Listening Comprehension: To develop listening skills 1) so that the above task can be performed in conversation with a sympathetic native speaker; and, 2) to be able to understand your  teacher's presentations on a variety of subjects.

Writing: To further develop writing skills through the expansion of active vocabulary and continued practice of both simple and complex grammar structures.

Reading: To expand passive vocabulary and to be able to read and understand authentic Spanish texts from various sources involving a wide range of topics.

Culture: To enhance understanding of the cultural variety and complexity of the Spanish-speaking world through readings in Conversación y repaso, Civilización y cultura, Literatura y arte, and other materials provided by the instructor--as well as through classroom discussions, instructor/student presentations, etc.

In class: Oral activities and drills; Group discussions; Role playing; Instructor presentations; Oral presentations;  Exams and quizzes.

Outside of class:   Students are expected to prepare for class by completing all reading, writing, and listening assignments on time.  In addition, students will prepare for oral presentations, exams, and quizzes outside of class.   

There are two ways to complete the lab manual. You may purchase a tape for chapter 6 for $2.  You pay the $2 only once per semester. Go to BAA 108 to purchase a tape, then, later,  you can trade in that tape for the "next chapter". Or, if you may listen to tapes in the LLC (Language Learning Center, BAA 107). Please bring your NAU ID to the LLC, as the assistants will not allow you to use the facilities without it.

Essentially, you must complete all sections and the self correct according to the answer key found on pages 133-146 of your workbook. Follow these steps: (1) Complete your workbook in pencil and correct in ink; (2) Complete all exercises from the each chapter; (3) Check your answers by comparing them with the "answers" in the answer key; (4) Place a check mark beside correct answers and write correct answers above your mistakes; (5) Complete all sections for which there are no answers; most of them involve personal opinions or writing assignments.  

Spanish 202 is neither a conference nor a correspondence course. Daily attendance in class is required, not optional. You will be allowed a maximum of five absences for sickness, doctor visits, visits to the health center, court appearances, personal business, etc., during the semester without penalty. Beginning with the sixth absence a penalty of 1% for each absence will be levied on the earned final grade. While this may seem rather insignificant, it can and sometimes does result in a student receiving a lower grade than expected, and yes, you can fail the course due to excessive absences. Because NAU does not employ a + or - system for final course grades, the effect of excessive absences can be quite significant. While we allow students to accrue 4 absences without penalty, it would be very unwise to take all of those absences unless they are truly necessary. Every absence will put you in a catch-up situation, and that will affect your performance in class, your achievement on tests and quizzes, and your grades.

Special absence exemption: We will completely excuse students for extended absences for sickness, death in the family, etc., if the need for the absence can be verified to the satisfaction of the instructor. Students who must miss class for a prolonged time and for a serious reason must provide written proof (e.g., doctor's note on office letterhead with telephone number) to have the absences excused.