COURSE SYLLABUS
Spanish 2B, Intermediate Spanish Profesora Judy L. Rodríguez
Spring 2012 Office: MRP 2025
Class meets Mon/ Tue/Wed/Thurs 3-3:50 pm Office Hours: Mon/Wed 4-5:15, and by appt.
Classroom: Mariposa 2032 Phone: 278-5791
Course # 31319 E-mail: judy.rodriguez@csus.edu
Web page: www.csus.edu/indiv/g/gettyj
Catalog Description: Continuation of SPAN 002A. Meets the Foreign Language Graduation Proficiency Requirement. Prerequisite: SPAN 002A, suitable score on placement exam, or instructor permission. 4 units. (CAN SPAN 010)
Course Description: This course will provide students with a comprehensive review of beginning and intermediate Spanish grammar. Students will read intermediate-level readings in Spanish and will be expected to prepare for and take part in class
discussions of the readings. In addition, there will be many opportunities for oral communication and conversation. Students will be expected to study and prepare for class ahead of time so that class time may be spent communicating in Spanish, and not just talking about Spanish.
Texts:
Sueña - español sin barreras by José Blanco et al. Second Edition. Published by Vista Higher Learning, 2011. ISBN:9781605762500
Supersite to accompany Sueña (included with package above)
Note: the textbook with supersite can be purchased often for a reduced price at
www.vhldirect.com
It is imperative that students get the book and supersite during the first week of class. Bring the textbook to class each time.
Method of Instruction: This course is conducted in Spanish using the following elements and techniques: lecture, discussion, readings, videos, small group activities, on-line activities, skits and oral presentations by students.
Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate that they are able to communicate in complicated situations and to attempt to discuss topics beyond immediate and personal needs such as current events, politics, business, cultural and moral issues, history and customs.
Developing accuracy focuses on sustained control of culturally appropriate
language that relies on narrations and descriptions in the present tense and past, as well as anticipated or hypothetical events.
2 using the language in culturally appropriate ways.
3. Demonstrate that they are able to think critically, analyze linguistic structures, and reflect on and evaluate cross-cultural differences by developing cohesive written narratives and expository prose through culturally authentic texts. 4. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the culture of the language by way of
internet searches in the language and exploration of the perspectives, products, and practices of the culture.
Exams: There will be a chapter exam on chapters 1-4 as well as a
semi-comprehensive final exam. There may also be some announced or unannounced quizzes. Only one exam may be made up due to emergency absence, and there will be a five-point penalty on makeup exams. Quizzes may not be made up.
Oral Presentations: Students will give at least one oral presentation in the class that will be counted as an exam. Some of the options include: using the imperfect tense illustrated with photos to show experiences from childhood or high school, using the preterite tense and illustrated with photos on the topic Un viaje inolvidable; or
demonstrating how to do a favorite activity in Spanish. There are other options as well. Grading Scale: A 93-100% C 73-77% A- 90-92% C- 70-72% B+ 88-89% D+ 68-69% B 83-87% D 63-67% B- 80-82% D- 60-62% C+ 78-79% F 59% or less
Homework: There will be daily homework assignments. Homework is always due during the following class period. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS will be accepted unless a student is absent on the day as assignment was due. If a student is absent, he or she may turn in the assignment due for the day he was absent on the day he returns to class. However, you must come prepared for any new assignments. Students must check SacCT (see the Calendar tool in left column) for homework assignments when absent so that they can be prepared for the next day when they return to class. All homework assignments are given in class and posted on the SacCT Calendar tool by the following day after class.
Supersite: There will be additional assignments on the Sueña supersite. These will generally be in the categories of Para empezar, Estructuras and frequently Cultura and/or Literatura. Late assignments will not be accepted.
Online Classes: There will be occasional online classes. Information will be posted on SacCt.
3 Hispanic cultural event during the semester. This may be a new Spanish movie in the theater, a play, concert, etc. The purpose of this is to give you some exposure to Hispanic culture and to give you the opportunity to hear Spanish in natural contexts. Events will be posted in the Announcements section of SacCT. Extra credit will be given if you attend more than one cultural event. (See due dates on course schedule). When you attend an event, you must write a one-page report about it following the Guidelines for Cultural Events which are posted on SacCT.
Method of Evaluation:
Exams & Quizzes 75%
Homework & Written Work 12.5% Participation & Oral Work in Class 12.5%
Attendance & Grades: Since language acquisition involves daily communication practice, daily attendance and preparation are extremely important and will be averaged into the final grade. Excessive absences will not only affect the quality of language acquisition, but will also affect the final grade earned. For an “A” grade, students should have no more than four absences. There are no excused absences in this class. The four absences are to be used for emergency or illness.
Attendance affects course grade as follows:
1-4 absences, this is within acceptable range, although participation points are not earned on days absent
5-6 absences LOWER COURSE GRADE one-half grade; 7-8 absences lower grade a whole grade;
9-10 absences lower grade 2 grades; 11-12 absences lower grade 3 grades;
13 or more absences equal an automatic F in the class.
