SPAN 1003 - Elementary Spanish I

Description
Introductory course designed for students beginning the college-level study of Spanish. Presentations of basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and Hispanic culture enable the student to understand, speak, read, and write basic Spanish.

Pre-Requisite
NONE

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer

ACTS Equivalent
SPAN1013 (ACTS) - Spanish I

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of Elementary Spanish I the students will do the following in the four basic skill groups:

Reading
Read and extract the most critical points from brief passages written for nonnative speakers that incorporate basic structures taught in class: numbers, present tense of verbs, adjectives, introduction to the irregular verbs SER and ESTAR, and possessive adjectives.

Writing
Write a brief biographical essay demonstrating correct usage of present tense verb conjugations, subject / verb agreement, noun / adjective agreement and vocabulary.

Speaking

Pronounce the alphabet in Spanish.
Speak and introduce themselves, applying the use of regular and irregular verbs.
Use common phrases to communicate more naturally with native Spanish speakers.
Create questions to clarify and / or confirm conversational points.

Aural Comprehension

Demonstrate understanding of simple narrative passages that incorporate course grammar and vocabulary as spoken by native and non-native speakers through written and spoken responses.
Respond correctly to simple classroom instructions given in the target language.
Respond appropriately to simple conversational questions about themselves and others.

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills.
Students gain greater awareness of cultural perspectives.
Students can write clear, coherent, well-organized documents, which are substantially free of errors.
Students develop effective oral communication skills.

Standard Practices
Topics List

Vocabulary: Personal introductions, school, family, weekend activities.
Grammar: Present tense of verbs, adjectives (descriptive, possessive and demonstrative) the irregular verbs ser and estar.

Learning Activities
Informational gap activities, listening comprehension, open question and answer activities, surveys, and questionnaires completed in pairs or small groups and conducted the target language emphasizing both verbal and written responses.

Assessments
Quizzes, exams, compositions, and verbal assessments.

Grading guidelines
Standardized quizzes and exams are graded with a common key. Compositions and verbal assessments are graded with a rubric.