SPAN 2113 - Intermediate Spanish I*

3 Credits

Intermediate Spanish I is an intermediate language course designed to expand student’s proficiency in the four language skills in Spanish: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis will be placed on reading, writing, and discussing in Spanish along with expanding cultural knowledge. The course will also include the review and perfection of advanced grammatical structures.

Prerequisite: SPAN 1113 - Beginning Spanish II* or equivalent.

Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Engage in conversations and written communication in the Spanish language related to a variety of advanced topics, such as science and technology, current issues, the economy, and politics. (GEO 1, 2, 3)
2. Write and speak Spanish with general ease and confidence. (GEO 3)
3. Use the proper Spanish forms of future tense, subjunctive mood, and utilize reflexive verbs. (GEO 1, 3)
4. Debate issues in Spanish, expressing opinions and arguments. (GEO 2, 3)
5. Read and comprehend Spanish-language short stories. (GEO 3)
6. Demonstrate an increased knowledge and awareness of the Spanish-speaking cultures in the Americas and Spain. (GEO 3, 4)

ACTS Equivalent Course Number: SPAN 2013