12/21/2024 5:59:21 AM	SPAN 4 Course Outline as of Fall 2019	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  SPAN 4	Title:  INTERMEDIATE SPANISH-2
Full Title:  Intermediate Spanish-Part 2
Last Reviewed:11/25/2019

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	4.00	Lecture Scheduled	4.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	70.00
Minimum	4.00	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	1.00			Contact DHR	17.50
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  140.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 227.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Development of Spanish language skills in a cultural context at an intermediate level. Emphasis is on communication, with discussion, essays and readings to assure control of linguistic and cultural principles. Includes a review of intermediate linguistic content and cultural topics.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Completion of SPAN 3, SPAN 41, or 4 years of high school Spanish

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Development of Spanish language skills in a cultural context at an intermediate level. Emphasis is on communication, with discussion, essays and readings to assure control of linguistic and cultural principles. Includes a review of intermediate linguistic content and cultural topics.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Completion of SPAN 3, SPAN 41, or 4 years of high school Spanish
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:	Spring 1982	Inactive:
Area:	E G	Humanities American Cultures/Ethnic Studies
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	C2	Humanities		Spring 1982
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	3B	Humanities		Fall 1981
	6A	Language Other Than English
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 1982	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 1982	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: SPAN 210	Intermediate Spanish II	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): SPAN4

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Converse in intelligible Spanish at moderate speed and fluency.

2.  Comprehend Spanish spoken by native speakers on nearly all common topics.

3.  Express orally and in writing in Spanish personal opinions on a broad range

     of topics using multiple tenses.

4.  Read and interpret original literature and non-fiction texts in Spanish with adequate

    grasp of main ideas and details.

5.  Demonstrate awareness of the cultural heritage and histories of Spanish-speaking

     communities in the U.S. Spain and the Americas.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:  

1.   Compose well-organized, research-based essays on sociocultural topics.

2.   Speak Spanish extemporaneously on a variety of topics in a manner comprehensible to

       native speakers.

3.   Follow a conversation in Spanish and respond appropriately on a variety of topics.

4.   Comprehend most short fiction and non-fiction written in Spanish with the use of a

       dictionary as needed.

5.   Present personal interpretation of Spanish fiction and non-fiction selections orally

       and in writing.

6.   Produce and employ simple and some complex Spanish verb structures, tenses and moods.

7.   Produce and employ with increasing ease most everyday Spanish vocabulary and

       common idioms.

8.   Employ formal Spanish linguistic devices in writing.

9.   Speak Spanish with fairly accurate and intelligible pronunciation.

10. Convey personal opinions in Spanish on everyday and social topics such as news,

      film, music, literature and contemporary issues.

Topics and Scope

I. Vocabulary Related to a Variety of Subjects and Communicative Tasks in Spanish

    A. Summarizing and discussing current events

    B. Discussing the effect of globalization and technology on Spanish language, lifestyles

         and customs

    C. Analyzing and discussing interpersonal relationships and gender issues

    D. Talking about Latin-American / Spanish music, including influences and styles

    E. Discussing myths and popular beliefs present in the Spanish-speaking world

    F. Summarizing and discussing historical and/or political events underlying artistic

         movements

    G. Summarizing and interpreting short stories and poetry

    H. Describing various literary genres and styles

    I. Discussing social and community issues

    J. Summarizing and discussing different types of Latin-American and Spanish films

    K. Recognizing and using common idioms

II. Specific Elements of Spanish Grammar

    A. Review of contrast between preterite vs. past imperfect

    B. Review of double object pronouns

    C. Review of "se" constructions

    D. Review and elaboration of the present and past subjunctive, including compound forms

    E. Review of the future and conditional tenses

    F. Review and elaboration of "If" clauses and hypothetical, improbable or contrary-to-fact

          constructions

    G. Use of the neuter "lo" for abstract nouns

    H. Use of the passive voice in all tenses

    I. Use of relative pronouns and connecting elements

    J. Elaboration of direct and indirect discourse

    K. Contrasts between the infinitive and the gerund

    L. Use of connecting phrases and formal linguistic devices

Assignments:

1. Reading from the textbook, literary texts and instructor assigned materials (averaging 20

     pages per week)

2. Writing grammar / vocabulary exercises from textbook and online sources  

     (avg. 10 exercises per week)

3. Memorization of vocabulary (averaging 50 terms per week)

4. Reviewing material for in class quizzes/tests or class activities (1 hr per week)

5. Exams and quizzes (5-10) as indicated by the instructor (vocabulary/reading, chapter exams,

     mid-term, finals)

6. Writing brief research papers (1-2 per semester averaging 500 words each)

7. Writing short compositions (3-4, averaging 250-300 words each)

8. Oral group activities and individual oral presentations

9. Preparing brief reading reports about short works of fiction or articles of cultural interest

 

Online Assignments

1. Complete online exercises (2 hours per week)

2. View and write critiques of video programs, short movies and clips in Spanish (1 hour per

    week)

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 25 - 40%
Written homework / Reading reports / Online Exercises / Essays and research papers / Critiques and reviews
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 25 - 40%
In-class oral participation, individual an/or group presentations
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 25 - 40%
Quizzes and Exams: Multiple choice, True & False, matching items, completion, dictation, translation
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 10%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Enlaces Nivel Intermedio, Curso Intensivo. Blanco, Jose. Tocaimaza, Vista Higher Learning. 2014 (classic)

 

Avanzando: Gramática española y lectura. 7th ed. Salazar, Carmen and Arias, Rafael and de la Vega, Sara. John Wiley & Sons. 2012 (classic)

 

Instructor prepared materials

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