Spanish 135 - Spanish Conversation

Fall
2017
02
4.00
Maria Rams
MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM
Amherst College
SPAN-135-02-1718F
FAYE 217
mrams@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: Spanish IV (SPAN 130) or Spanish Placement Exam. Fall and spring semesters. Visiting Lecturer Rams.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.