MCCCD Program Description

Elementary Spanish I

Course: SPA101AA

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 4 Credit(s) 5 Period(s) 5 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T Lab Load

Description: Basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary of the Spanish language. Includes the study of the Spanish-speaking cultures. Practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate comprehension of written and oral passages that include biographical information, basic questions and descriptions, short narratives, brief dialogues, survival vocabulary, and current events. (I, II) 2. Compose written passages that include biographical information, basic questions and descriptions, short narratives, brief dialogues, survival vocabulary, and current events. (I, II) 3. Ask and answer oral questions to satisfy basic needs, express biographical information, provide short descriptions, and participate in very simple conversations. (I, II) 4. Identify cultural aspects of the target language. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Vocabulary A. Self, Family and Others B. Months and Days of the Week C. Numbers and Telling Time D. Daily Activities E. College and Career F. Travel, Shopping, and Restaurants G. Current Events II. Grammar A. Punctuation and Accent Marks B. Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, and Articles C. Negation D. Verbs 1. Infinitives 2. Simple Present and Present Progressive Forms 3. Near Future (IR A + Infinitive) 4. Special Uses and Meanings (SER/ESTAR, SABER/CONOCER, etc.) III. Culture A. Geography B. Customs C. Community

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/26/2009

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