Intensive Beginners’ Spanish
SPAN 103 is a 3-credit Intensive Beginners’ Course that combines learning goals of two existing courses, SPAN 101 and 102. This course is designed for the students who are extremely motivated with previous experience in Spanish or expertise of other Romance languages to offer the opportunity to review the linguistic, cultural and communicative topics of the language at a more appropriate pace.
Throughout the semester, students will demonstrate an ability to listen to, discuss, read, and write about everyday activities in the past, present, and future, as well as engage with a variety of topics related to their personal interests and lives (interpersonal relationships, pastimes and hobbies, health and wellbeing, travel, nature, and more!) and modes of expression within the context of common tasks and situations and daily routines. Students enrolled in the course will build toward skills and competencies required for upper-level courses in our program through exposure to literature, culture, and media related to the Spanish-speaking world.
The design and structure of the course is founded on adaptive and inclusive principles of teaching and learning that consider the interests and needs of all learners and strive toward greater personalization of learning, flexibility and accessibility for all students.
Required texts
The same textbook is used for Spanish 103 and Spanish 203. Students that plan to take both courses should purchase the 12 month access plan.
Prerequisite: Placement test for students with Grade 12 Spanish or for native or near-native speakers of other Romance Languages.
Language of Instruction: Spanish