Course Description
This
course is a continuation of SP 150 and is a thorough review of grammar,
exercises in composition and literary or cultural readings. Spanish semester III emphasizes the study of
Hispanic cultures and civilizations in different Spanish speaking countries.
Students will practice reading, writing, speaking and listening to Spanish and
gain intercultural competencies. SP200 involves three hours of class and one
weekly session of conversation with a Native Speaker. At Saint Anselm College, SP 200 is the third
semester of study in Spanish.
This
course has been developed taking in consideration the 5C’s of World Language Education: communication, cultures, connections, comparison and communities. Keeping in mind the 5C’s, students will
review Spanish grammar and vocabulary; increase reading and listening
comprehension; develop oral and written communication; learn about Hispanic
culture, literature, art and history, through selected readings and other
activities
The 5C's are: |
1. Communication: the use of language for
communication in “real life” situations.
| |
2. Cultures: to develop cultural
understanding by experiencing other cultures.
| |
3. Connections: content of the course is
connected with other subject areas like: art, history and music.
| |
4. Comparisons: students are encouraged to
compare and contrast languages and cultures.
| |
5. Communities: the learning experience
extends from the classroom into the community, emphasizing that we live in a
global society.
|
Learning Outcomes The
learning outcome for the study of a modern language as part of the core
requirement is to bring the student to a minimum level of intermediate in the
target language as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign
Languages (ACTFL). For modern languages the learning outcomes for the four
language skills and culture at the intermediate level can be summarized as follows:
Texts and Materials
Textbook: Blanco, José - Portales, ISBN 978-1-68004-217-7
Handouts - Download from Sakai (Resources)
A good dictionary
Acentos y símbolos usados en español
Course and College Policies
Saint Anselm Academic and Computing Links
Disclaimer
All topics, quizzes, exams and their dates
are subject to change. Advance notification will be given in case of any changes.
|
|