Two late arrivals (or leaving early) equal one absence. Absences have a detrimental effect on grades. If you are unable to prepare for class and attend regularly, please reconsider whether or not you will be able to take this class. Special Needs: If you have a documented disability or need any special
4 Semana 1
lunes, 23 de enero Introducción a la clase Martes, 24 de enero Vamos a conocernos
miércoles, 25 de enero Lección 1, Vocabulario para empezar; Estructura 1.1 the present tense
Jueves, 26 de enero 1.1 present tense; Sueña págs. 12-13 Semana 2
Lunes, 30 de enero 1.2 Ser y estar págs. 22-25
martes, 31 de enero Lección 1 1.2 Ser and estar. Corto: Momentos de estación Miércoles, 1 de febrero 1.3 Gustar and similar verbs págs. 26 - 29
Jueves, 2 de febrero Lección 1; 1.3 Gustar and similar verbs. Literatura: Poema 20
Semana 3
Lunes, 6 de febrero Examen: Lección 1. Turn in all written homework from Lección 1 not previously turned in (in order, stapled together). martes, 7 de febrero Lección 2 Vocabulario para empezar. 2.1 The preterite
Miércoles, 8 de febrero 2.1 The preterite págs. 56 -59 Jueves, 9 de febrero 2.1 The preterite págs. 56 -59 Semana 4
Lunes, 13 de febrero 2.2 The imperfect págs. 60 - 63 martes, 14 de febrero 2.2 The imperfect
miércoles, 15 de febrero Lección 2. 2.3 The preterite vs. the imperfect. Corto: Adiós mamá
Jueves, 16 de febrero Online class. See SacCT for details. Semana 5
Lunes, 20 de febrero 2.3 The preterite vs. the imperfect. Martes, 21 de febrero 2.3 The preterite vs. the imperfect. Miércoles, 22 de feb Literatura: Aqueronte.
jueves, 23 de febrero Examen sobre Lección 2. Turn in all written homework from Lección 2 not previously turned in (in order, stapled together).
Class Schedule:
Nota: this schedule is tentative; students must listen in class for any changes as well as check Sac CT for daily homework assignments.
5 Semana 6
Lunes, 27 de febrero Lección 3 Para empezar.
Martes, 28 de febrero 3.1 The subjunctive in noun clauses
Miércoles, 29 de feb 3.1 The subjunctive in noun clauses; Cultural Activity report for February due today. (Only one cultural report required, may do up to two others for extra credit, as long as they are turned in by the due dates).
Jueves, 1 de marzo 3.2 Object pronouns. Corto: Encrucijada Semana 7
Lunes, 5 de marzo Lección 3. 3.2 Object pronouns; 3.3 Commands. Martes, 6 de marzo Lección 3. 3.3 Commands.
Miércoles, 7 de marzo Literatura: La desesperación de las letras Jueves, 8 de marzo Online class. See SacCT for details. Semana 8
Lunes, 12 de marzo Examen sobre Lección 3. Turn in all written homework from Lección 3 not previously turned in (in order, stapled together). Martes, 13 de marzo Lección 4 Para empezar.
Miércoles, 14 de marzo Lección 4. 4.1 The subjunctive in noun clauses.
Jueves, 15 de marzo 4.1 The subjunctive in noun clauses. Corto: El rincón de Venezuela Semana 9 lunes, 19 de marzo viernes, 23 de marzo Vacaciones de Primavera ¡Que se diviertan! Semana 9
Lunes, 26 de marzo Lección 4. 4.2 Reflexive verbs. Martes, 27 de marzo 4.2 Reflexive verbs. .
Miércoles, 28 de marzo 4.3 Por and para.
Jueves, 29 de marzo Cultural Activity report for March due today Semana 10
Lunes, 2 de abril Lección 4. Literatura: El eclipse Martes, 3 de abril Examen sobre Lección 4
Miércoles, 4 de abril Lección 5. Para empezar.
Jueves, 5 de abril Online class. See SacCT for details. Semana 11
Lunes, 9 de abril Lección 5. The future Martes, 10 de abril 5.1 The future.
Miércoles, 11 de abril 5.2 The conditional.
Jueves, 12 de abril 5.2 The conditional. Corto: Raíz. Semana 12
Lunes, 16 de abril Oral Presentation start this week Lección 5. 5.3 Relative pronouns. martes, 17 de abril Lección 5. 5.3 Relative pronouns.
6 Miércoles, 18 de abril Oral Presentations
jueves, 19 de abril Oral Presentation; Literatura: La luna Semana 13
Lunes, 23 de abril Oral Presentations
martes, 24 de abril Lección 5. Lección 6 Para empezar.
Miércoles, 25 de abril Oral Presentations; Lección 6 6.1 The subjunctive in adverbial clauses.
jueves, 26 de abril Oral Presentations; Lección 6 6.1 The subjunctive in adverbial clauses.
Semana 14
Lunes, 30 de abril Last day to turn in written Cultural Activity Report.
martes, 1 de mayo Oral Presentations. Lección 6. 6.2 The past subjunctive Miércoles, 2 de mayo Oral Presentations. Lección 6. 6.2 The past subjunctive jueves, 3 de mayo Oral Presentations. Lección 6 6.3 Comparatives and
Superlatives. Semana 15
Lunes, 7 de mayo Oral Presentations. Lección 6 6.3 Comparatives and Superlatives.
Martes, 8 de mayo Oral Presentations Lección 6. Corto: Hiyab Miércoles, 9 de mayo (Oral Presentations); Repaso para el examen final
Jueves, 10 de mayo (Oral Presentations); Repaso para el examen final; Last Day of Class.
Examen Final
Miércoles, 16 de mayo Examen Final sobre Lecciones 5 y 6 3 – 5 pm
