SPN-102 Spanish II

SPN 102 is a continuation of the introductory level language course (SPN 101), with increased emphasis on vocabulary enrichment and the development of speaking ability as well as strengthening listening and reading comprehension skills. Students at this level will also continue to develop insights into Hispanic culture and to draw comparisons with their own culture. This course carries SUNY General Education World Language credit.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

SPN-101 or SPN-140 or an equivalent skill level in the language as recommended by the World Languages @ FLCC Language Placement Guide.

Department

  • Humanities

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer

Course Rotation Schedule

  • Fall: Online
  • Spring: Online
  • Summer: Online
For more detailed course information view the Course Outline

SPN 102: Spanish II

Department

Humanities

Course Description

SPN 102 is a continuation of the introductory level language course (SPN 101), with increased emphasis on vocabulary enrichment and the development of speaking ability as well as strengthening listening and reading comprehension skills. Students at this level will also continue to develop insights into Hispanic culture and to draw comparisons with their own culture. This course carries SUNY General Education World Language credit.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture3
Lab0
Other0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisites

SPN-101 or SPN-140 or an equivalent skill level in the language as recommended by the World Languages @ FLCC Language Placement Guide.

SUNY General Education Course

  • World Languages

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will communicate orally in a variety of social settings at a second semester beginning level.
  2. Students will demonstrate aural comprehension in a variety of settings through appropriate response at a second semester beginning level.
  3. Students will craft written text for a variety of practical purposes at a second semester beginning level.
  4. Students will read and interpret text of varying types, lengths, and purposes at a second semester beginning level.
  5. Students will use culturally appropriate gestures and formulaic expressions in highly practiced applications at a second semester beginning level. Students will also identify, compare, and contrast the most obvious cultural differences or prohibitions at a second semester beginning level.

Topic Outline

  1. 1. Grammar
  2. a. The verb "hacer" with time ("ago")
  3. b. The verb "hacer" with weather expressions
  4. c. The verb "tener" with other expressions
  5. d. Expressing likes and dislikes
  6. e. Reflexive and reciprocal verbs
  7. 2. Verb tenses
  8. a. Present tense
  9. i. Stem-changing verbs
  10. ii. Irregular verbs
  11. iii. First-person irregular verbs
  12. iv. Reflexive verbs
  13. b. Preterite tense
  14. i. Regular verbs
  15. ii. Stem-changing verbs
  16. c. Imperfect tense
  17. i. Regular verbs
  18. ii. Irregular verbs
  19. d. Preterite tense vs. imperfect tense
  20. 3. Vocabulary
  21. a. Weather expressions
  22. b. Colors and shapes
  23. c. Clothing, fabrics, and materials
  24. d. The house
  25. i. Rooms in the house
  26. ii. Household items
  27. iii. Household chores
  28. e. Daily routines
  29. f. Transitional words and phrases
  30. g. Ordinal numbers
  31. h. Food and beverages
  32. i. Family members (basic and extended)
  33. j. Expressions of time (past)
  34. k. Childhood and adolescent activities
  35. 4. Culture
  36. a. Climate
  37. b. Housing
  38. c. Family dynamics
  39. d. Mealtimes and dining etiquette
  40. e. Holidays and celebrations