The reading of literary selections and creative writing will complement the acquisition of oral and aural skills. Students also will be required to attend the language laboratory. Back to top of page. Conducted in Spanish, this course is for students who wish to develop or improve their mastery of the language. Review of grammar, class discussions of current events and issues, reading and discussion of selections from major Spanish and Latin American writers.
Emphasis is placed on oral communication.
After SPAN S-Cab, students should be able to understand lectures in Spanish, converse on everyday topics with a native speaker, read material of average difficulty and mature content, and write with acceptable style and correctness. Back to top of page. Three years of secondary school Spanish or three semesters of college-level Spanish. It also includes songs from different regions, news reports, and paintings. Although oral proficiency is not a prerequisite, the course is best suited to students who already have a good grounding in the grammar of the language.