SPAN 1002: Elementary Spanish II

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: SPAN 1001, or by placement, or the equivalent
Continued listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish with further study of the culture of Spanish-speaking regions.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Write and speak in simple but correct Spanish on topics such as the home, food, shopping, and your surroundings in Spanish.
Describe daily routines and preferences in Spanish.
Discuss past events in Spanish.
Identify cultural and linguistic differences between various Spanish speaking countries.
Apply knowledge of vocabulary and grammar to the production of authentic, practical materials including presentations and written responses
Gather, evaluate, and synthesize information about Hispanic language and culture from a variety of reliable sources
Analyze a variety of literary and cultural texts related to Hispanic culture in the target language.
Identify and interpret significant aspects of Hispanic culture.
Compare aspects of Spanish language and Hispanic culture with their own language culture(s) and English/U.S. culture
Demonstrate an understanding of intercultural issues by identifying appropriate cultural behavior, analyzing the underlying rationales of cultural differences, and applying their knowledge to communicative tasks.
Discuss significant ethical issues within Hispanic and Latin American society.
Apply different cultural perspectives to current ethical issues.