Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

261 Spanish Course Descriptions 2018-2019 Catalog 3NS SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS 4 units, 4 lecture hours, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: A basic speaking knowledge of Spanish as determined by an oral interview. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126 or similar skill levels in Spanish as determined by the instructor. First-semester course in Spanish for bilingual or monolingual native speakers designed to develop reading and writing skills. Focuses on expanding vocabulary, improving orthography and use of grammatical structures of standard Spanish, both oral and written. Readings and discussions of topics relating to Hispanic cultures are an essential part of the course. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID SPAN 220) 4 HIGH-INTERMEDIATE SPANISH 4 units, 4 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: Spanish 3 or 4 years of high school Spanish or the equivalent skill level as determined by instructor. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. Fourth-semester course in conversational and written Spanish for non-native speakers. Development of proficiency of grammar and language usage. Continued exploration of current topics and cultures of Spain, Latin America and Hispanic cultures of the US as reflected in the language and literature. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID SPAN 210 ) 4NS SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS 4 units, 4 lecture hours, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: Spanish 3NS or a proficient speaking knowledge of Spanish as determined by an oral interview. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126 or similar skill levels in Spanish as determined by the instructor. Second-semester course in Spanish for bilingual or monolingual native speakers designed to develop reading and writing skills. Further development and improvement of skills in standard. Spanish including: exercises in grammar and vocabulary building and research projects. Readings of historical culture and literary texts are the center of class discussions. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID SPAN 230) 5 THE SHORT STORY: MEXICO, SPAIN, AND THE U.S. 4 units, 4 lecture hours, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: Spanish 4, or Spanish 4NS, or a proficient speaking knowledge of Spanish as determined by an oral interview. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126 or similar skill levels in Spanish as determined by the instructor. A selection of Hispanic short stories, culture, and civilization. Continued development of Spanish-language skills in reading, writing, and speaking. Reading and discussing articles and short stories and viewing and discussing films. Includes presentation of oral and written reports. Emphasis on U.S., Mexico, and Spain. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) 15 PRACTICAL SPANISH CONVERSATION, LOW-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: Spanish 2 or the equivalent skill level as determined by instructor. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. Spanish conversational skills for students with a basic knowledge of the language are developed. Oral communication and listening comprehension are emphasized. Some reading and writing skills are developed. Practical vocabulary for everyday usage and application of basic grammatical structures are stressed. Topics include daily life situations at home and in the Hispanic world. (A, CSU-GE, UC) 16 PRACTICAL SPANISH CONVERSATION, HIGH-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: Spanish 3 or the equivalent skill level as determined by instructor. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. Spanish conversational skills for students at an intermediate level of language proficiency are further developed. Oral communication and listening comprehension are emphasized. Some reading and writing skills are developed. Designed to improve oral expression and fluency in Spanish as used in travel, at home, in school, at work, and in business. Communication skills will be utilized to help bridge cultural and linguistic barriers and to increase understanding of Hispanic cultures. (A, CSU-GE, UC)