SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I KCC AA/HSL

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week SPAN 101 is an introduction to the sounds and basic structures of the Spanish language emphasizing the acquisition of speaking, writing, reading, and listening comprehension skills for communicative proficiency, and an appreciation of the essential elements of Hispanic culture in the context of Spanish-speaking countries. Upon successful completion of SPAN 101, the student should be able to: Produce the sounds of Spanish and read words with acceptable pronunciation. Reproduce simple patterns of speech based on classroom models with acceptable pronunciation. Respond orally to familiar simple conversational models to demonstrate communicative competency at a basic level. Read aloud familiar materials with pronunciation comprehensible to a native-speaker. Write phrases in Spanish that demonstrate appropriate use of present tense grammatical forms in familiar contexts. Demonstrate knowledge of essential geography and basic concepts of Hispanic culture, and contrastive cultural practices in the context of six countries where Spanish is spoken.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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