SPAN 1001 Introduction to Spanish Language Fordham University, Summer I 2017 Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday Modern Languages & Literatures
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I. Course Description and Objectives
Introduction to Spanish I will introduce students to the basics of Spanish language and culture, emphasizing the five fundamental components of language acquisition: reading, writing, listening, speaking, and cultural competence. Particular emphasis will be placed on active participation by all students with the aim of consistently practicing vocabulary and functions studied. By the end of the semester, students will have developed:
- Knowledge of basic Spanish grammatical structures and vocabulary (Chapter1-8)
- Familiarity with some aspects of the Spanish culture: everyday interactions, the university system, entertainment, cultural aspects of food.
- Cognitive strategies related to learning a foreign language.
II. Course Components
Participation and Preparedness: In order to best learn a language, it is necessary for the student to practice and review the language on a daily basis and to make his or her best effort to learn all vocabulary and understand all grammatical concepts before each and every class. Class sessions will provide a forum for students to apply the knowledge gained from studying the text and completing its corresponding activities. Students must participate actively in class at all times, even when others are speaking. That is, they must remain attentive to what is being discussed and participate actively as both listener and speaker.
Attendance Policy: Given the necessity of daily preparation, attendance is mandatory in this course.
● A maximum of one unexcused absence (4 hours) is permitted before a penalty is issued. Excessive absences may result in failure. You should consider to come to class late or leave early if you have a doctor’s appointment, for example, and not miss the entire 4 hours.
● Each absence after the first unexcused absence will lower the final grade by one third of a letter grade (e.g. B+ > B).
● Lateness to class also falls under this policy. ● Excessive absences may result in failure. Criteria for class participation
A Excellent (90-100) 1. Always present in class. 2. Always on time.
3. Student does not leave the class (unless there is an emergency situation) 4. Student does not use the phone or texts.
5. Student speaks only in Spanish (both with the instructor and classmates) 6. Student participates actively and enthusiastically.
7. Student volunteers on a daily basis (not just answers when asked)
8. Student is always ready (prepares ALL homework, reads texts assigned etc.) 9. Student helps and cooperates with other students.
10. Student listens when other students talk.
1. Always present in class. 2. Always on time.
3. Student does not leave the class (unless there is an emergency situation) 4. Student does not use the phone or texts.
5. Student speaks mostly in Spanish (both with the instructor and classmates) 6. Student participates actively and enthusiastically.
7. Student volunteers often (not just answers when asked)
8. Student is almost always ready (prepares homework, reads texts assigned etc.) 9. Student cooperates with other students.
10. Student listens when other students talk.
C Fair (70-79)
1. Almost always present in class (two or three unexcused absences) 2. Always on time (one or two minutes late sometimes)
3. Student does not leave the class (unless there is an emergency situation) 4. Student does not use the phone or texts.
5. Student speaks sometimes in Spanish (both with the instructor and classmates) 6. Student participates when asked.
7. Student answers when asked.
8. Student is not always ready (prepares PART of the homework) 9. Student cooperates with other students.
10. Student listens sometimes when other students talk.
D Unsatisfactory (60-69)
1. Student sometimes misses classes and/or arrives late. 2. Student leaves the class.
2. Student speaks often in English (both to instructor and classmates) 3. Student is not well prepared for class (missing homework)
4. Student answers when asked with no enthusiasm.
E Unacceptable (0-59)
1. Student often misses classes and arrives late.
2. Student speaks almost always in English (both to instructor and classmate) 3. Student is not prepared for class (missing homework)
4. Student participates reluctantly and with no enthusiasm.
In the event of a family emergency, death, or severe illness, please submit appropriate documentation to the Dean or Advisor before returning to class. Students participating in scheduled University-sanctioned events must notify the instructor in advance. No makeup quizzes or exams will be given except under these special
circumstances.
Cellular telephones and other electronic devices must be turned off during class time.
Student Activities Manual: Students are to complete all exercises and listening activities in the Student Activities Manual in order to constantly reinforce the acquisition of each lesson's grammar and vocabulary topics. All activities are to be done on line through MySpanishLab, an electronic, self-correcting version. My Spanish Lab includes “Readiness Check”, Additional Practice and Chapter Resources, as well as an e-book (textbook with links to audio materials). You will need to register in MyspanishLab using the code that comes with the textbook package (Fordham edition) and the ID number that your instructor will give you the first day of classes. You will
need those two different numbers.
