Courses

Intensive practice in spoken Spanish providing practical use of the language with emphasis on oral-aural techniques, leading toward fluency in speaking and listening. The goal of this course is to enhance the development of communicative competence in Spanish. Although the emphasis is on speaking and listening skills, reading and writing assignments are also an important part of the course. (LANG)

Designed for heritage speakers of Spanish (students whose native language is Spanish but who have gone to school in the U.S.) this course focuses on the development of communicative competence in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, as well as on understanding Hispanic cultures and issues of identity of heritage speakers of Spanish in the United States. 772 / 1272 Queens College

A continuation of SPAN 114 providing heritage speakers of Spanish (students whose native language is Spanish but who have gone to school in the U.S.) grammar review needed for oral and written expression and emphasizing the active use of the language through task-oriented activities and discussion of cultural and literary texts.

A review of Spanish grammar with emphasis on reading and writing skills for students who are fluent in the spoken language but have little previous experience in the written language. Instruction will be primarily in Spanish. Completion of this course is equivalent to completion of Spanish 203.

Intended for students interested in working in professional areas where Spanish is spoken with individual focus on professional interests; topics include Spanish for business, Spanish for healthcare practitioners, Spanish for social workers, and Spanish for teachers.

Spanish Lang Exempt

Change and continuity in the society and the novel of the fully European and globalized Spain of the Post-Franco era. A study of literary practice which engages themes such as the representation of an ethical/social consciousness, anti- establishment thought, critical individualism, and the marginalization of sectors of Spanish society.

Students engage in peer tutoring for SPAN 111, 112, and 203 under faculty supervision. SPAN 20 may not be applied to the major or minor in Spanish.

Advanced reporting and writing, including magazine writing. The course will focus on two or three selected areas, such as business, politics, science and health, environment, sports, investigative reporting, arts and entertainment. Guest lectures by professional writers and editors.

Offered occasionally with different particular topics.