Riverland Community College

This course presents a comprehensive review and continued development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in accordance with the ACTFL (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language) standards. Emphasis is placed on communicating ideas in conversation and in writing in order to increase proficiency. Cultural materials develop an awareness and understanding of the arts, customs, history, culture and literature of Spanishspeaking people and countries throughout the world. This study creates a comparison of cultural, social and linguistic differences and similarities. This course also explores how the ideas and values of Spanish-speaking cultures are expressed in the arts and humanities within a social and historical context. SPAN 2001 is designed for students who have successfully completed SPAN 1002 and/or can demonstrate ability to meet the required minimum learning outcomes specific to SPAN 1002.

(MnTC Goals 6/HU and 8/GP); (4 Cr - 4 lect, 0 lab)

This course explores the amazing and diverse blend of cultures that together form contemporary Mexico. Students will better understand this blend through a study of the history, politics, economics and social interrelationships of Mexico. A comparison of these elements to cultural elements in the United States examines the complexity of U.S./Mexico events and the relationship between the two countries. Students will also increase knowledge of Mexican culture through the study of ideas and values expressed and preserved in the works in the field of arts and humanities.

• This course is taught in English.

• MnTC (Goals 6/HU and 8/GP);

• (3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course presents a comprehensive review and continued development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish in accordance with the American Association of Teachers of Foreign Language (ACTFL) standards. Emphasis is placed on communicating ideas in conversation and composition in order to increase proficiency. Cultural materials develop an awareness and understanding of the arts, customs, history, culture and literature of Spanish-speaking people and countries throughout the world. This study creates a comparison of cultural, social and linguistic differences and similarities. This course also explores how the ideas and values of Spanish-speaking cultures are expressed in the arts and humanities within a social and historical context. SPAN 2002 is designed for students who have completed SPAN 2001 and/or can demonstrate ability to meet the required minimum learning outcomes specific to SPAN 2001.

(MnTC Goals 6/HU and 8/GP); (4 Cr – 4 lect, 0 lab)