Spanish · Fall 2026
SDSU SPAN 281 — Intermed Span Hertg Lang Lrn I
Introduction to written Spanish and basic principles of writing. Enhances awareness of cultural text produced in Spanish-speaking world. Course uses language acquisition skills to help students understand cultural differences and develop a global perspective. Not open to native speakers (with high school diploma from a Spanish-speaking country) or students with credit in SPAN 201, SPAN 202, SPAN 211, SPAN 282, SPAN 301, or a higher-numbered Spanish course. Replaces SPAN 201 and SPAN 211 for Preparation for the Major. Taught in Spanish. Native speakers of Spanish will not receive credit for taking lower division courses in Spanish except with advance approval from the department. No credit will be given for lower division Spanish language courses taken after successfully completing any upper division Spanish course.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: Exposure to Spanish in the home and neighborhood in the U.S.
- Exposure to Spanish in the home and neighborhood in the U.S.
Fall 2026 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8670 Discussion | In person | Open | 34 / 36 | Mon/Wed/Fri 11:00 AM–11:50 AM | ARTN 412 | Gisselle Velarde | 4.9/5 · 51 reviews Difficulty 1.6 · 98% take again |
| 5208 Discussion | In person | Open | 32 / 34 | Tue/Thu 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | SSW 2650 | Gisselle Velarde | 4.9/5 · 51 reviews Difficulty 1.6 · 98% take again |