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Placement exam required for 1020, 2010, 2020 and 3000-level courses for students not already registered in language courses. See webpage at https://languages.utah.edu/language-requirements/language-placement-testing.php for more information. For answers to questions email wlc-advising@utah.edu or call (801) 581-7561. For course descriptions and pre-requisite information click on the subject column next to the appropriate catalog number.

AOCE Class Details

SPAN 101 - 001 Beg Span I

  • Class Number: 6532
  • Instructor: DENTON, CODY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 0
  • View Feedback
This is a hybrid course. There will be an online component to this class in addition to the two days per week that the class meets on campus. If you have questions, please contact the Department of Languages and Literature at 581-7561.

SPAN 101 - 001 Beg Span I

  • Class Number: 6532
  • Instructor: DENTON, CODY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 0
AOCE Class Details
This is a hybrid course. There will be an online component to this class in addition to the two days per week that the class meets on campus. If you have questions, please contact the Department of Languages and Literature at 581-7561.
Days / Times Locations
MW/08:35AM-09:25AM GC 1780
Meets With
  • SPAN 1010 001
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 101 - 002 Beg Span I

  • Class Number: 6533
  • Instructor: DENTON, CODY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 2
  • View Feedback
This is a hybrid course. There will be an online component to this class in addition to the two days per week that the class meets on campus. If you have questions, please contact the Department of Languages and Literature at 581-7561

SPAN 101 - 002 Beg Span I

  • Class Number: 6533
  • Instructor: DENTON, CODY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
This is a hybrid course. There will be an online component to this class in addition to the two days per week that the class meets on campus. If you have questions, please contact the Department of Languages and Literature at 581-7561
Days / Times Locations
MW/09:40AM-10:30AM GC 5620
Meets With
  • SPAN 1010 002
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 101 - 005 Beg Span I

  • Class Number: 6536
  • Instructor: BOYCE, TRISTAN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 1
  • View Feedback
This is a hybrid course. There will be an online component to this class in addition to the two days per week that the class meets on campus. If you have questions, please contact the Department of Languages and Literature at 581-7561

SPAN 101 - 005 Beg Span I

  • Class Number: 6536
  • Instructor: BOYCE, TRISTAN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 1
AOCE Class Details
This is a hybrid course. There will be an online component to this class in addition to the two days per week that the class meets on campus. If you have questions, please contact the Department of Languages and Literature at 581-7561
Days / Times Locations
MW/10:45AM-11:35AM AEB 306
Meets With
  • SPAN 1010 005
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 101 - 006 Beg Span I

  • Class Number: 6537
  • Instructor: BOYCE, TRISTAN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 1
  • View Feedback
This is a hybrid course. There will be an online component to this class in addition to the two days per week that the class meets on campus. If you have questions, please contact the Department of Languages and Literature at 581-7561

SPAN 101 - 006 Beg Span I

  • Class Number: 6537
  • Instructor: BOYCE, TRISTAN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 1
AOCE Class Details
This is a hybrid course. There will be an online component to this class in addition to the two days per week that the class meets on campus. If you have questions, please contact the Department of Languages and Literature at 581-7561
Days / Times Locations
MW/11:50AM-12:40PM AEB 306
Meets With
  • SPAN 1010 006
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 102 - 001 Beg Span II

  • Class Number: 6542
  • Instructor: CANNON, TIMOTHY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 2
  • View Feedback
This is a hybrid course. There will be an online component to this class in addition to the two days per week that the class meets on campus. If you have questions, please contact the Department of Languages and Literature at 581-7561.

SPAN 102 - 001 Beg Span II

  • Class Number: 6542
  • Instructor: CANNON, TIMOTHY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
This is a hybrid course. There will be an online component to this class in addition to the two days per week that the class meets on campus. If you have questions, please contact the Department of Languages and Literature at 581-7561.
Days / Times Locations
MW/08:35AM-09:25AM UNION 323
Meets With
  • SPAN 1020 001
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 102 - 002 Beg Span II

  • Class Number: 6543
  • Instructor: CANNON, TIMOTHY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 2
  • View Feedback
This is a hybrid course. There will be an online component to this class in addition to the two days per week that the class meets on campus. If you have questions, please contact the Department of Languages and Literature at 581-7561.

SPAN 102 - 002 Beg Span II

  • Class Number: 6543
  • Instructor: CANNON, TIMOTHY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
This is a hybrid course. There will be an online component to this class in addition to the two days per week that the class meets on campus. If you have questions, please contact the Department of Languages and Literature at 581-7561.
Days / Times Locations
MW/09:40AM-10:30AM UNION 323
Meets With
  • SPAN 1020 002
  • SPAN 7300 004
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 102 - 003 Beg Span II

This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. If you have questions, please contact AOCE at 585-9963.

