Advanced oral practice and grammar study in the language, including discussion in Spanish of Spanish and Latin American civilizations. This course is a continuation of SPAN 2101, including oral and written practice. Students learn the theory and practice of speech communication in order to develop proficiency in various interpersonal speaking situations. This is an introductory course in the study of interpersonal communication, including language processes, types of verbal and nonverbal communication, oral and visual means of transmitting information, history, means of encoding information and social consequences. It does not fulfill the communication requirement for the Associate Degree.
Students learn how culture influences communication beyond just the usage of language.
The study of intercultural communication recognizes how culture pervades what we are, how we act, how we think and how we talk and listen. Included are such topics as high and low context cultures, nonverbal messages, adapting to different cultures and developing intercultural competencies and effectiveness. There are no prerequisites. Performances are required and presented as in-class assignments. Through directed work on theatrical productions, the student will gain acting and technical skills.