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Basic Spanish
International Business Program
San Jose, Costa Rica
Dates: 1/13/18 - 4/28/18
Basic Spanish
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología
Location: San José, Costa Rica
Primary Subject Area: Spanish Language & Literature
Instruction in: Spanish
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 100
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 60
Prerequisites: None
DESCRIPTION
This course is oriented towards students with basic knowledge of the Spanish language, such as isolated vocabulary, memorized phrases and some structures allowing basic interaction with other speakers. The course aims to develop the students' knowledge and skills at the initial low level (A1.2), according to the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR). They will be encouraged to express their thoughts on the weather, daily activities and specific tastes and preferences. At the end of the course, students will be able to perform different basic types of communication tasks, make short presentations on familiar subjects and achieve an acceptable pronunciation level.