CLANG 1102 Spanish II
This course is designed for students with prior knowledge of Spanish: Spanish I or equivalent. Spanish II focuses on oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing in Spanish. Students will approach these skills with a constant awareness of the cultural implications of language production. Students will learn practical vocabulary drawn from realistic situations, literature, and other cultural texts. Students will develop their cultural awareness of Spanish-speaking societies and cultures. Students will focus on the Spanish-speaking cultures of New England, particularly of Massachusetts, and there will be intentional focus on developing community engagement with those cultures. Students will supplement their developing knowledge and skills with portfolios that they will create in the target language. These portfolios will show the students’ understanding of their academic interests, future careers, or future professions in Spanish (Education, Social Work, and Psychology and Applied Therapies, among others). The course stresses the importance of community engagement in Spanish. The class is conducted in Spanish as much as possible, using English only as necessary for clarity and efficiency.