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SPAN 2311 - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I

The consolidation of skills acquired at the introductory level. Further development of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

The consolidation of skills acquired at the introductory level. Further development of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. 

Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement.

Upon completion, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate comprehension of authentic spoken discourse produced by Spanish speakers of diverse origins.

  • Produce oral Spanish comprehensible to native speakers using complex grammatical structures to narrate, describe and elicit information.

  • Demonstrate increasing comprehension of authentic written texts in a variety of genres.

  • Write descriptions and narratives at a low intermediate level using complex grammatical structures.

  • Formulate cohesive paragraphs and short/simple essays.

  • Describe cultural practices and products of the Spanish-speaking world drawing on authentic materials including literature and the visual arts.

Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0

Prerequisites:

Restrictions:

  • 2 years high school Spanish, Span 1412, or approval by instructor.

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SPAN 2315 - SPANISH FOR HERITAGE/NATIVE SPEAKERS

Builds upon existing oral proficiencies of heritage speakers of Spanish. Enhances proficiencies in the home-based language by developing a full range of registers including public speaking and formal written discourse. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

Builds upon existing oral proficiencies of heritage speakers of Spanish. Enhances proficiencies in the home-based language by developing a full range of registers including public speaking and formal written discourse. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

Upon completion, students will be able to:

  • Write dialogues, descriptions and narratives demonstrating: Correct orthography and punctuation. Cohesion between sentences. Appropriate register.

  • Demonstrate an expanded vocabulary.

  • Apply strategies for linking ideas in complex sentences.

  • Identify similarities and differences among distinct varieties of Spanish.

  • Give oral presentations in a formal register appropriate for professional and academic settings.

  • Interpret cultural practices and products of the Spanish-speaking world drawing on authentic materials including literature and the visual arts.

Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0

Restrictions:

  • Approval by instructor required.

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