SPAN 201-01 and 02, Intermediate Spish, Fall 2007

Abstract

Spanish 201 is an intensive review course that prepares students to acquire a deeper understanding of Spanish grammar and its appropriate, contextual use. Replicating the experience of complete immersion as close as possible, students will refine reading, writing, speaking and listening skills by working in a Spanish-only classroom environment. A key goal at this level is to broaden students’ cultural horizons and knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world through classroom activities focusing on language as well as through the study of short literary and journalistic readings. Students will hone their writing skills in compositions, their aural/speaking skills through varied activities that include participation in Hispanic related events in Memphis. Upon successful completion of Intermediate Spanish, students will be prepared to enter Advanced Spanish, to study the intricacies of the language, and to begin to delve in literary analysis at a higher level.