Division of Arts, Humanities & Wellness
Department of World Languages and Cultures
Course Syllabus
SPANISH I
LAN 113
Semester and Year: Spring 2012
Course and Section number: 113-003/ 113-010
Meeting Times: Mondays &Wednesdays 10:30-12:25 (113-003)
Mondays & Wednesdays 1:45 - 3:40 (113-010)
Location: TBA
INSTRUCTOR: Cesarina Viñas
Office Location: L327
Phone: (201) 612-5323
Office hours: Tuesdays:
12:30-1:30
Wednesdays: 12:30-1:30
Thursdays:
12:30-1:30
By appointment.
Email: [email protected]
Mailbox: A307
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
LAN 113 Elementary Spanish I is an introduction to the pronunciation, basic comprehension, and communication of
Spanish through active class use of simple vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. This course is recommended for
students who have had up to one year, including no previous study of this language. 3 lectures, 1 lab, 3 credits.
General Education Course
STUDENTS LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of course requirements, students will be able to:
1.
Sustain simple conversations on familiar topics with the teacher and peers using the Present Tense.
2.
Write complete sentences, guided dialogs, and compositions using correct grammar and syntax
3.
Read and understand short dialogs and simple texts.
4.
Compare and contrast the culture and the people of the various Spanish-speaking countries
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ASSESSMENT METHODS:
- Daily Written and Oral assignments:
- Short quizzes:
- Written Tests:
- Reading Tests:
- Conversation Test:
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Daily Class Participation:
Proper sentence structure and language use.
Assessment of vocabulary and grammar concepts.
Mastery of vocabulary and grammar concepts learned.
Mastery of Spanish pronunciation.
Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish using concepts
learned.
Semester evaluation of performance in writing, reading
comprehension, pronunciation and conversation skills.
COURSE TEXTS / OTHER STUDY MATERIALS:
Required:
 Jerez, M. and Codding, A. Empecemos/Empecemos Cuaderno de Trabajo/Empecemos Audio CD. 2008 Fifth
Edition.
 English/Spanish Dictionary. (Any)
Recommended:
- Spinelly, E. English Grammar for students of Spanish. (Latest edition).
- Kendris, C. 501 Spanish Verbs. (Latest Edition.)
- www.studyspanish.com
PREPARATION EXPECTATIONS:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
In order to successfully complete the course requirements, students must meet the following criteria:
- Active class participation.
- Timely completion of assignments.
Satisfactory performance on oral and written evaluations.
ASSIGNMENTS / PROJECT
Students are expected to do all of the required assignments and the Final Project for this course and to meet the
deadlines for such. Some handed in assignments are to be typed double space. Failure to submit an assignment
will be the equivalent of a zero. Only one late assignment will be accepted. It is the student's responsibility to keep
track of assignments.
The Final Project will be handed out to students the first week of class. This project will only be accepted on the due
date.
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Course Content and Class Schedule
Note to students: the following Course Outline and Calendar is tentative and subject to change, depending upon the
progress of the class.
Date
Topic
Learning Objectives
Week 1
1/23
Course Introduction
1, 3
Cultural Quiz
1/25
The Spanish Alphabet 1,3
Basic Vocabulary
Week 2
1/30
Classroom vocabulary 1, 2, 3
Chapter 1
Personal Pronouns
The verb Ser
2/1
Chapter 1
1, 2, 3, 4
Professions
Adjectives of
Nationalities
Questions
Week 3
2/6
Chapter 1
1, 2, 3
Gender and number
Definite and indefinite
articles.
2/8
Chapter 1
1, 2, 3, 4
Ser with adjectives
Interrogatives words
Week 4
2/13
Chapter 1 Review
1, 2, 3, 4
Exam 1
2/15
Chapter 2
1, 2, 3, 4
The verb Estar
Descriptive adjectives
Estar + lugar
Contraction de+ el
a+ el
Vocabulary: Places
Week 5
2/20
Chapter 2
1, 2, 3, 4
Vocabulary: The
house.
Numbers: 1- 10
The verb Haber
Demostrative
adjectives & pronouns
Week 6
2/22
Chapter 2
Las clases
Review chapter 2
1, 2, 3
2/27
Chapter 3
Ser vs. Estar
Cómo,quién, qué
1, 2, 3, 4
3
ser vs. Estar
2/29
Week 7
3/5
3/7
Week 8
3/12
3/14
Week 9
3/19
Week 10
3/21
3/26
3/28
Week 11
4/2
4/4
Chapter 3
Special adjectives
with Ser & Estar
Numbers: 11-29
Maricela
Greetings
Review chapter 3
Exam 2
Chapter 4
Vocabulario:
actividades
Present tense: -ar
regular verbs
1, 2, 3, 4
Chapter 4
Present tense: -er & ir regular verbs
Spring Break
1, 2, 3
Spring Break
Chapter 4
Diminutives
Para + infinitive
Chapter 5
Vocabulary: Daily
activities
Chapter 5
The present tense:
Irregular verbs in the
yo form.
