SNC 101 - Fundamentals of Spanish

Course unit(s): 1
Meets Explore Core requirement (students beginning Fall 2024 and later): IC
Fundamentals of Spanish is a course designed for students with little or no exposure to the Spanish language. In this course you will be introduced to aspects of the cultures of Spanish-speaking communities around the world and in the U.S. You will become familiar with the sounds and rhythms of Spanish, learn essential vocabulary, acquire basic grammatical structures and develop simple conversational, written, and reading skills. Will you complete the course fluently in Spanish? Of course not, but you will be able to communicate basic wants and needs in the present and you will be ready to move on to more sophisticated linguistic structures as well as to a deeper understanding of the cultural perspectives, histories, and values of Hispanic people. Four class hours per week plus regular out of class conversational and cultural events.