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Spanish 201 Intermediate Spanish

Course Syllabus & Description

Fall Quarter 2014 Nancy Barclay

541-4660, Ext. 204, [email protected], Office Room F131

Office Hours:

Mon Tues Wed Thur 1:30-2:30 F131

and 6:00-7:00 PM online

6:00-7:00 PM online only

1:30-2:30 F131

9:00-10:00 AM online only

Any students needing accommodations should inform the instructor. Students with disabilities who may need accommodations for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor, and contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) early in the quarter so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible. Students may contact the DRC by visiting the Center (located in room A205) or by phoning 541-4660, ext. 249 (voice) or 542-1870 (TTY for deaf students). All information will remain confidential.

¡Es muy

importante

hablar español!


Date Topics & Assignments

lunes 9/22

¡Bienvenidos! ¡Conozcámonos! ¿Quiénes somos? Repaso de los verbos en el presente Lectural Cultura: El Perú, pp 436-437 La tarea:

1. Composición: ¿Quién soy yo? Write a 20 sentence composition telling about yourself; include why you are studying Spanish; due 9/29. Be sure to use your best Spanish and check your grammar for accents, verb usage, and gender. Worth 50 points.

2. Syllabus Quiz - take home quiz, due 9/29.

miércoles 9/24

Capítulo 10, El tiempo libre, p 292 Vocabulario, Los pasatiempos, diversiones y aficiones, p 294 Nota cultural, p 295 Palabras interrogativas, pp 305-306 La tarea:

1. Study vocabulary, Chpt. 10, pp 318-319 2. Composition: ¿Quién soy yo? due next class.

lunes 9/29

Syllabus Quiz due today Composición: ¿Quién soy yo? due today Repaso de los mandatos: pp 216-218 Los quehaceres domésticos, p 296-297 Obligación, p 298: tengo que, necesito, debo… La tarea: Una llamada telefónica Leave a voice mail for Nancy in Spanish, due by 10/6, 5 PM. Introduce yourself; be sure to say your name. Tell me where you live, work and play. What do you like to do when you are not studying Spanish? Why are you taking Spanish? Include information about your family and friends. Tell me about your favorite foods, restaurants, seasons, sports, books, etc. What did you do this past summer? Worth 25 points. To receive full credit, speak for about two minutes. 541-4660, extension 204 Say your first and last names clearly.

miércoles 10/1

Repaso del presente: verbos que cambian en la raíz (stem-changing) Repaso de los comparativos, pp 182-185 Superlativos, pp 307-308 La tarea:

• Study present tense of verbs: regulars, irregulars, stem-changing, reflexive.

• Una llamada telefónica


lunes 10/6

Haga la llamada telefónica hoy, para las cinco de la tarde (Make the phone call assignment today by 5:00 PM) El imperfecto, pp 299-301 Introducción al proyecto de la clase: entrevista de un nativo hablante español. Preparen las preguntas. La tarea: Begin interview project; see attached handout with details in this packet.

miércoles 10/8

El imperfecto, pp 299-301 Preparación para examen 1 del capítulo 10 La tarea:

1. Continue to work on interview project. 2. Study for Test 1; refer to handout with details.

lunes 10/13

EXAMEN 1 , primera parte

miércoles 10/15

EXAMEN 1, segunda parte

lunes 10/20

Capítulo 11, La salud, p 320 Vocabulario, La salud y el bienestar, p 322 En el consultario del médico, pp 324 El pretérito: verbos regulares e irregulares La tarea: Study preterite tense.

miércoles 10/22

Usos del pretérito e imperfecto, pp327-330 ¿Qué es el Día de los Muertos? Tarea: Continue to work on the interview project.

lunes 10/27

Pronombres relativos: que, quien, lo que, pp 335-336 Lectura Cultural: Venezuela, p 344-345 Tarea: Review Chpt. 11 –vocabulary, pp 348-349 Bring something on Wednesday, 10/29, for our class "altar," worth 25 points.

miércoles 10/29

Celebración - EL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS – Fiesta Traiga algo para nuestro altar, vale 25 puntos (Bring something today to share for our class "altar," worth 25 points)

lunes 11/3

Usos de “se,” p 338 El presente del subjuntivo, pp 362-369 and 389-400 Tarea: Review grammar from Chapter 11.


miércoles 11/5

Work on interviews and review. La tarea: Finish interview projects; be prepared to share your interview in class.

lunes 11/10

NO HAY CLASE HOY

DIA DE LOS VETERANOS

miércoles 11/12

ENTREVISTAS COMPARTAN Y ENTREGUEN LOS REPORTES HOY

(Share interview reports with the class and turn in today. If possible bring a photo of the person you interviewed.)

