The primary goal of the course is improved proficiency in Spanish through reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Grammar, composition, and conversation are the tools through which improved proficiency will be gained. Proficiency levels referred to here have been established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Your final participation grade will not exceed the percentage of days that you have attended class. You are expected to prepare in advance the specific exercises or reading selections your instructor assigns for each day of class.
Class is conducted entirely in Spanish.
See the section below on Technology-Enhanced Language Learning. These oral presentations will be presented at the end of class on a rotating basis. There will also be chatrooms in which the students will participate. The details of these assignments will be provided in class. These are written communications that express ideas and content organized through the effective use of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.