Listening and reading materials are used to develop interpretive abilities and knowledge of cultural context. May be repeated once for credit. Focus is on developing the ability to provide information on health-related topics to Spanish speakers in the U.S. Students should enroll in both quarters to be able to communicate effectively with native speakers, one course per quarter. Students participate in the organization and delivery of information on preventive health care in a workshop setting to a Spanish-speaking community outside campus. Reading Spanish For students who have already taken Spanish for at least one full year or have superior reading proficiency in another Romance language.
Emphasis is on the comprehension of academic texts.
Language Specials With consent of department only. See instructor for section number. Advanced Oral Communication For students who have completed second-year Spanish or who have oral skills above the intermediate level. Interactive activities require students to persuade, analyze, support opinions, and gather and interpret others' points of view. Focus is on vocabulary enrichment with emphasis on idiomatic expressions.