Spanish 2

In this course, students deepen and extend their knowledge of and facility with the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Students reinforce their speaking and listening skills and expand their writing and reading to longer, more complex forms. Every three weeks, we introduce a new theme related to the culture of the Spanish-speaking world. We explore each theme through written materials, audio and video selections, conversation, and short written assignments. By the end of the course, students will be able to express themselves in the present, past, and future tenses with ease. Students who successfully complete this course may advance to Spanish 3.

To successfully complete this course, students will need access to a laptop or desktop computer with a reliable internet connection and a working webcam and microphone. This course may also require purchase of texts or other course materials.

This Fixed-Paced course incorporates a blend of synchronous and asynchronous elements. Students and teacher meet live via zoom on a regular weekly schedule. In addition, students complete coursework including guided readings, interactive videos, text and video-based discussion threads, problem sets, individual and collaborative projects, and so on. While these activities are time-flexible, teachers sequence them with weekly deadlines to help students keep on track and encourage and support the development of productive time management skills.

During the course orientation period, CLI asks students to complete a survey on their availability for live class meetings. Teachers set individual class meeting times based on student responses.