SPAN 201-03, Intermediate Spanish, Fall 2007

Abstract

Spanish 201 is an intensive review course designed to aid students in acquiring a deeper understanding of Spanish grammar and its appropriate, contextual use. Whenever you ask someone the best way to become proficient in a foreign language, almost everyone will respond that traveling or living abroad really helps, because of the experience of total immersion in the language. In order to duplicate this experience as best as we can, you will refine your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills by working in a Spanish-only classroom environment. An important goal of this level is to broaden your cultural horizons and your knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world, not only through classroom activities focusing on language, but also in completing and discussing short literary and journalistic readings. Students will have the opportunity to advance their writing skills in guided and ‘free’ writing assignments of varying extension. In the case of compositions, there will be a special emphasis on peer editing and revising one’s own work. Upon successful completion of Intermediate Spanish, students will be prepared to enter Spanish 202 and other advanced courses, where they will deal with the intricacies of the language, and begin to more closely analyze literature and other cultural documents.