AHSE 63 Spanish I and Latin American Studies

5 credits

An introduction to the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will begin to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will learn basic grammar and vocabulary and will learn about significant historical events and influential individuals in Latin American countries.

Prerequisites: Enrollment in basic skills and placement in HS+ level classes as assessed by the CASAS.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate vocabulary recognition
Distinguish between regular and irregular verbs
Recognize pronoun categories
Produce noun-verb and noun-adjective agreement
Distinguish formal and informal situations
Recognize and accurately use nouns, adjectives, and pronouns
Create simple and grammatically correct affirmative, interrogative, and negative sentences using the present tense with few spelling errors
Comprehend everyday words, phrases, and questions about self, personal experiences, and surroundings and other familiar contexts
Communicate using memorized words and phrases and answer simple questions
Use simple phrases and sentences to provide information about self, immediate surroundings, and familiar topics
Demonstrate an awareness of the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world
Identify cultures and societies of Latin America, including selected countries’ arts, customs, languages, literature, film, music, peoples, and traditions

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50