SPN 351: Advanced Conversational Spanish

Introduction

Course description (from the catalog)

"The aim of this course is to help the student develop greater fluency in the spoken language. Emphasis is placed on the vocabulary and idioms encountered in day-to-day living. Three hours of classwork per week. This course promotes interaction as a way to achieve facility in language use. In pairs, small groups, and whole class activities, students simultaneously refine their ideas and their language proficiency. Students will achieve communicative competence as well as continue their exploration into the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Conducted entirely in Spanish."

Prerrequisitos

Español intermedio avanzado (SPN 202, 212, 220, or 222)

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Textbooks

Primary textbook:

Horizontes: Gramática y Conversación by Graciela Ascarrunz Gilman and K. Josu Bujuesca Hardcover 2nd Bk&Cs edition (January 2000) Contains 3 CD's. 4ª edición. Heinle & Heinle. 2001 This is an advanced intermediate Spanish textbook which contains many activities for oral communication and conversation. Sections on grammar and vocabulary will not be discussed in class. The student can use them to review and prepare for the communicative exercises.

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Last updated: January 16, 2003