SPAN 102 Spanish, First-Year

This is the second course in a three-course sequence that provides the first year of college-level language classes. This sequence emphasizes the development of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural communication skills. In Spanish 102 students will build on material learned in their prior study, to converse in and write about a variety of common, every-day topics using the vocabulary and grammatical structures introduced in the course. These courses (101, 102, 103, as well as the second year sequence: 201, 202, 203) are designed as a sequence, therefore they must be taken sequentially and may not be taken concurrently.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

SPAN 101, with a grade of C-/P or better or placement by instructor

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Communicate and exchange information about familiar topics using phrases and simple sentences. Participate in short, uncomplicated social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering simple questions (Interpersonal speaking - Novice Mid)
2. Present information about self and some other very familiar topics using a variety of words, phrases, and memorized expressions (Presentational speaking - Novice Mid)
3. Write short messages and notes on familiar topics related to everyday life (Presentational writing - Novice High)
4. Understand words, phrases, and simple sentences related to everyday life. Recognize pieces of information and sometimes understand the main topic of an overheard conversation (Interpretive listening - Novice High)
5. Understand the main idea of short, simple, uncomplicated texts on familiar topics (Interpretive Reading - Novice high/intermediate low)
6. Identify some practices that are found in some Spanish-speaking countries; identify some basic cultural beliefs and values; survive in an authentic cultural context (Intercultural competence - Novice)