SPAN 102 - 003 Beg Span II

  • Class Number: 6544
  • Instructor: VARGAS MUTIZABAL, JORGE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 1
AOCE Class Details
This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. If you have questions, please contact AOCE at 585-9963.
Days / Times Locations
TH/08:35AM-09:25AM UNION 323
Meets With
  • SPAN 1020 003
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 102 - 004 Beg Span II

This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. If you have questions, please contact AOCE at 585-9963.

SPAN 102 - 004 Beg Span II

  • Class Number: 6545
  • Instructor: VARGAS MUTIZABAL, JORGE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. If you have questions, please contact AOCE at 585-9963.
Days / Times Locations
TH/09:40AM-10:30AM UNION 323
Meets With
  • SPAN 1020 004
  • SPAN 7300 005
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 102 - 006 Beg Span II

  • Class Number: 6350
  • Instructor: WALRATH, BROOKE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 2
  • View Feedback
This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. If you have questions, please contact AOCE at 585-9963.

SPAN 102 - 006 Beg Span II

  • Class Number: 6350
  • Instructor: WALRATH, BROOKE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. If you have questions, please contact AOCE at 585-9963.
Days / Times Locations
MW/11:50AM-12:40PM BEH S 113
Meets With
  • SPAN 1020 006
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 102 - 008 Beg Span II

SPAN 102 - 008 Beg Span II

  • Class Number: 7817
  • Instructor: VERGARA GALVEZ, GRISEL
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 1
AOCE Class Details
Days / Times Locations
MW/06:00PM-08:00PM BEH S 113
Meets With
  • SPAN 1020 008
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 201 - 001 Intrm Span I

  • Class Number: 3026
  • Instructor: CANNON, TIMOTHY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 1
  • View Feedback
This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. If you have questions, please contact AOCE at 585-9963.

SPAN 201 - 001 Intrm Span I

  • Class Number: 3026
  • Instructor: CANNON, TIMOTHY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 1
AOCE Class Details
This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. If you have questions, please contact AOCE at 585-9963.
Days / Times Locations
TH/08:35AM-09:25AM GC 1780
Meets With
  • SPAN 2010 001
  • SPAN 7300 006
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 201 - 002 Intrm Span I

  • Class Number: 7818
  • Instructor: CANNON, TIMOTHY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 1
  • View Feedback
This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. If you have questions, please contact AOCE at 585-9963.

SPAN 201 - 002 Intrm Span I

  • Class Number: 7818
  • Instructor: CANNON, TIMOTHY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 1
AOCE Class Details
This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. If you have questions, please contact AOCE at 585-9963.
Days / Times Locations
TH/09:40AM-10:30AM GC 5490
Meets With
  • SPAN 2010 002
  • SPAN 7300 002
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 201 - 003 Intrm Span I

SPAN 201 - 003 Intrm Span I

  • Class Number: 19137
  • Instructor: GARABAYA CASADO, ERIK
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
Days / Times Locations
M-H/10:45AM-11:35AM BEH S 113
Meets With
  • SPAN 2010 003
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 202 - 001 Intrm Span II

  • Class Number: 3322
  • Instructor: MORRIS, TAMI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 2
This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction.

SPAN 202 - 001 Intrm Span II

  • Class Number: 3322
  • Instructor: MORRIS, TAMI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction.
Days / Times Locations
MW/08:35AM-09:25AM GC 3680
Meets With
  • SPAN 2020 001
  • SPAN 7300 003
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 202 - 002 Intrm Span II

  • Class Number: 6349
  • Instructor: MORRIS, TAMI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 1
This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction.

SPAN 202 - 002 Intrm Span II

  • Class Number: 6349
  • Instructor: MORRIS, TAMI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 1
AOCE Class Details
This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction.
Days / Times Locations
MW/09:40AM-10:30AM GC 1560
Meets With
  • SPAN 2020 002
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 202 - 003 Intrm Span II

  • Class Number: 3347
  • Instructor: TANNER, PETER
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 2

SPAN 202 - 003 Intrm Span II

  • Class Number: 3347
  • Instructor: TANNER, PETER
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
Days / Times Locations
M-H/09:40AM-10:30AM GC 2575
Meets With
  • SPAN 2020 003
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 202 - 004 Intrm Span II

  • Class Number: 19138
  • Instructor: MORRIS, TAMI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 2

SPAN 202 - 004 Intrm Span II

  • Class Number: 19138
  • Instructor: MORRIS, TAMI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
Days / Times Locations
MW/10:45AM-11:35AM GC 1560
Meets With
  • SPAN 2020 004
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 202 - 005 Intrm Span II

  • Class Number: 8092
  • Instructor: WALRATH, BROOKE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 1

SPAN 202 - 005 Intrm Span II

  • Class Number: 8092
  • Instructor: WALRATH, BROOKE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $542.50
  • Seats Available: 1
AOCE Class Details
Days / Times Locations
MW/06:00PM-08:00PM BU C 107
Meets With
  • SPAN 2020 005
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 302 - 001 Conversation & Reading

