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Course Description

This course is the fourth course in the Beginning Spanish series. The focus of this course will be to enhance the student’s reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in order to allow them to communicate in any setting with increased fluency.

Course Outline

Class orientation and Complete Spanish & Basic Spanish 3 review

Complete Spanish Lesson 10 and Basic Spanish Lesson 45

  1. The indirect object used with gustar
  2. Verbs like gustar
  3. Indirect object pronouns
  4. Reading comprehension: Ir de compras, el viaje

Complete Spanish Lesson 18 and Spanish Verb Ten ses Lesson 12

  1. The Present Progressive tense
  2. Reading comprehension: La parade del bus

Complete Spanish Lesson 11 and Basic Spanish Lesson 21

  1. The direct object
  2. Transitive verbs used with direct objects
  3. The personal “a”
  4. Direct object pronouns
  5. Reading comprehension: La bienvenida

Complete Spanish Lesson 12 and Basic Spanish Lessons 41, 42, and 44

  1. Reflexive pronouns
  2. Reflexive verbs
  3. Se and impersonal expressions 
  4. Reading comprehension: El encuentro

Complete Spanish Lesson 14 and Spanish Verb Tenses Lesson 13

  1. The Preterite tense
  2. Regular ar verbs
  3. Regular er/ir verbs
  4. Uses of the Preterite
  5. Irregular Preterite verbs
  6. Ir stem-change verbs in the Preterite
  7. Verbs with orthographic changes in the Preterite
  8. Verbs with special meanings in the Preterite
  9. Reading comprehension: En la corte     

Learner Outcomes

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

  • Demonstrate knowledge of syntax of language, including: the use of gustar and other verbs like it; indirect object pronouns; direct object pronouns, reflexive verbs, and the Preterite past tense.
  • Express basic thoughts and demonstrate basic conversational skills in the areas above.
  • Demonstrate correct pronunciation, even of unfamiliar works in Spanish.
  • Express an understanding of some cultural characteristics of Spanish-speaking countries.

Notes

Evaluation by class participation and completed assignments

Instructors

  • Richard Knight
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Section Title
Spanish Level 4
FIS ID
331725
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jan 16, 2025 to Mar 06, 2025
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Mar 20, 2025 to Apr 10, 2025
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Apr 24, 2025 to May 08, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Cato Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee 25-50 hours non-credit $125.00
Additional Fee(s)
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 14, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 14, 2025
Instructors
  • Richard Knight
Section Notes

Initial communication is done through email.  Please be sure to update your email address with Customer Service upon registration.  Book Required

Class will NOT meet 3/13 or 4/17

 

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Complete Spanish Step-By-Step by Bregstein 2 edition ISBN 9781260463132
  • (Optional) Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Spanish by Richmond 3 edition ISBN 9781260453492
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