I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Intermediate Spanish II

2. Course Prefix & Number:
SPAN 2404

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 4

Lecture Hours: 4

Lab Hours: 0

4. Course Description:

This course follows SPAN 2401 in sequence of grammar acquisition. Review begins with the present subjunctive formation and uses. Continued emphasis will cover: Reflexives, Ser/Estar, passive voice, perfect tenses and finally, the introduction of imperfect subjunctive. Grammar practice and the perfecting of language structures is emphasized. Vocabulary will reflect upper level constructions, idioms, words frequently confused and cultural variances. This course is also designed to promote communication in the target language. Graded level readers provide reading practice, grammar review, vocabulary building and cultural reference. Role play, videos, newspapers, magazines and native speaker guests serve as a basis for class discussion, enhance reading, listening and comprehension skills.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

8. Prerequisite (Entry) Skills:
Students should be able to demonstrate appropriate comprehension and speaking skills equivalent to the novice-high through intermediate-low proficiency level on the ACTFL guidelines within the first week of the course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Bemidji State University, SPAN 2212 Intermediate Spanish II, 3 creditsNormandale Community College, SPAN 2200 Intermediate Spanish 2, 5 creditsMetro State University, SPAN 302 Intermediate Spanish II, 4 creditsSt. Cloud State University, SPAN 430, 432, or 433, 3 credits

2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:

3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:

• International Baccalaureate
• Specialty Schools
• Written
• Oral

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Latin American Studies Certificate

2. MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:

• Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts
• Goal 8 – Global Perspective

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate oral communication skills	Ask and answer basic conversation questions presented in the various verb tenses, with the appropriate vocabulary, presented in a full sentence response. Will have familiarity with basic common expressions and idioms that connect sentences and demonstrate cultural usage.
Demonstrate written communication skills	Write complete sentences, matching verb/person/tense as required, demonstrating ability to match nouns and adjectives, and utilize proper word order. Students will be able to write a comprehensive essay on assigned topic, giving an introduction, connecting thoughts and conclusion.
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Read at the intermediate-graded level with accurate pronunciation, intonation and moderate fluidity. Students will be able to repeat sentences and/or take accurate dictation, as well as answering basic comprehension questions about the reading.
Discuss/compare characteristics of diverse cultures and environments	Identify specific cultural vocabulary, mannerisms, historical events relating to the Spanish-speaking countries.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Identify and correctly use the present, preterit, imperfect, perfect, commands and subjunctive tenses within meaningful sentence structures Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious and linguistic differences. MnTC Goal 8
• Correctly match the idioms to their equivalent in English. MnTC Goal 8
• Compare and contrast regional traditions and vocabulary. MnTC Goal 8
• Communicate on a mid-level language grade in the target language.
• Express personal information, abstract ideas, concerns, hopes and report back on information read or spoken.
• Read and comprehend the appropriate mid-level reader.
• Translate/paraphrase materials read to them.  They will accurately take dictation and identify correct responses from listening activities.
• Interact with appropriate cultural, gender and intergenerational when conversing. MnTC Goal 8
• Identify regional use of idioms, as studied during the coursework. MnTC Goal 8
• Discuss regional belief systems and compare to other Spanish-speaking countries. MnTC Goal 8
• Compare and contrast regional traditions. MnTC Goal 8
• Respond critically to works related to the Latino culture in the arts and humanities. MnTC Goal 6
• Understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within and historical and social context. MnTC Goal 6
• Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities. MnTC Goal 6

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Grammar lessons
2. Review of upper level verb tenses: (Present and imperfect Subjunctive)
3. Subjunctive uses:  contrary – to –fact, si clauses; adverbial clauses
4. Sequence of tenses Lo que/ cual / cuyo Practice essay / speaking ‘connectors’
5. Vocabulary
6. Idioms and modismos
7. Frequently confused phrases and verbs. Ex:  Dejar/salir … Review of:  Ser/Estar;  Por/ para; Hacer + time + que; Tener +…..
8. Expressions w/verbs:  (acabar, dar, dejar, echar, haber… )
9. Essay- assigned writings to practice the grammar and vocabulary points.
10. Current event topics
11. Short readings on Hispanic countries
12. TV/ DVD prompted writings
13. Reading comprehension
14. Writing Through use of the collection (changed yearly) of legends from Spanish-speaking countries (note series below), topics available for study include but are not confined to:  cultural comparisons of pre-Colombian myths vs. Spain’s incoming belief system;  Indigenous religions/ rituals Catholic / Indigenous beliefs combined (syncretic) Gender / status issues and changes
15. Use of Indigenous vocabulary in the Spanish language
16. Present day results of historical combinations
17. Through the newpapers/ magazines:  Current events; slang; comics Mafalda:  Argentina- use of comic / politics/ symbolism LA PRENSA:  Minnesota Latino / Spanish Newspaper- What is happening in Minnesota community? PEOPLE/ Latina / National Geographic
18. Compare with English documents for contrast and vocabulary "Slide”/ Power point on travel:   Plan a trip.  Give a ‘family slide show’.
19. Discuss travel, situations, advice, journaling, a report at the end of the ‘experience’.
20. Speaking
21. Conversations about above materials
22. Reports
23. Daily class practice given in the target language
24. Partnered activity:  Guided conversations, Tu y Yo worksheets
25. Describe and draw (one student faces screen with overhead and the other has their back to screen.
26. Through Q & A, the one not looking at the picture, draws what is described).
27. Use of Vocabulary groupings (book) for focused reports.

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions