The first semester of Spanish introduces conversational Spanish through the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Basic grammar is covered as well as study of important aspects of Hispanic culture.
Students can exhibit ability to reflect on issues of and to appreciate areas of diversity in various cultures. Students can compose and dramatize simple, everyday original dialogues which synthesize their own ideas with linguistic tools appropriate for the level of study. Various aspects of Hispanic culture will be investigated allowing for an awareness and understanding of cultural diversity. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to 1. correctly pronounce the language 2. write simple everyday compositions which exhibit a level-appropriate grasp of the basic structure of the language 3. Policy on Academic Honesty Cheating during any test will result in loss of a grade for the examination in question as well as loss of a possible retake of the test.