Spanish 120A Course Description
2.5 UNITS (2.5 hours lecture)

Course Prerequisites: None.

Catalog Description:
Spanish 120A is equivalent to the first half of Spanish 120 This course will allow more time for the student who has not studied the Spanish language This course will introduce students to the Spanish language and the cultures of its speakers. The course will 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