I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Intermediate Spanish I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
SPAN 2401
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course is a review of the fundamentals in grammar and vocabulary covered in the first year (or years) of Spanish language study, with amplification to more advanced structures and complex language usage. The remaining verb tenses (future, conditional, subjunctives) will be introduced through reading, writing and speaking. Graded level readers are used for pronunciation, comprehension and cultural information, providing topics in art, music, politics and current events. Short essays and conversations complete the language skill practices. SPAN 1402 or equivalent (2-3 years of high school Spanish) recommended.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
SPAN 2401 - Intermediate Spanish I
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| SPAN 1402 | Beginning Spanish II | 4 cr. |
8. Prerequisite (Entry) Skills:
Students should have completed a full year of college Spanish (SPAN 1401 / 1402) or high school ( 2 – 3 years) or equivalent. This is an intermediate course necessitating a foundation in basic vocabulary and grammar.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
SPAN 2401 - Intermediate Spanish I
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
|
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
|
Bemidji State University
|
SPAN 2211
|
3
|
|
St. Cloud University
|
Spanish 301
|
3
|
|
Metro State
|
SPAN 301
|
4
|
|
Normandale
|
SPAN 2100
|
5
|
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
CLEP
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Latin American Studies Certificate
|
Certificate
|
MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
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 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, mannerism, historical events relating to the Spanish-speaking countries they have studied particular to their course reading and study. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Communicate basic concepts about their family, daily life, jobs, surroundings in the present, past (imperfect), future, conditional and perfect tenses
|
|
|
Construct written work, in above tenses, accurately matching person/verb/tense; word order; and concordance.
|
|
|
Read at a graded-level, demonstrating accurate pronunciation and comprehension.
|
|
|
Identify characteristics of studied Spanish-speaking countries in terms of cuisine, family relationships, gender and generational intercommunications.
|
8
|
|
Identify cultural behaviors, mannerisms, idioms as per the Spanish-speaking countries studied.
|
8
|
|
Research and identify current and historical events surrounding said countries.
|
8
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
Note: As a language, cultural materials often taught contextually, with special reading units that highlight history, holidays, peoples and topics as per the text and current events. The latter are included at the end of the outline.
|
|
I. Verb Review: (present, present progressive, stem-changers, preterit, imperfect (comparative use with preterit), formal and informal commands, present tense subjunctive and uses.
II. New tenses include: Perfect (haber+ participle), future and conditional. Imperfect subjunctive.
|
|
III. Grammar:
A. Adverb clauses with the subjunctive
B. Nosotros commands
C. Reciprocal verbs
D. Si clauses
|
|
IV. Vocabulary:
A. Environment
B. Technology in the workplace and home
C. Current events and politics
D. Personal activities (sports, hobbies, pastimes).
|
|
V. History:
A. Indigenous: Pre-Columbian to present day (Maya, Guarani, Inca, Aztec)
B. Issues of the past century: “Los Disaparecidos en Argentina”; Central American conflicts of the 1980-90’s;
C. Current Events: Politics, media, art, music (The Web, Radio, La Prensa, MN Spanish Newspapers)
|
|
VI. Culture: From the books, WEB searches for places, maps, history, tourist sites, restaurants and topics were gathered
|
|
VII. Writing: Exercises from the reader; Grammar worksheets; short essay on topics researched; Tu y yo conversation sheets developed after an oral exchange.
|
|
VIII. Listening: Instructor gives topical lecture and students answer question in English or write a paragraph on what they understood (English, to get a comprehension grade, or Spanish to get a communication grade).
|
|
IX. Graded level reader: Choose book with culture, conversation, and comprehension/vocabulary exercises at an intermediate or high – beginner level. (I have used and AMSCO: Susana y Javier en Sudamerica, books of Legends, and/or graded reader articles. Approximately 12-15 chapters reading/ semester
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Intermediate Spanish I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
SPAN 2401
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course is a review of the fundamentals in grammar and vocabulary covered in the first year (or years) of Spanish language study, with amplification to more advanced structures and complex language usage. The remaining verb tenses (future, conditional, subjunctives) will be introduced through reading, writing and speaking. Graded level readers are used for pronunciation, comprehension and cultural information, providing topics in art, music, politics and current events. Short essays and conversations complete the language skill practices. SPAN 1402 or equivalent (2-3 years of high school Spanish) recommended.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
SPAN 2401 - Intermediate Spanish I
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| SPAN 1402 | Beginning Spanish II | 4 cr. |
8. Prerequisite (Entry) Skills:
Students should have completed a full year of college Spanish (SPAN 1401 / 1402) or high school ( 2 – 3 years) or equivalent. This is an intermediate course necessitating a foundation in basic vocabulary and grammar.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
SPAN 2401 - Intermediate Spanish I
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
|
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
|
Bemidji State University
|
SPAN 2211
|
3
|
|
St. Cloud University
|
Spanish 301
|
3
|
|
Metro State
|
SPAN 301
|
4
|
|
Normandale
|
SPAN 2100
|
5
|
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
CLEP
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Latin American Studies Certificate
|
Certificate
|
2. MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
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 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, mannerism, historical events relating to the Spanish-speaking countries they have studied particular to their course reading and study. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Communicate basic concepts about their family, daily life, jobs, surroundings in the present, past (imperfect), future, conditional and perfect tenses
|
|
|
Construct written work, in above tenses, accurately matching person/verb/tense; word order; and concordance.
|
|
|
Read at a graded-level, demonstrating accurate pronunciation and comprehension.
|
|
|
Identify characteristics of studied Spanish-speaking countries in terms of cuisine, family relationships, gender and generational intercommunications.
|
8
|
|
Identify cultural behaviors, mannerisms, idioms as per the Spanish-speaking countries studied.
|
8
|
|
Research and identify current and historical events surrounding said countries.
|
8
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
Note: As a language, cultural materials often taught contextually, with special reading units that highlight history, holidays, peoples and topics as per the text and current events. The latter are included at the end of the outline.
|
|
I. Verb Review: (present, present progressive, stem-changers, preterit, imperfect (comparative use with preterit), formal and informal commands, present tense subjunctive and uses.
II. New tenses include: Perfect (haber+ participle), future and conditional. Imperfect subjunctive.
|
|
III. Grammar:
A. Adverb clauses with the subjunctive
B. Nosotros commands
C. Reciprocal verbs
D. Si clauses
|
|
IV. Vocabulary:
A. Environment
B. Technology in the workplace and home
C. Current events and politics
D. Personal activities (sports, hobbies, pastimes).
|
|
V. History:
A. Indigenous: Pre-Columbian to present day (Maya, Guarani, Inca, Aztec)
B. Issues of the past century: “Los Disaparecidos en Argentina”; Central American conflicts of the 1980-90’s;
C. Current Events: Politics, media, art, music (The Web, Radio, La Prensa, MN Spanish Newspapers)
|
|
VI. Culture: From the books, WEB searches for places, maps, history, tourist sites, restaurants and topics were gathered
|
|
VII. Writing: Exercises from the reader; Grammar worksheets; short essay on topics researched; Tu y yo conversation sheets developed after an oral exchange.
|
|
VIII. Listening: Instructor gives topical lecture and students answer question in English or write a paragraph on what they understood (English, to get a comprehension grade, or Spanish to get a communication grade).
|
|
IX. Graded level reader: Choose book with culture, conversation, and comprehension/vocabulary exercises at an intermediate or high – beginner level. (I have used and AMSCO: Susana y Javier en Sudamerica, books of Legends, and/or graded reader articles. Approximately 12-15 chapters reading/ semester
|