MATC 2022-23 Catalog

FLANG

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

pertinent current issues. Students will re fi ne grammar skills to improve conversational abilities. One hour of language lab attendance per week is required. Prerequisite(s): Complete FLANG-205 or satisfactory MATC placement test score. FLANG-214 Credits: 3 Spanish 4 This course is continuation of FLANG-213. Students will continue to study cultural topics. Students will increase vocabulary, re fi ne communicative skills and develop cultural insights. One hour of language lab attendance per week is required. Prerequisite(s): Complete FLANG-213 or satisfactory MATC placement test score. FLANG-215 Credits: 2 Intermediate Spanish Grammar and Conversation 1 A composition/conversation course that presents a comprehensive review of grammatical principles, verbs and idioms while promoting the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Language lab attendance of one period per week is mandatory. Prerequisite(s): Complete FLANG-205. FLANG-216 Credits: 2 Intermediate Spanish Grammar and Conversation 2 A continuation of FLANG-215. Principles of grammar are systematically reviewed with emphasis on the use of the subjunctive and audiolingual practice, as well as the development of speaking, listening and writing skills. Language lab attendance one period per week is mandatory. Prerequisite(s): Complete FLANG-215. FLANG-218 Credits: 3 Spanish 5: Conversation, Grammar and Current Topics This course focuses on developing accuracy and pro fi ciency in spoken communication. Building on their experience in Spanish 4, students study the Spanish language in greater depth and breadth. Students continue to re fi ne their language abilities through the study of the Hispanic culture. Current topics, cultural norms and a “tour” of the Hispanic world will o ff er students the opportunity to study the target culture while using the target language. Prerequisite(s): Complete FLANG-214 or satisfactory MATC placement Spanish Immersion/Special Topics Spanish Immersion is for students at beginning pro fi ciency (completion of at least one semester of college-level Spanish or the equivalent). Students at higher levels can also bene fi t. With 16 hours of immersion, your Spanish will improve through conversation, games, and activities. test score. FLANG-219 Credits: 1

FLANG-202

Credits: 4

FLANG-221

Credits: 4

Spanish 1 This Spanish course is designed to give you a strong base in the language and an increased awareness of the cultural perspectives o ff ered. Part of learning Spanish is developing perspectives o ff ered through the many Spanish-speaking cultures. The text will be used as a resource to help guide us; however, we will be expanding beyond the text when necessary. Prerequisite(s): This class is a beginning level class; it is not for people who are already comfortable speaking Spanish. Contact worldlanguages@matc.edu now, prior to registration, for a quick and free placement test. Earning a B or better in a higher level course will earn students 2-14 free FLANG credits for the classes skipped, thus saving students time and money. FLANG-203 Credits: 2 Spanish 2A This course is for continuing students who feel they need more time to complete Spanish 2. In this continuation of FLANG-201, students in Spanish 2A develop additional communicative skills in real-life situations and gain a better understanding of the Spanish-speaking cultures of the world in relationship to their own. The course is college transferable as Spanish 2 only upon completion of both semesters. Prerequisite(s): Complete FLANG-201 or FLANG-202 or satisfactory MATC placement test score. FLANG-204 Credits: 2 Spanish 2B This course is for continuing students who feel they need more time to complete Spanish 2. In this second part of the continuation of FLANG-201, students in Spanish 2B develop additional communicative skills in real-life situations and gain a better understanding of the Spanish-speaking cultures of the world in relationship to their own. The course is college transferable as Spanish 2 only upon completion of both semesters. Prerequisite(s): Complete FLANG-203 or satisfactory MATC placement test score. FLANG-205 Credits: 4 Spanish 2 In this continuation of FLANG-201 or FLANG-202, students develop additional communicative skills in real-life situations and gain a better understanding of the Spanish-speaking cultures of the world in relationship to their own. One hour of language lab attendance per week is required. Prerequisite(s): Complete FLANG-201, FLANG-202 or satisfactory MATC placement test scores. FLANG-213 Credits: 3 Spanish 3 This course is designed to help students build language pro fi ciency and gain cultural awareness by discussing in the target language a variety of cultural topics and

French 1 A conversational approach to French introduces the student to the four language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing. Elementary rules of grammar and exercises are presented at the appropriate time. Use of the language laboratory one period each week is mandatory. FLANG-222 Credits: 4 French 2 The student further develops the ability to comprehend and speak French. The student also completes the study of elementary grammar and applies the principles of French grammar and syntax to translations and short compositions. Longer and more complicated reading assignments test the student’s comprehension. Use of the language lab one period each week is mandatory. Prerequisite(s): Complete FLANG-221 or satisfactory placement test score. FLANG-228 Credits: 3 Spanish for Spanish Speakers Fosters further linguistic development through the emphasis on contemporary issues facing Latinos. This stresses the improvement of writing and speaking professional Spanish as well as gaining a deeper understanding of the broader Spanish-speaking world. Upon successful completion, students possess an intermediate-mid level of written and spoken Spanish. Prerequisite(s): Complete FLANG-213 or satisfactory placement test score. FLANG-262 Credits: 4 Arabic 1 This Arabic course is designed to give you a strong base in the language and an increased awareness of the cultural perspectives o ff ered. Part of learning Arabic is developing perspectives o ff ered through the many Arabic-speaking cultures. The text will be used as a resource to help guide us; however, we will be expanding beyond the text when Arabic 2 In this continuation of FLANG-262, students develop additional communicative skills in real-life situations and gain a better understanding of the Arabic-speaking cultures of the world in relationship to their own. One hour of language lab attendance per week is required. Prerequisite(s): Complete FLANG-262 or consent of instructor. necessary. FLANG-263 Credits: 4

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