MATC 2023-24 Catalog

FLANG

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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; “If you feel this class would be too easy for you, contact world languages@matc.edu 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 Spanish2A This course is for continuing students who feel they need more time to complete Spanish 2. In this continuation of FLANG-211, 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 Spanish2B 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-211, 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 Spanish2 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 re quired. Prerequisite(s): Complete FLANG-201 or FLANG-202 or satisfactory MATC placement test score. FLANG-213 Credits:3 Spanish3 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 pertinent current issues. Students will re fi ne grammar skills to improve conversational abilities. Prerequisite(s): Complete FLANG-205 or satisfactory MATC placement test score.

FLANG-105

Credits:1

FLANG-123

Credits:3

Spanish for Nursing Upon completion, participants will be able to use Spanish to obtain basic information and patient history, obtain vital signs, perform physical assessments, perform routine procedures, prepare patients for surgery or other procedures, administer medications and injections, feed and bathe patients, assist and interact with patients’ families, honor patients’ requests, assist in emergency situations, identify Hispanic culture traits relating to medical care, reduce Hispanics’ fear of hospital settings and understand Hispanic health belief systems. FLANG-107 Credits:1 Survival Spanish - Work and Travel America This introductory approach to conversation presents everyday situations encountered in work and travel situations where Spanish is spoken. This course provides students with the basic vocabulary and cultural understanding needed when communicating in Spanish. FLANG-109 Credits:1 participants will be able to use Spanish to greet people; engage in etiquette and social niceties; introduce oneself and others; count to 2,000; compliment people, food, and drink; order food and drink; give directions to a cab driver; register in a hotel; make simple purchases; request emergency assistance; and make and receive telephone calls. FLANG-111 Credits:1 Spanish for Restaurants Upon completion, participants will be able to use Spanish to greet and depart; compliment people; engage in etiquette and social niceties; use holiday greetings; direct kitchen sta ff , servers and busing sta ff ; communicate general rules and safety issues. FLANG-117 Credits:3 Conversational Spanish for Service Occupations 1 This introductory approach to conversation presents everyday situations encountered on job sites. The course provides students with the basic vocabulary and cultural understanding needed for working with Spanish-speakers in targeted occupations both at home and abroad. FLANG-118 Credits:3 Conversational Spanish for Service Occupations 2 This continuation of FLANG-117 enables students to advance their conversational skills in realistic work-related contexts while further developing valuable cross-cultural insights needed for successful interaction with Spanish-speaking employees and clients. Spanish for Business Professionals Upon completion of the program,

Intermediate Spanish 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 practical topics related to the Spanish-speaking community. One hour of language lab attendance per week is French for the Culinary Arts This course focuses on the acquisition of basic skills in French within the context of culinary arts. It emphasizes pronunciation, use of basic French in restaurants and food critique, study of French regional gastronomic specialties, and identi fi cationof values driving French culture. FLANG-200 Credits:2 Spanish1A For beginning students who feel they need more time to complete Spanish 1. This course is the fi rst half of a curriculum that divides Spanish 1 into two semesters. It moves gradually and includes an emphasis on how to learn a foreign language. The course stresses the development of basic communicative skills through practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Vocabulary and grammar are emphasized. A study of values and customs provides an increased awareness of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. The course is college transferable as Spanish 1 only upon completion of both semesters. Prerequisite(s): This class is a beginning level class; “If you feel this class would be too easy for you, contact world languages@matc.edu 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-201 Credits:2 Spanish1B A continuation of Spanish 1, fi rst semester. This slower-paced course stresses the development of basic communicative skills through practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Vocabulary and grammar are emphasized. A study of values and customs provides an increased awareness of the culture of the Spanish speaking world. Upon completion of this course and FLANG- 209, students have the equivalent of Spanish 1. Prerequisite(s): Complete FLANG-200 or satisfactory MATC placement test score. FLANG-202 Credits:4 Spanish1 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 required. FLANG-126 Credits:1

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