Spanish 120 Course Description
5 UNITS (5 hours lecture)

Course Prerequisites: None.

Catalog Description
An introductory course to the Spanish language and the cultures of its speakers. The purpose of Spanish 120 is to facilitate the practical application of the language in everyday oral and written communication at the beginning novice level. Since the focus will be on basic communication skills, the class will be conducted in Spanish as much as possible. While becoming familiar with the Spanish speaking world, students will learn structures that will enable them to function in Spanish in everyday contexts.

Required Text(s):
1) Knorre, Marty et al. Puntos de Partida, 6th. Ed. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., New York, 1997.
2) Arana, et al. First Semester Spanish Workbook To Accompany Puntos de Partida, 5th. Ed.

Supplementary texts and workbooks:
Any Bilingual Dictionary

Department Chair: Dr. Ezequiel Cárdenas |  Phone: 660-4216 | FAX: 660-4399 | Email: ezequiel.cardenas@gcccd.net