SPAN 206
Intensive Spanish Skills Development
Spanish and Portuguese
College of Humanities
Course Description
Intensive development of oral and literacy skills at the Intermediate High to Advanced Low level, with emphasis on improving grammatical accuracy, fluency, and cultural competence. Intended to prepare students for Span 321 and subsequent courses.
When Taught
All Semesters/Terms
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
5
Fixed
0
Recommended
Spanish 205
Note
Course fulfills GE Languages of Learning requirement. Students enrolled in the course may also be eligible to take the Spanish Challenge Exam for 12 credits (see Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese website for more information).
Title
Write compositions to meet academic needs
Learning Outcome
Write short compositions with sufficient grammatical accuracy to meet academic needs in higher-level courses.
Title
Communicate at the Intermediate High to Advanced Low level
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate proficiency in Spanish at the Intermediate High to Advanced Low level, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines for speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Title
Analyze and interpret oral and written texts
Learning Outcome
Analyze and interpret a selection of oral and written texts from Spanish-speaking countries, including short stories and journalistic articles, within their historical and cultural context.
