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, 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Fall Semester: September 11 – December 18, 2024
Spring Semester: January 15 – May 14, 2025

Student Expectations: Students will be expected to show initiative and independence in their learning.

Student Support: The instructor is available via email and encourages students to reach out if they have questions or need help.

Feedback/Assessment: The instructor will send the students feedback on assignments and assessments. Students will want to pay close attention to this feedback, as it will inform them about what they are doing well and how they can improve.

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.