Spanish

This oral skills course corresponds to levels A2-B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference. It focuses on improving communicative competition and expanding lexical knowledge and discursive strategies that allow students to interact successfully in Spanish daily life.

In this course, students study complex factual and/or literary texts; learn to structure and present an argument, description, or narrative logically and clearly in Spanish; study complex language structures including specialized terms; and demonstrate in Spanish their knowledge of a special subject linked to their chosen field of study. This can include a case study, report, research project, or a creative project, such as, fiction writing, documentary, or web profile for professional purposes. 

This oral skills course corresponds to levels A1-A2.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference. It focuses on lexical knowledge and discursive strategies that allow students to interact in certain everyday situations. 

This courses focuses on strategies for interpreting and constructing written texts of different types and genres, with an emphasis on the processes of reading comprehension, planning, writing, and revision. It is designed for international students at the intermediate level. 

This course offers an intermediate study of Spanish language for students at a B1.1 to B2.2 level, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

This course focuses on practicing, expanding, and improving Spanish language oral production in everyday contexts as well as improving pronunciation of Spanish through listening and articulation practice.

This is an advanced course in Spanish for students who are native or heritage speakers, have completed six semesters of university Spanish language instruction, or are focusing on advanced linguistic and communicative skills for professions in the health environment. Students will master health-related terminology including vocabulary from the healthcare field, health promotion communication, health management and policy, while also exploring cultural nuances and contemporary discussions around the eco-social aspects of health in the Dominican Republic and other Spanish-speaking communities. Through role-playing, readings, debates, and real-world activities, students will enhance their ability to serve in Spanish-speaking healthcare environments with fluency and cultural competence. This course is ideal for future healthcare professionals to improve their Spanish language skills and cultural understanding. This course elevates students to the Superior level of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

This module is designed for those students who have successfully completed Beginner level in Spanish and aims toward achieving an B1+ level of fluency (CEF).