Elementary Spanish 101A
Fall 2004
Walsh University
MWF 9:10-10:10 Physical Ed. Lecture Hall CRN 10356
Instructor: Dr. Jorge J. Barrueto
Office Hours: PE 203 m-th 3-5
Email: jbarrueto@walsh.edu
Course description:
Elementary Spanish 101 puts emphasis on the development of the four skills needed to communicate in Spanish: listening comprehension, speaking ability, reading comprehension, and writing. Oral communicative skills are particularly emphasized. Thematic vocabulary and grammar are presented through communicative activities in order to make the use of the language active. Hispanic culture is introduced through videos, readings, music and other activities
Course Objectives:
This course aims to develop the student's knowledge of Spanish language skills. By the end of the semester the student will have a basic knowledge of language mechanics and basic skills for communication. The student will be able to:
• Produce the basic sounds and intonation necessary to communicate
• Effectively utilize the basic grammatical constructions in conversation
• Construct simple sentences in writing
• Understand basic reading passages
Textbook: Dos Mundos by Tracy D. Terrell et al. Student Workbook (available at the bookstore)
Grading:
Attendance/participation 20%
Home work 10%
Presentation 10%
Tests (3) 60%
A 94 - 100 A - 91 - 93
B+ 88 - 90 B 85 - 87
B - 83 - 84 C+ 80 - 82
C 77 - 79 C - 75 - 76
D+ 72 - 74 D 69 - 71
D - 67 - 68 F 66 & below
Attendance policy: Because regular class attendance is important in students developing good communicative skills, and in maximizing their exposure to the language, I have adopted the following attendance policy. Attendance will be taken daily. Each student will be allowed 2 unexcused absences during the semester. Any student with more than 2 unexcused absences at the end of the semester, will have his/her final grade automatically lowered 2% for each absence. Excused absences include only personal medical excuses, and it is the students’ responsibility to provide their instructor with sufficient information to verify this (Doctor’s name and phone #). It is not the instructor’s responsibility to excuse unexcused absences. Unless you have a verifiable medical excuse, it counts as one of your unexcused absences. Do not count on your unexcused absences being excused; use them wisely.
Study Habits: Most students have misconceptions about language learning. Learning a language is like learning to play tennis or to play the piano: it involves developing a specific skill (rather than a body of knowledge). Like sports, language ability comes with practice, practice, practice! If you don’t practice speaking Spanish, hearing it spoken, writing it, or reading it, you will never be able to communicate in it. That’s why class attendance is necessary, and that’s why class time will be spent primarily practicing the language, rather than discussing grammar. Learning grammar is similar to learning the rules of a sport: you won’t play very well unless you know them, but knowing them does not mean you’ll play well. Learning the grammar makes language learning a lot easier. If you are having consistent problems in understanding the grammar see your instructor outside of class immediately. You are better of studying each day, understanding, and practicing as you go along. Only so much can be grasped in one sitting.
Academic Integrity: please refer to pp.45-46 of school catalog.
Schedule:
August 30-September 3
Paso A La clase y los estudiantes. Actividades de comunicación Los mandatos en la clase Los nombres de los compañeros de clase. ¿Quiénes? · Los colores y la ropa · Los números (0-39) · Los saludos Gramática A.1 Responding to Instructions: Commands A.2 Naming: The Verb llamarse A.3 Identifying People and Things: Subject Pronouns and the Verb ser A.4
September 6-10
Describing People and Things: Negation A.5 Identifying People and Things: Gender (Part 1) A.6 Describing People's Clothing: The Verb llevar A.7 Identifying People and Things: Plural Forms (Part 1)
Paso B Las descripciones
September 13-17
Actividades de comunicación Hablando con otros · Las cosas en el salón de clase y los números (40-60) · El cuerpo humano · La descripción de las personas Gramática B.1 Addressing Others: Informal and Polite you (tú, usted) B.2 Describing People: More about Subject Pronouns
September 20-24
B.3 Identifying People and Things: Gender (Part 2) B.4 Expressing Existence: hay B.5 Describing People and Things: Plural Forms (Part 2) B.6 Describing People and Things: Adjective-Noun Agreement . Paso C Mi familia y mis amigos. Destinos.
September 27-October 1
Actividades de comunicación La familia · ¿Qué tenemos? · Los números (10-100) y la edad · Los idiomas y las nacionalidades Gramática C.1 Expressing Possession: The Verbs tener and ser de (l). Destinos
October 4-8 Exam # 1
C. 2 Expressing Possession: Possessive Adjectives C.3 Expressing Age: The Verb tener C.4 Describing People: Adjectives of Nationality C.5 Talking about Habitual Actions: Present Tense of Regular -ar Verbs. Destinos
October 11-15
Capítulo 1 Los datos personales y las actividades
Actividades de comunicación Las fechas y los cumpleaños· Datos personales: El teléfono y la dirección La hora · Las actividades favoritas Lecturas y cultura · Lectura: El horóscopo. Destinos
October 18-22
El mundo hispano: La gente · Ventanas culturales Nuestra comunidad: Rigoberta Menchú Ventanas culturales La vida diaria · Nota cultural Los deportes En resumen Gramática 1.1 Counting: Numbers 100-1000 and Dates 1.2 Spelling: The Spanish Alphabet 1.3 Talking about Habitual Actions: Present Tense of -er and -ir Verbs 1.4 Asking Questions: Question Formation 1.5 Telling Time: Hours and Minutes 1.6 Expressing Likes and Dislikes: gustar + Infinitive. Destinos
October 25-29
Capítulo 2 Mis planes y preferencias
Actividades de comunicación Los planes · Las clases · Las preferencias y los deseos · El tiempo Gramática 2.1 Expressing Future Plans: ir + a + Infinitive 2.2 Sequencing: Ordinal Adjectives. Destinos
November 1-5
Examen # 2
2.3 Stating Preferences and Desires: preferir and querer + Infinitive 2.4 Making Suggestions: Let's 2.5 Describing the Weather: Common Expressions. Destinos
November 8-12
Capítulo 3 Los lugares y las actividades
Actividades de comunicación Los lugares · Las actividades diarias · ¿De dónde es usted? · Las actividades del momento Gramática 3.1 Talking about Location: estar + en; ir + al / a la. Destinos
November 15-19 Presentations begin.
3.2 Discussing Habitual Actions: Present Tense of Regular Verbs 3.3 Using Irregular Verbs: hacer, salir, jugar 3.4 Describing Origin and Location: ser de / estar en 3.5 Referring to Actions in Progress: Present Progressiv. Capítulo 4 La vida diaria y los días feriados. Actividades de comunicación Los dias feriados y las celebraciones · La rutina diaria. Destinos
November 22-26
Los estados físicos y anímicos Gramática 4.1 Discussing Habitual Actions: Verbs with Stem-Vowel Changes (ie, ue) in the Present Tense. Capítulo 5 Las clases y las carreras
Actividades de comunicación Las actividades de la clase de español· Las habilidades · Las carreras y las actividades del trabajo · Las actividades futuras Gramática 5.1 Indicating to Whom Something is Said: Indirect Object Pronouns with Verbs of Informing 5.2. Destinos
November 29-December 3
4.2 Discussing Habitual Actions: Irregular Verbs 4.3 Describing Daily Routine: Reflexives. Expressing Abilities: saber and poder + Infinitive. 5.3 Pointing Out People and Objects: Demonstrative Adjectives 5.4 Expressing Obligation and Duty: tener que, deber, necesitar, hay que, es necesario
December 6-10
5.5 Expressing Plans and Desires: pensar, quisiera, me gustaría tener ganas de. Destinos
Exam # 3
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