Spanish: Novice

In this course, students learn through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Classes also include exposure to the richness and variety of Hispanic cultures. Music, games, and projects are among the tools used to foster an environment of engaged language learners. Spanish is the primary language of instruction in this introductory course.

Students are expected to take an active role on a daily basis by working in groups, in pairs, or as individuals. Successful language acquisition requires systematic review and practice outside the classroom as well as diligent preparation of daily homework assignments. Homework can include listening, reading, writing, and speaking assignments. Evaluation is based on daily aural/oral and written assessments, quizzes, dialogues, skits, and a test following each chapter. A cumulative exam is administered at the end of each mod.

Novice Spanish consists of 4 possible mods which can be taken across multiple years, starting from the very beginning of learning Spanish.  Students will be placed into the appropriate mod based on performance on a placement test and will continue taking mods at the Novice level until they reach the necessary proficiency for Spanish: Intermediate I.

Min-Max Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0