SPAN 233: Spanish for Heritage Learners III

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Class Program

Spanish

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091368

Meets Degree Requirements For

Humanities

Description

Continued development of Heritage Spanish language skills learned at home and/or in the community. Expands on SPAN 232 by emphasizing reading and writing at higher levels, and discussion of theoretical ideas as a means of fostering critical thinking. Reviews challenging grammar structures in preparation for upper level courses.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

SPAN 232

Course Learning Outcomes

Have the ability to read skillfully in the Heritage language to interpret subtle meanings found in the text, develop the strategic skills needed to read in Spanish.

Identify through reading authentic text the important people, events and achievements of the Heritage culture, examine the historical and/ or contemporary social context in which they were created, and recognize their contributions to not only the Spanish-speaking community but to other cultures as well.

Plan and prepare formal written communication, with an eye to the reader’s perspective and orientations; learn to examine grammar structures with increased precision and confidence by selecting and defining their functions.

Use newly-acquired reading skills to expand their understanding and broaden their interpretations of the existence of local, regional, national, and international Spanish-speaking countries; and the influence of indigenous languages on the varieties of Spanish.

Core Topics

Read and derive meaning from a variety of materials written in Spanish.
Summarize and synthesize facts and concepts within and across texts at literal and inferential levels.
Apply literal and inferential comprehension strategies to a variety of genres and texts.
Respond to ambiguities, nuances, and complexities in written work.
Use reading and writing to define a problem, evaluate options, and propose a solution.
Strengthen the understanding and use of major concepts of Spanish grammar including grammatical tenses, the subjunctive, pronominal verbs, passive forms, prepositions, and subordination, among other grammatical points within a text.
Read historical documents, texts, literature, and poetry and describe how these reveal cultural context and practices.