Conversations in Spanish: News and World Issues

Through the use of discussions, role-play, interviews, presentations and other hands-on learning techniques, you are immersed in all aspects of the Spanish-speaking world and made to feel confident and at ease discussing current events and everyday life in Spanish. News topics and current world issues are discussed. Class is designed to be challenging, stimulating and unstructured as you master conversational strategies, build language competency, refine speaking abilities, improve listening comprehension, and build vocabulary (including idioms and slang).

Note: recommended prerequisite: "Spanish for Communication VI", or the equivalent. The Conversations in Spanish courses may be taken in any order, and can be repeated twice for credit. Elective for the Professional Certificate in Spanish Language.

Course Number: LASP-40056   Credit: 3 units

This course is part of the following Certificate Program(s):

• Spanish Language