This course is designed to enable students to function in other classes in the curriculum, especially history, science, and math. Emphasis is on mastery of the use of the simple past tense in questions, answers, and negative and affirmative statements--in contrast to the present indefinite used in generalizations. Stress is placed on the sociocultural foundations of the United States and resulting North American cultural patterns that contrast directly with Spanish American cultural patterns. Use of the library as a source of information is emphasized. The course description lists objectives, learning activities, grammatical patterns, and activities. (Author/VM)