Students learn about languages, people, and cultures different from theirs as an integral part of the course. They begin to compare and contrast our culture with the varied cultures of the peoples studied and to understand the dynamics of one culture interacting with another. They learn more about our own cultural heritage as a result of the influence other cultures have on our culture. Please refer to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines for specific criteria for Intermediate Level. Please refer to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines for specific criteria for Intermediate Level.
Students also increase their knowledge of the English language.
2. besides class discussions and readings in the text materials that introduce students to international perspectives, students are encouraged to attend a wide variety of international cultural events that further enhance their knowledge of global perspectives. In Intermediate Spanish 201 we shall cover Chapters 22-32 in the textbook. And Spanish 202 will cover Chapters 33-42. The conversational and grammar exercises will be based on the text. Students are expected to spend at least two hours preparing for every class period.