SPAN 105 — F,S
Conversational Spanish (3-0) 3 Credits This course is geared to those who have knowledge of the Spanish language. This course emphasizes idiomatic usage, vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. There is a focus on acquisition and development of skills necessary for effective oral and written communication. Hispanic culture, history, art, and literature will be highlighted in course materials, student presentations, and writing assignments. The material covered in this course is designed not only to meet the educational needs of traditional students of the language, but also the needs of the heritage language speakers who enter the Spanish program with some or all of the four language skills developed to varying degrees. Students will be required to log conversation hours with the instructor and classmates. Students will be required to pay for and take the computerized Oral Proficiency Interview (OPIc). This assessment costs $115, and scholarships are available through the Spanish department. (Prerequisites: SPAN 102 or equivalent)