Course Code: MBSP-11                                 

Introductory Spanish 11 is an intensive course, designed to cover essential learning standards in an accelerated time frame in order to prepare students for Spanish 11. It should be noted that this course does not replace the richness of the regular Spanish 9 and 10 curriculums. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring language through comprehensible input, communication and basic grammatical structures.  Students will develop a proficiency in listening, reading, speaking and writing in Spanish while developing an appreciation of Hispanic culture. This course is for students who have not previously studied Spanish. If students have passed Spanish 9, they will not be allowed to take this course. It is also recommended that students be prepared to manage their time wisely throughout the semester in order to meet the demands of this course.