Overview
This course introduces students to the basic elements of the Spanish language. Together with its complement, SPAN 201, this course will teach students to speak and write simple Spanish in a range of everyday situations corresponding to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), Levels A1/A2, as adapted to Spanish by the Instituto Cervantes.
By systematically working through the 8 units and their associated activities, students will develop oral and written skills through the study of vocabulary and grammar complemented by authentic texts. Pronunciation, comprehension, and writing are emphasized and are essential components of the course. SPAN 200 is a prerequisite for SPAN 201.
Evaluation
To receive credit for SPAN 200, you must achieve a course composite grade of at least D (50 percent) and a grade of at least 50 percent on the final written examination. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:
| Activity | Weight |
| 8 Capstone Assignments | 40% |
| 8 Map Assignments | 5% |
| 16 Spanish Vocabulary Entries | 5% |
| Learning Portfolio | 10% |
| Final Written Exam | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
The final examination for this course must be requested in advance and written under the supervision of an AU-approved exam invigilator. Invigilators include either ProctorU or an approved in-person invigilation centre that can accommodate online exams. Students are responsible for payment of any invigilation fees. Information on exam request deadlines, invigilators, and other exam-related questions, can be found at the Exams and grades section of the Calendar.
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University’s online Calendar.
Materials
This course either does not have a course package or the textbooks are open-source material and available to students at no cost. This course has a Course Administration and Technology Fee, but students are not charged the Course Materials Fee.
Digital course materials
Links to the following course materials will be made available in the course:
Dabrowski, Michael, et al. (2016). Beginner Spanish OER. Athabasca University with funding from the Campus Alberta OER Initiative.
Special Course Feature
SPAN 200 is a fully integrated, online course based on a digital Open Educational Resource (OER) textbook developed at Athabasca University, with contributions and support from many academics and institutions across Canada. Additional information about the project can be found at the Spanish OER Initiative website: www.spanoer.ca.
Challenge for credit
Overview
The challenge for credit process allows you to demonstrate that you have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university-level course.
Full information about challenge for credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Evaluation
To receive credit for the SPAN 200 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least D (50 percent) on the final written examination.
Challenge for credit course registration form