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Course Description

Learn how to talk about the past events using both the preterit and the imperfect past tenses. Practice your conversational and writing skills while gaining more insight into the cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world. This class is taught mainly in Spanish.

Course Details

By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

  • Describe past events using simple past tenses (preterit and imperfect)

  • Use vocabulary related to clothing, shopping, urban and rural areas, and modes of transportation

  • Talk about personal relationships, stages of life, and hobbies

  • Write short paragraphs in Spanish about topics covered in the course using the past tenses

  • Examine aspects of some Latin American cultures

Prerequisites

SPA 103 Spanish 3 or equivalent level of fluency as determined by the department. Call (403) 220-2866 if more information is required.

Applies Towards the Following Program(s)

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Type
Online Synchronous
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 16, 2025 to Dec 16, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $379.00
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Experience Spanish
Edition: 4 (2024)
Authors: Amores 
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Option 1 - Print package*: Textbook and 3-year Connect access (with eBook and online activities), ISBN-13: 9781266129995  
Option 2 - Digital package: 3-year Connect access (with eBook and online activities), ISBN-13: 9781266126628. Students who choose this option will have an opportunity to purchase a loose-leaf version of the textbook at a discounted price directly from their Connect course shell.   

Print and digital packages must be purchased through UCalgary Bookstore in order to get a 3-year access to Connect. Call (403) 220-5937 or visit www.calgarybookstore.ca. 

Additional purchase options are available through the publisher at https://www.mheducation.ca/product/experience-spanish-ise-9781266075490-can-group 

Note that this resource is used in Spanish courses up to level 7.  

*Please hold onto the print access card that is shrink-wrapped with the textbook as it contains the access code needed for your course. 

 

Section Notes

Classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

This course uses:

  • Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L.
  • Zoom web conferencing software.

For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

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