Saber vs. Conocer
Numbers 30-99
Days of the week
Months of the year
Seasons
Dates.
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
Review chapters 4 &
5
Exam 3
Chapter 6
The Present tense:
Stem changing verbs
in the yo form (e ie)
Vocabulary: food
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1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
Week 12
4/9
Chapter 6
The verb querer &
tener
Vocabulary: More
food
Chapter 7
Present tense: Stem
changing verbs verbs
(e i; o  ue; u
ue)
The time
Chapter 7
Present tense: Stem
changing verbs (e i;
o  ue; u ue)
Newspaper article
The verbs ir & venir
Numbers 100-999
-uir verbs
Project presentations
Project presentations
Final review
Exam 4
Oral and reading
exam
Oral and reading
exam
4/11
Week 13
4/16
4/18
Week 14
4/23
4/25
4/30
5/2
5/7
Week 15
Week 16
5/9
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 3, 4
1, 3, 4
1, 3, 4
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
GRADING:
The final grade in this course will be determined by a student’s overall mastery of the subject matter as
evidenced on exams, in class writings, projects, homework assignments, and class participation:
Final Grade
o
o
o
o
o
Exams
Project presentation & final essay
Oral and Reading Exam
Homework
Participation and class work
Grade Scale:
A
90-100%
B+
86-89%
B
80-85%
C+
C
D
76-79%
70-75%
60-69%
45 %
15 %
15 %
15 %
10 %
F
0-59%
BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATTENDANCE POLICY:
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All students are expected to attend punctually every scheduled meeting of each course in which they are
registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be determined by the instructor for each section
of each course. These will be established in writing on the individual course outline. Attendance will be kept by
the instructor for administrative and counseling purposes.
ATTENDANCE POLICY IN THIS COURSE:
Due to the nature of language acquisition and practice, students are expected to attend every class meeting on time
and for the full class period. Every three lateness is considered one absence and after three absences, your professor
will deduct 1 point for each day missed from your final grade. There are no make- ups of daily work (i.e., quizzes,
oral presentations, or other classroom assessments). There are no exceptions. If all or part of a class is missed, it is
the student’s responsibility to find out about the material missed. Students are expected to come prepared for the
next class period and to summit any assigned homework.
Late homework, essays, and journals will be accepted no later than one class from the original due date and will be
given half-credit.
WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
PLACEMENT POLICY
Students interested in studying a world language at Bergen Community College may choose either, begin a new one or continue
the language studied previously. Students, who have studied a world language in high school and have received a grade of B or
better, should enroll in the appropriate Bergen course as follows:
Years of study
Up to one year
Two years
Three years or more
Register in
Level I course (e.g., Spanish I)
Level II courses (e.g., Spanish II)
Level III courses (e.g., Intermediate Spanish I)
*Students of Hispanic background who speak Spanish at home and/or studied this language in high school must enroll in LAN
228-Elementary Spanish for Heritage Speakers. Depending on the level of proficiency, Heritage Speakers Students may want to
take the CLEP Exam and earn up to 6 credits in Spanish. For additional information on the CLEP, visit the Testing Center in
Room L-121. Also, you may consult with the instructor or Academic Coordinator for the options.
STUDENT AND FACULTY SUPPORT SERVICES:
Services for Students with Disabilities
A wide variety of services are available to students with documented disabilities through the Office of Special
Services (OSS). OSS is dedicated to serving students with physical, visual, learning, hearing and emotional
disabilities. Following semester, upon request from the student, an accommodation from is filled out by OSS staff
and a copy given to each instructor. When extended test time or testing in a private setting is required, a copy of the
form is submitted to the Testing Center OSS liaison. Accommodations may include the following:
Extended testing time
Testing in a private setting
Use to the Adaptive Computer Lab and/or other adaptive equipment
Use of a Note taker, Tutor, Reader, or Scribe
Use of a tape recorder
Use of a C-Print Operator (a computerized note-taking service)
A more detailed explanation can be found on the college website at www.bergen.edu/oss
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The Sidney Silverman Libraray
The Sidney Silverman Library is an integral part of the college’s educational programs. To support the curriculum,
the library acquires, organizes, and provides access to a variety print, media, and electronic resources for individual
and classroom use. It is open whenever classes are in session and on a reduced schedule when classes are not in
session. The library is open to all students, faculty, and general public. (BCC Catalog)
The library’s webpage, www.bergen.edu/library, is available for up-to-date information regarding library collections
and services.
All of the required texts for the course will be made available on Reserve. Go to the library Circulation Desk for
access to the reserved copies.
GENERAL
All students are subject to the rules, regulations and policies set forth in the current Bergen Community College
Catalog.
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