DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURAL STUDIES
www.mlcs.ca
2005-2006 SPANISH 111: Beginners’ Spanish I
Sections A2, A4, A6, A8, A10, and A12
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Gabriela C. Zapata ([email protected])
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Spanish 111 is an introductory course intended for students with no previous knowledge of the language. The Department will withhold credit from students completing courses for which prior background is deemed to make them ineligible.
Not to be taken by:
• Students with native or near native proficiency
• Heritage-speakers and/or those for whom it is their first language
• Students with credit in SPAN 100, or with Spanish 30 or its equivalent in Canada and other countries COURSE OBJECTIVES
Students should be aware that this is a rigorous course aimed at those students who wish to attain a working knowledge of Spanish, and the objective conditions will be created whereby all students can have a successful learning
experience. Students will:
• develop some basic communicative skills
• learn to understand others and express themselves in spoken and written Spanish • use Spanish to communicate in a wide range of contexts
• interact with Spanish texts on a variety of subjects
• attain a heightened awareness of and sensitivity to the Spanish language
• gain knowledge of some social and historical aspects of the Spanish-speaking world
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIAL
• Blanco, José A. and Philip Redwine Donley. Panorama: Introducción a la lengua española. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Vista, 2006. Bundle textbook and supplements: ISBN 159334614X
• Spanish/English Dictionary: Oxford, Collins or Larousse, are three good dictionaries. Avoid purchasing miniature pocket dictionaries; these have limited vocabulary and are not the best for this course.
COURSE EVALUATION:
The evaluation system is based on students’ ability to participate actively and effectively in a wide variety of language related activities, both in and out of the classroom. This entails a kind of apprenticeship into the language, and progress is a result of the students’ own efforts. A strategy of continuous application and fulfillment of course requirements will enable students to exercise a great deal of direct control over their final grade for this course. On the other hand, a strategy of neglecting the course - not submitting work on time, “cramming” for exams, absences and/or not participating - will be a certain recipe for failure.
SUMMARY OF DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS
GRADING SYSTEM
Final grades are based on a combination of absolute achievement and relative performance in the class and follow the guidelines adopted by the department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies.
Letter % Pts Descriptor
A+ 95-100% 4.0 Outstanding: Superior performance showing understanding and knowledge of the subject matter far exceeding expectations.
A 90-94% 4.0 Excellent: Superior performance showing comprehensive understanding of subject matter.
A- 86-89% 3.7 Very good: Clearly above average performance with complete knowledge of subject matter.
B+ 82-85% 3.3 Very good
B 75-81% 3.0 Good: average performance with knowledge of subject matter generally complete. B- 70-74% 2.7 Good
C+ 66-69% 2.3 Satisfactory: Basic understanding of the subject matter C 61-65% 2.0 Satisfactory
C- 58-60% 1.7 Satisfactory
D+ 55-57% 1.3 Minimal Pass: Marginal performance; generally insufficient preparation for subsequent courses in the subject matter.
D 50-54% 1.0 Minimal Pass: Marginal performance; generally insufficient preparation for subsequent courses in the subject matter.
F 0-49% 0.0 Fail: Unsatisfactory performance or failure to meet course requirements. CONSULTATION WITH INSTRUCTORS
Students are encouraged to consult their instructors regarding any concerns they have about the course content, the structure of the course, or their personal progress. Please try to resolve any questions or concerns that you may have with your instructor before consulting with the course coordinator, Dr. Gabriela C. Zapata ([email protected]). PLAGIARISM
Students should be aware that any work marked by others or taken from other sources and for which they claim ownership constitutes plagiarism, and action will be taken in accordance with University regulations. The instructor has the right to independently verify that the work was in fact properly done, and to refuse credits for any work that the student cannot successfully verify.
“Policy about course outlines can be found in Section 23.4(2) of the University Calendar” (GFC 29 SEP 2003).
EVALUATION PROCEDURES % NOTES
Participation and attendance 10 5 participation grades based on daily work in each chapter = 16 points each
Workbook 15 6 chapters = 20 points each
2 Compositions 15 Composition 1 =5% each; Composition 2 =10% composition = 30 points each.
Quizzes 10 5 quizzes = 10 points each
Midterm Written Exam 10 Chapters 1-3 = 100 points Midterm Oral Exam 10 5 minutes (in pairs) = 100 points Final Oral Exam 10 5 minutes (in pairs) = 100 points
Final Written Exam 20 Cumulative (Chapters 1-6) = 100 points
“The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Behavior (online at www.ualberta.ca/secretariat/appeals.htm) and avoid any behavior which could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the
University.” (GFC 29 SEP 2003)
EXPLANATION OF EVALUATION PROCEDURES
- Students should be aware that under NO circumstances will assignments, quizzes, or Midterm exams be made up unless special arrangements have been made with the instructor prior to the due date or the exam date. Formal written documentation will be required for an excused absence. Students with a legitimate excuse MUST present the documentation to their instructor within 5 calendar days of returning to class to be eligible for consideration of any make-up work, quiz or exam. No extension will be given after this deadline has elapsed and a grade of ZERO will be assigned.
- Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will the MLCS main office (Arts 200) receive assignments from students on behalf of instructors.
-The student is responsible for the material from any classes missed.
1. PARTICIPATION: Based on the student’s ability to collaborate with the instructor and classmates on a daily basis in order to facilitate the learning process, and to actively participate in classroom and laboratory activities.
2. ATTENDANCE: Since participation is an essential component of this course, it is very important to attend class every day. Each student is allowed 4 unexcused absences for the entire term. These do not include days in which an exam or quiz is given or when assignments are due. Five percent (5%) will be deducted from the student’s final course participation grade percentage for each unexcused absence beyond the allotted 4. Absences will be excused only for emergency conditions, religious convictions or legitimate University-related business. The daily participation grade for any unexcused absence is ZERO.
3. HOMEWORK: On the dates stated on the schedule, instructors will check whether students have completed the assigned homework exercises online. All assigned exercises listed on the schedule on each day prior to the deadline must be done one hour before the start of class that day. A grade of ZERO will be assigned after the deadline. 4. COMPOSITIONS: Students will be assigned TWO compositions of 100-150 words each. You will first be asked to prepare two drafts of your composition and to edit them. You will then exchange the second draft with one of your classmates for revisions before preparing the final version for submission to the instructor. You are responsible for the quality of your composition. Due dates for both first drafts and final version are listed on the schedule.
- Indicate the number of words on the final draft.
- All compositions must comply with the guidelines presented in the “A escribir” document on the WebCT site for the course.
-All drafts and the final copy must be typed and double-spaced.
- ALL final versions MUST be accompanied by the two first drafts and by the ideas you developed during the pre-writing stage. No credit will be given for a final version that is handed in without the first drafts and proof of the pre-writing stage.
-95% of your mark will be based on the instructor’s evaluation of this final version, according to the Grading Criteria on the WebCT site for the course. The remaining 5% of your mark will be based on how well you edited your classmate’s draft.
- No work will be accepted late or via e-mail. A grade of ZERO will be assigned. - Please see note on pages 2 and 3 on “PLAGIARISM”.
5. QUIZZES: There will be 5 spot quizzes (10 minutes each) based on the grammar and vocabulary sections accompanying each chapter. Quizzes will not be announced before hand. No marks will be given for quizzes done outside of instructor lead classes.
6. MIDTERM ORAL EXAM: Designed to assess students’ communicative competence. The Midterm oral exam will be done in pairs (5 minutes). The dates for the exam are listed on the schedule. See documents on the WebCT site for the course for Oral Exam guidelines and evaluation criteria.
7. MIDTERM EXAM: Lessons 1-3: Will include but will not be limited to the following components: grammar, vocabulary, reading, culture, and a paragraph-length composition.
8. FINAL EXAM: A 2-hour exam (cumulative-Chapters 1-6) consisting of but not limited to the following components: listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, culture, reading, and a 150-word composition. 9. FINAL ORAL EXAM: Designed to assess students’ communicative competence. The Final oral exam will be done in pairs (5 minutes). The dates for the exam are listed on the schedule. See documents on the WebCT site for the course for Oral Exam guidelines and evaluation criteria.
TEMARIO/SCHEDULE (T=Textbook / M=Manual)
Remember to bring your textbook to class everyday.
You are responsible for all the material that is listed on each day. You are expected to complete all activities listed (reading of vocabulary and grammar sections, watching of Fotonovela and Panorama videos, completion of all exercises in textbook and manual) BEFORE you come to class.
