Spanish 201
Intermediate Spanish
Course Syllabus & Description
¡Es muy
importante
hablar español!
Fall Quarter 2012
541-4660, Ext. 204,
Nancy Barclay
[email protected], Office Room F131
Office Hours:
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
1:30-2:30 F131
and
6:00-7:00 PM online
6:00-7:00 PM
online only
1:30-2:30
F131
9:00-10:00 AM
online only
Important Dates to Remember:
Last day to drop with no record: Friday, 10/12
Last day to declare Credit/No Credit: Friday, 10/12
Last day to drop with “W” grade: Friday, 11/2
Veteran’s Day holiday: Monday, 11/12
Thanksgiving break, 11/22 – 11/25
Final exam week: 12/3 – 12/6
First day of winter quarter: Monday, 1/7/13
Any students needing accommodations should inform the instructor. Students with disabilities
who may need accommodations for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor, and contact
the Disability Resource Center (DRC) early in the quarter so that reasonable accommodations
may be implemented as soon as possible. Students may contact the DRC by visiting the Center
(located in room A205) or by phoning 541-4660, ext. 249 (voice) or 542-1870 (TTY for deaf
students). All information will remain confidential.
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Date
Topics & Assignments
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(When different from the 9 edition page numbers in parenthesis are for the 8 edition)
lunes
9/17
¡Bienvenidos! ¡Conozcámonos! ¿Quiénes somos?
Repaso de los verbos en el presente
Lectural Cultura: Perú, p 436 (406-407)
La tarea:
1. Composición: ¿Quién soy yo? Write a 15 sentence composition telling about yourself;
include why you are studying Spanish; due 9/24. Be sure to use your best Spanish and
check your grammar for accents, verb usage, and gender.
2. Syllabus Quiz - take home quiz, due 9/24.
miércoles
Capítulo 10, El tiempo libre, p 292
9/19
Vocabulario, Los pasatiempos, diversiones y aficiones, p 294
Nota cultural, p 295
Palabras interrogativas, pp 305-306 (307-308)
La tarea:
1. Study vocabulary, Chpt. 10, pp 318-319 (314-315)
2. Composition: ¿Quién soy yo? due next class.
lunes
9/24
Syllabus Quiz due today
Composición: ¿Quién soy yo? due today
Repaso de los mandatos: pp 216-218
Los quehaceres domésticos, p 296-297
Obligación, p 298: tengo que, necesito, debo…
La tarea:
Una llamada telefónica, see attached handout with details in this packet. Leave a voice mail
for Nancy in Spanish, due by 10/1, 5 PM.
Repaso del presente: verbos que cambian en la raíz (stem-changing)
miércoles
Repaso de los comparativos, pp 182-185
9/26
Superlativos, pp 307-308 (305)
La tarea:
• Study present tense of verbs: regulars, irregulars, stem-changing, reflexive.
• Una llamada telefónica
lunes
10/1
Haga la llamada telefónica hoy, para las cinco de la tarde
(Make the phone call assignment today by 5:00 PM)
El imperfecto, pp 299-301
Introducción al proyecto de la clase: entrevista de un nativo hablante español. Preparen las
preguntas.
La tarea: Begin interview project; see attached handout with details in this packet.
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El imperfecto, pp 299-301
miércoles
Preparación para examen 1 del capítulo 10
10/3
La tarea:
1. Continue to work on interview project.
2. Study for Test 1; refer to handout with details.
lunes
10/8
EXAMEN 1
miércoles EXAMEN 1
Continuación del examen 1, parte oral
10/10
lunes
10/15
Capítulo 11, La salud, p 320
Vocabulario, La salud y el bienestar, p 322
En el consultario, pp 324
El pretérito: verbos regulares e irregulares
La tarea: Study preterite tense.
miércoles
10/17
lunes
10/22
Usos del pretérito e imperfecto, pp327-330
Tarea: Continue to work on the interview project.
