SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I

Class: 4 Credits: 4
This course is a study of the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, including an introduction to Hispanic cultures.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 and RDG 032.

Course Topics:

Reading skills appropriate for non-native speakers of Spanish at the first semester level
Writing skills appropriate for non-native speakers of Spanish at the first semester level
Speaking skills appropriate for non-native speakers of Spanish at the first semester level
Listening skills appropriate for non-native speakers of Spanish at the first semester level
Cultural awareness of traditions/events/significant persons in the Hispanic/Latino community

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Spanish/English Dictionary recommended

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Comprehend the main idea of spoken communication in Spanish that includes familiar vocabulary and grammatical structures, as well as cognates of English words.
Converse in Spanish using simple, present-tense constructions on topics of personal interest such as friends, pastimes, and home and university life.
Identify the main ideas and some supporting details of written passages in Spanish.
Compose short (5-10 sentences) paragraphs in Spanish with a focus on providing and obtaining basic information.
Demonstrate appropriate Hispanic cultural behavior in social settings such as meeting and greeting others, expressing likes and dislikes, and asking for and giving directions.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021