Spanish Major
outcome
Description of outcome
Course which
meet this
Ability
Project identifies for each course
Matching VCSU Ability,
Skill and Target Level for
Graduation
Excellent
Communication
Ability
-Receptive & productive communication using oral and
writing language.
SPAN 305
-Writing and narrating Portfolio (cd rom
section)
Communication Ability,
SPAN 360
SPAN 401
-Use of appropriate grammatical, phonological, semantic
and pragmatic features
Writing Skill, Level 3, 4 or 5
- Recording assessment
Spoken Skill,
-Symposium presentation
SPAN 415
Level, 3, 4, or 5
- Mini lessons
SPAN 490
SPAN 420
Aesthetic Engagement
-Experience, discussion, evaluation and analysis of the
expressive products of the Hispanic culture.
SPAN 320
-Author /country presentation with Video project of an author or country
chosen by students.
Aesthetic Engagement,
SPAN 320
-Researched essay
Problem Solving,
SPAN 420
-Round Table Discussion
Gathering Information
SPAN 345
-Literature review
Skill Level 3 or 4
-Video series about a specific Hispanic
country/culture/period.
Global Perspective
SPAN 420
SPAN 350
Receptivity OP
Visualization, Level 3
SPAN 345
Problem Solving/
Technology
-Locates and uses credible academic and non-academic
sources.
-Demonstrates a range of research approaches.
SPAN 370
-Presents an organized, balanced, intelligent view
Global
Awareness/Culture
-Demonstrates broad knowledge of Hispanic literature;
contribution of Hispanic literature to the world; contrastive
analysis and synthesis of information about Hispanic
culture traits.
-Analyze and differences and similarities between
cultures.
SPAN 320
SPAN 310
SPAN 420
-Video illustrating cultural contrast (cdrom section)
SPAN 445
-Reflection paper based on semester
Works with Diversity
Level 3 or 4
SPAN 345
SPAN 379
SPAN
396/496
SPAN 497
abroad or internship.