SPAN-205 Spanish Through the Media

In this content-based, advanced intermediate course, students will further develop skills in comprehending and speaking Spanish. Learning will be based on current authentic Spanish media, including news from satellite channels, broadcast news, printed Spanish newspapers, computer-based materials, public lectures and current events. Grammatical concepts introduced in elementary and intermediate classes will be re-examined with the intention of expanding them for use in conversation. Students will apply their speaking skills in activities such as summarizing, rephrasing, transcribing and presenting. The fundamental goal of this course is to build fluency in all skills while developing an extensive vocabulary through media exposure.

Credits

4

Hours Weekly

4 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Recognize and use idiomatic expressions in speaking on various topics
   
2. 2. Expand basic vocabulary using synonyms and antonyms
   
3. 3. Understand and outline basic themes of Spanish language films
   
4. 4. Respond to Spanish print media orally and in writing
5. 5. Apply enhanced language skills to participate in a debate on a current issue affecting Latin Americans
   
6. 6. Analyze and evaluate Latin American media sources, such as websites, in terms of content and credibility
   

Course Objectives

1. 1. Recognize and use idiomatic expressions in speaking on various topics
   
2. 2. Expand basic vocabulary using synonyms and antonyms
   
3. 3. Understand and outline basic themes of Spanish language films
   
4. 4. Respond to Spanish print media orally and in writing
5. 5. Apply enhanced language skills to participate in a debate on a current issue affecting Latin Americans
   
6. 6. Analyze and evaluate Latin American media sources, such as websites, in terms of content and credibility