Beginners’ Spanish I
SPAN 101 introduces learners to the fundamentals of the Spanish language through personalized activities that require interactive communication, intercultural knowledge, and real-world engagement with course materials. Throughout the semester, students will demonstrate an ability to listen to, discuss, read and write about everyday activities and future plans within the context of common tasks and situations (who and how they are, common pastimes, the family and professions, and daily life and routines).
Participation and Preparation: 16%
Written and Oral Assignments: 40%
- Written Assignment in class (10%)
- 10 Weekly MindTap Activities (10%)
- Audio activity (5%)
- Oral Interview (15%)
Evaluaciones formales (Test My Knowledge): 46%
- Midterm Exam (18%)
- Final Exam (28%)
*Subject to change
Required readings: Exploraciones (3rd edition), Blitt/Casas (Cengage Publishing, 2020), ISBN: 9781774747568