SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish 1*

The focus in class is on using Spanish to exchange real-life information and ideas, and on the functional grammar and vocabulary to accomplish this. The class will realize this focus through the four traditional skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It will also include an introduction to Hispanic culture. Beginners and students with fewer than two years of high school Spanish should register for this course.

Credits

4 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

64

General Education Competency

GEM Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing

SPAN 101Elementary Spanish 1*

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I. General Information

Department

English, Languages, and Philosophy

II. Course Specification

Course Type

General Education

General Education Competency

GEM Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing

Credit Hours Narrative

4 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

64

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

The focus in class is on using Spanish to exchange real-life information and ideas, and on the functional grammar and vocabulary to accomplish this. The class will realize this focus through the four traditional skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It will also include an introduction to Hispanic culture. Beginners and students with fewer than two years of high school Spanish should register for this course.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Initiate and sustain conversations in which they ask and answer questions, give and receive directions, introduce themselves, and report observations and information at a level appropriate to their language exposure and experience.  
• Demonstrate creativity in choosing alternative methods (i.e., vocabulary, pantomime, or drawing) in social and/or professional situations where their communication skills have not been effective. 
• Integrate various culturally appropriate behaviors into their conversations. 
• Attain a conversational level of Mid-Novice (based on ACTFL standards). 

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies