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SPA 137 Spanish Communication II

This course focuses on describing events in the past and present in the Spanish language. Communication is expanded to include a greater variety of social interactions. Communicative abilities continue to be developed in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: SPA 136

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Course Number and Title:

SPA 137 Spanish Communication II

Campus Location

  • Georgetown
  • Dover
  • Stanton
  • Wilmington

Effective Date

202352

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: SPA 136

Course Credits and Hours

4 credit(s)

4 lecture hours/week

0 lab hours/week

Course Description

This course focuses on describing events in the past and present in the Spanish language. Communication is expanded to include a greater variety of social interactions. Communicative abilities continue to be developed in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Additional Materials

None

Required Text(s)

Obtain current textbook information by viewing the campus bookstore - https://www.dtcc.edu/bookstores online or visit a campus bookstore. Check your course schedule for the course number and section.

Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)

  1. Engage in higher level conversations in Spanish. (CCC 1, 3)

  2. Interpret spoken and written Spanish on topics that relate to everyday interactions within the community as well as with personal interactions. (CCC 1, 3)

  3. Convey a variety of information or ideas in Spanish by presenting topics to an audience. (CCC 1, 3, 5)

  4. Demonstrate an awareness of the practices and perspectives of Hispanic cultures. (CCC 3)

See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.

Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

  1. Engage in higher level conversations in Spanish.
    1. Narrate past events using various past verb tenses and structures, including reflexives, preterit, and imperfect.
    2. Use level appropriate parts of speech, including adverbs, object pronouns, indefinite/negative expressions, relative pronouns and prepositions.
    3. Make polite requests and give commands in the imperative mood.
    4. Pronounce Spanish correctly (consonant and vowel sounds, stressed syllables, diphthongs).
  2. Interpret spoken and written Spanish on topics that relate to everyday interactions within the community as well as with personal interactions.
    1. Extract and interpret information from readings and videos.
    2. Summarize events of a story narrated in the past.
    3. Relate important events and memories in the past, including dates and length of time passed since event.
  3. Convey a variety of information or ideas in Spanish by presenting topics to an audience. 
    1. Narrate past events using various past verb tenses and reflexives, preterit, and imperfect structures.
    2. Use level appropriate parts of speech including adverbs, object pronouns, indefinite/negative expressions, relative pronouns and prepositions.
    3. Pronounce Spanish correctly (consonant and vowel sounds, stressed syllables, diphthongs).
  4. Demonstrate an awareness of the practices and perspectives of Hispanic/Latino cultures.
    1. Discuss and analyze patterns of behavior and interaction in Hispanic culture.
    2. Recognize general similarities and differences among Spanish, South and Central American, and Caribbean cultures in the areas of daily routine, health, food, and travel.

Evaluation Criteria/Policies

The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:

90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
0-69 = F
Students should refer to the Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.

Final Course Grade

Calculated using the following weighted average

Evaluation Measure

Percentage of final grade

Unit Exams (summative) (equally weighted)       

40%

Oral Assessments (summative) (equally weighted)           

20%

Quizzes (formative) (equally weighted)

10%

Writing Activities (formative) (equally weighted)

10%

Homework Assignments (formative)

20%

TOTAL

100%

Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability

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