SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II

Credits: 5

Prerequisite: SPA 101 or equivalent placement via the testing/counseling process.
Description: This interactive course is a continuation of the work in SPA 101 on understanding, speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Emphasis is on the vocabulary, grammar and cultural knowledge necessary to communicate in everyday situations. It includes pronunciation, intonation, and the geography and cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. Note: This course is not intended for students who have attended schools where Spanish was the language of instruction.

Transferable
Transferable to both UC and CSU

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate sound and meaning in Spanish at a novice-high level, building on already acquired skills of the 101 level by answering questions either orally or in writing and in recognition exercises.
Express immediate needs, ask questions or make statements using slightly longer learned sentences either orally or in writing in Spanish.
Using the vocabulary and structures learned, students will be able to perform elementary everyday communicative functions in Spanish either orally or in writing.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 90
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 5