Spanish I

Catalog description

Spanish I is an introduction to Spanish language and culture for students with minimal or no previous knowledge of Spanish. It is designed to develop students' listening and speaking comprehension as well as their cultural awareness of Spanish-speaking societies and cultures. Students will focus on the Spanish-speaking cultures of New England, particularly of Massachusetts, and there will be intentional focus on developing community engagement with those cultures. Students will supplement their developing knowledge and skills with portfolios that they create in the target language. These portfolios will show the students' understanding of their future profession (Education, Social Work, and Psychology and Applied Therapies, among others) and the importance of community engagement in their native language. The class is conducted in Spanish as much as possible, using English only as necessary for clarity and efficiency.