La tarea: Study for test 2

lunes 11/17

EXAMEN 2

miércoles 11/19

Repaso de los mandatos formales (Ud.), pp 217-218 El presente del subjuntivo, pp 362-369 and 389-400 Mandatos familiares (tú), pp 357-359 Formen grupos para la presentación oral. (Form groups for the oral presentations; see attached handout for details.) La tarea: Study present subjunctive, formal and familiar commands. Work on oral presentations, present on 11/27, see information in this packet.

lunes 11/24

Repaso de los mandatos formales (Ud.), pp 217-218 El presente del subjuntivo, pp 362-369 and 389-400 Mandatos familiares (tú), pp 357-359 La tarea: Study present subjunctive, formal and familiar commands. Work on oral presentations.

miércoles 11/26

PRESENTACIONES ORALS HOY – COMERCIALES DE LA TELEVISIÓN La tarea: Disfruten del Día de Acción de Gracias. Coman, beban, y descansen muchísimo. Espero que pasen un buen día.

lunes 12/1

Los usos de por y para, pp 427-431

Lectura Cultural: Colombia, pp 376-377 La tarea: Study uses of por and para.

miércoles 12/3

Repaso Preparación para el examen final La tarea: Study for Final Exam Vocabulary pp 380-381

Lunes 12/8

EXAMEN FINAL Specific time to be announced.

See the final exam schedule in the fall schedule of classes.


UNA CARTA DE LA PROFESORA

¡Hola clase!

Estas páginas del sílabo contienen información muy importante para su éxito en esta clase. Léalas con cuidado y pregúnteme si tiene preguntas. Es fácil ser un estudiante bueno en mi clase. Debe venir a clase, participar, entregar la tarea a tiempo, estudiar el vocabulario y la gramática, y hacer preguntas en clase. Es obligatorio que pase por lo menos diez horas cada

semana con la tarea de esta clase. Parte de la tarea es leer en voz alta, repasar la lección del día, hacer “flash cards,” escuchar la música y televisión española, y hablar con nativo hablantes. El respeto para sus compañeros de clase es importantísimo. Todos vamos a hacer errores, es parte de aprender un idioma. Nunca se debe reírse de otras personas. Tenga una actitud positiva y venga a clase listo para hacer su mejor. Va a aprender mucho este año. El español es muy divertido. Nos vamos a divertir mucho en la clase. ¡Bienvenidos! Mi clase es su clase. Señora Barclay

COURSE DESCRIPTION – Spanish 201

Catalog Description

This intermediate level course will assist students in developing intermediate level speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while exposing them to Spanish-speaking people and cultures. Oral communication activities at this level are designed to promote intermediate level communicative competence and self-expression.

Prerequisites: SPA 103 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent. Student Learning Outcomes

1. Write a composition and discuss the culture related to a Spanish-speaking country based on an interview with a native Spanish speaker.

2. Demonstrate oral fluency and comprehension in the target language at the intermediate-low level using the vocabulary and grammar presented in the list of topics for this course.

3. Distinguish, infer, and narrate using verbs in the indicative, imperative, and subjunctive moods.

4. Participate in formal and casual conversations and engage in real-life situations by means of interaction in class activities and oral presentations.


Textbook

Required: Puntos de partida: An Invitation to Spanish (Student Edition), McGraw Hill, 9th edition, 2012, ISBN: 13 9780073385419 Older editions are acceptable: 8

th edition, 2009, or the 7

th edition, 2004.

Recommended:

Spanish-English/English-Spanish Dictionary Dictionary of 501 Verbs Workbook and lab manual to accompany the textbook are optional – you can get free copies of the listening CDs that go with the lab manual from our library. Complete the attached form at the end of this packet.

