Transcript title

First-year Spanish I

Credits

4

Grading mode

Standard letter grades

Total contact hours

40

Lecture hours

40

Course Description

An introduction to the language, cultural practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking communities both locally and globally. Cultivates listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural competence through conversation, cultural exploration, and other activities. Designed for beginners as the first of three in the sequence of First-year Spanish courses (SPAN 101Z, SPAN 102Z, and SPAN 103Z). If you have experience speaking Spanish at home, in your community, or abroad, please consult with the instructor to make sure this class is the best for your level.

Course learning outcomes

1. Identify cultural practices and traditions in Spanish-speaking communities. (Intercultural Competence)
2. Communicate on familiar topics through short, simple spoken and written exchanges. (Interpersonal Communication - Speaking and Writing)
3. Provide basic information about self, family, and friends using simple and formulaic expressions. (Presentational Speaking and Writing)
4. Interpret familiar words and phrases in supported listening and reading contexts. (Interpretive Reading and Listening)

Content outline

Begins the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Focuses on the concepts of pronunciation, grammatical gender, descriptions, possessives, present tense -ar verbs, numbers, question words, and vocabulary that includes the following categories: alphabet, people, greetings, school items, family and activities. 

Required materials

Please see course syllabus.