Pronombres relativos: que, quien, lo que, pp 335-336
Lectura Cultural: Venezuela, p 344 (344-345)
Tarea: Review Chpt. 11 –vocabulary, pp 348-349 (346-347)
Usos de “se,” p 338 (339)
miércoles
¿Qué es el Día de los Muertos?
10/24
Review for Test 2
Tarea: Study for Test 2; refer to handout with details.
lunes
10/29
miércoles
10/31
lunes
11/5
EXAMEN 2
La tarea: Bring something on Wednesday, 10/31, for our class "altar," worth 25 points.
Celebración - EL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS – Fiesta
Traiga algo para nuestro altar, vale 25 puntos
(Bring something today to share for our class "altar," worth 25 points)
El presente del subjuntivo, pp 362-369 and 389-400 (394-397 and 400-401)
La tarea: Finish interview projects; be prepared to share your interview in class.
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miércoles
11/7
ENTREVISTAS
COMPARTAN Y ENTREGUEN LOS REPORTES HOY
(Share interview reports with the class and turn in today. If possible
bring a photo of the person you interviewed.)
lunes
11/12
NO HAY CLASE HOY
DIA DE LOS VETERANOS
Repaso de los mandatos formales (Ud.), pp 217-218
miércoles
El presente del subjuntivo, pp 362-369 and 389-400 (394-397 and 400-401)
11/14
Mandatos familiares (tú), pp 357-359 (389-391)
Formen grupos para la presentación oral.
(Form groups for the oral presentations; see attached handout for details.)
La tarea: Study present subjunctive, formal and familiar commands.
Work on oral presentations, present on 11/21, see information in this packet.
lunes
11/19
Repaso de los mandatos formales (Ud.), pp 217-218
El presente del subjuntivo, pp 362-369 and 389-400 (394-397 and 400-401)
Mandatos familiares (tú), pp 357-359 (389-391)
La tarea: Study present subjunctive, formal and familiar commands.
Work on oral presentations.
miércoles
11/21
lunes
11/26
PRESENTACIONES ORALS HOY – COMERCIALES DE LA TELEVISIÓN
La tarea: Disfruten del Día de Acción de Gracias. Coman, beban, y descansen muchísimo.
Espero que pasen un buen día.
Los usos de por y para, pp 427-431 (367-369)
Lectura Cultural: Colombia, p 376 (312-313)
La tarea: Study uses of por and para.
Repaso
miércoles
Preparación para el examen final
11/28
La tarea: Study for Final Exam
Vocabulary pp 380-381 (408-409)
Lunes
12/3
EXAMEN FINAL
Handout with time of exam and details will be provided
Gracias por estar en la clase.
Espero que pasen unas vacaciones buenas.
Nos vemos en enero, en el año nuevo de dos mil trece.
¡Próspero Año Nuevo!
Descansen, trabajen, esquíen, vayan de compras, estén con amigos, hablen español,
coman galletas, hagan fiestas…
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UNA CARTA DE LA PROFESORA
¡Hola clase!
Estas páginas del sílabo contienen información muy
importante para su éxito en esta clase. Léalas con cuidado y
pregúnteme si tiene preguntas. Es fácil ser un estudiante
bueno en mi clase. Debe venir a clase, participar, entregar la
tarea a tiempo, estudiar el vocabulario y la gramática, y hacer
preguntas en clase.
Es obligatorio que pase por lo menos diez horas cada
semana con la tarea de esta clase. Parte de la tarea es leer en voz alta, repasar
la lección del día, hacer “flash cards,” escuchar la música y televisión española,
y hablar con nativo hablantes.
El respeto para sus compañeros de clase es importantísimo. Todos vamos a
hacer errores, es parte de aprender un idioma. Nunca se debe reírse de otras
personas. Tenga una actitud positiva y venga a clase listo para hacer su mejor.
Va a aprender mucho este año.
El español es muy divertido. Nos vamos a divertir mucho en la clase.
¡Bienvenidos! Mi clase es su clase.
