Take Heritage Language Courses with our Department
Why Heritage Language Courses?
- Develop academic, professional and creative writing skills
- Practice formal and informal speaking skills for various contexts
- Build a community with other Latinx/Hispanic OSU students and the central Ohio area
- Understand the conditions and contributions of the Latinx/Hispanic population in the U.S.
- Reinforce and validate the home language and culture of the heritage learner
Am I a Heritage Language Learner?
A Heritage language learner is one who has grown up speaking, listening, reading and/or writing Spanish with family or in their community. Heritage language learners possess different abilities and levels of proficiency, so we offer three levels to meet the needs of each student: SPAN 1113 (GE completion level), SPAN 2213 (intermediate), and SPAN 3413 (high-intermediate / advanced). Each level builds upon the skills that learners bring with them, then expands knowledge in different contexts, genres and audiences.
Can I apply the Heritage courses toward my degree program?
When you successfully complete SPAN 1113, you meet the GE for World Language requirement. SPAN 2213 and 3413 develops a higher-level of proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Spanish 2213 serves as a pre-req to the Spanish Major/Minor programs, and directly toward the required hours in LatinX Studies. SPAN 3413 applies to both programs of study.
Contact Ricardo Sosa for more information on Heritage Language program courses and activities.
Student Spotlight:
Alexa Dominguez
Class of 2028
“Being Hispanic, especially from a small town in Ohio, I never felt like I was able to embrace my culture and my roots. Being surrounded by people in the heritage class who have gone through similar experiences has helped me branch out and embrace who I am. Being a Heritage speaker is a gift; it Is a blessing that should never be taken for granted.”
Student Spotlight:
Miranda Murillo-Lynch
Class of 2029
“The Heritage Spanish program especially has been a big part of both the academic and community aspects of my college life. The class offers us a way to learn and improve our Spanish in an environment that is inclusive of our many types of Spanish as well as the chance to talk about our own stories and cultures and how they have shaped our life. This allows us to also learn about our classmates and the many cultures within our Latine community! Additionally, Professor Sosa, who teaches the Heritage Spanish classes, always goes above and beyond to help us connect with the community at OSU and encourages us to learn about and receive the many types of student support available throughout the university.”
Student Spotlight:
Alexa Dominguez
Class of 2028
“Being Hispanic, especially from a small town in Ohio, I never felt like I was able to embrace my culture and my roots. Being surrounded by people in the heritage class who have gone through similar experiences has helped me branch out and embrace who I am. Being a Heritage speaker is a gift; it Is a blessing that should never be taken for granted.”
Student Spotlight:
Miranda Murillo-Lynch
Class of 2029
“The Heritage Spanish program especially has been a big part of both the academic and community aspects of my college life. The class offers us a way to learn and improve our Spanish in an environment that is inclusive of our many types of Spanish as well as the chance to talk about our own stories and cultures and how they have shaped our life. This allows us to also learn about our classmates and the many cultures within our Latine community! Additionally, Professor Sosa, who teaches the Heritage Spanish classes, always goes above and beyond to help us connect with the community at OSU and encourages us to learn about and receive the many types of student support available throughout the university.”
SPAN 1113: Intensive Spanish III for Heritage Learners
This course builds on Heritage learners' prior knowledge and skills of spoken and written Spanish, expanding on their ability to communicate in a variety of contexts. It employs a multifaceted approach that foments the development of the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). This course requires consistent attendance, pre-class preparation, and active in-class participation. 4 credit hours
Prereq: 1102, or 1155, or equiv., or Spanish Placement Level 7.
SPAN 2213: Spanish IV for Heritage Speakers
This course identifies and expands on Spanish heritage students' diverse identities and bilingual range through grammar review, vocabulary building, spelling and punctuation, and the development of composition skills. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are emphasized through readings, written essays, and oral presentations. 3 credit hours
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 1103 or 1113; or Spanish Placement Level 6. Not open to students with credit for 2202, or 3000+ level courses in the major or minor program.
SPAN 3413: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Covers, reviews and practices grammatical structure through language, literature, and culture of the Hispanic world, as well as incorporate the experiences of heritage speakers in the United States. Students will produce writing in various forms & genres, including literary responses, expository essays, & short stories (narrative). 3 credit hours
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 2202 or 2213; or Spanish Seal of Biliteracy. Not open to students with credit for 3403.
SPAN 1113: Intensive Spanish III for Heritage Learners
This course builds on Heritage learners' prior knowledge and skills of spoken and written Spanish, expanding on their ability to communicate in a variety of contexts. It employs a multifaceted approach that foments the development of the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). This course requires consistent attendance, pre-class preparation, and active in-class participation. 4 credit hours
Prereq: 1102, or 1155, or equiv., or Spanish Placement Level 7.
SPAN 2213: Spanish IV for Heritage Speakers
This course identifies and expands on Spanish heritage students' diverse identities and bilingual range through grammar review, vocabulary building, spelling and punctuation, and the development of composition skills. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are emphasized through readings, written essays, and oral presentations. 3 credit hours
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 1103 or 1113; or Spanish Placement Level 6. Not open to students with credit for 2202, or 3000+ level courses in the major or minor program.
SPAN 3413: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Covers, reviews and practices grammatical structure through language, literature, and culture of the Hispanic world, as well as incorporate the experiences of heritage speakers in the United States. Students will produce writing in various forms & genres, including literary responses, expository essays, & short stories (narrative). 3 credit hours
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 2202 or 2213; or Spanish Seal of Biliteracy. Not open to students with credit for 3403.