Spanish (SPAN) 201

Overview

SPAN 201 continues the study of the basic elements of the Spanish language of SPAN 200. Oral and written skills are developed through the study of vocabulary, grammar, and idioms. Pronunciation, comprehension, and writing are emphasized. The course will enable a student to speak and write simple Spanish in a range of everyday situations. SPAN 201 also introduces students to a rich cultural context.

Outline

SPAN 201 is divided into six units covering twenty-six language lessons. Within each unit the course examines communication, grammatical structures, and culture.

• Unit 1: Lecciones 27, 28, 29 y 30
• Unit 2: Lecciones 31, 32, 33 y 34
• Unit 3: Lecciones 35, 36, 37, 38 y 39
• Unit 4: Lecciones 40, 41, 42 y 43
• Unit 5: Lecciones 44, 45, 46, 47 y 48
• Unit 6: Lecciones 49, 50, 51 y 52

Evaluation

To receive credit for SPAN 201, you must achieve a course composite grade of at least D (50 percent) and a grade of at least 50 percent on the final examination. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbook and Supporting Materials

Other Materials

The course materials also include a student manual, study guide and assignment manual. Students will also find extra materials through Spanish Language Resources.

Special Course Feature

SPAN 201 cannot be completed without viewing the television broadcasts or the corresponding videotapes for each lesson (lección). Students unable to view the broadcasts will need to borrow the videotapes from Athabasca University Library. Students will also be able to access the Destinos series, online. Just ask your tutor how to access the series, at a time of your convenience

Challenge for Credit Course Overview

The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, and intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.

Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures

Challenge Evaluation

To receive credit for the SPAN 201 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least D (50 percent) on the final written examination.

Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form

• Challenge for Credit Form