9 courses with the subject SPA, 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.
SPA 101102 Elementary Spanish I, II (3, 3)
This two-course sequence is an introduction to the fundamentals of the Spanish language offering opportunity in the classroom, using real-life situations, for the development of abilities in listening and speaking. Reading and writing skills will be conducted primarily outside of class but integrated with the listening and speaking focus of the course. The course is designed for students who have had 0-1 year of Spanish in high school, or equivalent for SPA 101 (Fall semester), and one and a half to two years or equivalent for SPA 102 (Spring semester). New students should take an online Spanish assessment in order to be placed in the most appropriate level.
Development of oral and aural language skills through free and directed class conversation and individually prepared oral presentations. Speaking activities and group discussions utilize readings on current events, cultural issues, and literature. Attention will be given to vocabulary building, pronunciation, fluency, and idiomatic expressions. Fall semester.
Development of a clear, natural, and effective written communication in Spanish. Awareness is placed on style, levels of usage, and the difference between written and spoken language. Vocabulary enrichment through readings, compositions and other exercises. Compositions are based on a variety of topics and include different types of essays. Spring semester, even years.
Detailed examination of grammatical structures introduced in elementary and intermediate Spanish courses. Students will have practice in oral and written communication using more complex grammatical structures not included in previous courses. Vocabulary enrichment through written compositions, readings, and oral activities. Fall semester.
Study of Latin American films, focusing on cultural themes and the development of language skills and fluency through discussion, vocabulary building and written assignments. Spring semester, even years.
