SPANISH 101
Summer 2001 (first five weeks of ten)
Instructor:Ed
Hood
Class meets M-F, 8:30-9:40 in BAA 110
REQUIRED TEXTS
Puntos
de partida,
5th edition (Knorre, Dorwick, Pérez-Girones, Glass, Villarreal)
Recommended:The
New World Spanish-English Dictionary
TEXT TAPE
A
special audio tape accompanies new copies of the Puntos text. If
you buy a used copy, purchase the audio tape for $3 in BAA 105 (hours will
be posted on the door). This tape focuses on pronunciation and is optional.
You do need the tapes used with the Lab Manual. Buy the first for $3 and
return it to receive the next tape at no additional cost. A practical
alternative to buying and exchanging tapes is to access the material at
this web site: http://art.artsci.nau.edu/spa101/puntos.
These tapes are regular homework to be done in the Lab Manual.
INTRODUCTION
SPA
101 is an introduction to the Spanish language for students with little
or no previous experience or formal study in Spanish. You will explore
many cultures within the Spanish-speaking world while developing skills
in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the language. Upon successful
completion of this class you will be able to communicate in simple Spanish
about yourself, your family and friends, and your present daily activities.
The language of instruction is primarily Spanish.
PROFICIENCY GOALS
The
following describes the types of tasks that you should be able to accomplish
upon completion of this course with a passing grade. Students desiring
to attain above average or superior proficiency will need to set higher
goals.
SPEAKING:
Students will ask and answer questions, initiate and respond verbally to
simple statements, participate in simple conversations, and express basic
needs
WRITING:
Students will write simple, fixed expressions in Spanish, exhibit knowledge
of the essentials of Spanish spelling and punctuation.
READING:
Students will Interpret written language that contains high-frequency vocabulary,
mostly relating to everyday uses (i.e., functions) of the Spanish language,
determine the meaning of words and passages using background knowledge
and visual organizers.
LISTENING:
Students will demonstrate comprehension of words and phrases from simple
spoken questions, statements, high frequency commands, and courtesy formula.
CULTURE:
Students will recognize non-verbal cultural norms, describe cultural practices
and characteristics of areas where Spanish is spoken, demonstrate the ability
to interact appropriately with Spanish speakers according to the formality
of a situation.
A
common misconception among language students is that the proficiency they
attain depends on their instructor. The primary responsibilities of the
instructor are to expose you to the language and to advise you on how to
meet proficiency objectives. It is essential that you be in class regularly,
but attendance alone will not ensure that you achieve these goals. It is
your own efforts in class (e.g., by participating in class discussions,
being productive in group work) and outside of class that will ensure your
success this semester.
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
1.
Oral production exercises, drills, dialogues, and short monologues
2.
Listening and reading comprehension exercises
3.
Writing practice, composition, and dictation
4.
Grammar practice, workbook, laboratory, and computer drills
5.
Introduction of Hispanic civilizations, cultures, and music
HOMEWORK
Recommended:
2-3 hours outside of class for each class meeting.
PORTFOLIO
Your
portfolio will contain all of your work for this course. Use a light-weight
paper folder with two pockets. Corrected homework is kept in the left-hand
pocket and new work in the right-hand pocket. Write your name and section
number on the cover, upper right-hand corner.
WORKBOOK and LAB MANUAL
The
practices in the Puntos Workbook and Lab Manual are designed to help you
master Spanish and are an excellent preparation for exams. Corrections
are in the back of the book. It is your responsibility to use these materials
effectively, completing each exercise as topics are practiced in class.
The Workbook and Lab Manual will be turned in on exam days.
LAB ACTIVITIES
The
Department has a LLC (Language Learning Center) available for student use
(Summer hours are 2:00-7:00 PM, Monday through Thursday). You will be introduced
to the lab during the first week of class. You are encouraged to utilize
the various programs available in the lab to work on pronunciation, grammar
and listening comprehension.
EXAMS
EXAMS:
There will be three chapter tests assessing your aural and written proficiency.
There are no make up exams.
ORAL
EXAM:
A major assessment of your speaking abilities will be conducted at the
end of the first session, providing you with an opportunity to demonstrate
your abilities to communicate about every-day topics and situations in
Spanish.
Remember:
All exams are cumulative. Information you learn through spaced repetition
stays with you longer than information you "cram." Daily study periods
of shorter duration are more productive in the long run than marathon study
sessions just before an exam.
EVALUATION
Participation
and preparation10%
Workbook,
Lab Manual10%
Exams
(3 exams)60%
Midterm
Oral Exam 15%
Portfolio5%
TOTAL100%
ATTENDANCE
Attendance
is essential for success in this course.Four
absences will lower the grade for this segment of the course one letter.
5
de junioIntroduction
to course. Ante todo: 1-4. Placement exam if not yet taken
6
de junioReview 1-4
and study 4-10, Alphabet, the verb Ser, Spanish in the U.S. and the World.
7
de junio10-15, cognates,
Pronunciation and Numbers.
8
de junio15-18, The verb
Gustar, Reading.
***
11
de junio19-22, Telling
time.
12
de junio22-26, Interrogatives
and Readings, Review for Exam 1.
13
de junioExam 1. Turn
in Portfolio, Workbook and Lab Manual.
14
de junio29-34
, Vocabulary, Pronunciation andReading
and Review Exam.
15
de junio34-40, Gender
and agreement, Reading.
***
18
de junio40-44, Conjugating
verbs and Negation.
19
de junio45-48, The verb
Estar and asking yes /no questions.
20
de junio49-51, Video
and Un poco de todo.
21
de junio53-57, Un paso
más and review for Exam 2.
22
de junioExam 2, Turn
in Portfolio, Workbook and Lab Manual.
***
25
de junioReview
exam and 59-62, Vocabulary, Adjectives.
26
de junio63-66, Numbers
and Accents
27
de junio66-71, The verb
Ser and Adjectives with Ser.
28
de junio71-76, Gender,
Number and the position of Adjectives, Reading.
29
de junio76-79, Present
tense of regular verbs.
***
2
de julio79-83,
Vocabulary, Video and Un poco de Todo.
3
de julioMidterm Oral
Exam.
4
de julioFERIADO
5
de julio85-89, Un paso más
and Review for Exam 3.
6
de julioExam 3. Turn in Portfolio,
Workbook and Lab Manual.