SNC 203 - Communication in Spanish II

Course unit(s): 1
Meets Explore Core requirement (students beginning Fall 2024 and later): IC
This course introduces students to the culture of the Hispanic World through the development of an understanding of cultural traditions, literary texts, and a wider understanding of Spanish varieties throughout the Spanish speaking world. The class is conducted in Spanish, and includes an accelerated review of basic Spanish grammar through speaking, reading, writing, and other linguistically appropriate activities. The introduction of more advanced grammatical structures and a variety of authentic text and multimedia resources will enhance the students’ linguistic skills and sociocultural awareness of the Spanish speaking world. The development of functional skills and communicative ability, as well as their global awareness, is emphasized. Students also acquire the linguistic tools needed to continue learning Spanish as it pertains to their fields of interest. Assignment by placement test. It encourages students to deepen their interpersonal and intercultural communication skills through three class hours per week plus regular out of class conversational and cultural events. Three class hours per week plus regular out of class conversational and cultural events.