


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
Course sessions
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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)
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Instructor:
Maria Ramirez-Lopez

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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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:
Schedule:
Date | Day | Start | End |
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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. |
Instructor:
Raymundo Rangel
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