SPANISH 1A, SPANISH 1B

SPANISH 1A, SPANISH 1B
(WLA5010, WLA5011) 

The Level 1A Spanish course focuses on the development of communicative competence in the Spanish language and understanding of the culture of Spanish speaking people.  It assumes that the students have minimal or no prior knowledge of the language and culture. The major means of communication between students and instructors will be in the target language.  In addition to classroom communication, students will be expected to utilize the resources of the language laboratory to improve their speaking and listening skills. By the end of Level 1A, students will exhibit Novice Mid level proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.

The Level 1B Spanish course focuses on the development of communicative competence in the Spanish language and understanding of the culture of Spanish speaking people.  It is expected that students have completed Spanish 1A or have had some previous study of the language. The major means of communication between students and instructors will be in the target language.  In addition to classroom communication, students will be expected to utilize the resources of the language laboratory to improve their speaking and listening skills. By the end of Level 1B, students will exhibit Novice High level proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.