Beginning Spanish I

Catalog description

Four lecture. Basic grammar, vocabulary, and culture. Practice in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Students will be able to: interpret written Spanish that contains learned vocabulary; derive meaning from written material where context and/or extralinguistic background knowledge are supportive; write simple fixed expressions in Spanish using all the symbols in the alphabetic or syllabic system; initiate and respond verbally to simple statements, ask and answer questions, and participate in simple conversations; express basic needs in the spoken and written language; demonstrate comprehension of words and phrases from simple spoken questions, statements, high frequency commands, and courtesy formulae; recognize non-verbal cultural norms; identify components of the culture such as: physical (personal space, customs), non-verbal (gestures, music), geographical, arts. General Education: Written and Oral Communication: Communication and Languages Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit. Recommended: Spanish placement exam if you have previous Spanish experience of any kind.