Addresses on university level the needs and strengths of students with Spanish speaking background but no formal language training in Spanish speaking countries. Emphasizes more complex skills in composition and advanced reading comprehension than Spanish 16A, as well as standard versus vernacular usages, cross language interferences, etc.

Prerequisites: Spanish 16A with a grade of P or a grade of C or higher.

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Optional

Grading

1

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

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GEs Area B Ethnicity Writing
Unlocks C LIT 102A C LIT 102B SPAN 177 SPAN 115 SPAN 119A SPAN 128
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GUYTON ACOSTA
Kiley Guyton Acosta
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SPAN16B . Guyton Acosta 3 Years Ago

Professor Kiley was the best when it came to communicating with students about assignments. She's very understanding and I would definitely take her again for future courses.

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SPAN16B . Guyton Acosta 4 Years Ago

Kiley is one of the most wonderful professors at UCSB. I have had such an amazing time in her course and really feel that my Spanish has improved a ton. She is fair with her grading, helps you if you need it, and fosters a class environment that makes you feel at ease. She is the sweetest person ever, literally want to be her when I grow up!

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16B . Guyton Acosta 4 Years Ago

You will not regret it at all. Professor Kiley is super caring and thoughtful. She is very understanding and class is super welcoming no matter your knowledge on Spanish.

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SPAN139 . Guyton Acosta 1 Year, 6 Months Ago

One of my favorite professors at ucsb. She is very passionate b

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SPAN139 . Guyton Acosta 2 Years Ago

Very engaging class and topic, but workload is intensive. There are various assignments due every week for simple readings, that she overcomplicates. Very sweet professor, but the workload and busy work made the class much more unenjoyable.

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SPAN139 . Guyton Acosta 2 Years Ago

she is my favorite prof ever!! she made the class super enjoyable and i learned sooo much. it is a looottt of work at first, but i feel like you get used to it throughout the weeks. she will def help you if you're struggling and she's very accessible! she truly recognizes the effort her students put in so you definitely have to work for your grade!

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