Information about Span 1 

Request to Add the Class (other than waitlisted students):  Please do not submit a Class Add Request (in myRAM) unless you have confirmed with the instructor via email that space is available. All other requests will be denied. 

Span 1 is an introduction to the basic structures of the language and it is targeted to real beginners, that is, students who have not had exposure to the language, or only had an introduction to it more than 3 years ago. If you are not a real beginner because you have previous instruction in the language, you should take the Spanish placement test in order to assess your level. If you've had some instruction in the language you should not start from the very beginning. It is a misconception to believe that by starting from the beginning you will acquire a better and stronger foundation of a language whose basics you already know. If you need any extra information on this or other classes, please, contact the Chair of World Languages and Cultures, professor Diana Garcia-Denson. You are responsible for taking the appropriate class for your level. Language classes are skill-based and are taken in a sequential order.

Also, if you are a heritage speaker, that is, someone who has been exposed to the language at home or country of origin, or you are a first or second generation Spanish speaker born in the US, this class is not for you. If you think you qualify as a heritage speaker, but are not sure, you must go here. DO NOT TAKE THE PLACEMENT TEST. Placement tests are not designed for heritage speakers. The classes for heritage speakers are Span 31 or 31A. The numbers may appear high to you, but these classes are actually targeted to beginning heritage speakers who need instruction in reading, writing and practice with speaking. If you need any extra information on this or other classes, please, contact the Chair of World Languages and Cultures, professor Diana Garcia-Denson or a CCSF academic counselor. You are responsible for taking the appropriate class for your level. Language classes are skill-based and are taken in a sequential order. Under no circumstances I will accept heritage speakers in this class.

This is an online class that requires you to work on a weekly basis on Canvas. We will not have Zoom meetings. You will work on a Module every week. Modules have several pages to read, and activities to complete. Online work requires discipline, focus, and the capacity to anticipate and solve problems on your own. I will guide you in this journey and I will be very present throughout the semester, but If you don't think you can commit to the work required in an online class, you might want to consider taking this class in-person. 

As a 5 unit course, Span 1 covers the first 6 chapters of the book. It goes at a rather fast pace and demands a serious commitment from the students. You should expect to spend at least 9 hours per week working in this class. If you feel your current circumstances might not allow you to dedicate the necessary time to study this language, you might want to consider taking a 3 unit class instead, that is Span 1A or Span 1B.