and written expression in Spanish. Prerequisite: LS202.

LS565: Spanish Healthcare Professionals

Credits 2
This elective course is designed for health care providers and students who want to improve communication skills with Spanish-speaking patients and their caregivers by developing sufficient speaking and listening skills to perform physical therapy, nursing or medical assessments and procedures. The course will focus on building vocabulary skills, and communication for discipline specific assessment procedures. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all prior Physical Therapy courses.