Combines SPAN 1110 and SPAN 1120 in one term. Recommended for language enthusiasts or those who have had exposure to Spanish either in the home or from previous study. This course is a college-level accelerated introduction to Spanish that promotes language learning in a cultural context. It covers the material of two semesters in one. This course will develop students’ communicative language with clear and comprehensive grammatical coverage by the presentation of functional language, role-play, small group and personalized activities. Students will engage in cross-cultural comparisons in reading, writing, listening and interview activities. Students will make connections among discipline areas with document readings, internet research and interview activities.