SPAN 103 Beginner's Spanish II is designed to develop the communication skills learned by the students in Spanish 102. Students will further their knowledge of the Spanish language and awareness of Spanish culture. The focus of this course is to help students become functionally proficient in the Spanish language through the development of the basic communication skills speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as well as the study of vocabulary, grammar, and culture.
Prerequisites: SPAN 102 with a minimum grade of 60%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 4 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Aurally understand some common and basic phrases, expressions, and descriptions in Spanish
- Orally express themselves in the present tense in Spanish, as demonstrated though proficiency in their ability to extend greetings, describe things, ask simple questions, and give replies
- Read and comprehend basic information and simplified texts
- Write simple sentences in the present tense in Spanish
- Understand very common and basic grammatical structures including a variety of verb tenses
- Express familiarity with Spanish-speaking cultures
Teaching and Learning Approach
Introduce Spanish sounds, and syllabification
recognize personal pronouns, regular and irregular verbs
specify the gender of nouns and adjectives
read and discuss short stories
interact in a simple conversation
memorize words and short sentences
identify idiomatic and cultural expressionsLearning Resources
Recommended:
Online dictionaries (available in this course)
Verb web sites (available in this course)
Spanish-English / English-Spanish Dictionary
Spanish Verbs GuideDetailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Preterit of Regular Verbs; Querer, Tener Conocer, Venir
2. Ser, Estar; Reflexive Verbs, Expressions of Obligation: Tener que, Deber, Necesitar; Muy/Mucho
3. Preterit of Irregular Verbs: Poder, Poner, Hacer, Venir, Decir, Ir; Object Pronouns: Direct
4. Object Pronouns: Indirect; Expressions of Time: Hacer; Possessive Pronouns; Impersonal SE
5. Present Perfect Tense (-ar, -er); Conocer; Expressions with Tener
6. Present Perfect (-ir), Reflexive Verbs; Ser Estar; Reflexive Verbs; Expressions with Venir; Gustar; Past Participles (as Adjectives)
7. Comparatives; Imperfect Tense, Ser, Estar; Expressions of Frequency; Gerund; Ir (ex.:infinitive), Video Conferencing
8. Imperative: Affirmative and Negative (with Direct/Indirect Object Pronouns)
9. Future Tense, Ser, Estar, Ir; Demonstrative Pronouns
10. Present Subjunctive, Preterit & Imperfect Tense; Por, Para, Directions
11. Review I (first half of the content covered)
12. Corrections I (first half of the content covered)
13. Review II (second half of the content covered)
14. Corrections II (second half of the content covered)
15. The final exam will cover the following key concepts: Preterit of Regular Verbs; Querer, Tener Conocer, Venir, Ser, Estar; Reflexive Verbs, Expressions of Obligation: Tener que, Deber, Necesitar; Muy/Mucho, Preterit of Irregular Verbs: Poder, Poner, Hacer, Venir, Decir, Ir; Object Pronouns: Direct, Object Pronouns: Indirect; Expressions of Time: Hacer; Possessive Pronouns; Impersonal SE, Present Perfect Tense (-ar, -er); Conocer; Expressions with Tener, Present Perfect (-ir), Reflexive Verbs; Ser Estar; Reflexive Verbs; Expressions with Venir; Gustar; Past Participles (as Adjectives), Comparatives; Imperfect Tense, Ser, Estar; Expressions of Frequency; Gerund; Ir (ex.:infinitive), Imperative: Affirmative and Negative (with Direct/Indirect Object Pronouns), Future Tense, Ser, Estar, Ir; Demonstrative Pronouns, Present Subjunctive, Preterit & Imperfect Tense; Por, Para, Directions, etc..Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Speaking (§ video conferencing) | 1, 2, 6 | 25% |
| Reading | 3, 5, 6 | 10% |
| Listening | 1, 2, 5 | 10% |
| Writing | 4, 5, 6 | 10% |
| Assignments | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 20% |
| Final Exam | 3, 4, 5, 6 | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.