Señora Barclay
COURSE DESCRIPTION – Spanish 201
Catalog Description
This intermediate level course will assist students in developing intermediate level
speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while exposing them to Spanish-speaking
people and cultures. Oral communication activities at this level are designed to promote
intermediate level communicative competence and self-expression.
Prerequisites: SPA 103 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Write a composition and discuss the culture related to a Spanish-speaking country based
on an interview with a native Spanish speaker.
2. Demonstrate oral fluency and comprehension in the target language at the intermediatelow level using the vocabulary and grammar presented in the list of topics for this course.
3. Distinguish, infer, and narrate using verbs in the indicative, imperative, and subjunctive
moods.
4. Participate in formal and casual conversations and engage in real-life situations by
means of interaction in class activities and oral presentations.
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Textbook
Required:
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Puntos de partida: An Invitation to Spanish (Student Edition), McGraw Hill, 9 edition,
2012, ISBN: 13 9780073385419
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Older editions are acceptable: 8 edition, 2009, or the 7 edition, 2004.
Recommended:
Spanish-English/English-Spanish Dictionary
Dictionary of 501 Verbs
Workbook and lab manual to accompany the textbook are optional – you can get free
copies of the listening CDs that go with the lab manual from our library. Complete the
attached form at the end of this packet.
Grading
Tests
Class Participation
(Attendance & Participation in class
activities)
Homework & Interview Project
Oral Presentations – Commercials
50%
10%
30%
10%
Grades are posted weekly online at GRADESOURCE.COM with your secret number.
Check your grade on a weekly basis. If there is an error in your grade, notify the instructor
as soon as possible.
Grading philosophy: if you just answer a question or assignment with a short answer, the
grade will be a "C." To receive a "B" the answer must be very complete, full sentences,
well written. A grade of an "A" is given to assignments that are truly above what is
required, give extra information, include your opinion, show that your deserve an
outstanding grade on the assignment.
A = 90-100%; B = 80-89%; C = 70-79%; D = 60-69%; F = below 60%
Late Work Policy
All work is due on the date indicated on the course syllabus during the scheduled class
meeting time. Late work will be marked down 5% for each day that the work is turned in
after the due date. After two week (14 days) have passed the work will no longer be
accepted and the grade will remain a zero. Early work is always accepted.
This late work policy applies to all graded work in this course: tests, compositions, reports,
homework, presentations, etc. If you have a serious emergency, please see the instructor
to make special arrangements.
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Interview a Native Speaker: Students will interview a native Spanish speaker and write a
summary of the dialogue. See attached page in this handout with detailed information.
Oral Presentation: Students will work together in groups to create television commercials in
Spanish. The emphasis will be on using commands in Spanish. See the attached handout in this
packet with detailed information. Presentation date is on the syllabus.
Tests: All tests are on the course syllabus. A complete review with a handout will be covered in
the class preceding each test. In the event that a student is absent on a test date, the test should
be made up as soon as possible. Contact Nancy to make arrangements to make up a test.
Refer to the late work policy. If tests are not taken during the scheduled class session, the grade
will automatically go down 5%.
Class Participation: Class participation is an important part of the grade. Ten points will be
given for each class meeting. Students are automatically excused from two class meetings. If
absent, the student is responsible for making up all work on the class syllabus according to the
late work policy. Oral activities will be part of class participation. Students will be expected to
participate in activities using Spanish.
Homework: All homework assignments are on the course syllabus with the due dates. Refer to
late work policy. The interview project is an ongoing homework assignment. Students should
plan to spend ten hours a week studying vocabulary and grammar from the text. Homework
includes practicing speaking Spanish with native speakers, listening to Spanish television and
music, and reading in Spanish. All material on the course syllabus should be studied at home as
well.
Keeping up with the Class: Any student needing accommodations should notify the instructor. Students
that are having difficulty should notify the instructor as soon as possible.
Tutoring in the Tutoring & Learning Center (TLC) FREE! Tutorial services are provided at no
cost to the student. The schedule of Spanish tutors is available in the TLC, room A201.
