Spanish: Intermediate Spanish I

Significant review of grammar, moving toward increased proficiency in composition, listening comprehension, pronunciation, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis on cultural context. Compositions, oral practice, reading. Students may take 1 Spanish course numbered between 2100 and 2109 for credit. Credit not awarded for SPAN 2100 following receipt of credit for any SPAN course numbered SPAN 2200 or above. Prerequisites: SPAN 1200 or equivalent.

Prereq: SPAN 1200 or equivalent; Open to degree and PACE students

SPAN 2100 is a 3 credit, first semester intermediate Spanish course that focuses on building students’ ability to communicate successfully in the target language. To achieve this goal, the course introduces new vocabulary and grammar structures and reviews other ones covered in elementary levels. It also works to improve students’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension skills. The course will be taught in Spanish. All students should have taken at least SPAN 1200 at UVM or an equivalent course elsewhere or should have taken the language placement test* to enroll in this course. Language Placement Exam: Within three months prior to enrolling in your first language class at UVM, you need to take the online placement test (even if you haven't studied the language) and enroll in the recommended course. If you enroll in a class without taking the test, or enroll in a class below your recommended level, the system will disenroll you from the course. You can find the placement test at: go.uvm.edu/flp

The University of Vermont respects the Department of Education’s definition of a credit hour. For every hour spent in class, you are expected to spend approximately 2 hours outside of class. Thus, in SPAN 2100, a 3-credit course, you should plan to spend about 6 hours a week outside of the classroom preparing assignments and studying.

Homework consists of vocabulary and grammar activities. Course assignments will also include in-class discussions, oral presentations, online discussion forums, compositions, written exams, quizzes and an oral exam. This blend of assignments will allow students to practice speaking Spanish about a variety of topics, expand their vocabulary and develop more their grammar in Spanish.