SPAN - Spanish

SPAN101Z First-year Spanish I

Credits 4

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W, each with a grade of "C" or higher; or placement above stated course levels; Students who have completed one year or less of high-school level Spanish are advised to take SPAN101Z before attempting more advanced Spanish courses.

An introduction to the language, cultural practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking communities both locally and globally. Cultivates listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural competence through conversation, cultural exploration, and other activities. Designed for beginners as the first of three in the sequence of First-year Spanish courses (SPAN 101Z, 102Z, and 103Z). If you have experience speaking Spanish at home, in your community, or abroad, please consult with the instructor to make sure this class is the best for your level.

Additional Course Fee: $10.00

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Identify cultural practices and traditions in Spanish-speaking communities. (Intercultural Competence)
  2. Communicate on familiar topics through short, simple spoken and written exchanges. (Interpersonal Communication - Speaking & Writing)
  3. Provide basic information about self, family, and friends using simple and formulaic expressions. (Presentational Speaking & Writing)
  4. Interpret familiar words and phrases in supported listening and reading contexts. (Interpretive Reading & Listening)

SPAN102Z First-year Spanish II

Credits 4

Registration Requirement: SPAN101Z, or three to four semesters of high-school level Spanish, or equivalent.

Builds on the foundational skills of Spanish 101Z including the language, cultural practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking communities both locally and globally. Continues to cultivate listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural competence through conversation, cultural exploration, and other activities. Designed for those who have completed a term of college-level Spanish (or equivalent) as the second of three in the sequence of First-year Spanish courses (SPAN 101Z, 102Z, and 103Z). If you have experience speaking Spanish at home, in your community, or abroad, please consult with the instructor to make sure this class is the best for your level.

Additional Course Fee: $10.00

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Interpret common cultural cues with respect to everyday interactions and situations. (Intercultural Competence)
  2. Participate in short, predictable interactions in speaking and writing using simple sentences. (Interpersonal Communication - Speaking & Writing)
  3. Provide information about familiar topics using simple phrases and sentences. (Presentational Speaking & Writing)
  4. Identify the main idea of simple spoken and written exchanges and short texts. (Interpretive Reading and Listening)

SPAN103Z First-year Spanish III

Credits 4

Registration Requirement: SPAN102Z, or five to six semesters of high-school level Spanish, or equivalent.

Builds on foundational skills of Spanish 102Z including the language, cultural practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking communities both locally and globally. Continues to cultivate communicative skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural competence through conversation, cultural exploration, and other activities. Designed for those who have completed two terms of college-level Spanish (or equivalent) as the third of three in the sequence of First-year Spanish courses (SPAN 101Z, 102Z, and 103Z). Students who successfully complete Spanish 103Z are ready to take the sequence of Second-year Spanish courses (Intermediate). If you have experience speaking Spanish at home, in your community, or abroad, please consult with the instructor to make sure this class is the best for your level.

Additional Course Fee: $10.00

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Interpret common cultural cues with respect to everyday interactions and situations. (Intercultural Competence)
  2. Participate in interactions on familiar topics combining and recombining learned words and phrases. (Interpersonal communication - Speaking & Writing)
  3. Provide information about familiar topics with greater specificity and detail. (Presentational Speaking & Writing)
  4. Identify the main ideas in short spoken messages, presentations, interactions, and a variety of media. (Interpretive Listening & Reading)

SPAN111 Beginning Spanish Conversation I

Credits 3

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W, each with a grade of "C" or better; or placement above stated course levels.

This course introduces students to Spanish, emphasizing speaking and listening skills used in everyday situations. Some reading skills are also introduced to aid in instruction and dialoguing. Students discuss the Spanish culture, customs and seasonal traditions in order to discover insights into the Spanish way of life, with audio visual materials enhancing presentation and discussions. Offered at irregular intervals.

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Answer elementary questions about aspects of Spanish speaking cultures (holidays, customs, etc.) and historical highlights
  2. Produce and respond appropriately to short phrases and set expressions using basic, concrete vocabulary (everyday greetings, classroom topics, numbers, names, dates, etc.) and basic grammar (yes/no questions and a very few open ended questions, present tense of regular verbs, some idiomatic expressions)
  3. Speak and listen in the target language at the novice low + level in speaking and listening skills according to ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines

SPAN112 Beginning Spanish Conversation II

Credits 3

Registration Requirement: SPAN111 or SPAN101, or one semester of high-school level Spanish or equivalent.

