4.00 Credits
(Prereq: by placement only (see description)) Prerequisite assumes prior experience in Spanish. Admission by placement only. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a 4-hour credit equivalent to SPAN A102 only. An accelerated study of the fundamentals of Spanish to develop an ability to read, write, speak, and understand spoken Spanish at the most basic level as well as to be aware of cultural context. Students will move on to a more intense practice in reading, writing, understanding, and analyzing spoken Spanish at the ACTFL-recommended novice high level. Knowledge of culture, traditions, and customs of the regions where Spanish is spoken will also be included.