Spanish 135 - Spanish Conversation

Spring
2019
01
4.00
Monica Bel Lopez
MW 02:00PM-03:20PM
Amherst College
SPAN-135-01-1819S
BARR 102
mbellopez@amherst.edu

This course provides an opportunity for intensive communication in spoken Spanish, and an understanding of Hispanic culture. Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are developed. Emphasis is on vocabulary acquisition and interactive communication through the discussion of authentic texts, films, videos, music, etc. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss selected topics, express ideas and opinions clearly, and engage in formal and informal conversations.

This course is intended for students who have an intermediate-high Spanish level, and want to improve their listening and speaking skills. Three hours per week with the lecturer. Limited to 15 students per section. This course may be counted toward the Spanish Major. The class will be conducted entirely in Spanish.

Requisite: SPAN 130 or Spanish Placement Exam. Fall and spring semesters. Lecturer Bel.

Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.