Continuing from SPAN111, this course offers students additional practice in speaking and listening in Spanish while exploring the life of Spanish speaking cultures. Offered at irregular intervals.

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Answer elementary questions about aspects of Spanish speaking cultures (holidays, customs, etc.) and historical highlights
  2. Produce and respond appropriately to short phrases and set expressions using additional basic, concrete vocabulary (household objects, body parts some personal characteristics, food words, etc) and basic grammar (open-ended questions, present tense of regular and some irregular verbs, the imperative mood of a few everyday verbs, additional idiomatic expressions)
  3. Speak and listen in the target language at the novice mid - (minus) level in speaking and listening skills according to ACTFL Proficiency guidelines

SPAN113 Beginning Spanish Conversation III

Credits 3

Registration Requirement: SPAN112 or SPAN102, or one semester of high-school level Spanish or equivalent.

The course completes the introduction of Spanish conversation skills. Students upon completion will be able to carry on simple conversations in everyday situations. Offered at irregular intervals.

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  1. Answer and expound (in English) on elementary questions about cultural aspects of Spanish speaking countries (especially Mexico and Spain, but also other countries of interest to students), such as geographic locations and some history, some social benefits, leisure preferences, political systems, etc., along with their contributions to world culture, science and technology
  2. Produce and respond appropriately to short phrases and set expressions using additional basic concrete vocabulary (academic topics, transportation, business, descriptions of people, animals or things, some geographic terms, more food words, leisure topics, etc) and basic grammar (more complex open-ended questions, present tense of all basic verbs, the imperative mood of all basic verbs, the preterite tense of some basic verbs, additional idiomatic expressions, some object pronouns)
  3. Speak and listen in the target language at the novice mid + level in speaking and listening skills according to ACTFL Proficiency guidelines

SPAN198A Spanish: Independent Study

Credit 1

Registration Requirement: SPAN203 or equivalent; instructor permission and a contract specifying learning objectives required.

This independent study course provides an opportunity for students of Spanish to develop and expand skills in reading and writing in the target language, and to better understand the culture, literature and grammar of Spanish speakers. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of nine credit hours.

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  1. Describe aspects of Spanish cultures as seen in their literatures.
  2. Speak, read and write Spanish at intermediate or advanced level consistent with ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
  3. Use grammar, idioms and vocabulary appropriate to level.

SPAN198B Spanish: Independent Study

Credits 2

Registration Requirement: SPAN203 or equivalent; instructor permission and a contract specifying learning objectives required.

This independent study course provides an opportunity for students of Spanish to develop and expand skills in reading and writing in the target language, and to better understand the culture, literature and grammar of Spanish speakers. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of nine credit hours.

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Describe aspects of Spanish cultures as seen in their literatures.
  2. Speak, read and write Spanish at intermediate or advanced level consistent with ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
  3. Use grammar, idioms and vocabulary appropriate to level.

SPAN198C Spanish: Independent Study

Credits 3

Registration Requirement: SPAN203 or equivalent; instructor permission and a contract specifying learning objectives required.

This independent study course provides an opportunity for students of Spanish to develop and expand skills in reading and writing in the target language, and to better understand the culture, literature and grammar of Spanish speakers. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of nine credit hours.

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Describe aspects of Spanish cultures as seen in their literatures.
  2. Speak, read and write Spanish at intermediate or advanced level consistent with ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
  3. Use grammar, idioms and vocabulary appropriate to level.

SPAN201 Second-year Spanish I (Cultural Literacy course)

Credits 4

Registration Requirement: SPAN103, or seven to eight semesters of high-school level Spanish, or equivalent. Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in SPAN211. Students experiencing difficulty with registration should email Paul.Eckhardt@mhcc.edu for assistance.

Emphasizing speaking, listening, reading and writing proficiency, this course helps students continue to establish proficiency in the Spanish language, and includes some in-depth exploration of the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.

