SPAN 2022 - Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture II

1. Social/ Cultural Themes:
   1. Present selected works of literature, art, music, etc., in cultural and historical context.
   2. Present selected current and historical issues and events in comparative and historical perspective.
   3. Present cross-cultural differences and similarities, worldviews, beliefs, attitudes, values, etc.
   4. Assign analysis of the above in class discussions and written form.
2. Grammar and Structures:
   1. Review of grammar and structures from Intermediate Spanish I (including present, preterit and imperfect tenses, present progressive tense, object pronouns, present subjunctive mood and other grammatical points).
   2. Perfect tenses, future and conditional tenses, and the past subjunctive mood (Other points will vary somewhat depending on the textbook and instructor).
3. Vocabulary:
   1. Review of vocabulary from previous levels.
   2. Vocabulary related to new cultural themes.
   3. Vocabulary for written exposition, such as expressions for causation, transitions, etc.
   4. Vocabulary for critical thinking and discussion in the language, such as expressing disagreement, discussing consequences, requesting clarification, circumlocution, etc.
   5. Analysis of different forms of the same root word, cognates, etc.
   6. Strategies for effective communication, including vocabulary choice when using a dictionary.
4. Writing:
   1. Writing for various purposes.
   2. Critical thinking and self-editing skills.
5. Reading:
   1. Variety of literary genres and authentic materials.
   2. Strategies for determining meanings, such as using contextual and grammatical clues, cognates, previous content knowledge, prediction, logic, and knowledge of the genre.
   3. Literary and sociohistorical analysis.
6. Oral Communication:
   1. Speaking for various purposes and about a variety of themes.
   2. Strategies for changing topics, expressing opinions, agreeing, disagreeing, telling stories, etc.
   3. Strategies for circumlocution and “gisting”.

1. demonstrate correct use of Spanish tenses and other grammatical points in written and oral form.
2. incorporate new Spanish vocabulary in written and oral form.
3. analyze selections comprising various genres of literature and other authentic materials from the Spanish speaking world.
4. demonstrate knowledge of selected cultural topics.
5. apply critical thinking skills to complex issues.

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