This introductory course in Spanish focuses on the listening, speaking, and reading skills as well as presenting some cultural background material. Attention is also paid to developing a positive student attitude toward language learning. The content of the course is centered upon passports, visas, immunization shots, customs, hotel accommodations, money exchange, etc. Spanish is the language used in the classroom. The course consists of eight lessons each with: (1) a presentation of the cultural context for the lesson, (2) several short dialogues, (3) numerous exercises and drills, (4) an explanation of the structures introduced in the lesson, (5) reading assignments, (6) suggested questions to stimulate oral communication in the language, and (7) a supplement. The course outline also includes a statement of the broad goals and performance objectives for the course, suggestions for the expansion of material, suggested classroom procedures, and sample evaluations. (HW)