Spanish Introductory Full Year (Three Trimesters) Prerequisites: None
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This course introduces Spanish as a second language for non-native speakers through speaking, listening, culture, reading, writing and grammar. In this proficiency-based course, the target language will be used more than 80% of the time. The vocabulary studied will be relevant to communicating while in a Spanish-speaking country with main units focusing on greetings, exchanging personal information, alphabet, numbers, calendar, identity, and school life. Students study the culture of Spanish-speaking countries through cultural realia, interactive videos, and cultural comparisons. Students are assessed in all four areas of proficiency through formative and cumulative activities, such as creating a video blog to introduce themselves and performances of real- life dialogues. Each student will also have a speaking portfolio where recordings and videos are stored for self-reflection and progress checks. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to speak in a clear manner with a good pronunciation in the present tense in various relevant settings. Text: Entreculturas 1
Spanish A Full Year (Three Trimesters) Prerequisites: Spanish Introductory or equivalent OR department recommendation
This course continues the introduction of Spanish as a second language for non-native speakers through speaking, listening, culture, reading, writing, and grammar. In this proficiency-based course, the target language will be used more than 80% of the time. The vocabulary studied will be relevant to communicating while in a Spanish-speaking country with main units focusing on school life, family life, and food culture. Students study the culture of Spanish-speaking countries through cultural realia, interactive videos, and cultural comparisons. Students are assessed in all four areas of proficiency through formative and
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