Spanish - Beginning Spanish 1

Beginning Spanish 1 (SPAN 1000)

Total Credits: 5
Lecture Credits: 5.00

Description: This course provides an introduction to the language and cultures of Spain and Latin America. This course parallels beginning Spanish courses offered at other liberal arts institutions. You will develop basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to communicate about self, family and daily life, as well as basic survival needs. You will also explore cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Write short compositions on familiar topics, and read and discuss level appropriate, authentic materials
2. 2. Participate in paired and group activities to practice self-expression on personal, cultural, and current topics within limits of linguistic ability
3. 3. Communicate in the target language demonstrating awareness of protocol, using short and simple sentences
4. 4. Understand the spoken language according to the students’ level of proficiency
5. 5. Gain an increased understanding of history, political science, art, and music of the target culture through the target language by comparing and contrasting cultural behaviors in everyday situations
6. 6. Use the language beyond the school setting for lifelong learning and for participating in the global community

Prerequisites: 

Placement score into READ 0200 or placement score into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.

MnTC: Goal 8