Spanish 102: Beginning Spanish II

This course helps you to continue developing basic communication skills in Spanish while exploring the products, practices and perspectives of Hispanic cultures.

By the end of the course you should be able to:

• understand native speakers of Spanish when they talk about: themselves, their friends and families, their activities, interests, daily routines, jobs, classes, plans for the future and references to the past.
• talk to native speakers of Spanish about the above topics, in phrases and sentences, referring to different time frames.
• write basic compositions in simple but complete sentences and paragraphs about the above topics which are comprehensible to a native reader.
• read texts (some prepared specifically for students of Spanish, others authentic) dealing with cultural products and practices related to the above topics.
• recognize and compare similarities and differences between your own culture and Hispanic cultures.
• recognize and appreciate the value of learning to communicate in more than one language, and knowing about other cultures.

What is this class going to be like?

Total immersion in language and culture
Your instructor and course materials will provide you with numerous opportunities to develop language skills and cultural competence through the use of language to hear, read, write and talk about things that are relevant to your life. During every class session you will find yourself immersed in a rich Spanish language environment that will help you learn how to communicate meaningfully in Spanish and collectively explore the language and the cultures. Use it and enjoy it!