SPNH 235L5 Intermediate Spanish [GEKH or GELB]

This course offers a review of elementary structures along with an introduction to and practice of more complicated grammatical concepts and more sophisticated vocabulary terms. The course provides students with continuing contact with the language and exposure to cultural aspects, such as the study of the customs of Spanish-speaking places, knowledge of linguistic developments, and exposure to Hispanic art, music, and literature. In Spanish

Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (hyflex)

Prerequisites - SPNH 122L5 or by placement exam
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Additional Information - A placement exam is required for all students with prior study or knowledge of Spanish who have not earned credit in SPNH 122L5 at EMU (or the equivalent), which is the prerequisite for this class.

Rationale for Knowledge of the Disciplines - This course prepares students to communicate effectively through oral and written language comprehension and production by introducing and practicing complicated grammatical concepts and sophisticated vocabulary terms. The course meets four hours weekly, which provides students continuing contact with the language and consistent exposure to the cultural components of language acquisition, including study of the customs and history of Spanish-speaking places, knowledge of linguistic developments, exposure to works of art, music and literary selections produced within a Hispanic context, and global awareness through knowledge of particular social and political issues affecting Spanish-speaking populations in the United States and abroad.

Equivalent Course(s) - SPNH 234L5, SPNH 234, SPNH 202
Course History -
Change to title, number, credit hours, description, and prerequisite 2/2024, effective Fall 2024; Course rotation updated 3/2022; Course rotation added 11/2019; Change to number for GELB 7/2014, effective Fall 2015; Change to number and credit hours 12/2013, effective Fall 2014

Spanish, L5, GEKH

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