Second-year Spanish I Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

SPAN-2311-001 Second-year Spanish I

Prerequisites

SPAN 1412 or appropriate score on language placement test

Course Description

Grammar review, conversation, composition and study of selections from representative authors.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Enfoques, Curso intermedio de Lengua Española. José Blanco and María Colbert. 2nd. Edition. Vista Higher Learning. Boston, Massachusetts.

Supplies

A computer. A microphone is also required for recorded assignments.

Student Performance

After studying the material presented in this course of study, students will be able to do the following, as evaluated by the faculty in the Department of Modern Languages:

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Exhibit greater confidence and accuracy when speaking the language.

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Ask/answer questions appropriately and comprehensibly in the present, past, and future tenses, though still with numerous grammatical errors.

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Speak at least 3 - 5 minutes on a prepared topic.

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Write messages or paragraphs of at least 8 - 10 sentences, some of which are complex.

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Write brief compositions (1 or 2 pages), using the basic simple tenses, though still with much confusion concerning the difference between ser and estar, between the preterit and the imperfect, and between the indicative and the subjunctive.

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Keep a simple journal in Spanish, using a dictionary as necessary.

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Write from dictation passages which may contain some unfamiliar words.

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Understand questions, answers, statements, and a substantial amount of what speakers say in face-to-face conversations in standard Spanish spoken at a somewhat slower rate than normal.

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Understand 10% - 25% of what one hears in Spanish-language audio/videotapes, radio/TV broadcasts and movies, even with no script or subtitling.

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With the aid of a dictionary, understand the main idea, most secondary ideas, and most supporting details of fairly short, somewhat complicated factual narratives or descriptions.

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Identify the main idea and several key points of written passages dealing with more abstract topics.

Satisfactory performance on all of the above is indicated by a score of 70 or more on appropriate tests. Since students vary markedly in each skill area (reading, writing, speaking, listening), it is possible that a student who passes the course may not actually be able to perform adequately every one of the tasks detailed above.

The purposes of this course are:
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To refine the students mastery of basic grammatical structures previously studied at the first-year level and to explore additional grammatical points which lead to greater mastery of the language in both written and spoken format.

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To read authentic literary works by representative Hispanic authors.

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To improve students listening comprehension skills by using a variety of resources.

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To enable students to continue learning basic cultural information that will facilitate effective communication with native speakers.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

In accordance with Amarillo College Policy.

Grading Criteria

The standard ten-point spread determines the letter grade received.
90 - 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 - 69 = D
below 60 = F
There is no extra credit in this course.There are no make ups for missed assignments, tests or quizzes.

Attendance

Class attendance is mandatory. There are no make ups or extensions for assigned activities, tests or quizzes.

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Additional Information

Provided in course. Provided in course.

http://enfoques.vhlcentral.com/

 

Please do not contact me concerning technical problems.

 

For problems logging into AC Online, contact 806-371-5000

 

For problems with Enfoques you may email: techsupport@vistahigherlearning.com or call 1-800-248-2813.