Course Description
Accelerated course reviewing basic principles of the Spanish language for students with some background in high school Spanish. Given in Spanish.
Athena Title
Accelerated Elementary Span H
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in SPAN 1002, SPAN 1002E, SPAN 1110, SPAN 1110E
Non-Traditional Format
This course includes one hour of online coursework.
Prerequisite
Permission of Honors
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
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, diphthongs, stress, and intonation
Basic tenses for communication: Present, imperfect, preterit, 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
