2 courses with the subject HM, 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.
HM 701Spanish I3
HM-701 is a basic Spanish-language course that provides instruction in grammar and vocabulary with practical oral and written exercises. It coordinates the study of language with a communicative approach to Hispanic culture and traditions. Audiovisual materials additionally provide a rudimentary introduction to daily-life aspects of the Hispanic world. Specifically, this course is designed to improve students’ Spanish language skills and to expand their knowledge, awareness, and appreciation of the culture and history of different Hispanic countries. Students will develop the four language acquisition skills: writing, speaking, reading, and listening. The class offers systematic grammar review and vocabulary building, with stress on nouns, adjectives, pronouns, and the common tenses of regular and irregular verbs. Finally, it offers an introduction to reading techniques suitable for college-level study. 180
HM-702 is a continuation of HM-701and is designed to lead the student to activate, build upon, and expand his writing and grammatical skills. It reinforces the student’s communication skills by fostering comprehension and oral proficiency in Spanish. Emphasis is placed on liturgical and ecclesial vocabulary. Specifically, this course is designed to improve the student’s Spanish language skills and expand his knowledge, awareness, and appreciation of the culture and history of different Hispanic countries. Students will keep enhancing the four language acquisition skills: writing, speaking, reading, and listening. This class continues with systematic grammar review and vocabulary building because those are essential components for effective communication in a foreign language. However, in addition to conventional instructional methods, grammar and vocabulary will also be reviewed through a thorough study and analysis of liturgical and ecclesial readings in the target language. Finally, students will get more instruction and practice to improve their pronunciation in the different facets of communication.