Compositions: A minimum of three compositions will be written in class throughout the summer term. There will be a rewrite of each composition and they will be factored into the final composition grade. Note: When writing compositions, use of the textbook and/or a Spanish-English dictionary is acceptable. Any other help— from Spanish speaking friends, tutors, online translators, etc.—is not allowed and is a violation of the Policy on Academic Integrity. Check link with further information about it.
http://www.fordham.edu/academics/handbooks__publicati/undergraduate_academ/index.asp
Other Written Work: In addition to the Workbook/Lab Manual, homework assignments from the text or from other sources will be distributed throughout the semester. In-class written assignments may also be completed at the discretion of the instructor.
Assessment (Quizzes and Exams): There will be three tests (Chapter 1-2, 5 and 6-7), a cumulative midterm exam (Chapters 1-4), and a comprehensive final examination (Chapters 1-8) in this course. Additionally, several short quizzes will also be given at the instructor’s discretion in order to assess each student's progress throughout the semester.
III. Final Grade
Oral Communication Skills / Active Participation determined by preparedness, accuracy of speech, daily in-class participation, interaction during group work and attentiveness.
10%
Student Activities Manual and Textbook Activities assigned daily 10%
3 Compositions 10%
3 Chapter Tests 15%
Oral Assessments (midterm) 5%
Midterm (Chapters 1-2) 15%
Final Oral Assessment 10%
Final Examination (Chapters 1-4) 20%
Project 5%
Reminder: Absences negatively affect the final grade.
A 93-100 B 83-86 C 73-76 F 0-59 A- 90-92 B- 80-82 C- 70-72
B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D 60-69
NOTE: Upon submission to the office of the University Registrar, all grades are final. No grades will be changed once entered into the University's records.
IV. Required Texts
V.Extra help. Students having difficulty in the course should:
1. make an appointment to meet with their instructor during office hours; 2. visit spanishaccents.bc.edu for help with accentuation.
COURSE PROGRAM
►Please be sure to check blackboardon a daily basis to check what the homework is for that day. You will also have to log in My Language Lab to do your Student Activities Manual homework. Class time will be spent using what you have learned to communicate with your teacher and classmates.
PROGRAMA (mayo 30 - junio 29)
Semana 1:
30, 31 de mayo y 1 de junio (4 horas diarias)
martes
Introducción al curso.
Explicación del sílabo y My Language Lab
Explicar proyecto (Parte 1)
Capítulo 1.
Gente que estudia español.
Del texto: pp. 2-11. Hacer las actividades: 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-7, 1-8, 1-9, 1-10, 1-11, 1-12,
1-14 y 1-15.
Capítulo 2. Gente con gente
. Del texto: pp. 22-23. Hacer 2.1.
Tarea en casa para el miércoles 31 de mayo.Please, register in MySpanishLab. You need to use the access code that comes with the textbook package (Fordham edition) and the ID number for the class that your instructor will give you.
Del texto: Estudia el vocabulario p. 16.
Del texto: Lee y estudia el presente de “ser”, “llamarse”, el género y número en artículos y nombres, el alfabeto y los pronombres de sujeto en el consultorio gramatical pp. 17-18.
Nota: Hacer actividades del Student Activities Manual en MyLanguageLab. (The homework for MySpanishLab for the entire semester is already posted there. You will need to check it and do it there on a daily basis).
miércoles
Capítulo 1.
Del texto: pp. 10-15. Hacer la “TAREA” en clase (todos los pasos).
Hacer en clase “Antes de leer”, act. 1-18, 1-19. Hacer 1-23 y 1-24.
Capítulo 2
. Del texto: pp. 21-23. Hacer las actividades 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10 y
2-11.
Tarea en casa para el jueves 1 de junio Prepararse para la composición # 1 en clase. Del texto: Estudia el vocabulario p. 34.
Del texto: Estudia el consultorio gramatical pp. 35-37.
Del texto: Lee “Los hispanos: Primera minoría de Estados Unidos” y haz Act. 1-20. Voluntarios para Act. 1-21. Prepara un Power Point con información de tu ciudad o estado.
Del texto: Leer Cultura p. 15.
Nota: Hacer actividades del Student Activities Manual en MyLanguageLab. (The homework for MySpanishLab for the entire semester is already posted there. You will need to check it and do it there on a daily basis).
jueves
Capítulo 2.
Del texto pp. 23-33. Hacer Act. 2-8, 2-13, 2-14, 2-15, 2-16, 2-18 y
opcional 2-19. Completa la “TAREA” TODOS LOS PASOS. Hacer “Antes de
leer” Act. 2-20, 2-21, 2-22 y 2-23. Hacer 2-28.
Composición # 1 en clase.