1______________________________________________________________________________________________ SEPTIEMBRE
miércoles 7 Introducción al curso, syllabus, compañeros, instructor/a
jueves 8 Lección 1: Hola, ¿qué tal? (T: pp. 2-5: Diálogos y actividades 1 a 8) T: Fotonovela (pp. 6-7; introducción)
M: Contextos: Actividades 1, 2 y 3
2______________________________________________________________________________________________ lunes 12 T: Pronunciación (p. 9)
Trabajo en el laboratorio: Sitio:
http://www.vistasonline.com/PANORAMA2e/students/activities/lesson01/lesson01e.php martes 13 T: Fotonovela (pp. 6-8; Actividades 1 a 4)
T: Noun and articles (pp. 10-13) M: Contextos: Actividades 4 y 5
M: Nouns and Articles: Actividades 1, 2, 3 y 4 miércoles 14 Information Gap Activity—Lección 1 (pp. 1-2)
T: Numbers 0-30 (pp. 14-15) M: Numbers 0-30: Actividades 1 y 2 jueves 15 T: Present tense of ser (pp. 17-20)
T: Telling time (pp. 22-24)
M: Present tense of ser: Actividades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 y 6 M: Telling time: Actividades 1, 2 y 3; Síntesis
3______________________________________________________________________________________________ lunes 19 T: Panorama: Estados Unidos y Canadá (pp. 28-29)
M: Panorama: Actividades 1, 2, 3 y 4 Trabajo en el laboratorio: Sitio:
http://www.vistasonline.com/PANORAMA2e/students/activities/lesson01/lesson01p.php Control del manual
T: Síntesis (p. 25) T: Lectura (pp. 26-27)
miércoles 21 Lección 2: En la universidad (T: pp. 32-33: Diálogos y actividades 1 a 4)
M: Contextos: Actividades 1 y 2
Nota de participación #1 jueves 22 T: Los días de la semana (p. 34)
T: Comunicación (p. 35; Actividades 7 y 9) T: Fotonovela (pp. 36-37; introducción) M: Contextos: Actividades 3 y 4 Control del manual
4______________________________________________________________________________________________ lunes 26 Trabajo en el laboratorio: Sitio:
http://www.vistasonline.com/PANORAMA2e/students/activities/lesson02/lesson02e.php martes 27 T: Fotonovela (pp. 36-38; Actividades 1 a 4)
T: Pronunciación (p. 39)
T: Present tense of –ar verbs (pp. 40-43)
M: Present tense of –ar verbs: Actividades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 y 6 miércoles 28 T: Present tense of –ar verbs (pp. 40-43)
T: Comunicación y síntesis (p. 44; Actividades 4 y 6) jueves 29 T: Forming questions in Spanish (pp. 45-47)
T: Comunicación y síntesis (p. 48)
M: Forming questions in Spanish: Actividades 1, 2, 3 y 4 Control del manual
5_____________________________________________________________________________________________ OCTUBRE
lunes 3 T: Panorama: España (pp. 58-59)
M: Panorama: Actividades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 y 6 Trabajo en el laboratorio: Sitio:
http://www.vistasonline.com/PANORAMA2e/students/activities/lesson02/lesson02ci2.php martes 4 T: Present tense of estar (pp. 49-51)
T: Comunicación y síntesis (p. 52)
M: Present tense of estar: Actividades 1, 2, 3, 4 y 5 miércoles 5 T: Numbers 31-100 (pp. 53-54; Actividad 1)
Information Gap Activity—Lección 2 (pp. 7-8) M: Numbers 31-100: Actividades 1, 2 y 3; Síntesis jueves 6 T: Lectura (pp. 56-57)
Lección 3: La familia (T: pp. 62-63: Vocabulario y actividades 2 y 3) M: Contextos: Actividades 1, 2 y 3
Nota de participación #2 Control del manual
6______________________________________________________________________________________________ Assignment for this week: Watch movie before Wednesday 12. Película: Valentín (available for viewing at Arts 135 and 148)
lunes 10 Thanksgiving Holiday—No hay clases martes 11 T: Comunicación (p. 65)
T: Fotonovela (pp. 66-68; Actividades 1 a 4) miércoles 12 Actividades de la película
jueves 13 T: Descriptive adjectives (pp. 70-73)
M: Descriptive adjectives: Actividades 1, 2, 3, 4 y 5 T: Pronunciación (p. 69)
7______________________________________________________________________________________________ lunes 17 T: Comunicación (p. 74; sólo actividad 5)
T: Possessive adjectives (pp. 75-76)
M: Possessive Adjectives: Actividades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 y 6 martes 18 T: Present tense of –er and –ir verbs (pp. 78-80)
T: Comunicación (p. 77; sólo actividad 4)
M: Present tense of –er and –ir verbs: Actividades 1, 2, 3, 4 y 5 miércoles 19 Repaso para el examen oral (Midterm Oral Exam)
jueves 20 Examen oral (Midterm Oral Exam) Control del manual
8______________________________________________________________________________________________ lunes 24 T: Panorama: Ecuador (pp. 90-91)
M: Panorama: Actividades 1, 2, 3 y 4 Trabajo en el laboratorio: Sitio:
http://www.vistasonline.com/PANORAMA2e/students/activities/lesson03/lesson03p.php martes 25 T: Present tense of –er and –ir verbs (Repaso)
