Course coordinator: Michelle Orecchio, orecchio@umich.edu

Continuation of SPANISH 101.

Course Objectives: Introduction to Hispanic language and culture; task- and content-based approach integrates grammar in a functional use through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Language use encouraged through communicative activities rather than a sequence of linguistic units. Films and audio cassettes incorporated.

Goals: Students completing SPANISH 102 will

• speak in short spontaneous conversations involving everyday topics, observing basic courtesy requirements;
• understand gist of one-way communications like radio and television;
• read for practical information;
• write simple correspondence and short compositions on familiar topics, with good control of basic sentence structure.

Section 017 is reserved for CSP students. Need CSP Dept. consent to register. Inquire in 1139 Angell Hall for further information.

Course Requirements:

Work requirements/Evaluation criteria: Regular attendance essential. Participation in class includes asking and answering questions, initiating discussion, role playing and other situational activities. Grade based on oral participation, cultural presentations, homework assignments, in-class work, two compositions, three unit exams, and a final written and oral exam.

Intended Audience:

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