SPAN 2130 - Advanced Spoken Spanish

(FL-AG) Satisfies Option 1. (EC-LASP)

Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: SPAN 2095 or CASE Q++. Core course for the Spanish minor.

M. Tejada Lopez.

This advanced course will focus on spoken Spanish in its formal and informal registers, regional dialects, and pronunciations. Authentic texts from across different genres of film, newspapers, fiction, songs, and essays will be used to develop all skills with emphasis on oral production, as well as intercultural and pragmatic competence. Students will further their fluency and accuracy by engaging in activities that might include debates, oral presentations, and interviews.