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2021-2022 Catalog 
    
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SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I


Class: 3 Lab: 3 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:
 

  1. Comprehend the main idea of spoken communication in Spanish that includes familiar vocabulary and grammatical structures, as well as cognates of English words.
  2. Converse in Spanish using simple, present-tense constructions on topics of personal interest such as friends, pastimes, and home and university life. 
  3. Identify the main ideas and some supporting details of written passages in Spanish.
  4. Compose short (5-10 sentences) paragraphs in Spanish with a focus on providing and obtaining basic information.
  5. 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

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
2021-2022