Spanish (SPN)

First of a three-term foundational, multimedia course for beginners. Initial emphasis is on speaking and listening comprehension, with secondary emphasis on reading and writing. Various cultural themes are presented.

Second of a three-term foundational, multimedia course for beginners. Initial emphasis is on speaking and listening comprehension, with secondary emphasis on reading and writing. Various cultural themes are presented.

Third of a three-term foundational, multimedia course for beginners. Initial emphasis is on speaking and listening comprehension, with secondary emphasis on reading and writing. Various cultural themes are presented.

First of a three-term intermediate, multimedia course. Focus is on speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Explores cultural differences among Spanish-speaking countries and between the latter and European-American culture.

Second of a three-term intermediate, multimedia course. Focus is on speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Explores cultural differences among Spanish-speaking countries and between the latter and European-American culture.

Third of a three-term, intermediate, multimedia course. Focus is on speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Explores cultural differences among Spanish-speaking countries and between the latter and European-American culture.

The emphasis of the course is on the continued development of oral proficiency, including expanding vocabulary and broadening the students' cultural awareness of the Spanish-speaking world. The course addresses Spanish vocabulary and expressions related to specific purposes. Purposes vary by term. Grammatical explanations will be kept to a minimum.

Continues the improvement of intermediate-level Spanish conversation through the discussion of readings and situations related to selected special topics (which vary from term to term). Spanish culture related to the topics will be included. Simulated role plays are also used to practice conversational strategies for use in real-life situations. The emphasis in this course is in helping students to gain confidence in their communication skills.