SPANISH - SEMESTER (510)

1 credit; 1 semester

As an exploratory course, Spanish-Semester presents the opportunity to study the basics of Spanish language and its' vibrant culture. This course concentrates on vocabulary acquisition around the Spanish alphabet, pronunciation, school supplies, family members, and other common points of conversation and exploring whether continued study of Spanish is right for them.

INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH (511)

2 credits; 2 semesters

This full-year introductory courses instructs students in the following natural learning order: listening/understanding, speaking, reading, and writing - all in Spanish. In order to establish foundations for verbal proficiency, each course includes pronunciation, recitation, comprehension, vocabulary development, and in-depth grammar study. Using the verbal approach, emphasis is placed on vocabulary building and pronunciation with an accompanying explanation of the fundamentals of the respective language’s grammar.

Related cultures are presented as part of the classroom experiences, drawing from textbook and supplemental materials. Basic geography of respective countries is also included. In addition to the culture presented in text readings, supplemental materials from newspapers, videos, magazines, and other media sources are also used to introduce students to family life, foods, holidays, customs and traditions, education, and the geography of related countries. Verbal proficiency is stressed throughout the course.

SPANISH 1 (512)

2 credits; 2 semesters

HIGH SCHOOL COURSE/CREDITS

Spanish 1 will provide the student with a general introduction to the Spanish language: sound system, pronunciation, functional vocabulary related to everyday life, cultural information and basic grammatical structures. Emphasis will be on the acquisition of four skills: listening, speaking, reading and limited writing. There are two main objectives to the course. Foremost is to give the students the ability to carry on a simple conversation. The second is to provide the students with instruction that teaches a basic understanding of Spanish culture, vocabulary, and grammatical concepts.