To take an exam in the TLC you must make an appointment.
Email: [email protected], Phone: 530-541-4660 x740
Dropping the Class: Students are responsible for dropping the class. See Admissions & Records for
clarification and deadlines.
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Oral Presentations
Television Commercials
¡Compre! ¡Venga! ¡Escuche!
Presentation Date: See course syllabus for specific date.
Group size: 1-3 students
Time: 10-12 minutes
Requirements: visuals and props, written script for each group, good Spanish
pronunciation, use of commands.
Description: Each group will present a television commercial to the class in
Spanish. The mood can be serious or comical; keep it clean, PG rating! All
participants must speak in Spanish and a large portion of the grade will be based
on the use of spoken Spanish. Emphasis should be on using commands in
Spanish. Each student should have at least one statement using the subjunctive.
Vocabulario: Use topics from Capítulos 9, 10, 11, & 12: Pastimes, Hobbies,
Sports, Medical Care, Health Issues, Quality of Life, Appliances, Electronics
Suggested Topics:
Vacation Area
Doctor or Dentist
New Medical Product
Sporting Goods Store
Cleaning Product
Health Spa
Sporting Event, Olympics, etc.
Disaster, Medical Problem
Current Events
Grading will be based on
Spoken Spanish, 30%
Use of commands (familiar or formal) and subjunctive, 30%
Visuals, 30%
(To receive full credit for visuals, much effort must be put into this
portion of the grade. Use props, costumes, videos, music, etc.)
Written script 10% (Correct grammar, commands, subjunctive)
Written scripts must be turned in from each group before the presentation.
Cue cards may be used. However, if the script is read the best grade
possible will be a "C."
See the instructor if you have any questions or concerns as early in the
quarter as possible.
Be creative, speak Spanish and have fun!
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A.A. DEGREE & CERTIFICATE IN SPANISH
1.
In addition to the General Education Requirements as stated in the College Catalog, the
student must complete a total of 39-41 units distributed among Sections 1 and 2 as
stated below.
Students planning to obtain the Certificate in Spanish do not need to fulfill the General
Education Requirements.
Students choosing to take Spanish courses on a credit/no credit basis should meet with a
counselor to discuss the effect it will have on receiving a degree and transferability.
Section 1:
REQUIRED COURSES: Six courses from the following list, 30 units total. Any units
over the 30 required from this section may be applied toward Recommended and/or
Suggested Courses below.
SPA 101 Elementary Spanish
SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish
SPA 102 Elementary Spanish
SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish
SPA 103 Elementary Spanish
SPA 203 Intermediate Spanish
SPA 210 Advanced Spanish Grammar & Composition I
SPA 211 Advanced Spanish Grammar & Composition II
SPA 212 Introduction to Spanish Literature
NOTE: Students should be advised that the above required courses, taken out of
sequence or taken by challenge exam, may not be transferable. Students should contact
the four-year schools to which they plan to transfer for specifics.
2. Section 2:
9-11 UNITS MINIMUM FROM THE FOLLOWING:
At least 3 units must be completed from the Recommended Courses, Section A. The
remaining units may be completed from Recommended and/or Suggested Courses,
Sections A, B, or C.
A. Recommended Courses:
SPA 105 Intermediate Conversational Spanish
SPA 110 Hispanic Civilization & Culture
SPA 141 Conversational Spanish
SPA 142 Conversational Spanish
SPA 143, Conversational Spanish
SPA 155 Bi-Cultural Conversation – Intermediate
SPA 157, Conversation Expanded Experience (ISSI course)
SPA 170-172 Spanish for the Professions
B. Students may take Intensive Spanish Summer Institute (ISSI) courses up to 3.5
units.
C. Suggested Courses:
ANT 101
ART 107
ENG 107
HIS 104
HIS 110
SPE 102
3.
Introduction to Archeology
Art of the Americas
Cross-Cultural Literature
Early California History
Multicultural and Minority History of the United States
Intercultural Communications
Ethnic Studies courses
Elective units to bring the total to 90.