Grading

Tests 50%

Class Participation (Attendance & Participation in class activities)

10%

Homework & Interview Project 30%

Oral Presentations – Commercials 10%

Grades are posted weekly online in the LTCC portal: Passport. Check your grade on a weekly basis. If there is an error in your grade, notify the instructor as soon as possible.

Grading philosophy: if you just answer a question or assignment with a short answer, the grade will be a "C." To receive a "B" the answer must be very complete, full sentences, well written. A grade of an "A" is given to assignments that are truly above what is required, give extra information, include your opinion, show that your deserve an outstanding grade on the assignment. A = 90-100%; B = 80-89%; C = 70-79%; D = 60-69%; F = below 60%

Late Work Policy

All work is due on the date indicated on the course syllabus during the scheduled class meeting time. Late work will be marked down 5% for each day that the work is turned in after the due date. After two week (14 days) have passed the work will no longer be accepted and the grade will remain a zero. Early work is always accepted.

This late work policy applies to all graded work in this course: tests, compositions, reports, homework, presentations, etc. If you have a serious emergency, please see the instructor to make special arrangements.

Interview a Native Speaker: Students will interview a native Spanish speaker and write a summary of the dialogue. See attached page in this handout with detailed information.

Oral Presentation: Students will work together in groups to create television commercials in Spanish. The emphasis will be on using commands in Spanish. See the attached handout in this packet with detailed information. Presentation date is on the syllabus.


Tests: All tests are on the course syllabus. A complete review with a handout will be covered in the class preceding each test. In the event that a student is absent on a test date, the test should be made up as soon as possible. Contact Nancy to make arrangements to make up a test. Refer to the late work policy. If tests are not taken during the scheduled class session, the grade will automatically go down 5%.

Class Participation: Class participation is an important part of the grade. Ten points will be given for each class meeting. Students are automatically excused from two class meetings. If absent, the student is responsible for making up all work on the class syllabus according to the late work policy. Oral activities will be part of class participation. Students will be expected to participate in activities using Spanish.

Homework: All homework assignments are on the course syllabus with the due dates. Refer to late work policy. The interview project is an ongoing homework assignment. Students should plan to spend ten hours a week studying vocabulary and grammar from the text. Homework includes practicing speaking Spanish with native speakers, listening to Spanish television and music, and reading in Spanish. All material on the course syllabus should be studied at home as well.

Keeping up with the Class: Any student needing accommodations should notify the instructor. Students that are having difficulty should notify the instructor as soon as possible.

Tutoring in the Tutoring & Learning Center (TLC) FREE! Tutorial services are provided at no cost to the student. The schedule of Spanish tutors is available in the TLC, room A201. To take an exam in the TLC you must make an appointment. Email: [email protected], Phone: 530-541-4660 x740

Dropping the Class: Students are responsible for dropping the class. See Admissions & Records for clarification and deadlines.


Oral Presentations

Television Commercials

¡Compre! ¡Venga! ¡Escuche!

Presentation Date: See course syllabus for specific date. Group size: 1-3 students Time: 10-12 minutes Requirements: visuals and props, written script for each group, good Spanish pronunciation, use of commands. Description: Each group will present a television commercial to the class in Spanish. The mood can be serious or comical; keep it clean, PG rating! All participants must speak in Spanish and a large portion of the grade will be based on the use of spoken Spanish. Emphasis should be on using commands in Spanish. Each student should have at least one statement using the subjunctive. Vocabulario: Use topics from Capítulos 10, 11, & 12: Pastimes, Hobbies, Sports, Medical Care, Health Issues, Quality of Life, Appliances, Electronics Suggested Topics:

Vacation Area Health Spa

Doctor or Dentist Sporting Event, Olympics, etc.

New Medical Product Disaster, Medical Problem

Sporting Goods Store Current Events

Cleaning Product

Grading will be based on

Spoken Spanish, 30% Use of commands (familiar or formal) and subjunctive, 30% Visuals, 30%

(To receive full credit for visuals, much effort must be put into this portion of the grade. Use props, costumes, videos, music, etc.)

Written script 10% (Correct grammar, commands, subjunctive) � Written scripts must be turned in from each group before the presentation. � Cue cards may be used. However, if the script is read the best grade

possible will be a "C." � See the instructor if you have any questions or concerns as early in the

quarter as possible.

