SPAN 105 Beginning Practical Spanish

This course focuses on using Spanish to exchange critical information and ideas. The course also focuses on the functional grammar and vocabulary to accomplish effective communication in various everyday settings, with a focus on law enforcement, medicine, and other public services. Because understanding elements of culture aids comprehension and communication, the course will also introduce Hispanic culture.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

60

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

SPAN 105Beginning Practical Spanish

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

English and Languages Academic

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

60

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Repeatable

Yes

III. Catalog Course Description

This course focuses on using Spanish to exchange critical information and ideas. The course also focuses on the functional grammar and vocabulary to accomplish effective communication in various everyday settings, with a focus on law enforcement, medicine, and other public services. Because understanding elements of culture aids comprehension and communication, the course will also introduce Hispanic culture.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Practice the fundamentals of conversational Spanish, with an emphasis on application to the fields of law enforcement, medical care, and social services.
• Learn Spanish terminology you can use during arrests, traffic stops, medical emergencies, and many other common law enforcement situations.
• Identify Spanish words used by emergency responders, law enforcement professionals and respondents from various hispanohablante cultures.
• Discover and practice how to use Spanish under pressure when clear and quick communication is crucial.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Language and Culture Overview

Spanish Pronunciation

Greetings and Personal Exchanges

Communication Strategies

Officer Commands

Obtaining Information

Vehicle Stops

Control and Arrest

Medical Emergencies

More Vocabulary and Review

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Exams

no specific required exams