Maricopa Community Colleges  SPA102   19946-20005 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  04/26/94  
SPA102      19946-20005 LEC 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Elementary Spanish II
Continued study of grammar and vocabulary of the Spanish language and study of the Spanish-speaking cultures. Emphasis on speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisites: SPA101 or departmental approval.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
SPA102   19946-20005 Elementary Spanish II
1. Pronounce Spanish using standard sound patterns and intonation. (I, IV)
2. Use approximately 3,000 words in Spanish vocabulary. (I, II, III)
3. Converse in simple spoken Spanish. (I)
4. Ask and answer questions in Spanish, using the past, future, and conditional tenses. (I)
5. Use selected Spanish proverbs and songs. (I, II, IV)
6. Use Spanish grammar and vocabulary to express personal ideas and opinions. (I, III, IV)
7. Read and explain simple journalistic Spanish as well as simple cultural Spanish selected. (II)
8. Explain various aspects of Hispanic culture and values. (II, IV)
9. Identify the regions, cities, and rivers of Spain. (II)
10. Write a composition of 150-200 words in Spanish. (III)
11. Use the for tenses of the subjunctive in noun clauses, adjective clauses, adverb clauses, and "if" clauses. (III)
12. Use regular and irregular comparisons of equality and inequality. (III)
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SPA102   19946-20005 Elementary Spanish II
    I. Speaking Skills
        A. Spanish pronunciation
        B. Vocabulary and sentence structures
        C. Dialogues that center on interpersonal communication
          1. Airport
          2. The car
          3. Medical treatment
          4. Employment
          5. Money matters
          6. Personal problems
          7. Renting an apartment
          8. Study abroad
      II. Reading Skills
          A. Intensive (for details): cultural readings
            1. Spanish domestic life
            2. Spanish art
            3. Spanish proverbs
            4. Hispanics in the United States
            5. Education in Latin America
            6. Aspects of the Spanish language
            7. Present-day government of Spain
            8. Hispanic architecture
            9. Geography of Spain
          B. Extensive (for overall comprehension)
            1. Literary readings
            2. Journalistic readings
        III. Writing Skills
            A. Written exercises
              1. Comparisons
              2. Direct object pronouns
              3. Indirect object pronouns
              4. Formal commands
              5. Familiar commands
              6. Present subjunctive
              7. Double object pronouns
              8. Imperfect tense
              9. Reflexive verbs
              10. "Por" vs. "para"
              11. Perfect tense
              12. Future tense
              13. Conditional tense
              14. "Sino" vs. "pero"
              15. Past subjunctive
            B. Written compositions
              1. Description
              2. Current events of Hispanic world
              3. Dialogues
              4. Summary of reading selections
              5. Report of personal experiences
              6. Biographical
              7. Autobiographical
          IV. Listening Skills
              A. Taped or live presentations of dialogues
              B. Television advertisements in Spanish
              C. News and specialty programs in Spanish
              D. Dictations
              E. Oral responses to stories that are read along
              F. Spanish films
              G. Hispanic folk songs and proverbs
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