10802102Introductory Spanish Conversation I
Course Information
Description
Introductory Spanish Conversation is a three-credit, non-college transfer class. At the end of the course, students will be able to carry on simple conversations about everyday topics. To emphasize speaking and listening skills, the course includes substantial practice in understanding and producing the spoken language. Basic grammatical and structural concepts are introduced, and the development of vocabulary skills is highlighted. Cultural topics are also discussed.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Discuss classes and university life
    Criteria
    Greet people using formal and informal registers
    Ask and answer questions about health and well being
    Introduce others and respond appropriately
    Write and spell words using the Spanish alphabet
    Ask and answer questions about class subjects
    Count and recognize numbers from 0-40
    Discuss educational systems in Spain and Latin America
    Discuss naming conventions in Spain and Latin America
    Identify objects, places and people associated with the university
    Use gender of nouns appropriately
    Use the verb hay
    Form singular and plural nouns
    Tell time

  2. Describe your family

  3. Describe common activities using the present tense
    Criteria
    Name the days of the week
    Use present-tense -ar verbs
    Ask yes/no questions using tags
    Use additional descriptive adjectives
    Use demonstrative adjectives
    Form questions using interrogative expressions
    Discuss the presence and influence of Hispanics in the U.S.

  4. Ask and respond to information questions

  5. Talk about future plans and obligations
    Criteria
    Use the verb ir to express future plans
    Use the verb ir to express destination
    Use tener to express obligations and desires
    Use vocabulary to express time and frequency
    Use present-tense -er and -ir verbs
    Use the verb estar to express location
    Use vocabulary related to places in the city
    Discuss weekend customs and leisure activities in the Spanish-speaking world

  6. Order food in a restaurant
    Criteria
    Identify foods and meals
    Use the verbs pedir and servir
    Discuss mealtimes and eating habits in Spain and Latin America
    Use present-tense stem-changing verbs e:ie, o:ue
    Use prepositional pronouns

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