Prerequisites: None
Credits: 2
Course Description:
You’re going to spend the next ten months on a virtual tour of Spain. And you’ll find your visit more enjoyable if you know what the people around you are saying. No need to worry, however, this course will give you basic vocabulary, keep you from getting lost, and help you make some new Spanish friends.
In this course, you will learn to ask for directions, order food in a restaurant, and talk about the weather, all without being embarrassed by your accent. New words and phrases will be introduced with text, pictures, and an audio clip that demonstrates proper pronunciation. You will acquire the skills to read, write and speak. You will also learn the basic Spanish grammar that will make your sentences come out right.
Don’t leave home without Spanish I. This course will give you the ability to enjoy your trip to Spain, and to soak up some of the local culture while you are there.
Course Objectives:
This Spanish 1 course will give you the opportunity to experience various elements of Hispanic culture as well as learn some basic words, phrases and structure in the Spanish language. By means of a virtual train trip in the country of Spain, you will "travel" to different towns to participate in traditional holidays and celebrations. Accompanying you on the trip will be various classmates from your international school in Madrid, "El Colegio Mundial." These friends from other Spanish speaking countries, as well as other passengers on the train, will give you additional insight into their lives and cultures.
Like all student travelers, you will carry a backpack with you on each trip. In this virtual backpack you will have all of the items necessary for the successful completion of your journey. The backpack and its contents will be described in detail later on in this beginning module.
By participating in this journey, you will identify ways in which to engage authentically with people needing to be exposed to the claims of Christ and biblical truth. In addition, you will be able to experience depth in worship, in community and in service to others.
Every module in this course represents an individual trip. As you begin each one you will find out about your fellow travelers, your itinerary, and your destination. As you complete each one you will journey further into the Spanish world and language.