MCCCD Program Description

Fundamentals of Spanish

Course: SPA111

First Term: 2014 Fall

Lecture 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s) 4 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Accelerated study of elementary Spanish for students with previous Spanish coursework. Includes basic Spanish grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and the study of the Spanish- speaking cultures. Emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate comprehension of written and oral passages that include narration in the past, present, or future, emotional reactions, current events, instructions, and commands. (I, II) 2. Compose written passages that include narration in the past, present, or future, emotional reactions, instructions, and commands. (I, II) 3. Ask and answer oral questions to narrate in the past, present, or future, express emotional reactions, give instructions and commands, and participate in simple conversations. (I, II) 4. Identify key social and cultural traditions in areas where the target language is spoken/used. (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. Daily Routine and Leisure Activities C. Asking and Giving Directions D. Transportation, Weather, Food, and Health E. Past Experiences F. Current Events II. Grammar A. Punctuation and Accent Marks B. Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, and Articles C. Adverbs and Prepositions (Including POR and PARA) D. Comparisons of Equality and Inequality E. Verbs like GUSTAR F. Time and Weather Expressions with HACER G. Negation H. 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.) 5. Preterit and Imperfect 6. Future 7. Commands 8. Present Subjunctive III. Culture A. Geography and Hispanic Regions B. Traditions and Customs C. Norms and Beliefs

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/13/2011

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