SPAN 317 - Intermediate Spanish for Heritage Learners: Society and Culture in the Spanish Speaking World

4 credits
Designed for bilingual students who grew up learning Spanish at home and in their communities and who are able to hold a conversation in Spanish. This intermediate course builds on the skills that students bring to the classroom with the overarching goal of helping students expand their formal and academic speaking, reading and writing abilities in a confidence-building environment. This course guides students in their development of expository writing, with special emphasis on vocabulary building and the development of spelling and grammar skills relevant to students’ needs. Learning takes place in a dynamic cultural context focused on current issues in the Spanish-speaking world. SPAN 317 is intended specifically for bilinguals who grew up hearing Spanish at home, with relatives or in the community. Students who have learned Spanish primarily in the classroom should enroll in SPAN 311. Prerequisite(s): Placement test level 5, instructor approval.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.