Based on a communicative and culture-based approach, this course is designed to further develop language skills for students at the beginners level as determined by Spanish placement test. Special emphasis will be given to improving oral skills, written practices and grammatical accuracy.

On satisfying the requirements of this course students will have the knowledge and skills to:

• communicate efficiently in daily contexts such as asking questions, directions, and discuss a variety of topics confidently in Spanish; (Assessments 1, 2 & 4)

• use present and past tenses as well as present subjunctive when expressing themselves in oral and written form using relatively complex structures; (Assessments 2, 3 & 4)

• understand and apply basic communication strategies [EDS1] in Spanish such as asking for repetition to clarify understanding; (Assessments 2 & 4)

• read a variety of texts using the correct pronunciation and intonation (Assessments1, 2 & 4)

• write short essays on a variety of topics such as their present and past experiences of daily life with family and friends; (Assessment 1, 2 & 3)

• express their views about ecology and the environment as well as participate in conversations about such topics; (Assessments 2 & 4)

• identify aspects of  Spanish society, life and culture. (Assessment 1 & 2)

Graduate students may attend joint lectures with undergraduates. Assessment will include additional assignment work and a research essay.

1. 6 Minitests reflecting the acquisition process (30%);
2. Class tests (two creative writing, two linguistic competence/ reading and listening comprehension, one oral  competency)( 40% );
3. 1500-1800 words critical reflection written in English about their experience as second language learners (30%);

4 hours of classes plus 1 hour of laboratory session per week, plus at least 6 hours of regular work per week outside class.

Students should have an assumed language proficiency equivalent to the successful completion of the course SPAN6501.

Students should have an assumed language proficiency equivalent to the successful completion of the course SPAN6501.

Introduction to Spanish I SPAN6501 or equivalent, as demonstrated by test results.

Terrell, T. et al. 2006. Dos Mundos: Main text. 6th ed.

Terrell, T. et al. 2006. Dos Mundos: Cuaderno de Trabajo. 6th ed.

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