Maricopa Community Colleges  SPA226   19946-20072 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/26/94
SPA226 19946-20072 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Intermediate Spanish Conversation II
Continued development of skills in conversational Spanish with a review of grammatical problems.
Prerequisites: SPA225, two years Spanish or the equivalent or departmental approval.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
SPA226   19946-20072 Intermediate Spanish Conversation II
1. Pronounce Spanish words, using standard intonation and stresses. (I)
2. Apply rules of Spanish syntax in sentences and questions. (II)
3. Use indicative and subjunctive mood verbs in sentences. (III)
4. Use present perfect, imperfect, and pluperfect subjunctive tenses. (III)
5. Relate autobiographical and/or biographical information in Spanish. (III, IV)
6. Converse in Spanish in areas of immediate need and on familiar topics. (IV, V)
7. Analyze Spanish cultural, literary, and journalistic passages from selected readings. (IV, V)
8. Identify and describe the geography, customs, and cultural diversity of the Hispanic world. (IV)
9. Create dialogues in Spanish on selected topics. (IV)
10. Use Spanish idiomatic expressions in conversation. (IV)
11. Function in Hispanic social situations in a culturally sanctioned manner. (IV)
12. Paraphrase and summarize selected Spanish cultural, literary, and journalistic readings. (V)
13. Listen to and analyze Spanish-language musical selections. (VI)
14. Analyze Spanish-language movies and television programs. (VI)
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SPA226   19946-20072 Intermediate Spanish Conversation II
    I. Pronunciation
        A. Intonation
        B. Stress
      II. Syntax
          A. Sentences
          B. Questions
        III. Verbs
            A. Indicative moods
              1. Present
              2. Future and conditional
              3. Preterit and imperfect
              4. Perfect tenses
            B. Subjunctive mood
              1. Present tense
              2. Imperfect tense
              3. Present perfect tense
              4. Pluperfect tense
          IV. Speaking Skills
              A. Autobiographical and biographical information
              B. Personal interests and familiar topics
              C. Lectures
              D. Discussions
                1. Literary and journalistic passages
                2. Hispanic customs and culture
              E. Original dialogues
              F. Skits
              G. Idiomatic expressions
            V. Readings
                A. Literary selections
                B. Excerpts from poems and novels
                C. Articles
                  1. Current events of the Hispanic world
                  2. Folklore
                D. Journalistic
              VI. Cultural Media
                  A. Music and songs
                  B. Films and television programs
                  C. Advertisements
                  D. Taped and live presentations of plays
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