Catalog - Course Descriptions

This course is a study of basic skills in conversational Spanish with reference to reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on the development of language proficiency for careers and for improvement of foreign language abilities. The student demonstrates comprehension of simple written materials in Spanish through speaking, writing, or other appropriate response. The student compares and contrasts aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures with their own cultures.

This course is a continuation of Spanish I. Additional emphasis is placed on developing oral proficiency for technical, professional and occupational careers, especially in social work, education and medical fields. The student will converse in Spanish at phrase/sentence level using everyday vocabulary to convey and request basic information related to personal and course topics. The student demonstrates a basic understanding of temporal references (past, present, and future) through speaking, writing, listening, and reading.