Course Descriptions

SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I

3 Credits

Designed for students with no previous experience in the language. Focuses on communicative skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes high frequency vocabulary, basic constructions, common phrases, and cultural aspects. Also stresses student participation in skills development. SPA 111 is strongly recommended for improving comprehension and oral fluency especially for students transferring to a four-year institution.

SUNY General Education: SUNY-FL - Foreign Language (SFRL)

MCC General Education: MCC-AH - Arts and Humanities (MAH), MCC-BCO - Speaking (MBCO)

SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II

3 Credits

Continuation of SPA 101 with emphasis on basic language skills for communication and on cultural aspects to promote understanding and appreciation of Hispanic cultures. A companion course, SPA 112, is strongly recommended for improving comprehension and oral fluency, especially for students transferring to a four-year institution.

Prerequisite: SPA 101 or successful completion of the New York State regents exam, the equivalent or permission of the instructor. Memory and length of time since last studied are factors in successful placement.

SUNY General Education: SUNY-FL - Foreign Language (SFRL)

MCC General Education: MCC-AH - Arts and Humanities (MAH), MCC-BCO - Speaking (MBCO)

SPA 111 - Elementary Spanish Conversation I

2 Credits

This is an introductory level one conversation course designed for those who wish to focus on learning comprehension and conversational skills. Spoken Spanish used in context by a variety of native speakers will provide comprehension practice. Using video, music and songs, audio cassettes and CD-ROM, as well as Internet, students will hear and use authentic language structures used in simple forms of Spanish for communication. Students will be evaluated on the linguistic achievement, their aural comprehension and conversational competence at this introductory level.

Prerequisites: SPA 101 taken concurrently; one year of language study or permission of instructor.

MCC General Education: MCC-BCO - Speaking (MBCO)

SPA 112 - Elementary Spanish Conversation II

2 Credits

This is an introductory level two conversation course designed for those who wish to focus on learning comprehension and conversational skills. Spoken Spanish used in context by a variety of native speakers will provide comprehension practice. using video, music and songs, audio cassettes and CD-ROM, as well as Internet, students will hear and use authentic language structures used in simple forms of Spanish for communication. Students will be evaluated on their linguistic achievement and performance, their level of aural comprehension and conversational competence at this introductory level.

Prerequisites: SPA 102 taken concurrently, one to two years of previous language study or permission of instructor.

MCC General Education: MCC-BCO - Speaking (MBCO)

SPA 141 - Spanish for the Health Professions

3 Credits

This course is designed for those in the health professions who wish to acquire the basic tools for effective communication with the Hispanic client. The language is taught in the context of specific situations with extensive practice and a minimal amount of grammar. The course also contains an important cultural component that will allow the student to gain a greater knowledge and understanding of Hispanics, and thus to create a better, safer, and productive environment.

MCC General Education: MCC-BCO - Speaking (MBCO)

SPA 203 - Intermediate Spanish I

3 Credits

Continued study in Spanish for those with a firm foundation in elementary Spanish communication, written and oral. Grammar and vocabulary are continued at a higher level. Cultural topics are included in the study of grammar and structure. A companion course, SPA 213, is strongly recommended for improving comprehension and oral fluency, especially for students transferring to four-year institutions. Memory and length of time since last studied are factors in successful placement.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 102, or successful completion of high school Spanish 4, the equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

SUNY General Education: SUNY-FL - Foreign Language (SFRL)

MCC General Education: MCC-AH - Arts and Humanities (MAH), MCC-BCO - Speaking (MBCO), MCC-GLO - Global Understanding (MGLO)

SPA 204 - Intermediate Spanish II

3 Credits

Continuation of SPA 203 with an emphasis on the development of linguistic skills and cultural understanding for students with some competency in the language. A companion course, SPA 214, is strongly recommended for improving oral fluency, especially for students transferring to four-year institutions. Memory and length of time since last studied are factors in successful placement.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 203, or excellence in high school Spanish 5, the equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

SUNY General Education: SUNY-FL - Foreign Language (SFRL)

MCC General Education: MCC-AH - Arts and Humanities (MAH), MCC-BCO - Speaking (MBCO), MCC-GLO - Global Understanding (MGLO)

SPA 213 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation I

2 Credits

A communicative approach to develop comprehension of the spoken language and ability to communicate with native speakers at the beginning intermediate level. Spanish spoken by native speakers from Spain and Latin America will be used to train students for real life communication appropriate for social and career related situations. To develop linguistic skills, intensive training in comprehension and communication will be enhanced by the use of video and audio materials, and interactive websites. Language structures will be practiced in context using related text materials and culture, as well as topics of interest such as current events. Students will be evaluated on their linguistic achievement and performance, their level of aural comprehension and conversational competence at this intermediate level of communication.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 203 taken concurrently, or successful completion of high school Spanish 4, the equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

MCC General Education: MCC-BCO - Speaking (MBCO), MCC-GLO - Global Understanding (MGLO)

SPA 214 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation II

2 Credits

A communicative approach to develop comprehension of the spoken language and ability to communicate with native speakers at the beginning intermediate level. Spanish spoken by native speakers from Spain and Latin America will be used to train students for real life communication appropriate for social and career related situations. To develop linguistic skills, intensive training in comprehension and communication will be enhanced by the use of video and audio materials, and interactive websites. Language structures will be practiced in context using related text materials and culture, as well as topics of interest such as current events. Students will be evaluated on their linguistic achievement and performance, their level of aural comprehension and conversational competence at this intermediate level of communication.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 204 taken concurrently, or successful completion of high school Spanish 5, the equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

MCC General Education: MCC-BCO - Speaking (MBCO), MCC-GLO - Global Understanding (MGLO)

SPA 221 - Hispanic Culture On Location

3 Credits

This course is designed to provide the opportunity to see and experience the richness of a Spanish speaking country through the unique experience of travel. The core part of this course will be a stay in the country, with visits to the main cities and cultural centers. Class meetings prior to the trip will focus on topics that will help the student to prepare for the experience, and meetings after the trip will provide a time for debriefing, reporting, evaluation and assimilation. The student is expected to complete ten tasks during his/her stay, make an oral presentation, and prepare a portfolio of the trip. This portfolio can be a personal journal, photo display, video recording, or a combination thereof.

MCC General Education: MCC-GLO - Global Understanding (MGLO)