Course Description
Spanish 201 is the first course of the Second-Year Spanish Language Program at the University of Washington. It is part of a sequence of three intermediate-level language courses (SPAN 201, SPAN 202, and SPAN 203) designed for those students who have completed the First-Year Spanish Language Program or its equivalent. This course aims to expand the oral and written communication skills acquired in earlier classes and to broaden students’ understanding of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, including the Hispanic/Latinx communities in the U.S.
Spanish 201 is open to students who have completed Spanish 103 or scored a minimum of 4 in each of the four sections (reading, writing, listening and speaking) of the placement test. For more information, see Spanish placement test.
For information on registration policies and procedures visit Undergraduate Enrollment Policies and Procedures.
For advising contact the Humanities Academic Services Center.
Required Materials
- Contreras, F., Pérez, J. & Rosales, V. (2020). PROYECTOS II. AN INTRODUCTORY AND INTERMEDIATE SPANISH COURSE. Klett World Languages. Student book and access to The KWL Hub
VERY IMPORTANT: You can purchase your book at the UW Bookstore or online at Klett World Languages. We strongly recommend you buy it online. If buying online, use THIS LINK to ensure you get the correct materials for your course. You can choose between the digital only book (digital book + The KWL Hub) or the bundle (printed book + digital book + The KWL Hub).
VERY IMPORTANT: If you already have your textbook from a previous quarter, you will need to exchange your BlinkLearning license (valid until summer 2025) for a KWL Hub license (required for autumn 2025 onward). To obtain your KWL Hub license, please complete this FORM. - Conversifi (4 token bundle). During the first week of classes, your teacher will provide you with instructions to purchase the 4 token bundle and a code for registering with Conversifi.
Course Objectives
For more information, see course objectives.
Course Calendar
For more information, see course calendar.
Evaluation
| CLASS PARTICIPATION | 10% | 4 QUIZZES & 4 EXAMS | 35% | 15% | |
| HOMEWORK: INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES | 10% | 4 ORAL CONVERSATIONS | 10% | 10% | |
| HOMEWORK: PREPÁRATE ACTIVITIES | 10% |
0.7 is the minimum grade needed to pass SPANISH 201.
Students' Responsibilities
THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT IN PERSON. As a student in this class, it is your responsibility to:
- Attend class everyday. The class will meet in person, five times per week, Monday to Friday.
- Participate in all classroom activities, making an effort to use Spanish as much as possible.
- Come to class always prepared, having read and studied the materials assigned by your instructor.
- Submit all assignments on the due date, regardless of whether you are present in class or not.
- Contact a classmate when missing a class to get updated on classroom activities and assignments. You are responsible for all material presented in class and all assigned homework, whether you are present in class or not.
- Check your email everyday and visit the course webpage and Canvas site regularly to keep updated on important class information and changes on due dates.
- Follow common courtesy norms and silence your cellular phone before class begins.
SPANISH LANGUAGE
Spanish is the language of communication in the class, from day one. English will be kept to a minimum by both the teacher and the students.
NONBINARY LANGUAGE
In this class, we will make every effort to use inclusive and nonbinary language. Teachers and students are expected to respect each other’s chosen names and pronouns in both spoken and written interactions. In Spanish, pronouns include él (he), ella (she), and elle (nonbinary they). The ending -e can be added to form neutral nouns, e.g., todes (everybody). You are encouraged to use the pronouns that best reflect your identity when introducing yourself and when writing or speaking about yourself. Additional guidance on the use of non-binary and inclusive language will be provided in class.
GRADES
You will have access to your grades via Gradebook throughout the entire term. It is your responsibility to make sure the information on your Gradebook is correct and updated. It there is a problem with a grade, you should contact your instructor as soon as possible.
OFFICE HOURS
Remember that your teacher is available outside class to answer any question you may have concerning either the content of the course or your performance on it. If you think you need extra help or have problems with any aspect of the course, make sure to contact them before it is too late. If their office hours do not work for you, schedule an appointment at a different time. Do not discuss personal issues with your teacher during class time.
STUDENT CONDUCT AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITYAs a student of the University of Washington you are expected to practice high standards of academic and professional honesty and integrity, to be informed of the Student Conduct Code, and to follow it.
Students who engage in academic misconduct as described in the Student Conduct Code (cheating, falsification, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, unauthorized use of AI tools, multiple submissions, etc.) will be reported to the Director of Community Standards & Student Conduct.
For more information, see Community Standards and Student Conduct.
UW policies and resources
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Students with either permanent or temporary disabilities should contact the DRS office: 011 Mary Gates, Box 352808, (206) 543-8924, uwdrs@uw.edu
If you require any disability accommodations, please contact the DRS office as soon as possible. Your instructor will begin implementing these accommodations once they receive official notification, via email and directly from the DRS office, of your approved academic accommodations.
For more information, see Disability Resources for students.
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS
Washington state law requires that UW develop a policy for accommodation of student absences or significant hardship due to reasons of faith or conscience, or for organized religious activities. The UW's policy including more information about how to request an accommodation, is available at Religious Accommodation Policy. Accommodations must be requested within the first two weeks of this course using the Religious Accommodations Request form.