MCCCD Program Description

Spanish for Educational Settings II

Course: SPA120

First Term: 2014 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Basic conversational Spanish for teachers, counselors, administrators and other school personnel. Continuation of SPA119, expanding into secondary and post- secondary educational settings. Emphasis on basic sentence structure, pronunciation and vocabulary

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Recite Spanish words and phrases using standard sound patterns and intonation. (I) 2. Ask and answer questions about past actions, events and conditions related to the school setting. (II) 3. Describe personal preferences, likes and dislikes in Spanish. (III) 4. Use Spanish vocabulary to discuss extra-curricular activities. (IV) 5. Use Spanish vocabulary to discuss alternative educational opportunities. (V) 6. Give basic advice and suggestions regarding academic performance and educational goals. (VI) 7. Use Spanish vocabulary to discuss college preparation. (VII) 8. Use Spanish vocabulary related to adult and continuing education. (VIII) 9. Compare and contrast educational opportunities in the past, present and future. (IX) 10. Describe similarities and differences between Hispanic and Anglo educational cultures. (X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Spanish Pronunciation A. Sounds B. Words and Phrases C. Stress Patterns D. Intonation II. Past Actions, Events and Conditions A. Questions B. Preterit Tense C. Imperfect Tense III. Likes and Dislikes A. Verbs Like GUSTAR B. Subjunctive Mood IV. Extra-curricular Activities A. Sports B. Performing Arts C. Community Activities V. Alternative Education A. Distance Education B. Vocational/Technical Education C. Web Technologies D. Software Used in Education VI. Educational Advice A. Grades and Test Preparation B. Career Path Selection C. Preparation for Higher Education VII. College Preparation A. Impersonal Expressions in the Subjunctive B. Academic Preparation C. Grades and Standardized Exams D. Application Process E. Financial Aid and Scholarships VIII. Adult and Continuing Education A. Adult Basic Education B. English as a Second Language C. Job Skills Development IX. Contrasting Educational Opportunities A. Uses of Past, Present and Simple Future Tense B. History of Education C. Current State of Education D. Future Trends in Education X. Cultures A. Migrant Students B. Higher Education Access C. Labor Markets and Education D. Portrayal of Education in Popular Culture E. Other Comparisons and Contrasts

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 11/22/2005

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.