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The course structure and communication goals are thematically organized to support students in learning Spanish through immersive activities and hands-on projects, rich input and communicatively purposeful tasks. Students will develop oral, written, and multiliteracy skills, which will prepare them to confidently communicate with different Spanish-speaking audiences outside of the classroom and throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Students will build a portfolio of signature task-based projects, showcasing their developing fluency and communicative skills throughout the course sequence.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Completed your requirements and ready to collect your badge?<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/A5kAZGG1j4Zyf3Z5A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apply to receive your micro-credential badge here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Required Courses<\/h3>\n<p>SPAN 103 \u2013 Spanish Basics 3: Essential Skills for Everyday Use<br \/>\nSPAN 201 \u2013 Conversational Spanish 1: Improving Communication Skills for Real Life<br \/>\nSPAN 202 &#8211; Conversational Spanish 2: Improving Communication Skills for Real Life<br \/>\nSPAN 203 &#8211; Conversational Spanish 3: Improving Communication Skills for Real Life<\/p>\n<h3>Learning Outcomes\/Competencies<\/h3>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">Students who complete the Conversational Spanish micro-credential will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop essential communication skills in Spanish for real-world purposes through immersive activities, hands-on projects, and communicatively purposeful tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Learn Spanish thematically, focusing on communication goals that support developing oral, written, and multiliteracy skills for confident communication with Spanish-speaking audiences outside of the classroom and throughout the Spanish-speaking world.<\/li>\n<li>Build a portfolio of signature task-based projects, showcasing developing fluency and communicative skills throughout the course sequence.<\/li>\n<li>Develop a deeper understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures and their practices, customs, and perspectives through interactive learning activities and authentic materials.<\/li>\n<li>Develop the ability to apply language learning strategies and techniques, including self-assessment and reflection, to improve Spanish language proficiency and continue language development beyond the course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p 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