This course is an introduction to the language and cultures of Spanish-speaking world areas and Spanish is the primary language of instruction. Speaking, listening, reading and writing language skills at the first-level of elementary Spanish are developed within the framework of language as a fundamental expression of culture. Language laboratory practice and/or assignments, at home and/or in the language lab, are an integral part of instruction supporting the development of language skills in the areas of pronunciation, structure, syntax, and oral communication.