SPAN 103Z - First-year Spanish III

WR 115Q  as required

SPAN 102Z  or equivalent Spanish language experience

Course Description: Builds on foundational skills of SPAN 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 (SPA/SPN/SPAN 101Z , SPAN 102Z , and SPAN103Z). 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.  

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Interpret common cultural cues with respect to everyday interactions and situations. 
• CLO#2: Participate in interactions on familiar topics combining and recombining learned words and phrases. (ILO: Communication)
• CLO#3: Provide information about familiar topics with greater specificity and detail. 
• CLO#4: Identify the main ideas in short spoken messages, presentations, interactions, and a variety of media.