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Spanish I
SPAN101 | 3 Credits
Spanish I is an introduction to the Spanish language that helps you build the skills you need for cross-cultural communication. You’ll work on listening, speaking, reading, and writing—all at a beginner-friendly pace.
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What You’ll Learn
Spanish I helps prepare you for cross-cultural communication in language study through auditory comprehension, basic speech production, reading comprehension, and composition.
- Communicate using basic Spanish in everyday conversational contexts.
- Apply foundational grammar structures, including more advanced constructs such as the past and subjunctive tenses.
- Use essential vocabulary related to common topics such as food, travel, sports, and health.
- Demonstrate listening comprehension of intermediate spoken Spanish.
- Read and understand short texts written in basic Spanish.
- Write sentences and short paragraphs with increasing accuracy and confidence.
- Identify key cultural elements of the Spanish-speaking world and recognize their role in communication.
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This Spanish I online course is an introductory course to the Spanish language.
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Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for Spanish I.
Course Text
- Dorwick, T., Pérez‑Gironés, A. M., and Becher, A. Puntos de partida. McGraw‑Hill, 2024 Release.
- Important Note: Students are responsible for the vocabulary and grammar content in the assigned chapters. The textbook includes several pages per chapter of practice exercises which will not be graded, but are helpful for reviewing core concepts.
Course Checkpoints
Checkpoint 1: ¡A comer!
- Checkpoint 1: ¡A comer!
- SmartBook Reading: Capítulo 7: ¡A comer!
- Checkpoint 1: Food Vocabulary Pronunciation Practice
- Checkpoint 1: Food Vocabulary
- Checkpoint 1: Saber and Conocer Practice
- Checkpoint 1: Direct Objects; The Personal a; Direct Object Pronouns Practice
- Checkpoint 1: Negative and Indefinite Words Practice
- Checkpoint 1: Formal Commands Practice
- Chapter 7: Knowledge Check
Checkpoint 2: De viaje
- Checkpoint 2: De viaje
- SmartBook Reading: Capítulo 8: De viaje
- Checkpoint 2: Travel Vocabulary Practice
- Checkpoint 2: Pronouns Practice
- Checkpoint 2: The Verb Gustar Practice
- Checkpoint 2: The Past Tense Practice
- Chapter 8: Knowledge Check
Checkpoint 3: Los dias festivos
- Checkpoint 3: Los dias festivos
- SmartBook Reading: Capítulo 9: Los dias festivos
- Checkpoint 3: Holidays Vocabulary Pronunciation Practice
- Checkpoint 3: Holidays Vocabulary Practice
- Checkpoint 3: Descriptions, Feelings, and Emotions Practice
- Checkpoint 3: Preterite Practice
- Checkpoint 3: Double Object Pronouns Practice
- Chapter 9: Knowledge Check
Checkpoint 4: El tiempo libre
- Checkpoint 4: El tiempo libre
- SmartBook Reading: Capítulo 10: El tiempo libre
- Checkpoint 4: Pastimes, Sports, and Chores Practice
- Checkpoint 4: The Imperfect Tense Practice
- Checkpoint 4: Interrogatives Practice
- Checkpoint 4: Superlatives Practice
- Chapter 10 Knowledge Check
Checkpoint 5: La salud
- Checkpoint 5: La salud
- SmartBook Reading: Capítulo 11: La salud
- Checkpoint 5: Body Parts Pronunciation Practice
- Checkpoint 5: Health Practice
- Checkpoint 5: The Preterite and Imperfect Tense Practice
- Checkpoint 5: Expressing "Each Other" with Pronouns Practice
- Chapter 11: Knowledge Check
Checkpoint 6: ¡Conectad@s!
- Checkpoint 6: ¡Conectad@s!
- SmartBook Reading: Capítulo 12: ¡Conectad@s!
- Checkpoint 6: Neighborhood and Living Arrangements Vocabulary Practice
- Checkpoint 6: Technology Vocabulary Practice
- Checkpoint 6: Vocabulary Pronunciation Practice
- Checkpoint 6: Informal Commands
- Checkpoint 6: Present Subjunctive
- Chapter 12: Knowledge Check
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Assignments for this course include:
- 6 Checkpoints
- 4 Capstones
- 5 Benchmark
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Open New Doors with Language
Spanish I introduces you to the fundamentals of the Spanish language. But beyond communication skills, learning a language will open doors in your career. Being bilingual enhances your career by making you more competitive and creating opportunities in any workplace.
Why it matters:
- Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world and the most widely spoken second language in the United States.
- Learning a foreign language enhances cognitive skills and shows employers you’re adaptable.
How this course sets you up for success:
Translator/Interpreter, Bilingual Customer Service Specialist, International Business Associate, Healthcare Professional, Social Worker, Teacher, Travel and Tourism Specialist, Diplomatic Service Officer, Marketing Specialist, Human Resources Professional
How this course sets you up for success:
Learning a new language enables you to communicate across cultures. These skills not only enrich your job possibilities but also can add to your personal life.
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