SPN 101 First Year Spanish I

Introduces basic structures of Spanish in order to help students communicate basic ideas. The class stresses all language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) through a communicative approach, as well as cultural topics. The class provides a background of Hispanic populations, especially those largely represented in the U.S. population. This is NOT a conversation class, but there is an emphasis on oral communication. Conducted mainly in Spanish. Students with previous knowledge of Spanish are encouraged to take the placement examination.