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This open textbook is being utilized in a Spanish course for intermediate level students by  The open textbook provides components of the MÁS experience designed to spark curiosity and inspire critical thinking.  The main motivation to adopt an open textbook was that it includes all the material students need and is immediately accessible upon registration.   Most student access the open textbook in ebook format. 

Spanish 201 and 202 are the first two courses in Spanish at the Intermediate Level designed to review grammar and explore elements of the Hispanic culture through oral communication and writing composition.  The main goal of this class is to develop all skills in the Spanish language, while reviewing frequently used grammatical structures. This class will help you to practice what you have learned so far, developing techniques to reach a new level in your Spanish writing.  Spanish is the primary language to be used during class. 

The California State University and MERLOT have partnered to showcase how and why faculty have adopted Open Educational Resources (OER) to facilitate equitable access to their students’ course materials.  This Faculty Showcases represent Open Educational Practices where faculty are sharing their "know-how" for adopting OER in their courses.