Elementary Spanish I

Catalog description

Basic skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing the language, with special emphasis on verbal and aural comprehension. An overview of the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world is given. Students will be introduced to Hispanic civilization and culture in order that they gain a cultural awareness of the Hispanic way of life. These objectives will be achieved through the study of basic grammatical structures and vocabulary, participation in oral/aural activities, and exploration of some important aspects of Hispanic culture through readings and videos.