Spanish Language, Basic, Part II

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Course Description

Description

In this course, the student will be introduced to the sound system and grammatical structure of the Spanish language. The focus will be on developing skills in the areas of listening, speaking, basic reading, and writing. By the end of the session, the student will have a basic understanding of grammar, including word formation, verb conjugation, idiomatic expressions, and cognates. Students will also acquire a knowledge of the geography, culture, and people of the regions where Spanish is spoken and of Spanish-speakers' contributions to North American and world cultures. Active participation in class, homework preparation, and memorization are essential to succeed in this course.

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Recognize, understand, and pronounce Spanish characters.
• Recognize, understand,, and explain certain Spanish signs.
• Learn about the Spanish culture, including its history and traditions.
• Learn Spanish sentence writing.
• Acquire conversation skills.
• Learn about school topics.
• Learn about sports, music, games, and other activities.
• Learn about Spanish food and cooking.
• Practice proper Spanish etiquette by using appropriate expressions for greetings, departures, and questions.
• Tell time and be able to recite the days of the week and the months of the year.
• Describe a variety of other topics, such as preference, pets, weather, clothes, etc.

Online courses are held twice per week. Students interact with the instructors and other students using Internet-based software. Course materials include a textbook, workbook, and CD-ROM purchased separately by the student.

Interactive virtual online sessions are held in the evenings (both EST and PST). A school's need to hold daytime sessions for its students will be honored whenever possible.

Separate conversations between each student and the instructor or teaching assistant are arranged individually.

Materials Needed

A textbook purchase is required for this course:

Spanish Now! Level 1 with CDs by Ruth Silverstein (author), Allen Pomerantz, Ph.D. (author), Haywood Wald, Ph.D. (author), Nathan Quinones (Editor) (Barron's Educational Series, 7th Ed., Oct, 2005)

• ISBN-10: 0764177745

Students will also need a headset with microphone.

Detailed Course Information

Course Details

For more information, please review the course syllabus.

System Requirements

All CTYOnline courses require a properly-maintained computer with Internet access and a recent-version web browser (such as Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer). Students are expected to be familiar with standard computer operations (e.g. login, cut & paste, email attachments, etc).

This course makes use of online audio communication. Broadband internet access, a microphone, and headphones are required.

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