Faculty Syllabus
SPAN-1412 Spanish II
Ramiro Juarez
Credit Spring 2026
Section(s)
SPAN-1412-017 (29094)
LEC TuTh 10:00am - 11:50am EGN EGN1 1285
SPAN-1412-019 (29096)
LEC TuTh 12:00pm - 1:50pm EGN EGN1 1285
Course Requirements
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION/HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
If you are not sure if this course is the correct level for you, please talk to your professor. You can earn college credit without taking this course by exploring all your options. You could easily be placed in the appropriate level, which could save you time and money. You can earn credit for this course with the following:
- High School AP or IB scores
- Course Challenge Exams (ACCs in house exams for all languages)
- The CLEP National Exam (French, German, and Spanish only)
Please be aware that there is not a financial penalty incurred for a level change at ACC. Please visit our departmental website for more information or talk to your professor: http://sites.austincc.edu/fola/credit-by-exam/
Readings
REQUIRED COURSE TEXTS (Valid for SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312)
Textbook Overview: Our course requires online access to the Supersite Plus (vText) + WebSAM for Vistas (7th edition). The best price we can offer for our Vistas (7th edition) textbook is through our online store agreement with the publisher, Vista Higher Learning (VHL). You will need to have full digital access to complete the assigned homework. Students who attempt to purchase this textbook through other sources end up not having the correct access level to all the materials needed. As you consider the textbook options, please keep in mind that we use the same exact textbook for EVERY Spanish section and for ALL levels of Spanish we offer at ACC. Our program comprises Spanish I through IV.* Here is your textbook information to our ACC exclusive shop at the publisher's site:
- Please follow the Embedded Link to the VHL Store
- Scroll down until you find SPAN 1411/1412/2311/2312 and click
- Scroll down and you will have three options to purchase, so click on the desired one:
(1) Digital Access Only (No Print Materials) for 24 months; one time fee of $140; access code valid for 24 months
ISBN: 978-1-54338-995-1
(2) Digital Access Only (No Print Materials) for one semester; one time fee of $109; access code is valid for one semester only
ISBN: 978-1-54338-991-3
(3) Digital Access + Loose-leaf print copy; one fee of $212.40; ISBN: 978-1-54339-517-4 - Vistas (7th edition) is used in ALL levels and sections of our Spanish program Spanish I through IV* Please please please keep a copy of your access information written down somewhere safe (or take a picture!). If you're like me, and you prefer a hard copy, then you can always purchase a used earlier edition in addition to the above code. You will still need the above code to complete the assignments.
- Students use the code to access online materials at https://www.vhlcentral.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Credit Hours: 4
Classroom Contact Hours per week: 4 Laboratory Contact Hours per week: 0
This class fosters understanding of Spanish-speaking people through cultural comparison and development of written and spoken communication. No prerequisites. Students must receive a grade of C or better in order to continue to Spanish 3.
Course Subjects
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY: In this class, our primary objective is to learn to communicate in Spanish. We will study vocabulary words and grammar rules with this end in mind. We will practice developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The Workbook and written assignments will be helpful in developing these two skills. The audio activities in the Student Activities Manual (SAM) and the Supersite will aid you in the comprehension and pronunciation of Spanish.
Students will use the Blackboard learning management system for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, and collaboration. Although we do not meet as a class on campus, you will be required to complete work according to a schedule. You should be prepared to spend a minimum of at least 12-16 hours per week studying and doing assignments to prepare for class. It is best to study a little each day. Students will use the Blackboard (Bb)learning management system for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, and collaboration.
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the general education component of an associate’s degree, students will demonstrate competence in:
- Critical Thinking - Gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information.
- Interpersonal Skills - Interacting collaboratively to achieve common goals.
- Civic and Cultural Awareness - Analyzing and critiquing competing perspectives in a democratic society; comparing, contrasting, and interpreting differences and commonalities among peoples, ideas, aesthetic traditions, and cultural practices.
- Personal Responsibility - Identifying and applying ethical principles and practices; demonstrating effective learning, creative thinking, and personal responsibility.
- Written, Oral and Visual Communication - Communicating effectively, adapting to purpose, structure, audience, and medium.
COMMON COURSE OBJECTIVES: The main objective of this course is to develop competencies that align with the general education goals of critical thinking, interpersonal skills, civic and cultural awareness, personal responsibility, and written, oral and visual communication, in the Spanish language, at an appropriate level. The ability to understand and communicate and comprehend Spanish will develop along with the knowledge of the vocabulary, grammatical structures of the language, and exploration of how culture shapes communication. Two to three hours a day should be dedicated for the study of Spanish (at least two hours outside of class for each hour in class). If you feel you need extra help, you can find a Spanish tutor at the Tutoring Labs on all major campuses. This service is free to ACC students.At the end of one semester of Spanish 1412, students should be able to do the following:
CRITICAL THINKING
- comprehend a passage in the Spanish language using a variety of reading or listening strategies
- answer questions and draw inferences about passages
- synopsize and synthesize the information from passages heard or read
- make comparisons and find contrasts among the different Hispanic cultures and your own
- reflect on what was read or heard and mention some of its implications and applications
- evaluate the information
TEAMWORK (Interpersonal Skills)
- complete a variety of language-based activities working in pairs and small groups.
- demonstrate the ability to negotiate meaning to complete language-based activities
- demonstrate the ability to work in groups to achieve a common goal
- demonstrate the ability to consider different points of view and work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (Civic and Cultural Awareness)
- compare and contrast different perspectives on cultural issues, customs, and traditions after reading or listening to passages in the Spanish language
- demonstrate some intercultural competence by correctly using formal and informal speech, changing registers as needed, and using gestures
- mention some differences among the Spanish-speaking countries
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
- show time management skills by successfully complete tasks on time
- acquire effective study habits for language learning
COMMUNICATION (Written, Oral and Visual Communication)
- show effective written and spoken communication in Spanish at the appropriate level using a variety of strategies and adopting the appropriate type of speech.
- use listening strategies such as listening for the main idea and for specific details and asking for clarification.
- exhibit conceptual understanding and control of courtesy expressions and appropriate kinesics when speaking in Spanish
- interpret and express ideas through written, oral and visual communication
Office Hours
T Th 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Elgin Campus
NOTEPublished: 01/21/2026 16:28:09