Course Description: This is the first intermediate-level course in Spanish, it is recommended for those who successfully completed all of our Beginner series, or that have previously studied Spanish and are able to handle a conversation in Spanish using at least Past and Present Tense. This is the course that will challenge you to listen and learn completely in Spanish, with a focus on grammar review, additional vocabulary, writing of essays in Spanish and enhancement of cultural awareness.
At this level the class is conducted completely in Spanish with a few exceptions at the teacher's discretion. Group activities and projects, and conversation are emphasized. There will be other immersion activities, readings about literature and art from Latin America and Spain, activities with music videos and interviews, and/or viewings of films in the Spanish language.
Prerequisite: Spanish Beginner III or equivalent
Duration:
Normal modality - 10 weeks (1 class/week) 20 hours total.
Intensive modality - 10 weeks (2 classes/week) 40 hours total.
Syllabus:
1) Basic structures review.
2) Present Progressive tense.
3) Introduction to the Imperfect tense.
4) Past Progressive tense.
5) The use of the Imperfect tense.
6) Imperfect and Preterit.
7) Certain verbs with no English equivalent.
8) Object pronouns revisited.
9) Passive and impersonal uses of “se”
Bibliography:
1. Valette, J.P., Valette, R.M.; Spanish for Mastery 2 – Entre Nosotros; D C Heath & Co, 1994.
2. Schmitt, C.J.; Spanish Grammar; Schaum's outline series, McGraw-Hill, 5th ed. 2008.