Topics List for Spanish Levels

To exempt Spanish 101SPA 101‣ You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and be able to use:A) Grammar topics:Nouns (gender and number and the definite/indefinite article), pronouns (subject, object,demonstrative), adjectives (demonstrative, descriptive, possessive, quantity),adverbs, presenttense of “ser” and “estar”, verbs (present tense of regular and irregular, stem-changing, presentprogressive), the verb “hay”, expressions with the verb “tener”, uses of the verb “ir”, negativeand affirmative expressions, ordinal numbers, the personal “a”, the verb “gustar”, “saber” and“conocer”B) Vocabulary topics:Greetings and salutations, expressions of courtesy, school, family, places around the city andtown, calendar, rooms of the house and chores, pastimes and sports, and music and theatervocabularyOn the exemption exam, there are grammar sections, short answer questions, multiple choicequestions, a reading section, and a listening part.To exempt Spanish 102SPA 102‣ You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and be able to use:A) Grammar topics:Preterit tense verbs (regular and irregular), imperfect tense verbs, Preterit vs. imperfect tenses,commands (formal and informal), comparisons and superlatives, present subjunctive, objectpronouns, “por vs. para”, hace + time, verbs likes “gustar”, prepositional phrases, qué vs. cuánto,reflexive verbs, long form possessives, use of the infinitiveB) Vocabulary topics:Foods and meals, clothing and shopping, health and body parts, travel and vacations, theenvironment and politicsOn the exemption exam, there are grammar sections, short answer questions, multiple choicequestions, a reading section, and a listening part.

To exempt Spanish 201SPA 201‣ You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and be able to use:A) Grammar topics:The present indicative tenseSer and estarComparisonsThe preteriteThe imperfectThe preterite vs. the imperfectHace + time expressionsReflexive verbs and reciprocalsGustar and similar verbsUsing the infinitive after prepositionsUse of the articleUsing the participle w/ “estar”Por and paraObject pronouns- direct, indirect, reflexive, togetherThe subjunctive (in noun/indefinite clauses; doubt/denial; emotions; suggestions, etc.)Commands (formal and informal; direct and indirect; positive and negative; placement ofpronouns)The Present Perfect tenseThe Past Perfect tenseThe Present Perfect SubjunctiveThe Relative Pronouns “que” and “quien”B) Vocabulary topics:Personal and physical descriptionPhysical/emotional statesThe FamilySports and Leisure activitiesThe home / furnishings / rooms in the houseCelebrations and party vocabularyFood and kitchen termsTravel and vacations / modes of transportTechnologyEnvironment and nature/ecologyRelevant cultural activities (readings, handouts, videos) as chosen by InstructorOn the exemption exam, there are grammar sections, short answer questions, multiple choicequestions, a reading section, a listening part, and a speaking component.

To exempt Spanish 202SPA 202‣ You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and be able to use:B) Grammar topics:The subjunctive in adverbial clausesThe subjunctive in adjective clausesThe past (imperfect) subjunctiveThe past (pluperfect) subjunctiveThe Future tenseThe Conditional tenseThe Future Perfect tenseThe Conditional Perfect tenseUses of the infinitiveUses of se: accidental, passive voice, and reciprocalSi clausesSummary of the indicative and the subjunctive- knowing when to use eachB) Vocabulary topics:StoresPlaces in the CityJewelry and personal itemsProfessionsBusiness ConceptsWork at the officeVisual ArtMusic and TheatreTelevision and CinemaThe EnvironmentAnimalsGeographic termsThe Human BodyThe Doctor’s officeSymptoms, Illnesses, and ConditionsOn the exemption exam, there are grammar sections, short answer questions, multiple choicequestions, a reading section, a listening part, and a speaking component.