SPAN 101 - Spanish I

3 Credits: (3 lecture)

Course Description
This is a functional course which includes the fundamentals of understanding, speaking, reading and writing in correct and idiomatic Spanish. Selected cultural material will be used to enhance the basic skills.

Text
Dorwick, Thalia, and Perez-Girones, Ana Maria. Puntos De Partida w/Connect. 11th ed., Mcgraw-Hill, 2021. Print.

Objectives
The student will be able to:

A. Begin to converse correctly using simple, idiomatic Spanish in guided discussions and daily situations.

B. Read and understand different types of simple reading matter.

C. Demonstrate understanding of simple Spanish spoken at a normal speed in daily situations.

D. Begin to write correctly in Spanish.

E. Show knowledge of the Spanish language and culture

Content
A. Conversation: Will be based on the material in the text, as well as on the vocabulary adapted to fit daily, personal situations. The student is guided  toward simple questions and answers which evolve into basic conversations.

B. Grammar. Presented in readings and dialogues. Numerous examples are given and the student’s understanding of general rules is reinforced through various forms of drill: substitution, direct questions, pattern drills, etc. Written work and a certain amount of memorization are required in the conjugation of verbs and the learning of vocabulary.

C. Reading: Text offers both dialogues and readings. These are used for oral work and the student is required to read for comprehension, avoiding translation work as much as possible. (It is recognized that some translation is beneficial to increase the student’s confidence in and command of the language, but this is not a primary goal of the course.) Outside readings may be assigned periodically from magazines, short  stories, and cultural materials, according to the range of individual needs, interests and abilities.

D. Writing: Is begun by doing exercises from the text and/or workbook. As the ability in spelling, grammar, and vocabulary increases, the student will translate passages into the target language found in the text and proceed to guided paragraphs dealing with material already mastered. As competence and confidence are gained, it is required that paragraphs and compositions be written. Further writing ability is developed through the use of testing methods such as writing answers in quizzes, dictation, etc.

E. Culture: Films, tapes, stories, and other materials will be the basis for further understanding of Hispanic societies.

F. Pronunciation: The fundamentals of correct diction and intonation are stressed through repetition drills based on listening, general drills in grammar conducted orally, and class and individual recitations.

Student Evaluation
Testing will be by means such as oral, dictation, and written comprehension. Class participation, homework, and recitations will also be means of evaluation.

Bibliography
de Castells, et al. Mosaicos: Spanish as a World Language. 2nd ed. Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1998

Hendrickson, James. Intercambios: Spanish for Global Communication. 2nd ed. Boston: Heinle and Heinle Publishers, 1995.

McMinn, et al. Trato hecho! 2nd ed. Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 2000.

Nicholas, Robert L., and Maria Canteli Dominicis. Motivos de Converacion. 5th ed. Boston: McGraw Hill, 2000.

Valette, et al. Con Mucho Gusto. 4th ed. Florida: The Harcourt Press, 1995.

Zayas-Bazan, Eduardo, and Susan Bacon. Arriba: A First Course. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, 1995.