Faculty Syllabus
SPAN-1412 Spanish II
Claire Parrish
Credit Spring 2026
Section(s)
SPAN-1412-009 (25525)
LEC TuTh 1:00pm - 2:50pm NRG NRG4 4213
SPAN-1412-021 (29099)
LEC MW 10:30am - 12:20pm SGC SGC1 1326
SPAN-1412-038 (36660)
LEC MW 1:00pm - 2:50pm SGC SGC1 1326
Course Requirements
Course Description
Credit Hours: 4
Classroom Contact Hours per week: 4
Laboratory Contact Hours per week: 0
Prerequisite Information
As stated in the ACC Catalog, to be enrolled in the course, you must have credit for a four-credit hour (or greater) college or university course equivalent to, or at a higher level than, ACC Spanish 1411 with a grade of A, B, or C. You can also have equivalent credit by examination. High school, community / continuing education credit, conversation course credit, and previous knowledge are not acceptable substitutes for the required prerequisite. You must present proof of this credit (in the form of a copy of the appropriate transcript or grade report or an ACC printout) to your instructor by the twelfth day* of ACC classes or you will be withdrawn from this course and may risk losing any refund.
Please note:
- If this is the only course for which you are registered and you are withdrawing, this may constitute a withdrawal from the institution. (See Catalog.)
- Any student wishing to challenge this course by examination must withdraw by the twelfth class day.* (See Catalog.)
*This is the twelfth class day from the beginning of the semester for all ACC courses, not the twelfth day of your class. During the summer, the deadline is the fourth class day.
Readings
REQUIRED COURSE TEXTS (Valid for SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312)
Please check your Blackboard (Bb) course for specific information about our course. There is a textbook module below the Start Here module on Blackboard. If you have any questions about purchasing information, please email me directly. Here is some general textbook information:
- Vistas, 7th ed., Supersite + WebSAM, Blanco and Donley, Vista Higher Learning.
- There is a Vistas package available at the ACC Bookstore
- ISBN 13: 8220130919306 gives you digital access to the textbook and the Vistas Supersite Access code. With this option, you can access everything you need for the course.
- ISBN 13: 9781543395174 gives you a loose-leaf (printed) textbook and the Vistas Supersite Access Code
- This textbook is used in all four semesters of our Spanish program.
- Students use the code to access online materials at https://www.vhlcentral.com
- When you purchase the Vistas Supersite Access Code, it will be valid for 24 months
It is imperative to keep track of the Access Code.
*** For students that still have active access to the 6th ed. Vistas Supersite + Websam, you can have access to the Vistas Supersite 7th ed. at no additional cost for the remainder of your 6th edition access. Just enroll in our course and section on the Vistas Supersite.
Course Subjects
Study of fundamentals of Spanish: conversation, basic writing, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and culture. This course fosters understanding of Spanish-speaking people through cultural comparison and development of written and spoken communication.
Students must earn a grade of C or higher in order to continue with Spanish 2311.
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning 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 Spanish 1412, students should be able to do the following:
CRITICAL THINKING:
- compare and contrast aspects of Hispanic culture such as holidays and family.
- celebrations, cuisine, the tradition of “siesta”, and healthcare, with their own culture, and discuss some advantages and disadvantages of each.
- utilize language creatively to talk about topics such as their daily routine, eating habits, holiday traditions, medical conditions, shopping, and describing their childhood.
- plan and predict what might be said in written and listening passages.
- paraphrase by thinking of alternate ways of expressing meaning.
TEAMWORK (Interpersonal Skills):
- converse with partners about topics related to them.
- help one another with areas of difficulty.
- brainstorm in groups to organize tasks.
- discuss perspectives on cultural differences with partners or groups.
- share resources related to common interests.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (Civic and Cultural Awareness):
- discuss how certain historical figures in Spanish-speaking countries played a part in the betterment of their society.
- compare values related to daily life such as family traditions, pastimes, and healthcare in Spanish-speaking countries to those in their own culture.
- demonstrate an awareness of current events in Spanish-speaking countries.
- discuss the importance and variety of celebrations in the Spanish-speaking world and compare them to the celebrations in their own culture.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY:
- show time management skills by successfully completing tasks on time.
- acquire effective study habits for language learning.
- state how learning Spanish will be useful to them and improve their lives.
- discuss aspects of the Spanish language and culture of personal interest.
- name a variety of resources beyond the classroom to practice Spanish.
- make appropriate decisions when interacting with people from Spanish-speaking regions.
COMMUNICATION (Written, Oral and Visual Communication):
- talk about experiences in the past on topics such as medical visits, home life, daily routines, and shopping through written and oral communication.
- communicate effectively in situations such as shopping for clothes, negotiating a price at a market, ordering meals, and medical visits.
- make comparisons regarding people, actions, and places.
- speak more efficiently and effectively by using object pronouns.
- recount stories in the past.
- utilize visuals and context to interpret and predict when listening.
- utilize organizing techniques and logical sequencing when writing.
Office Hours
M W 12:20 PM - 12:50 PM SGB 1326 (our classroom) MW 12:20 – 12:50 PM
NOTE SGB 1326 (our classroom) MW 12:20 – 12:50 PMT 12:20 PM - 12:50 PM The butterfly garden between buildings 1000 and 4000
NOTE If the weather is bad, I will move to the tables inside building 4000 on the first floor - not the primary entry, but the door that leads out to the gardens.Published: 01/23/2026 15:45:44