SPAN 101
Foundational Spanish 1
Spanish and Portuguese
College of Humanities
Course Description
Fundamentals of Spanish, emphasizing communication. (Accelerated sections available.) Pass/fail only.
When Taught
All Semesters/Terms
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 9: P, E, I (Pass-fail grade rule)
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
5
Fixed
2
Note
Native Spanish speakers and Spanish-speaking returned missionaries CANNOT take this class. Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
Understand common basic cultural practices and products
Learning Outcome
Understand common basic cultural practices and products related to greetings and family life in some Spanish-speaking countries.
Title
Respond in written Spanish
Learning Outcome
Respond in written Spanish at the same level as indicated in outcomes related to speaking.
Title
Respond in Spanish to simple questions
Learning Outcome
Respond in Spanish to simple questions on the most common features of daily life
Title
Satisfy limited number of needs
Learning Outcome
Satisfy a very limited number of immediate needs through the use of spoken Spanish.
Title
Convey minimal meaning to interlocutors
Learning Outcome
Convey minimal meaning to interlocutors experienced with dealing with foreigners by using isolated words, lists of words, memorized phrases and some personalized recombinations of words and phrases.
