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Instructor:
Location:
Tel:
Email:
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Albert Marqués
Giralda Center Spanish House, Seville, Spain
(408) 848-4794
amarques@gavilan.edu
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Spanish course
in Spain to be taught at Giralda Center Spanish
House in Sevilla. A course with emphasis on
understanding and speaking Spanish: Introduction to reading and writing
and a general survey of Hispanic culture.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course provides a solid foundation in the four skills and an
introduction to Hispanic culture throughout various parts of the world. In
accordance with the ACTFL/ETS Proficiency Guidelines, the primary
objective of this course is to help develop the necessary skills to
communicate proficiently in Spanish and to function effectively within the
culture of real life situations.
The course is taught in Spanish.
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PREREQUISITES:
Advisory; basic Spanish speaking, writing, and reading skills
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TEXT AND WORKBOOK:
To be supplied by school
Grading:
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
59% F
Method of
Evaluation
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Class
Participation/take home test |
50% |
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Tests |
30% |
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Cultural
Activities |
20% |
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Examples: Visit la Giralda, La Catedral, Marruecos, Alcazar, any other
city of Spain
(must show proof of visit, photo, receipt, etc.) |
Course Goals
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to improve reading, writing and
speaking skills
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to help you develop the power of
language, image, symbol and metaphor in our lives
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to obtain a basic understanding
and appraise the historical, social, cultural and aesthetic qualities of
Hispanic culture
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speak Spanish, speak Spanish
and speak Spanish!
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