Laboratory work is required. For students with little or no background in Spanish. Fundamentals of speaking are introduced to provide students with basic conversational skills of the language. Laboratory work is required. This course does not satisfy the foreign language requirement for the Associate in Arts Degree.
Emphasis is placed on grammar needed to reach command of reading and writing skills.
The course highlights some differences between English and Spanish language usage. Class work is entirely in Spanish. General review of grammar and fundamentals. Conversation is emphasized. Reading selections include works by typical Spanish authors and excerpts dealing with Hispanic civilization.