First-year Spanish II

Course Number:
SPA 102Z
Transcript Title:
First-year Spanish II
Created:
Aug 16, 2022
Updated:
Apr 30, 2026
Total Credits:
4
Lecture Hours:
44
Lecture / Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0
Satisfies Cultural Literacy requirement:
Yes
Satisfies General Education requirement:
Yes
Grading Options
A-F, P/NP, Audit
Default Grading Options
A-F
Repeats available for credit:
0
Prerequisites

SPA 101Z or instructor permission, placement into MTH 65 or MTH 98

Prerequisite / Concurrent

WR 121 or WR 121Z

Course Description

Builds on the foundational skills of Spanish 101Z including the language, cultural practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking communities both locally and globally. Continues to cultivate listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural competence through conversation, cultural exploration, and other activities. Designed for those who have completed a term of college-level Spanish (or equivalent) as the second of three in the sequence of First-year Spanish courses (SPA 101Z, 102Z, and 103Z). If you have experience speaking Spanish at home, in your community, or abroad, please consult with the instructor to make sure this class is the best for your level. Prerequisite: SPA 101Z or instructor permission, placement into MTH 65 or MTH 98. Prerequisite/concurrent: WR 121 or WR 121Z. Audit available.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Interpret common cultural cues with respect to everyday interactions and situations. (Intercultural Competence)
  2. Participate in short, predictable interactions in speaking and writing using simple sentences. (Interpersonal Communication - Speaking & Writing)
  3. Provide information about familiar topics using simple phrases and sentences. (Presentational Speaking & Writing)
  4. Identify the main idea of simple spoken and written exchanges and short texts. (Interpretive Reading and Listening)

Alignment with Institutional Learning Outcomes

Major
1. Communicate effectively using appropriate reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. (Communication)
Major
2. Creatively solve problems by using relevant methods of research, personal reflection, reasoning, and evaluation of information. (Critical thinking and Problem-Solving)
Not Addressed
3. Extract, interpret, evaluate, communicate, and apply quantitative information and methods to solve problems, evaluate claims, and support decisions in their academic, professional and private lives. (Quantitative Literacy)
Major
4. Use an understanding of cultural differences to constructively address issues that arise in the workplace and community. (Cultural Awareness)
Not Addressed
5. Recognize the consequences of human activity upon our social and natural world. (Community and Environmental Responsibility)

To establish an intentional learning environment, Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) require a clear definition of instructional strategies, evidence of recurrent instruction, and employment of several assessment modes.

Major Designation

  1. The outcome is addressed recurrently in the curriculum, regularly enough to establish a thorough understanding.
  2. Students can demonstrate and are assessed on a thorough understanding of the outcome.
    • The course includes at least one assignment that can be assessed by applying the appropriate CLO rubric.

Minor Designation

  1. The outcome is addressed adequately in the curriculum, establishing fundamental understanding.
  2. Students can demonstrate and are assessed on a fundamental understanding of the outcome.
    • The course includes at least one assignment that can be assessed by applying the appropriate CLO rubric.

Suggested Outcome Assessment Strategies

The determination of assessment strategies is generally left to the discretion of the instructor. Here are some strategies that you might consider when designing your course: writings (journals, self-reflections, pre writing exercises, essays), quizzes, tests, midterm and final exams, group projects, presentations (in person, videos, etc), self-assessments, experimentations, lab reports, peer critiques, responses (to texts, podcasts, videos, films, etc), student generated questions, Escape Room, interviews, and/or portfolios.

Course Activities and Design

The determination of teaching strategies used in the delivery of outcomes is generally left to the discretion of the instructor. Here are some strategies that you might consider when designing your course: lecture, small group/forum discussion, flipped classroom, dyads, oral presentation, role play, simulation scenarios, group projects, service learning projects, hands-on lab, peer review/workshops, cooperative learning (jigsaw, fishbowl), inquiry based instruction, differentiated instruction (learning centers), graphic organizers, etc.

Course Content

Outcome #1: Interpret common cultural cues with respect to everyday interactions and situations.

  • Cover all or most of the following
    • Situations and interactions at school or work
    • Situations and interactions in the home
    • Situations and interactions in public spheres including shops, churches, and other venues
    • Situations and interactions around holidays and celebrations

Outcome #2: Participate in short, predictable interactions in speaking and writing using simple sentences. (Interpersonal Communication - Speaking & Writing)

  • Cover all or most of the following:
    • Pastimes
    • Food, cooking and restaurant settings
    • Expressing obligation and duty
    • Expressing plans for the future
    • Parts of the body, health, personal care and habits
  • Integrate grammar items, e.g.,
    • Review and practice of all SPN 101 items
    • Direct and indirect object pronouns
    • Reflexive verbs
    • Preterit and imperfect

Outcome #3: Provide information about familiar topics using simple phrases and sentences. (Presentational Speaking & Writing)

  • Cover all or most of the following:
    • Geography and climates
    • Transportation and traveling
  • Integrate all or most of the following grammar items:
    • Review and practice of all SPN 101 items
    • Direct and indirect object pronouns
    • Reflexive verbs
    • Preterit and imperfect

Outcome #4: Identify the main idea of simple spoken and written exchanges and short texts. (Interpretive Reading and Listening)

  • Short stories, dialogues, and listening materials on the above topics

Suggested Texts and Materials

Strongly recommend OER materials

  • Hola a Todos: Elementary Spanish I by Tom Lackoff
  • Spanish Wikibooks
  • Beginning Spanish ¡Empecemos por aquí! By Jenny Ceciliano