This course continues to build on SPAN1001. The primary aim of this course is to develop further the students' reading, writing and conversational skills at an advanced beginner's level with Spanish as the only medium of instruction. Teaching is based on a communicative approach to language learning simulating real-life situations in the classroom as well as in the laboratory practises. Cultural aspects of the Hispanic World are introduced through the language classes.

On successful completion, the students' written and oral communicative competence enables them to function effectively in a Spanish-speaking environment. Students should be able to read and understand a variety of texts including short literary texts, and their writing skills should include more complex structures.

6 mini test (5% each, total 30%), 2 in-class essay (170-200 words, 10% each, total 20%), 2 written tests (15% each, total 30%), 1 oral exam (15%), performance and participation in class (5%).

4 contact hours (3 language tutorials and 1 grammar lecture) and 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 SPAN1001

Students should have an assumed language proficiency equivalent to the successful completion of the course SPAN1001.

SPAN1001 or equivalent level of language proficiency demonstrated by sitting a language placement test.

Terrell, T. et al. 2010. Dos Mundos: Main text. 7th ed. New York: McGraw Hill

Terrell, Andrade, Egasse and Munoz. 2010. Dos Mundos: Workbook.  7th ed. New York: McGraw Hill