10802103Introductory Spanish Conversation II
Course Information
Description
Introductory Spanish Conversation II is a three-credit, communicative language course that emphasizes practical language application, but that is not designed for college transfer. The course expands upon the basic grammar and vocabulary skills learned in Introductory Spanish Conversation I. To enhance students speaking and listening skills, class sessions require substantial practice in understanding and producing the spoken language. Cultural topics are also discussed. At the end of the course, students will be able to carry on simple conversations about everyday topics.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Discuss jobs and professional plans
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral comunicación
    Vocabulary and grammar quiz
    Criteria
    Use the irregular verbs salir, saber, poner, and conocer
    Use job-related vocabulary to discuss responsibilities and benefits
    List professions
    Use numbers 101-100,000
    Use the indirect object pronouns me and te
    Use third person direct objects pronouns to avoid repetition
    Discuss attitudes towards work, success, and family

  2. Describe vacation activities and usual daily routine
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral comunicación
    Vocabulary and grammar quiz
    Criteria
    List the seasons and months of the year
    Ask and answer questions about seasons and weather
    Express the current date, and dates of important holidays and events
    Identify articles of clothing
    Identify colors
    Use reflexive verbs and pronouns
    Discuss important Hispanic holidays

  3. Describe common activities using the past tense
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral comunicación
    Vocabulary and grammar quiz
    Criteria
    Use adjectives health and well-being
    Conjugate regular verbs in the preterite
    Conjugate ir, tener, and hacer in the preterite
    Use adverbial expressions to indicate past time periods

  4. Talk about parts of the house, chores and leisure activities
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral comunicación
    Vocabulary and grammar quiz
    Criteria
    Use stem-changing past tense verbs
    Use spelling-change past tense verbs
    Make comparisons
    Identify parts of the house
    Identify furniture and appliances
    Use indefinite and negative words
    Discuss Hispanic architecture

  5. Express likes, dislikes and interests
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral comunicación
    Vocabulary and grammar quiz
    Criteria
    Use remaining indirect object pronouns
    Use verbs like gustar
    Use irregular preterite verbs
    Use vocabulary related to special occasions