SPAN 352 - Spanish Boot Camp: A Language Immersion Course on the Camino de Santiago

Description:

This course combines the thrill of walking the Camino de Santiago with a three-week Spanish language immersion course. Participants are required to use Spanish for communication, as well in a variety of oral and written course assignments. Permission by instructor. Course will be offered every year (Summer).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: SPAN 351.

Credits: (6)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Learner Outcome	Activity (optional)	Assessment
Demonstrate high-intermediate to low-advanced proficiency in Spanish conversation	Pair and group conversation activities	Graded discussions in Spanish; graded audio recordings in Spanish
Demonstrate high-intermediate to low-advanced proficiency in Spanish writing	Grammar and vocabulary building workbook activities; written journal entries	Graded written exercises in Spanish; graded journal entries in Spanish
Synthesize concepts from SPAN 351 (The Camino de Santiago) and new concepts introduced during the Camino pilgrimage	Tour sites of cultural and historical significance; Written analyses in response to prompts; group discussions	Graded journal entries in Spanish; graded discussions in Spanish; graded participation in tours
Express through photography the student’s personal journey on the Camino	Photographic chronicle	Graded photo collection