Additional Course Fee: $10.00

This course fulfills: Cultural Literacy; Arts & Letters; Human Relations

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Identify in Spanish significant basic characteristics, achievements and cultural contributions of Spanish speaking nations
  2. Meet the ACTFL (American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing proficiency guidelines at an Intermediate Low level
  3. Use the intermediate forms and concepts of Spanish grammar with increased confidence and skill

SPAN202 Second-year Spanish II (Cultural Literacy course)

Credits 4

Registration Requirement: SPAN201 or equivalent. Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in SPAN212. Students experiencing difficulty with registration should email Paul.Eckhardt@mhcc.edu for assistance.

A continuation of SPAN201, this course emphasizes all aspects of communicating in Spanish while exploring the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.

Additional Course Fee: $10.00

This course fulfills: Cultural Literacy; Arts & Letters; Human Relations

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Identify in Spanish significant characteristics, achievements and cultural contributions of Spanish speaking nations
  2. Meet the ACTFL (American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing proficiency guidelines at an Intermediate Mid level
  3. Use increasingly complex forms and concepts of Spanish grammar

SPAN203 Second-year Spanish III (Cultural Literacy course)

Credits 4

Registration Requirement: SPAN202 or equivalent. Co-requisite: SPAN211, SPAN212 or SPAN213. Students experiencing difficulty with registration should email Paul.Eckhardt@mhcc.edu for assistance.

Students develop skills to help them become proficient communicators in the Spanish language and within the day-to-day contexts found in Spanish-speaking cultures.

Additional Course Fee: $10.00

This course fulfills: Cultural Literacy; Arts & Letters; Human Relations

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Identify in Spanish significant economic, political or high culture facts of Spanish speaking nations
  2. Make appropriate use of vital aspects of intermediate Spanish grammar
  3. Meet the ACTFL (American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing proficiency guidelines at an Intermediate Mid + level
  4. Produce a presentation in Spanish of five minutes in length or more in collaboration with classroom partners on many kinds of topics

SPAN211 Intermediate Spanish Conversation I

Credit 1

Registration Requirement: SPAN103, or seven to eight semesters of high-school level Spanish or equivalent.

This course supplements SPAN201 by emphasizing speaking and listening skills used in everyday situations. It introduces new vocabulary, contexts and topics in order to help students improve oral proficiency in Spanish.

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Appreciate nuances of Hispanic Culture from the readings
  2. Develop the ability to create general questions in Spanish
  3. Meet the ACTFL Speaking guidelines at an intermediate low level
  4. Present a narrative summary of 3 minutes or more over the assigned readings
  5. Read and comprehend short novels at the intermediate low level
  6. Synthesize main ideas from the assigned readings

SPAN212 Intermediate Spanish Conversation II

Credit 1

Registration Requirement: SPAN201 or SPAN211 or equivalent.

This course supplements SPAN202 by emphasizing speaking and listening skills used in everyday situations. It introduces new vocabulary, contexts and topics in order to help students improve oral proficiency in Spanish.

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Appreciate nuances of Hispanic Culture from the readings
  2. Develop the ability to create general questions in Spanish
  3. Meet the ACTFL Speaking guidelines at an intermediate low level
  4. Present a narrative summary of three minutes or more over the assigned readings
  5. Read and comprehend short novels at the intermediate low level
  6. Synthesize main ideas from the assigned readings

SPAN213 Intermediate Spanish Conversation III

Credit 1

Registration Requirement: SPAN202 or SPAN212 or equivalent.

This course supplements SPAN203 by emphasizing speaking and listening skills used in everyday situations. It introduces new vocabulary, contexts and topics in order to help students improve oral proficiency in Spanish.

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Appreciate nuances of Hispanic Culture from the readings
  2. Develop the ability to create general questions in Spanish
  3. Meet the ACTFL Speaking guidelines at an intermediate mid+ level
  4. Present a narrative summary of 3 minutes or more over the assigned readings
  5. Read and comprehend short novels at the intermediate mid+ level
  6. Synthesize main ideas from the assigned readings

Course fees are subject to change. Additional section fees (web, hybrid, etc.) may apply.

Cultural Literacy course