SPAN 204 Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

This course is a continuation of Spanish 203, focusing on expanding learners’ academic proficiency in Spanish, and promoting critical thinking, self-expression, and presentation skills in a variety of social and professional contexts. Includes an increasing emphasis on advanced grammar and spelling topics to strengthen students’ writing. Prerequisite: Spanish 203. 

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

SPAN 204Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

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

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is a continuation of Spanish 203, focusing on expanding learners’ academic proficiency in Spanish, and promoting critical thinking, self-expression, and presentation skills in a variety of social and professional contexts. Includes an increasing emphasis on advanced grammar and spelling topics to strengthen students’ writing. Prerequisite: Spanish 203. 

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

  • Demonstrate an understanding of and proficiency in the conventions of basic Spanish grammar, writing and spelling  
  • Develop competency in written and oral expression in Spanish, appropriate for use in professional and academic settings 
  • Contribute to a community of Spanish learners who share your goals and support your ambitions 
  • Recognize the value of Hispanic/Latino literature as a lens for understanding diverse cultures and traditions 

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

  • In-class dictation assignments, short spelling and accent quizzes (continuing from Spanish 203)  
  • Radio Ambulante podcast assignments (short essays responding to current stories from Latin America, and/or research projects /oral presentations on these topics)   
  • “When I am President” Essay (Assessment of present subjunctive and simple and compound future verb tenses 
  • “Examining the music and ideas of social justice warrior and hip-hop artist Residente: What about Puerto Rican Independence? ” Essay (Assessment of imperfect subjunctive and    conditional verb tenses) 
  • Portfolio/ Semester project/s 
  • Mid-term and final conferences to assess academic progress 

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Exams

no specific exams or in-course evaluations are required