  • Class Number: 3307
  • Instructor: TANNER, PETER
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 1

SPAN 302 - 001 Conversation & Reading

  • Class Number: 3307
  • Instructor: TANNER, PETER
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 1
AOCE Class Details
Days / Times Locations
TH/10:45AM-12:05PM FASB 101
Meets With
  • SPAN 3020 001
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 302 - 002 Conversation & Reading

  • Class Number: 19139
  • Instructor: TANNER, PETER
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2

SPAN 302 - 002 Conversation & Reading

  • Class Number: 19139
  • Instructor: TANNER, PETER
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
Days / Times Locations
TH/12:25PM-01:45PM FASB 101
Meets With
  • SPAN 3020 002
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 304 - 001 Inter Grammar & Comp

  • Class Number: 19140
  • Instructor: WARREN, ELIZABETH M
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 1
  • View Feedback

SPAN 304 - 001 Inter Grammar & Comp

  • Class Number: 19140
  • Instructor: WARREN, ELIZABETH M
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 1
AOCE Class Details
Days / Times Locations
MW/11:50AM-01:10PM BU C 301
Meets With
  • SPAN 3040 001
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 304 - 002 Inter Grammar & Comp

  • Class Number: 19135
  • Instructor: WARREN, ELIZABETH M
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2
  • View Feedback

SPAN 304 - 002 Inter Grammar & Comp

  • Class Number: 19135
  • Instructor: WARREN, ELIZABETH M
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
Days / Times Locations
MW/01:25PM-02:45PM BU C 301
Meets With
  • SPAN 3040 002
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 306 - 001 Adv Grammar & Comp

  • Class Number: 13999
  • Instructor: RUBIO, LUCIA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid & IVC
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2
This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction.

SPAN 306 - 001 Adv Grammar & Comp

  • Class Number: 13999
  • Instructor: RUBIO, LUCIA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid & IVC
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction.
Days / Times Locations
T/09:10AM-10:30AM FASB 295
H/09:10AM-10:30AM CANVAS .
Meets With
  • SPAN 3060 001
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 306 - 002 Adv Grammar & Comp

  • Class Number: 19136
  • Instructor: RUBIO, LUCIA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid & IVC
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2

SPAN 306 - 002 Adv Grammar & Comp

  • Class Number: 19136
  • Instructor: RUBIO, LUCIA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid & IVC
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
Days / Times Locations
T/10:45AM-12:05PM FASB 295
H/10:45AM-12:05PM CANVAS .
Meets With
  • SPAN 3060 002
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 307 - 001 Intro Textual Analysis

  • Class Number: 19550
  • Instructor: Quin, Alejandro
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2

SPAN 307 - 001 Intro Textual Analysis

  • Class Number: 19550
  • Instructor: Quin, Alejandro
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
Days / Times Locations
MW/01:25PM-02:45PM SAEC 1145
Meets With
  • SPAN 3070 001
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 307 - 002 Intro Textual Analysis

  • Class Number: 19551
  • Instructor: WARREN, ELIZABETH M
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2

SPAN 307 - 002 Intro Textual Analysis

  • Class Number: 19551
  • Instructor: WARREN, ELIZABETH M
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
Days / Times Locations
TH/02:00PM-03:20PM ARCH 228
Meets With
  • SPAN 3070 002
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 455 - 001 Spanish Civilization

  • Class Number: 19547
  • Instructor: ATWOOD-MENDEZ, GARY L
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2

SPAN 455 - 001 Spanish Civilization

  • Class Number: 19547
  • Instructor: ATWOOD-MENDEZ, GARY L
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
Days / Times Locations
MW/11:50AM-01:10PM UNION 323
Meets With
  • SPAN 4550 001
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 462 - 001 Intro Span Literature

  • Class Number: 19549
  • Instructor: ATWOOD-MENDEZ, GARY L
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2

SPAN 462 - 001 Intro Span Literature

  • Class Number: 19549
  • Instructor: ATWOOD-MENDEZ, GARY L
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
Days / Times Locations
TH/09:10AM-10:30AM GC 1570
Meets With
  • SPAN 4620 001
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 490 - 002 Caribbean Studies

  • Class Number: 19545
  • Instructor: GUEVARA, GEMA
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2

SPAN 490 - 002 Caribbean Studies

  • Class Number: 19545
  • Instructor: GUEVARA, GEMA
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
Days / Times Locations
TH/12:25PM-01:45PM ARCH 228
Meets With
  • SPAN 4900 002
AOCE Class Details

SPAN 490 - 003 Spanish Documentary

  • Class Number: 19546
  • Instructor: SHEEAN, JACQUELINE
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2

SPAN 490 - 003 Spanish Documentary

  • Class Number: 19546
  • Instructor: SHEEAN, JACQUELINE
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $465.00
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
Days / Times Locations
TH/10:45AM-12:05PM GC 2575
Meets With
  • SPAN 4900 003
Seating availability for all SPAN classes