| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9:35am-10:25am | MWF | North Decatur Building 109 | Lisa Dillman. | HAL. | 4 | 12719 | TBA. |
CONTENT: This course focuses on developing both cultural understanding and linguistic skills. It explores past and contemporary cultural issues in the Hispanic world, such as a cultural diversity, identities and gender roles, through discussion of short texts and films. These texts also serve as the basis for expanding Spanish vocabulary and improving understanding of grammar, as well as honing listening, speaking, reading and particularly writing skills. Classes meet three times per week and are conducted in Spanish to maximize exposure to the language.
TEXTS:
1. García Serrano, Cash, and de la Torre. 2004. ¡A que sí! 3rd ed. Boston: Heinle & Heinle.
2. García Serrano, Cash, and de la Torre. 2004. ¡A que sí!: Workbook. 3rd ed. Boston: Heinle & Heinle.
PARTICULARS: Evaluation is based on participation, homework, quizzes, exams, compositions and oral interviews.
PREREQUISITES: Spanish 202 or equivalent, or students must take the Spanish Placement Exam and receive an Official Placement for SPAN 212 from the Department of Spanish and Portuguese.
The schedule of courses on O.P.U.S. is the official listing of courses, including days and times they meet and the General Education Requirements they satisfy. Students should use course descriptions as general guidelines. Course requirements, grading details, book lists, and syllabi are subject to change.