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Accelerated Elementary Spanish


Course Description

Accelerated course reviewing basic principles of the Spanish language for students with some background of high school Spanish. Given in Spanish.


Athena Title

Accelerated Elementary Spanish


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in SPAN 1002, SPAN 1002E, SPAN 1110, SPAN 1110H


Non-Traditional Format

This course will be taught 95% or more online.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will develop and express ideas in oral and written Spanish with clarity and precision.
  • Students will formulate more complex constructions in Spanish in a wider range of temporal contexts (present, past, and future).
  • Students will adapt communication style for various audiences and contexts and with an awareness of cultural differences.

Topical Outline

  • Pronunciation: Rhythm, consonants, vowels, dipthongs, stress and intonation. Basic Tenses for communication: Present, imperfect, preterite, future. Regular verb conjugations: First, second, third. High Frequency irregular verbs: Ser, estar, tener, hacer, gustar, poder, querer, venir. Vocabulary of useful items: personal possessions, food, family members, clothing, shopping, holidays and celebrations. Pronouns: Subject, direct and indirect object, reflexive, interrogative, and relative pronouns. Moods: Indicative, subjunctive, imperative. Vocabulary and structure of conversational topics: Numbers, time, weather, calendar, coursework. Readings and culture: The Spanish-speaking world, the university, Hispanic last names, family life, travel and vacations, household goods, sports hobbies, holidays, accidents, health and safety.

General Education Core

CORE IV: World Languages and Global Culture