Beginning Spanish Language/Introduction to Hispanic Cultures I

SPAN 1001

Emphasis on the development of proficiency and communicative competence at the novice level in the four basic skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines. Various sociocultural aspects and the distinctiveness of certain cultural traditions are studied.

ISBN: 9780357495018

Course Materials

This course requires:

  • ACP Beginning Spanish Language for VSU Textbook Bundle available from the VSU Bookstore.
    • Purchase includes: Plazas textbook Loose-leaf Version + MindTap Spanish, 4 terms (24 months) Printed Access Card + Merriam-Webster’s Spanish-English Dictionary.
    • Note: This textbook can be used for the following VSU courses: SPAN 1001, 1002, 2001, and 2002.
  • A headset and webcam 

Course includes embedded resources, media, and free access to Transparent Language software at no cost to the student.

  • Total Credit Hours: 3
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