DCC Spanish 201 & 202

SPA 201

This is the first intermediate-level Spanish course.  It will expand on improving the listening, reading, writing and speaking skills, as well as culture in the Spanish-speaking world.  It provides an overall grammar review with the introduction of more advanced structures, which will include an introduction to the subjunctive tense.  Ninety percent of the class will be conducted in Spanish.  Successful completion of this course will earn three college credits.

Pre-requisite: successful completion of Spanish 4H

SPA 202 

This is the second intermediate-level Spanish course.  It provides an overall grammar review that seeks to enhance students’ active use of Spanish, especially in the areas of conversation (listening and speaking) and writing.  It will include further intermediate-level conversation, composition and readings in Spanish on numerous culturally-significant topics. This class will be conducted entirely in Spanish.  Successful completion implies a readiness to enter other language courses conducted entirely in Spanish and earns three college credits.

Pre-requisite: successful completion of SPA 201

For the 2025-2026 school year, the NYS Seal of Biliteracy will be offered!  Please see below for a description from the NYSSB website:

The NYSSB recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and one or more world languages.  The intent of the NYSSB is to encourage the study of languages, to identify high school graduates with language and biliteracy skills for employers, to provide universities with additional information about applicants seeking admission and placement, to prepare students with twenty-first century skills, to recognize the value of language instruction, and to affirm the value of diversity in a multilingual society.  Successful candidates will earn three points in English and three points in each world language from a points matrix, which includes course grades, national and state exams, transcripts, and culminating projects.  The NYSSB takes the form of a Seal on the student's diploma and a medallion worn at graduation.