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.
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
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