SPA 201 builds on the skills developed in the introductory sequence and helps students strengthen their ability to communicate in Spanish. The course expands proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through more detailed vocabulary, increasingly complex grammar, and a wider range of cultural materials. Students practice expressing ideas in past and future time frames, engage in conversational activities, and read short texts to deepen comprehension. Cultural topics from the Spanish‑speaking world are integrated throughout to support meaningful language use and greater cultural awareness.
Prerequisites
SPA 102 with a grade of “C” or higher, or instructor approval.
1. Demonstrate conversational proficiency at the Intermediate I level.
2. Develop effective listening comprehension skills in Spanish.
3. Enhance reading comprehension skills in Spanish.
4. Strengthen written communication skills in Spanish.
5. Increase knowledge of and sensitivity to the cultural and historical contexts of the Spanish-speaking world.
6. Describe objects, places, and people with moderate creativity and improvisation, particularly on subjective topics such as technology, politics, personal relationships, and the environment.
7. Narrate sequences of events with moderate elaboration.
8. Maintain simple face-to-face conversations by initiating, responding, and contributing with some spontaneity.
9. Describe cultural norms, values, beliefs, and regional variations within Spanish-speaking communities.
10. Analyze significant historical figures and events relevant to the Spanish-speaking world.
11. Evaluate key literary works by Hispanic authors.