RCLANG 294 is a second-year intensive course designed to achieve proficiency in Spanish.

Through their interaction with the text and instructors, both in formal and informal contexts, students develop their speaking, aural comprehension, and writing skills. By the end of the term, students are able to read journalistic or academic prose with ease as well as write essays of an academic nature with a minimum of English interference.

Course Requirements:

Attendance is required both in the lectures and the discussions. Students must attend co-curricular activities at least three times a week, more if judged necessary. In order to receive credits for the course, students must pass the Spanish Proficiency Exam, which tests the four skills: writing, speaking, reading, and listening.

Intended Audience:

RCLANG 294 is open to all U-M students, but priority is given to RC students.

Class Format:

The course meets two hours a day, four days a week. The lecture component focuses on reviewing and expanding advanced grammatical structures. The discussion is devoted to developing speaking skills and reading skills through the critical analysis of authentic texts addressing issues relevant to Latino experiences in the United States.