SPN 216 Spanish for Heritage Speakers

This class is the third part of a three-course sequence designed specifically for the needs of Spanish heritage speakers. The main goal is to improve their reading, writing, grammar and speaking skills, while fostering critical thinking and deepening their understanding and appreciation of Hispanic cultures in the world and within the United States. All classroom interaction occurs in Spanish.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Required: Spanish native speaker or heritage speaker (grew up speaking Spanish at home); completion of SPN 215 or instructor's approval.

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AGS Humanities/Arts, AAOT Arts & Letters,

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Communicate more effectively in standard Spanish appropriate to university and professional setting. Improve their vocabulary and ability to write narrative and descriptive texts. Become more skilled at presenting their ideas through the spoken word. Have a better understanding and appreciation of their cultural and linguistic heritage through the study of literary works. Read actively and think critically.