THIS IS A TWO-SEMESTER COURSE.

This course is for students who have a solid foundation in Spanish but want to improve their understanding of the language and their fluency in it.

In this course, students will:

• Expand their vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation skills, as well as their knowledge of the Spanish culture
• Continue to develop their language skills and cultural knowledge through interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational methods of communication
• Build their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the Spanish language
• Communicate primarily in Spanish during class

At the end of this course, students should have a High Novice level of language proficiency.

Class Meetings: Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Fall Semester: September 16 – December 16, 2026
Spring Semester: January 13 – May 12, 2027

Student Expectations: Students are expected to participate actively in class, to communicate primarily in Spanish, and to complete all class assignments and homework on time. They should also demonstrate consistent effort and engagement with the course content.

Student Support: The instructor is available via email.

Feedback/Assessment: Students will receive constructive feedback on their assignments. The instructor will be available to answer questions and to provide additional support as necessary.

Materials/Supplies: Students will need the following materials:

– A notebook
– Index cards
– Writing utensils
– A printer
– Headphones

Prerequisites: Students should have completed a Spanish 1 course or have the equivalent of that level of knowledge.