Fundamentals of speaking, listening-comprehension, reading, writing, and Hispanic culture. Development of basic skills. The expanded contact hours allow for emphasis on reading, conversation, and/or composition. Semester series SPN 120-121 is equivalent to quarter series SPN 120-121-122; like-numbered courses of either series are not necessarily equivalent. Student expected to continue further implementation and expansion of their proficiencies in SPN1121 and SPN2220. SPN1120 meets the foreign language and the International/ Intercultural competency requirements.