This course is designed to develop and consolidate reading strategies by providing abundant opportunities to read a variety of authentic text types, such as newspapers and magazine articles, realia, and brief literary selections. The topics presented will integrate vocabulary and functions from other courses in the program, in addition to increasing cultural proficiency and knowledge. (1 unit)



Required Text: Marinelli, Patti and Lizaette Mujica Laughlin, Puentes – Spanish for Intensive and High Beginner Courses, 5th Ed., Cengage: 2011. ISBN-10:0495803197, ISBN-13: 9780495803195; Workbook ISBN: 978-1-1112-2596-4.