Grades will also be determined by examination of students listening and expressive skills. Finally, students will practice writing in various practical formats such as letters, book or movie reviews, etc. These written exercises will form the final component of the course grade. Grammar and Composition. The course is centered on a grammar-review text.
Students do readings in Spanish, prepare compositions and other exercises, and expand vocabulary.
Time is allotted to class discussion of readings and especially to the treatment of recurrent problems of grammar. Classes are taught in Spanish. The final grade is based on weekly translations, tests, and class participation. Reading and Composition. Spanish 276 is intended to improve students ability to read Spanish prose, as well as their skills in conversational and written Spanish.