Chabot College
March 1993
Course Outline for Spanish 2A
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
Catalog Description:
2A - Intermediate Spanish
4 units
Review of grammar; reading of works of modern authors; practice in conversation and composition.
Prerequisite: Spanish 1B with a grade of "C" or higher or two years of high school Spanish or
equivalent. 4 hours
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should:
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gain greater command of the written and spoken language, both in understanding and expression;
have reviewed Spanish grammar and idioms;
been acquainted with an appreciation of the literature in Spanish;
have given insights into Spanish and Latin-American culture and history.
Course Content:
1. Culture
2. Grammar review
3. Introduction of Hispanic literature
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Use of intermediate text
Use of laboratory exercise book in conjunction with tapes in the language lab
Active student participation in all classroom activities
Further development of all four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening
Presentation and discussion of Hispanic literature
Presentation of audio-visual material.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Class performance and participation
Homework and laboratory assignments and exercises
Tests and quizzes at regular intervals
Oral and written composition assignments
Final examinations
Textbook(s) (Typical):
¡Continuemos!, Jarvis/Lebredo/Mena-Ayllon, Heath
Special Student Materials:
None
FZ:kh Span2A
Revised: 3/16/93