No es posible usar diccionario. (No notes, books
dictionary or cellular phones allowed)
Tarea en casa para el lunes 5 de junio
Estudiar para la prueba de los capítulos 1 y 2. Repasar vocabulario, gramática, aspectos culturales de los capítulos 1 y 2.
Del texto: Estudia el vocabulario p. 34 y el consultorio gramatical pp. 35-37.
Del texto: Lee “Francisco Toledo, pintor mexicano” y completa Act. 2-20, 2-21, 2-24. Voluntarios para Power Point de Act. 2-26.
Nota: Hacer actividades del Student Activities Manual en MyLanguageLab. (The homework for MySpanishLab for the entire semester is already posted there. You will need to check it and do it there on a daily basis).
ANUNCIO: Prepararse para la evaluación oral para el martes 13 de junio.
Semana 2:
5-8 de junio
lunes
Del texto pp. 31-33. Corregir 2-24, 2-25 y 2-26. Hacer 2-29 y 2-30.
Taller de escritura
:
Explicación de la “tabla de corrección” en blackboard y las
instrucciones para la re-escritura de la composición # 1.
Del texto: gente que escribe pp. 32-33.
Prueba del capítulo 1 y 2
(60 minutos)
Capítulo 3.
Gente de vacaciones. Del texto: pp. 38-43.
En clase
: Hacer 1, 2, 3,
3-4, 3-5, 3-6, 3-7 y 3-11.
Tarea en casa para el martes 6 de junio
Estudiar vocabulario p. 52 y del “Consultorio gramatical” pp. 53-55, “hay” y “estar”, “I, no…ni”, “también”, “tampoco”, “querer”, “preferir”, verbos como “gustar” y mostrar acuerdo y deasacuerdo.
Hacer Act. 3-8 p. 42 y 43.
martes
Capítulo 3.
Del texto pp. 42-48. Corregir 3-8. Hacer Act. 3-9, 3-10,3-13, 3-14. Hacer TAREA,
todos los Pasos. Hacer “Antes de leer” 3-16 y 3-17.Tarea en casa para el miércoles 7 de junio
Leer “Ecoturismo en Venezuela” y hacer 3-18 y 3-19. Voluntarios para 3-20 (mini power point)
miércoles
Capítulo 3.
Del texto: pp. 49- 51. Corregir 3-18 y 3-19. Hacer 3-22 y 3-23.
Capítulo 4
. Del texto: pp. 56-59. Hacer 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, 4-7, 4-8.
Tarea en casa para el jueves 8 de junioPrepararse para la composición # 2 en clase. Estudiar vocabulario en p. 70.
ANUNCIO: Prepararse para la evaluación oral para el martes 13 de junio.
jueves
Capítulo 4
. Hacer Act. 4-10, 4-11, 4-12, 4-13, 4-14, 4-15, 4-16, 4-17, 4-18. Hacer
“Antes de leer” 4-20, 4-21.
Composición # 2 en clase.
No es posible usar diccionario. (No notes, books
dictionary or cellular phones allowed)
Tarea en casa para el lunes 12 de junio
Leer “Buenos Aires, la capital de las compras” y hacer 4-22, 4-23 y 4-24. Del texto: estudiar los capítulos 1 y 2 para el examen parcial(midterm). Empezar a prepararse para las presentaciones orales de medio semestre.
Nota: Hacer actividades del Student Activities Manual en MyLanguageLab. (The homework for MySpanishLab for the entire semester is already posted there. You will need to check it and do it there on a daily basis).
Semana 3:
12-15 de junio
lunes
Capítulo # 4. Del texto pp. 66-69: Corregir Act. 4-22, 4-23 y 4-24. Hacer 4-26 y 4-27. Repaso general de capítulos 1, 2, 3 y 4 para el examen parcial (midterm)Taller de escritura. Preparación para la re-escritura de la composición # 2 Tarea en casa para el martes 13 de junio
Prepararse para las presentaciones orales. Prepararse para el examen parcial escrito. Hacer re-escritura de la composición # 2.
martes
Midterm Exam (capítulos 1-4)
+
Presentaciones orales
(2 horas)
Empezar capítulo 5. Del texto pp. 74-77. Actividades variadas.
Tarea en casa para el miércoles 14 de junio
miércoles
Capítulo 5.
Del texto pp. 78-84. Act. 5-9, 5-10, 5-11, 5-12, 5-13, 5-14, 5-15. Hacer
“Antes de leer” 5-17, 5-18.
Tarea en casa para el jueves 16 de junio
Estudiar vocabulario de la p. 88 y del “Consultorio gramatical” el presente de indicativo de verbos irregulares, reflexivos. Recomendaciones y consejos. Frecuencia, cuantificadores. “Ser” y “estar” con adjetivos.
jueves
Capítulo 5.
