SP 230 - Intermediate Conversation and Composition (4 Cr.)

(GCR FL - Platforms 3 & 4)(GCR Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies area)

This course is the next big jump into your Spanish language skills. It is designed to improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through cultural and literary texts. Emphasis will be given to the development of conversation through storytelling, and class discussions. Students will identify the factors that contribute to various types of differences, inequalities and power structures analyzing written, visual and audiovisual materials. Writing will activate the use of everyday vocabulary, and hone critical and analytical skills. The process of writing will be enhanced through peer review, drafts, feedback, and numerous revisions. Grammar is examined to improve communicative skills. Prerequisite:

SP 130

SP 130G

SP 130S

SP 130V

with a minimum grade of A-,

SP 229

or placement exam. Fall and Spring semesters.