Be creative, speak Spanish and have fun!


A.A. DEGREE & CERTIFICATE IN SPANISH � In addition to the General Education Requirements as stated in the College Catalog, the

student must complete a total of 39-41 units distributed among Sections 1 and 2 as stated below.

� Students planning to obtain the Certificate in Spanish do not need to fulfill the General Education Requirements.

� Students choosing to take Spanish courses on a credit/no credit basis should meet with a counselor to discuss the effect it will have on receiving a degree and transferability.

1. Section 1:

REQUIRED COURSES: Six courses from the following list, 30 units total. Any units over the 30 required from this section may be applied toward Recommended and/or Suggested Courses below.

SPA 101 Elementary Spanish SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish SPA 102 Elementary Spanish SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish SPA 103 Elementary Spanish SPA 203 Intermediate Spanish SPA 210 Advanced Spanish Grammar & Composition I SPA 211 Advanced Spanish Grammar & Composition II SPA 212 Introduction to Spanish Literature

NOTE: Students should be advised that the above required courses, taken out of sequence or taken by challenge exam, may not be transferable. Students should contact the four-year schools to which they plan to transfer for specifics.

2. Section 2: 9-11 UNITS MINIMUM FROM THE FOLLOWING: At least 3 units must be completed from the Recommended Courses, Section A. The remaining units may be completed from Recommended and/or Suggested Courses, Sections A, B, or C.

A. Recommended Courses: SPA 110 Hispanic Civilization & Culture SPA 141 Conversational Spanish SPA 142 Conversational Spanish SPA 143, Conversational Spanish SPA 155 Bi-Cultural Conversation – Intermediate

B. Students may take Intensive Spanish Summer Institute (ISSI) courses up to 3.5

units. C. Suggested Courses:

ANT 101 Introduction to Archeology ART 107 Art of the Americas ENG 107 Cross-Cultural Literature HIS 104 Early California History HIS 110 Multicultural and Minority History of the United States SPE 102 Intercultural Communications Ethnic Studies courses

3. Elective units to bring the total to 90.


INTERVIEW PROJECT Objectives:

• Converse with a native Spanish speaker.

• Become familiar with the culture and customs of people from Spanish speaking countries.

• Write a composition in Spanish.

Successful students will:

• Compose a list of interview questions, at least 20 questions.

• Meet with a native Spanish speaker.

• Ask the questions and interact with the interviewee.

• Write a summary of the interview, in Spanish. (Two pages, typed, double-spaced, in Spanish)

• Include a conclusion with your comments on the project

• Edit the summary with a Spanish tutor if needed

• Read the interview summary to classmates

Grading

20% 20 interview questions

• List of questions asked must be turned in with the written summary

• Include questions about the culture and customs of the interviewee

70% Written summary in Spanish must contain:

• present and past tenses (preterite and imperfect)

• Correct grammar

• Description of the interviewee

• Your impressions of the interview. How did it go in your opinion?

• Well written with depth and variety of expressions and concept

• Conclusion stating what you gained from the interview? Positive comments? Areas of difficulty?

10% Read your summary to classmates and bring a photo if possible

If you need help finding someone to interview, see the instructor as soon as possible in the quarter.


TAKE THIS TO THE LTCC LIBRARY TO HAVE COPIES MADE FOR FREE!

Student Name: Instructor: Quarter: Fall Winter Spring Summer (circle one)

SPANISH STUDENTS

One of the services the Library provides for the students in Spanish classes is the duplication of CDs that accompany the text. All that is required is that the students bring to the Library:

• Blank CD-Rs • This handout which indicates the lessons of which they would like copies.

The textbook and Workbook/Laboratory Manual Volumes 1 & 2 are on reserve in the library.

The turnaround time for duplication of CDs will be approximately 48-72 hours. The library will hold CDs for pickup for up to six months only.

Elementary & Intermediate Spanish: Puntos de partida, 9th Ed.

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chapters you would like to

have duplicated

Chapter

CDs

Required

Course

1 1 SPA 101 2 1 3 2 4 1 SPA 102 5 1

6 1 7 1 SPA 103 8 2 9 1 10 1 SPA 201 11 1

12 1 13 1 SPA 202 14 1 15 2 16 1 SPA 203 17 1 18 1

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