Del texto pp. 82-87 Pasos de la TAREA. Corregir 5-21 y 5-22. Hacer 5-22,
5-23, 5-24, 5-25.
Repasar para la prueba del capítulo 5.
Tarea en casa para el lunes 19 de junioEstudiar el vocabulario, la gramática y cultura del capítulo 5.
Nota: Hacer actividades del Student Activities Manual en MyLanguageLab. (The homework for MySpanishLab for the entire semester is already posted there. You will need to check it and do it there on a daily basis).
Semana 4:
19-22 de junio
lunes
Prueba del capítulo 5
(60 minutos)
Capítulo 6.
Del texto pp. 92-96. Hacer Act. 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-5, 6-6, 6-7, 6-8, 6-9.
Tarea en casa para el martes 20Estudiar el vocabulario de la p. 106 y el “Consultorio gramatical” (mandatos).
martes
Capítulo 6.
Del texto pp. 97-102. Hacer Act. 6-10, 6-12, 6-13, 6-14, 6-15, 6-16. Hacer
todos los Pasos de TAREA. Hacer “Antes de leer” Act. 6-17, 6-18.
Tarea en casa para el miércoles 21 de junio
Leer “Dos ONGs en El Salvador: por una vivienda digna” y hacer Act. 6-19 y 6-20.
Estudiar el vocabulario de la p. 106 y el “Consultorio gramatical” (presente progresivo y saludos y presentaciones).
miércoles
Capítulo 6.
Del texto pp. 102- 105. Corregir 6-19 y 6-20. Hacer 6-22, 6-23, 6-24.
Capítulo 7.
Del texto pp. 110-114. Hacer Act. 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-6, 7-8.
Tarea en casa para el jueves 22 de junioEstudiar vocabulario de la p. 124 y del “Consultorio gramatical” referencias espaciales y temporales.
jueves
Capítulo 7.
Del texto pp. 114- 120. Hacer Act. 7-9, 7-10, 7-11, 7-13, 7-14. Hacer la
TAREA. Hacer “Antes de leer” Act. 7-15 y 7-16.
Tarea en casa para el lunes 26 de junio
Leer “Información para viajar a la República Dominicana” o texto alternativo. Hacer Act. 7-17 y 7-18. Estudiar el vocabulario, la gramática y el contenido cultural para la prueba de los capítulos 6 y 7.
ANUNCIO: Mirar la película asignada por tu profesor para discutirla el día martes 27 de junio.
Nota: Hacer actividades del Student Activities Manual en MyLanguageLab. (The homework for MySpanishLab for the entire semester is already posted there. You will need to check it and do it there on a daily basis).
Semana 5:
26-29 de junio
lunes
Corregir Act. 7-17 y 7-18. Hacer Act. 7-20, 7-21, 7-22.
Prueba del capítulo 6 y 7
(60 minutos)
Capítulo 8.
Del texto pp. 128-132. Hacer Act. 8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-4, 8-5, 8-6, 8-7, 8-8, 8-10.
Presentación de la película Como agua para chocolate y del realismo mágico.
Tarea en casa para el martes 27 de junio
Estudiar vocabulario de la p. 142 y del “Consultorio gramatical” en el resturante y “se” impersonal. Mira la película y contesta a las preguntas en blackboard sobre la película.
martes
Discusión de película en clase, traer las actividades relacionadas con la película para revisarlas en clase. (1 hora)Capítulo 8.
Del texto pp. 132-138. Hacer Act. 11, 12, 13. Hacer “Antes de leer”
8-17, 8-18, 8-19.
Composición # 3 en clase.
No es posible usar diccionario. (No notes, books
dictionary or cellular phones allowed)
Tarea en casa para el miércoles 28 de junio
Leer “El ron y el tabacode Cuba: dos museos en La Habana” y hacer Act. 8-20, 8-21. Voluntarios para Act. 8-22 (mini power point)
Prepararse para comenzar el repaso general de los capítulos 1-8 para el examen final.
miércoles
Capítulo 8.
Del texto pp. 134- 141. Hacer Act. 8-14, 8-15, 8-16. Hacer adaptación de la
TAREA. Los alumnos preparan su propia receta.
Corregir 8-20, 8-21, 8-22. Hacer 8-24, 8-25.
Taller de escritura. Preparación para la re-escritura de la composición # 3 REPASO DE LOS CAP. 1-8
Tarea en casa para el miércoles 28 de junio Prepararse para la presentación oral final. Estudiar los capítulos 1-8 para el examen final.