Spanish 2311 Instructor: Dina Lopez Cell: 979.824.0635 BC Phone: 979.230.3224 (Ann Montgomery-Division Secretary) Email: dina.lopez@brazosport.edu Catalogue Description Span 2312-This course is designed for students who wish to learn the fine points of grammar as well as extend their vocabulary. Students receive instruction in literature and culture through readings and classroom discussions in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 1412 or two or more credits in high school Spanish. Learning Outcomes for Spanish 2311 Intermediate Spanish I LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR SPANISH 2311 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I 1. Students will demonstrate comprehension of authentic spoken discourse produced by Spanish speakers of diverse origins. Assessment: Students will be able to answer questions on auditory portions of all exams. Students will increase their listening ability to the ACTFL intermediate low to intermediate mid-range proficiency. Passing rate is 70%. 2. Students will produce oral Spanish comprehensible to native speakers using complex grammatical structures to narrate, describe, and elicit information. Assessment: Students will be able to answer questions and describe themselves and situations in 2-4 oral exams. Students will increase their speaking ability to the ACTFL intermediate low to intermediate mid-range proficiency. Passing rate is 70%. 3. Students will demonstrate increasing comprehension of authentic written texts in a variety of genres. Assessment: Students will read a variety of assignments at home and answer questions. Students will be able to read sections on written exams and answer questions about the readings Students will increase their listening ability to the ACTFL intermediate low to intermediate mid-range proficiency. Passing rate is 70%. 4. Students will write descriptions and narratives at a low intermediate level using complex grammatical structures. 1
Assessment: Students will have a variety of homework assignments 4-8 in which they write descriptions and narratives. Students will increase their writing ability to the ACTFL intermediate low to intermediate mid-range proficiency. Passing rate is 70%. 5. Students will formulate cohesive paragraphs and short/simple essays. Assessment: Students will write cohesive paragraphs and short essays on all major exams. Students will increase their writing ability to the ACTFL intermediate low to intermediate midrange proficiency. Passing rate is 70%. 6. Students will describe cultural practices and products of the Spanish-speaking world drawing on authentic materials including literature and the visual arts. Assessment: Students will be able to discuss and react to literary and visual arts in classroom discussions and/or in writing. Passing rate is 70%. Textbook MySpanishLab with Pearson etext Access Code Card for McMinn, John T., and Alonso Garcia, Nuria. Hoy Dia: Spanish for Real Life. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, 2011. Print. It is not required to buy the paperback textbook. The Card with Access Code will allow you to use the e-book. Everything is on the website. This code is good for 24 months. http://www.myspanishlab.com This course number is CRSKLU6-8024543 Other course materials: Card with Access Code/Book Key to enter site with ebook. The access code can be purchased from the Brazosport College bookstore or through the Pearson Website (see below) http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/product/hoy-da-spanish-for-real-life-volume- 2/9780205761524.page The course code will be provided by the instructor. Students will need a computer with a microphone and webcam or a video recorder that can be uploaded. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Brazosport College is committed to providing equal education opportunities to every student. Brazosport College offers services for individuals with special needs and capabilities including counseling, tutoring, equipment, and software to assist students with special needs. Please contact the Special Populations Counselor, 979.230.3236, for further information. 2
ACADEMIC HONESTY Brazosport College assumes that students eligible to perform on the college level are familiar with the ordinary rules governing proper conduct including academic honesty. The principle of academic honesty is that all work presented by you is yours alone. Academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion shall be treated appropriately. Please refer to the Brazosport College Student Guide for more information. This is available online at http://www.brazosport.edu. Click on the CATALOGS AND SCHEDULES link under STUDENTS. Academic dishonesty violates both the policies of this course and the Student Code of Conduct. In this class, any occurrence of academic dishonesty will be referred to the Dean of Student Services for prompt adjudication, and will, at a minimum, result in a 0 on the assignment. Sanctions may be imposed beyond your grade in this course by the Dean of Student Services. Attendance Students will not be withdrawn for lack of attendances. They must drop the class themselves. Grading Chapter exams (Chapters 9, 10, and 11) Online Student Activity Manual Writing assignments Classwork/Homework/Attendance 70% of final grade The final exam will be Monday, July 6, 2015. The last day to drop this class is Friday, June 19, 2015. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Students are expected to fully participate in this course. The following criteria are intended to assist you in being successful in this course: a. understand the syllabus requirements b. use appropriate time management skills c. communicate with the instructor d. complete course work on time, and e. utilize online components as required. OTHER STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION Information about the Library is available at http://www.brazosport.edu/library or by calling 979.230.3310. For assistance with online courses, an open computer lab, online and make-up testing, audio/visual services, and study skills, visit Learning Services next to the Library, call 979.230.3253, or visit http://www.brazosport.edu/learningservices. 3
For drop-in math tutoring, the writing center, supplemental instruction and other tutoring including e- tutoring, visit the Student Success Center, call 979.230.3527, or visit http://www.brazosport.edu/studentsuccesscenter. To contact the Communications Department call 979.230.3224. The Student Services provides assistance in the following: Counseling and Advising 979.230.3040 Financial Aid 979.230.3294 Student Life 979.230.3355 To reach the Information Technology Department for computer, email, or other technical assistance call the Helpdesk at 979.230.3266 Assignments for SPAN 2311 June 8: begin Chapter 9, part 1, pages 254-259. Vocabulary food and drink. Grammar indirect object pronouns especially with the verb dar and expressing likes, dislikes, and interests using verbs like gustar. June 9: Chapter 9, part 2, pages 260-265. Vocabulary in a restaurant. Grammar using direct and indirect pronouns together and using the conditional tense to make polite requests. June 10: Chapter 9, part 3, pages 266-271. Vocabulary a balanced diet. Grammar the future tense and possessive pronouns. June 11: Chapter 9, part 4, pages 272 277. Vocabulary in the market. Grammar review of parts 1-3. June 15: Chapter 9, part 5, pages 278-285. Vocabulary food and drink, in a restaurant. Reading the nutritional pyramid. Writing critique of a restaurant. June 16: Test of Chapter 9 taken as a class in the computer lab. All My Spanish Lab assignments for Chapter 9 are due. Begin Chapter 10, part 1, pages 286-291. Vocabulary the body. Grammar Ud. and Uds. command forms and commands with reflexive and object pronouns. June 17: Continue Chapter 10, part 1, pages 286-291. Vocabulary the body. Grammar Ud. and Uds. command forms and commands with reflexive and object pronouns. June 18: Chapter 10, part 2, pages 292-297. Vocabulary symptoms and accidents. Grammar tu command forms and using the subjunctive after verbs expressing desires. June 22: Chapter 10, part 3, pages 298-303. Vocabulary preventative medicine. Grammar the 4
subjunctive of stem-changing verbs and the use of the subjunctive with impersonal expressions and verbs of doubt. June 23: Chapter 10, part 4, pages 304-309. Vocabulary medical specialists. Grammar review of parts 1-3. June 24: Chapter 10, part 5, pages 310-315. Vocabulary at the doctor s. Reading How to live 100 years. Writing designing a public awareness campaign. June 25: Test of Chapter 10 - taken as a class in the computer lab. All My Spanish Lab assignments for Chapter 10 are due. Begin Chapter 11, part 1, pages 317-223. Vocabulary a job resume. Grammar the use of subjunctive after conjunctions of time and the prepositions por and para. June 29: Continue Chapter 11, part 1, pages 317-323. Vocabulary a job resume. Grammar the use of subjunctive after conjunctions of time and the prepositions por and para. Begin Chapter 11, part 2, pages 324-329. Vocabulary in the office. Grammar using past participles as adjectives and the present perfect. June 30: Continue Chapter 11, part 2, pages 324-329. Vocabulary in the office. Grammar using past participles as adjectives and the present perfect. Begin Chapter 11, part 3, pages 330-335. Vocabulary job descriptions. Grammar relative pronouns and with use of indicative or subjunctive mood, using the subjunctive after expressions of emotions, and using the present perfect subjunctive. July 1: Continue Chapter 11, part 3, pages 330-335. Vocabulary job descriptions. Grammar relative pronouns with indicative or subjunctive verbs, using the subjunctive after expressions of emotions, and using the present perfect subjunctive. Begin Chapter 11, part 4, pages 336-341. Vocabulary at the bank. Grammar review of parts 1-3. July 2: Chapter 11, part 5, pages 342-349. Vocabulary in the work place. Reading Equality in the work place. Writing a cover letter. July 6: Test of Chapter 11 taken as a class in the computer lab. All My Spanish Lab assignments for Chapter 11 are due. 5