Spanish I

Catalog description

Spanish I is an introduction to the Spanish language and cultures of the people who speak it. The course is designed for beginning students with no previous experience in Spanish who wish to develop effective communication skills in Spanish. It is designed to acquaint students with the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) which will carry over into their area of interest, i.e., travel, business, medicine, education, social work, etc. The course will also focus on cultural beliefs, values, and aspects of everyday life in Spanish-speaking countries and communities. Meets the Humanities requirement.