Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following measurable skills and abilities:

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate improved application of grammar, orthography, and formal register in writing and speaking.

• Demonstrate increased knowledge of Hispanic cultures.

• Adapt language to various settings and contexts.

• Analyze Spanish literary texts.

• Discuss current events of Spanish-speaking countries.

Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the student should be able to:

Listening Comprehension

Having listened to an oral presentation in Spanish of historical, cultural, and/or social interest pertaining to the Spanish-speaking world, the student will be able to identify and discuss the essential points of the presentation in Spanish with the class and/or in small groups.

Oral Production

After preparing questions in Spanish, the student will be able to conduct a one-on-one interview in Spanish and prepare an oral summary report on the content of the interview.

Reading Comprehension

Having read a variety of authentic texts across genres, students will be able to approach, comprehend, and analyze unfamiliar Spanish language text.

Writing Skills

By the end of the course, the student will be able to write a reflective Spanish language text of substantial length with little to no grammatical error.