5 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 1101Beginning Spanish I5
Develops basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Introduces cultures of the Spanish-speaking world with a focus on understanding and appreciation. Major Content Areas Listening: Understand level-appropriate materials. Speaking: Communicate orally using level-appropriate vocabulary and structures. Reading: Understand level-appropriate materials. Writing: Write brief compositions on a few simple topics. Culture: Acquire cultural knowledge for understanding and appreciation. Learning Outcomes Carry on a short conversation about personal interests including what one is doing and is going to do. Ask and answer simple questions using practiced patterns. State personal preferences and feelings. Express agreement and disagreement using memorized expressions. Read and respond to level-appropriate written materials on familiar topics. Identify the main idea of selected authentic materials. Demonstrate understanding of written and spoken language that has strong visual support. Write short guided compositions on familiar topics in the present time frame Identify similarities and differences between the target cultures and the student’s own culture with topics such as family, Spanish around the world, greetings and university systems. Identify and describe contributions from the target cultures such as artwork, architecture, music, dance and literature. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts 08 - Global Perspective
Proceeds from SPAN 1101 . Provides a continued development of basic language skills and a further introduction to cultures of the Spanish-speaking world with a focus on understanding and appreciation. Pre-Requisites SPAN 1101 Major Content Areas Listening: Understand level-appropriate materials. Speaking: Communicate orally using level-appropriate vocabulary and structures. Reading: Understand level-appropriate materials. Writing: Write brief compositions on a few simple topics. Culture: Acquire cultural knowledge for understanding and appreciation. Learning Outcomes Carry on a short conversation about personal interests including things they did, are doing and plan to do. Ask and answer a variety of questions giving reasons for the answers. Exchange personal preferences and feelings. Express agreement and disagreement. Read and respond to level-appropriate written materials on a broader range of familiar topics. Identify the main idea and demonstrate understanding of key words and phrases from selected authentic materials. Demonstrate understanding of spoken and written language that incorporates familiar vocabulary and structures. Write guided compositions on familiar topics in present and past time frames. Examine the similarities and differences between the target cultures and the student’s own culture with topics such as holidays, food, travel and shopping Identify and describe contributions from the target cultures such as artwork, architecture, music, dance and literature Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts 08 - Global Perspective
Presents a variety of practical speaking situations intended for intermediate level students. The topics will include, daily activities, travel, some business situations, and some cultural issues. Pre-Requisites SPAN 1102 Major Content Areas Conversational Situations: 65% Cultural Topics: 25% Communication Strategies: 10% Learning Outcomes Use appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and structures at a beginning intermediate level Discuss cultural differences and similarities Demonstrate ability to read, understand, and discuss simple reading excerpts Demonstrate ability to understand Spanish and use communication strategies to keep conversation flowing Demonstrate the following skills orally: use social courtesies, ask questions, ask for help, apologize, express emotions, describe self and others, express likes and dislikes, narrate past events, give commands and make requests, function in shopping, restaurant, hotel, and travel situations, carry out a job interview, discuss future plans, and events, express opinions and disagree, discuss health and describe symptoms Demonstrate an understanding of pertinent grammatical structures and vocabulary, and reading ability through class discussions, activities, homework assignments, and short quizzes Demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences through classroom discussions based on readings and interviews with native speakers and personal experience Demonstrate communicative ability (speaking and listening) through weekly oral exams, daily participation, and role-playing presentations
Proceeds from SPAN 1102 . Presents a comprehensive review and a continued development and strengthening of language skills with an emphasis on communicating ideas in conversation and in writing. Cultural and literary materials provide a more extensive understanding of and appreciation for the Spanish-speaking world. Pre-Requisites SPAN 1102 Major Content Areas Listening: Understand level-appropriate materials. Speaking: Communicate orally using level-appropriate vocabulary and structures. Reading: Understand level-appropriate materials. Writing: Write compositions on a variety of topics. Culture: Acquire cultural knowledge for understanding and appreciation. Learning Outcomes Sustain a conversation about themselves on selected topics of interest. Ask and respond to open-ended questions. Exchange feelings and ideas of self and others with some explanation. Express agreement and disagreement with some explanation. Read and respond to selected materials on a variety of topics. Identify the main idea and demonstrate understanding of some supporting details in authentic materials .Demonstrate understanding of written and spoken Spanish on a variety of topics. Write compositions with some guidance on a wider variety of topics in any time frame Briefly narrate an event in the past. Analyze similarities and differences between the target cultures and one’s own culture with topics such as celebrations, health, technology, and homes. Describe and discuss contributions of other cultures such as artwork, architecture, music, dance and literature. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts 08 - Global Perspective
Proceeds from SPAN 2201 . Renewed emphasis is placed on communicating ideas in conversation and composition. Cultural and literary materials continue to provide a more extensive understanding of and appreciation for the Spanish-speaking world. Pre-Requisites SPAN 2201 Major Content Areas Listening: Understand level-appropriate materials. Speaking: Communicate orally using level-appropriate vocabulary and structures. Reading: Understand level-appropriate materials. Writing: Write compositions on a variety of topics. Culture: Acquire cultural knowledge for understanding and appreciation. Learning Outcomes Identify the main idea and demonstrate understanding of significant details of authentic materials. Demonstrate understanding of written and spoken Spanish on a wide variety of topics in any time frame. Write formal compositions for a variety of purposes. Compare the target culture and the student’s own culture on topics such as the environment and other contemporary issues in society. Discuss and analyze contributions of cultures such as selections from various literary genres and fine arts. Discuss a wide variety of topics. Ask and answer a variety of questions that require elaboration and substantiation of opinions. Discuss feelings and ideas about self and others. Compare, contrast, express and support opinions and make suggestions and recommendations.Analyze selected reading materials. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 08 - Global Perspective 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
