Course Description
Continued study of the Spanish language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world at the intermediate level. Emphasis on active listening, speaking, writing, and reading, and applied vocabulary. Prerequisite: SPA 203 or SPA 240 or equivalent or met this level by the placement test; Notes: Students with previous knowledge of Spanish are required to take the placement test. Students who are native or heritage speakers of Spanish MUST obtain permission from the instructor before enrolling in the course. No academic credit will be given without department permission if students have already earned credit for an equivalent or higher-level course or have been placed into a higher-level course.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
MAC Category and SLOs
- Describe dynamic elements of different cultures.
- Explain how similarities, differences, and connections among diverse groups of people or environmental systems affect one another over time and place.
Course Specific SLOs
- Demonstrate at least ACTFL intermediate-mid/high proficiency in the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication.
- Complete and comprehend spontaneous conversations about practiced topics.
- Formulate and answer simple questions/sentences spontaneously to communicate basic requests and write about practiced topics.
- Explain the main ideas of authentic written/spoken texts from Spanish-speaking cultures.
- Demonstrate understanding, describe, and compare aspects of cultures of people who speak Spanish around the world.
Course Grading Information:
Major Assignments and Grade Distribution (sections 02, 03)
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Participation | 12% |
| Supersite Homework | 20% |
| Quizzes | 8% |
| Chapter Assessments | 20% |
| Cultural Assignments | 10% |
| Oral Assessments | 20% |
| Text Analysis and Discussion | 10% |
Major Assignments and Grade Distribution (section 04)
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| LinguaMeeting | 10% |
| Supersite Homework | 20% |
| Quizzes | 12% |
| Chapter Assessments | 25% |
| Cultural Assignments | 10% |
| Oral Assessments | 15% |
| Text Analysis and Discussion | 8% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93–100 | A |
| 90–92.99 | A- |
| 88–89.99 | B+ |
| 83–87.99 | B |
| 80–82.99 | B- |
| 78–79.99 | C+ |
| 73–77.99 | C |
| 70–72.99 | C- |
| 68–69.99 | D+ |
| 63–67.99 | D |
| 60–62.99 | D- |
| 0–59.99 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance and participation are essential and directly affect the final grade.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- En tu medio e-book with VHL Supersite access (all sections)
- Computer with microphone and webcam (all sections)
- LinguaMeeting access (section 04 only)
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.