SPAN 1001 — Elementary Spanish I (TAG) 4 Credits
This course is the first in the two-course Elementary Spanish sequence. It introduces the study of functional Spanish, with emphasis on speaking, writing, and understanding oral and written Spanish in basic and simple situations and texts. Students will be able to greet, introduce, and describe people; talk about themselves, their families, jobs, houses, and daily activities; express likes and dislikes; discuss daily activities, incorporating reflexive verbs, travel and clothing; fill out a job application; understand and give basic instructions using commands; and write and read basic texts and tell stories in the present, preterit, and imperfect tenses. The course includes intensive listening comprehension training through the use of audiovisual and multimedia materials and discussion of cultural topics.