This course introduces the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context.
Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Spanish, and to demonstrate cultural awareness. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written Spanish, and to demonstrate further cultural awareness. This course provides a review and expansion of the essential skills of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts.