Teaching

I am teaching four courses this semester at the University of South Dakota. Please sign up for courses on the University portal website. If you have any specific questions about course topics, feel free to message me.

101: Introductory Spanish I

Offered: Fall 2023

Introduces the fundamental elements of Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary. Promotes speaking, listening and writing within a cultural context. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.

This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4 

This course qualifies for High School Dual Credit: HSDC 

Note

(C) denotes common course.

Credits: 4.

120: Medical Spanish I

Offered: Fall 2023, Cross-listed as HSC 292: Top. Medical Spanish I.

Medical Spanish I will introduce students to anatomical vocabulary and medical terminology in Spanish as well as to culturally appropriate communication between health-care providers and patients. The students will systematically learn the elementary grammar structures, providing a linguistic base of knowledge. In addition, the curriculum will involve a community component. The course is intended for students with little or no prior knowledge of Spanish.

Note

Change in credit hours effective spring 2022 from 3 to 4 hours.

Credits: 4.

201: Intermediate Spanish I

Offered: Fall 2023

Students use previously learned elements of fundamental Spanish to improve speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Authentic materials promote the understanding of Hispanic culture.

This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4 

This course qualifies for High School Dual Credit: HSDC 

Prerequisites and Corequisites

Course prerequisite: SPAN 102 - Introductory Spanish II (C) [SGR #4, HSDC] .

Note

(C) denotes common course.

Credits: 3.