SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I

Credits: 5

Description: This interactive course is an introduction to understanding, speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Emphasis is on the vocabulary, grammar and cultural knowledge necessary to communicate in everyday situations. It includes pronunciation, intonation, and the geography and cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. Note: This course is not intended for students who have attended schools where Spanish was the language of instruction.

Transferable
Transferable to both UC and CSU

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify sound and meaning in Spanish by answering questions at an introductory level orally or in writing.
Demonstrate auditory comprehension in Spanish by taking dictation and completing exercises in the Workbook/Lab Manual.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 90
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 5