CLASSES

Bienvenidos! Welcome! This communicative language class is designed for students who have completed one semester of college Spanish. Emphasis is placed on the continued development of more complex communicative skills through practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of Spanish 2, you will acquire the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to handle simple everyday survival tasks in Spanish. You will also have a better understanding of and appreciation for people and cultures other than your own and an increased awareness of Spanish-speaking countries in the world.

In this continuation of Spanish 2, students develop additional communicative and written skills in real-life situations and gain a better understanding of the Spanish-speaking cultures of the world in relationship to their own.

For students beginning the study of Spanish. Emphasizes development of basic communicative skills through practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Stresses vocabulary and grammar to enhance students' ability to speak and write in Spanish. Study of customs and values provides an increased awareness of Spanish speaking cultures. On completion students are expected to participate in uncomplicated conversations on everyday topics.

Teaches the basics of meeting and greeting, pronunciation and fundamentals of Spanish sentence structure. Useful words and expressions will boost ability and confidence to communicate in Spanish. Culturally relevant topics will be covered. No previous Spanish language experience needed.

The focus of this course is the use of technology in healthcare. Learners use common business software applications, including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and databases. Communication methods using technology are addressed. Learners gain experience with using the electronic health record (EHR). Healthcare EHR security issues, social media use, and digital healthcare resources are examined.

As a continuation of Spanish 3, students will continue to increase vocabulary, refine communicative skills, and further study cultural topics. Principles of grammar are systematically reviewed focusing on the use of the present, past and future tenses.

A continuation of Spanish 4. Principles of grammar are systematically reviewed with emphasis on the use of the past, future and subjunctive verb tenses. Students will continue to expand their vocabulary and develop their oral and listening skills. Culture will also be discussed.

Gain a greater understanding of Latino/Hispanic cultures; learn Spanish pronunciation, and basic phrases and vocabulary useful on the job site. Walk away with helpful references to use as needed on the job site. No previous language experience needed. This course is for individuals in the construction trade.

Students learn basic phrases and questions to carry out law enforcement protocols. The participant will have the basic ability to understand spoken Spanish, obtain basic job related information, identify individuals, time and date of incidents, obtain descriptions, and express commands.

Teaches and evaluates the knowledge/skills needed to respond to medical or trauma situations. It includes AED, Combitube, EpiPen, Spinal Immobilization, CPR and skills needed to assist the ambulance crew. This course meets Wisconsin and National licensure guidelines. Students receive an AHA Healthcare CPR card and FVTC Emergency Medical Responder certificate.