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Spanish for Communication III

LASP-40003

Designed for those who have familiarity with the basic structures of Spanish, Level III students learn to discuss many aspects of  food, celebrations, responding to requests, inviting and declining politely, expressing to have a good time, congratulation someone, and more. Conversational skills improve through a variety of small group and pair activities, and personal presentations using preterite and imperfect tenses. Textbook chapters 6 and 7 are covered.

 

Course Information

Online
Live Online
3.00 units
$350.00
Notes: recommended prerequisite: "Spanish for Communication II," or the equivalent. Requirement for the Professional Certificate in Spanish Language.

Course sessions

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Section ID:

188438

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

No textbook required.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 3/31/2025
  • Early Enrollment Discount: $325 ($350 if enrolled after 3/3/2025)

Note:

All students must purchase access to Connect's online platform for submitting homework & quizzes. An ebook is included in the Connect access fee. Students may opt to also purchase a physical textbook if preferred. Materials & log-in info will be discussed in more detail in the 1st mtg. All students will submit homework online via Connect.

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
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Instructor: Maria Ramirez-Lopez

Maria Ramirez-Lopez
Maria Ramirez-Lopez, a native Spanish speaker from Mexico, has 16 years of experience teaching Spanish across various educational settings. Her career includes 7 years in high schools and 9 years at universities such as Boston University, Harvard University, Harvard Extension School, and San Diego State University. She has taught all levels of Spanish, from beginners to advanced courses like Spanish Film, AP Spanish Language, and AP Spanish Literature.
Her passion for teaching Spanish began during her undergraduate studies at San Diego State University, where she initially enrolled in Hispanic Literature courses to fulfill her world languages requirement. This experience inspired her to change her major to Spanish, with a minor in History. Originally, she was studying Business Administration and earned an Associate Degree in Accounting from Southwestern College.
Throughout her teaching career, Maria has encountered a diverse range of learning styles. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes creating a productive and engaging learning environment by employing various techniques, methods, and materials that foster a sense of belonging among students.
 
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Section ID:

189969

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 3/28/2025
  • Early Enrollment Discount: $325 ($350 if enrolled after 3/3/2025)

Note:

All students must purchase access to Connect's online platform for submitting homework & quizzes. An ebook is included in the Connect access fee. Students may opt to also purchase a physical textbook if preferred. Materials & log-in info will be discussed in more detail in the 1st mtg. All students will submit homework online via Connect.

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
3/25/2025 Tue 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
3/27/2025 Thu 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
4/1/2025 Tue 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
4/3/2025 Thu 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
4/8/2025 Tue 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
4/10/2025 Thu 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
4/15/2025 Tue 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
4/17/2025 Thu 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
4/22/2025 Tue 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
4/24/2025 Thu 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
4/29/2025 Tue 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
5/1/2025 Thu 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
5/6/2025 Tue 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
5/8/2025 Thu 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
5/13/2025 Tue 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
5/15/2025 Thu 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
5/20/2025 Tue 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
5/22/2025 Thu 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
5/27/2025 Tue 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
5/29/2025 Thu 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
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Instructor: Raymundo Rangel

Raymundo Rangel
Raymundo Rangel, a native Spanish speaker from Mexico, holds an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from a university in Mexico and an M.A. in Spanish from California State University, San Marcos. Since 2004, he has taught graduate and undergraduate psychology students in Mexico and later Spanish to undergraduates at CSU San Marcos, as well as privately in the San Diego area for six years. He now teaches at an international high school in Mexico. He enjoys helping students build confidence in their Spanish skills through an interactive, personalized approach. Outside of teaching, he loves reading, playing the electric guitar, and spending time with his wife and kids.
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