Repaso
miércoles 26 T: Lectura (pp. 86-87)
T: Comunicación (p. 81; sólo actividad 4) jueves 27 T: Present tense of tener y venir (pp. 82-84)
T: Composición #1 (p. 88)
Control de los primeros borradores (peer review): miércoles 2 Entrega de ideas, borradores, edición y versión final: lunes 7 M: Present tense of tener and venir
Nota de participación #3
9______________________________________________________________________________________________ lunes 31 Repaso para el examen de mitad de semestre (Midterm Exam)
M: Repaso Lecciones 1-3: Actividades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 y 6 Control del manual
NOVIEMBRE
martes 1 Midterm Exam (Lecciones 1, 2 y 3)
miércoles 2 Control de los primeros borradores de la composición 1 (Peer Review) Lección 4: Los pasatiempos (T: pp. 94-95: Vocabulario y actividades 1, 2 y 3) M: Contextos: Actividades 1 y 2
jueves 3 T: En el centro (p. 96)
T: Fotonovela (pp. 98-100; Actividades 1 a 4) M: Contextos: Actividades 3 y 4
10_____________________________________________________________________________________________ lunes 7 Trabajo en el laboratorio: Sitio: (sólo hasta el ejercicio 20)
http://www.vistasonline.com/PANORAMA2e/students/activities/lesson04/lesson04r.php T: Pronunciación (p. 101)
Entrega de ideas, borradores, edición y versión final de la composición 1 martes 8 T: Present tense of ir (pp. 102-103)
T: Comunicación (sólo actividad 6) y síntesis (p. 104) M: Present tense of ir: Actividades 1, 2, 3 y 4
miércoles 9 T: Stem-changing verbs: eie, oue (pp. 105-107)
M: Stem-changing verbs: eie, oue: Actividades 1, 2, 3 y 4 jueves 10 Fall Term Class Break—No hay clases
11_____________________________________________________________________________________________ lunes 14 T: Panorama: México (pp. 118-119)
M: Panorama: Actividades 1, 2, 3, 4 y 5 Trabajo en el laboratorio: Sitio:
http://www.vistasonline.com/PANORAMA2e/students/activities/lesson04/lesson04p.php martes 15 T: Comunicación (sólo actividad 4) y síntesis (p. 108)
T: Stem-changing verbs: ei (pp. 109-110) T: Comunicación y síntesis (p. 111)
M: Stem-changing verbs: ei: Actividades 1, 2, 3, 4 y 5 miércoles 16 T: Verbs with irregular yo forms (pp. 112-114)
T: Síntesis (p. 115)
jueves 17 T: Lectura (pp. 116-117)
Composición #2 (tema a designar)
Control de los primeros borradores (peer review): martes 22 Entrega de ideas, borradores, edición y versión final: lunes 28
Lección 5: Las vacaciones (T: pp. 112-123: Vocabulario y actividades 1, 2 y 3) M: Contextos: Actividades 1 y 2
Nota de participación #4 Control del manual
12_____________________________________________________________________________________________ lunes 21 T: Las estaciones y los meses del año y el tiempo (pp. 124-126)
T: Síntesis (p. 127)
M: Contextos: Actividades 3, 4 y 5
martes 22 Control de los primeros borradores de la composición 2 (Peer Review) T: Fotonovela (pp. 128-130; Actividades 1 a 4)
miércoles 23 T: Estar with conditions and emotions (pp. 132-133) T: The present progressive (pp. 134-136)
M: Estar with conditions and emotions: Actividades 1, 2, 3 y 4 M: The present progressive: Actividades 1 y 2
jueves 24 T: Comunicación (sólo actividad 5) y síntesis (p. 137) T: Ser y estar (pp. 138-140)
T: Comunicación (sólo actividad 5) y síntesis (p. 141) M: Ser y estar: Actividades 1, 2, 3 y 4
Control del manual
13_____________________________________________________________________________________________ lunes 28 T: Direct object noun and pronouns (pp. 142-144)
T: Comunicación (p. 145; sólo actividad 5)
M: Direct object noun and pronouns: Actividades 1 y Síntesis
Entrega de ideas, borradores, edición y versión final de la composición 2 martes 29 T: Lectura (pp. 146-147)
Lección 6: ¡De compras! (T: pp. 152-154: Vocabulario y actividades 2, 3, 4 y 5) M: Contextos: Actividades 1, 2, 3 y 4
miércoles 30 T: Numbers 101 and higher (pp. 160-161; Actividades 1 y 2) T: Preterit tense of regular verbs (pp. 166-168)
M: Numbers 101 and higher: Actividades 1, 2 y 3 DICIEMBRE
jueves 1 T: Preterit tense of regular verbs (pp. 166-168) Repaso para el examen final
M: Preterit tense of regular verbs: Actividades 1, 2, 3 y 4 Control del manual
Nota de participación #5
14_____________________________________________________________________________________________ lunes 5 Repaso para el examen oral final (Final oral exam)
martes 6 Examen final oral (Final Oral Exam)
miércoles 7 Repaso para el examen final (lecciones 1-5 y temas dados en 6)
10-22 de diciembre Examen final: Fecha y horario de acuerdo al curso (Consult exam planner at http://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ro.cfm?id=1041)