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¡Llámeme por teléfono!
Spanish 201
Hola profesora. Me llamo José
García y soy estudiante en la clase
de español, doscientos uno…
Leave a Spanish voice mail message for Nancy.
Introduce yourself; be sure to say your name. Tell me where you live,
work and play. What do you like to do when you are not studying
Spanish? Why are you taking Spanish? Include information about
your family and friends. Tell me about your favorite foods,
restaurants, seasons, sports, books, etc. What did you do this past
summer?
Worth 25 points. To receive full credit, speak the entire time, about
two minutes.
How to leave a voice mail message at LTCC
1. Call LTCC:
541-4660
2. As soon the recording answers "Thank you for
calling Lake Tahoe Community College…"
dial 320
3. "Express messaging. To mailbox…"
Enter my mailbox 204
then press #.
4. "Nancy Barclay" "Please leave a message after
the tone. Beep."
5. Leave your message and hang up.
6. If you run out of time, call back and continue.
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INTERVIEW PROJECT
Objectives:
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Converse with a native Spanish speaker.
Become familiar with the culture and customs of people from Spanish
speaking countries.
Write a composition in Spanish.
Successful students will:
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Compose a list of interview questions, at least 20 questions.
Meet with a native Spanish speaker.
Ask the questions and interact with the interviewee.
Write a summary of the interview, in Spanish.
(Two pages, typed, double-spaced, in Spanish)
Include a conclusion with your comments on the project
Edit the summary with a Spanish tutor if needed
Read the interview summary to classmates
Grading
20%
70%
10%
20 interview questions
• List of questions asked must be turned in with the written
summary
• Include questions about the culture and customs of the
interviewee
Written summary in Spanish must contain:
• present and past tenses (preterite and imperfect)
• Correct grammar
• Description of the interviewee
• Your impressions of the interview. How did it go in your
opinion?
• Well written with depth and variety of expressions and
concept
• Conclusion stating what you gained from the interview?
Positive comments? Areas of difficulty?
Read your summary to classmates and bring a photo if possible
If you need help finding someone to interview, see the instructor as
soon as possible in the quarter.
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TAKE THIS TO THE LTCC LIBRARY TO HAVE COPIES MADE FOR FREE!
Student Name:
Instructor:
Quarter: Fall Winter Spring Summer (circle one)
SPANISH STUDENTS
One of the services the Library provides for the students in the world languages
classes is the duplication of audio lessons that accompany the texts. All that is
required is that the students bring to the Library:
• Blank tapes or CD-Rs
• This handout which indicates the lessons of which they would like copies.
HIGH QUALITY TAPES MUST BE BOUGHT: Due to the fact that duplicating
apparatus records at a high rate of speed, it is imperative that students supply
the Library with: GOOD QUALITY TAPES, NAME BRANDS SUCH
AS:MAXELL, TDK, SCOTCH or CD-Rs
The turnaround time for duplication of tapes will be approximately 48-72 hours.
The library will hold tapes for pickup for up to six months only.
Programs available, tape lengths and quantity of tapes needed are listed below.
Intermediate Spanish: Puntos de partida, 8th ed.
Tapescript is on reserve in Library.
SPA 201
Chpt. 10, Puntos de partida
Chpt. 11, Puntos de partida
Chpt. 12, Puntos de partida
1 - 60 min. tape or CD-R
1 - 60 min. tape or CD-R
1 - 60 min. tape or CD-R
SPA 202
Chpt. 13, Puntos de partida
Chpt. 14, Puntos de partida
Chpt. 15, Puntos de partida
1 - 60 min. tape or CD-R
1 - 60 min. tape or CD-R
1 - 60 min. tape or CD-R
SPA 203
Chpt. 16, Puntos de partida
Chpt. 17, Puntos de partida
Chpt. 18, Puntos de partida
1 - 60 min. tape or CD-R
1 - 60 min. tape or CD-R
1 - 60 min. tape or CD-R
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