SPAN - 3250 Spanish Language and Culture I (3)

Introduces general Spanish language concepts using a communicative approach and develops students’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that they will be able to express their own ideas and interact with others significantly and for real-life purposes. Presents grammar and vocabulary as crucial tools for effective communication. And since cultural knowledge is an integral part of both language learning and successful communication, it also introduces students to the everyday lives of Spanish speakers in most countries of the Spanish-speaking world. Equivalent to SPAN-425.