SP 101 - Introductory Spanish I

1. Analyze current syntax, grammar, and vocabulary in order to understand the world from different points of view.
2. Articulate and understand the commonalities and differences among human beings from different cultures, and demographics in order to demonstrate cultural awareness.
3. Articulate and understand the ways in which language shapes and reflects cultural values.
4. Utilize the fundamentals of the language, vocabulary, and structures in order to communicate ideas and/or set of concepts appropriately for the context.
5. Use the regular and irregular of the present tense and the regular preterite  tense of the indicative mode.
6. Understand and orally respond to statements and questions in Spanish. (GELO 2)
7. Recall and produce vocabulary to express needs and wants in short conversations in Spanish.
8. Use reading skills to understand written statements, short readings or questions in Spanish.
9. Write words, sentences and paragraphs which adhere to the rules of Spanish grammar.
10. Recognize differences in culture.   (GELO 4)
11. Understand the role of context, audience, and purpose when developing a communication.
12. Work well in teams and with others.

Guided practice: 25-30%

Facilitated discussion: 10-20%

Lecture: 30-40%

Paired activities: 15-25 %
Mandatory Course Components:
Chapter Tests,

Final exam

Oral testing

Homework

Classroom participation 

Presentations
Equivalent Courses:
None

I. Essential judgment skills to include: ability to identify, assess, and comprehend surrounding situations for the purpose of problem solving around and coming to appropriate conclusions and/or course of actions.

II. Essential physical/neurological functions to include: ability to use the senses of seeing, hearing, touch, and smell to make correct judgments and meet physical expectations to perform required interventions for the purpose of demonstrating competence to safely engage in the practice of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Behaviors that demonstrate essential neurological and physical functions include, but are not limited to observation, listening, understanding relationships, writing, and psychomotor abilities consistent with course and program expectations.

III. Essential communication skills to include: ability to communicate effectively with fellow students, faculty, and all members of GRCC’s Foreign Language programs. Skills include verbal, written, and nonverbal abilities as well as information technology skills consistent with effective communication.

IV. Essential emotional coping skills: ability to demonstrate the mental health necessary to safely engage in participation in GRCC’s Foreign Language programs as determined by professional standards of practice.

V. Essential intellectual/conceptual skills to include: ability to measure, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate; to engage competently, safely practice and participate GRCC’s  Foreign Language programs.

VI. Other essential behavioral attributes: ability to engage in activities safely without demonstrated behaviors of addiction to, abuse of, or dependence on alcohol or other drugs that may impair behavior or judgment. The student must demonstrate responsibility and accountability for actions as a student in GRCC’s Foreign Language programs and as a developing professional in GRCC’s foreign language courses consistent with accepted standards of practice.