4 courses with the subject SPAN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SPAN 111Spanish Language — Beginning I4
This beginner-level Spanish language course is designed for students who have little or no prior knowledge of Spanish language and culture. The course will introduce students to the basic structures and functions of the Spanish language, its focus being the development of basic communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will learn vocabulary and grammar structures necessary for becoming proficient in everyday situations. Taking full advantage of the study abroad location and context, the course is paired with co-curricular activities in and around the city, bringing Spanish language and culture to life. This course is aligned with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards for language learning. Offered in the First Year Abroad Program.
Using a communicative approach, this course builds upon previously acquired skills and knowledge of Spanish vocabulary, grammar structures, and culture. Students will learn to describe familiar present, future, and past activities and to exchange information about daily routines, experiences, and interests. This course will take full advantage of the study abroad location and context. Spanish language and culture are brought to life through co-curricular activities in and around the city. This course is aligned with the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) standards for language learning. Offered in the First Year Abroad Program. 228 Course Descriptions
Intermediate I 3 Through a communicative and interactive approach, students will build on their knowledge of Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and culture. Emphasis will be placed on the continued development of all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will engage in meaningful communication tasks to develop their ability to communicate in Spanish about self, others, and everyday life using the appropriate language functions and cultural norms. Taking full advantage of the study abroad location and context, the course is paired with co-curricular activities in and around the city, bringing Spanish language and culture to life. This course is aligned with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards for language learning. Offered in the First Year Abroad Program.
Intermediate II 3 This course continues to build Spanish language knowledge and skills for students who have already developed an intermediate level of proficiency in the language. Focusing on higher-level fluency and accuracy in communication, the course teaches students to initiate and sustain conversations in Spanish on topics that transcend the “here and now,” in familiar as well as new contexts. Spanish language instruction of this course will take full advantage of the study abroad location and context. The course is paired with co-curricular activities in and around the city, bringing Spanish language and culture to life. This course is aligned with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards for language learning. Offered in the First Year Abroad Program.
