COURSE SYLLABUS Vanguard University. SPAN 204 Intermediate Spanish II Fall 2010 M 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM/W online NURS 102

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1 COURSE SYLLABUS Vanguard University SPAN 204 Intermediate Spanish II Fall 2010 M 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM/W online NURS 102 Mission of the Spanish Department: The Spanish Department prepares students educationally and spiritually as they seek to learn the language and understand the Spanish-speaking world, its culture, and literature. Instructor: Office Hours: Required Texts: Additional Texts: Professor Elisabeth Reeve elisabeth.reeve@vanguard.edu By appointment Blanco, Jose. Imaginas. 2 nd ed. Boston: Vista Higher Learning, 2011 with valid Supersite code. English Spanish dictionary and/or Spanish verbs handbook. Course description: This course is a continuation of Spanish 203. Continues to develop fluency in all areas of Spanish at a more advanced level. Prerequisite: Spanish 203 or consent of the instructor. Course objectives: The purpose of Spanish 204 is to continue student development of the four language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Students in this class will actively learn and be responsible for using Spanish structures, vocabulary, and information based on topics that describe the Spanish-speaking world. Readings from the Imagina text and video selections will build vocabulary and broaden cultural understanding of Hispanic countries. Methodology: Readings from Imagina will be used as a basis for class discussion. By means of class activities organized around the text Imagina and video selections, students will increase their listening comprehension of spoken Spanish, expand their vocabulary in the target language, and deepen their understanding of Hispanic culture. Written homework assignments on varied topics will be assigned in class. For full credit, homework must be written in complete sentences and handed in on time. The instruction of this course will be conducted in the target language (Spanish) as much as possible as it will aid in the students exposure to the correct sound and usage of the language. The use of English inside the classroom will be kept to a minimum as we ease our way into the total immersion process. Course Requirements: Exams (40%) and quizzes (30%) The exams and quizzes require that you demonstrate your knowledge of the vocabulary and the structures studied in this class, as well as cultural

2 information obtained from readings and class discussions. You are required to apply this knowledge in meaningful contexts. On quizzes and exams, questions on the cultural readings will be graded based on the ability of the student to demonstrate his/her understanding of the cultural readings, his/her ability to express ideas clearly in the Spanish language using appropriate grammatical structures for the context of the answer, and in relevant situations, the ability of the student to supplement his/her knowledge of the assigned text with original ideas. The exams will have the following components: I. Comprensión auditiva : objective and short-answer questions based on short passages students will hear. II. Vocabulario : writing your own definition of target words or expressions provided. III. Lenguaje y Gramática: the accurate application of grammatical points studied to IV. meaningful contexts. Contenido: Información general y cultural: identificación, multiple-choice, and short essay questions based on the content of the course to include readings and class discussions. V. Other: includes writing a paragraph about yourself in answer to a specific question, describing a picture, etc. Please note: The final exam will be take place on: Wednesday, December 8, 2010 from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM in NURS 102. Proctored Exams Since this class is partially online, you will need to select a proctor to administer a few of your Chapter tests. Proctors must be either librarians, military educational officers, college professors, professional proctors (such as lab aides) or clergy. The proctor must have a professional address and phone. (hotmail, yahoo, excite, aol, netscape, earthlink, verizon, netzero accounts are unacceptable). The address should correspond to a school or business. Please complete and submit the proctor form by the due date indicated in the Assignments chart. Attendance/Participation (10%) Students are expected to attend all class sessions unless given prior approval to be absent. Up to three excused absences are allowed that include only medical or family emergencies with appropriate documentation. Otherwise, students are also expected to attend the entire class and may not arrive late or leave early without the professor s prior consent. Unexcused absences or partial absences will have a negative impact on the student s class participation grade. Class participation is characterized by being present and contributing to all scheduled classes. It also means arriving to class prepared and ready to practice: you have studied the material to be covered in class ahead of time and have done the required assignments online and/or in your workbook. Your willingness to volunteer often, ask questions, and use Spanish during class will be taken into account every class session. Your oral proficiency will be practiced and evaluated during this time. Homework/Assignments (10%) Much of the homework and online lessons will be assigned through website called the Imagina Supersite. Corresponding assignments will be posted on

3 the site, and it will be your responsibility to login and complete the assignments on time as assigned. There will also be assignments due Student Workbook. These are to be turned in either typed or handwritten on the due date. Assignments collected will be turned in at the beginning of the class period; you may not work on homework during class or turn it in late. If you are absent due to illness, it is your responsibility to find out if homework was collected in your absence, and to turn in proper assignments at the beginning of the following class period. Journal (10%) Students will be required to keep a Spanish journal in a folder or in a notebook. You will periodically hand in your journal as announced in the syllabus. Topics will include personal topics, a Spanish language experience, or a topic on Hispanic culture. Each entry must be at least one page in length. Each journal entry will be evaluated for quantity and quality. Quantity includes at least writing the required length of the assignment. Quality includes both using original ideas and expressing these ideas clearly using Spanish grammatical structures in meaningful contexts. No late journals will be accepted. You must write your own work in this journal. More information on the topic and content will be provided in class. Grading Summary - Attendance/Participation 10% Homework Assignments 10% Exams (2) 40% Oral and Written Quizzes 30% Journal: 10% TOTAL: 100% Grading Scale (percentage): A B D A C D B C D B C- 59 or below F Student Conduct: Cel Phones and Laptop Policy - Use of cell phones and unauthorized use of computers will result in loss of points and potential confiscation for the duration of the class session. No texting is allowed and no headphones are permitted. Available Support Services for Students with Disabilities: Students in this course who have a disability that might prevent them from fully demonstrating their abilities are encouraged to contact Dr. Beth Lorrance (ext. 4489) at the Counseling Center to determine what accommodations can be provided to accommodate the student in negotiating the campus environment as soon as possible to initiate disability verification and discuss accommodations that may be necessary to ensure full participation in the successful completion of course requirements. Student Behavior: Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects Christian values. You are expected to treat the instructor and other students with courtesy and

4 respect. All students are responsible for knowing and observing the University s Academic Integrity Policy specified in the Student Handbook. Student Handbook: A copy of the Student Handbook of campus and resident guidelines is made available to each student at the beginning of the fall semester during their Cornerstone course and is available on-line at Students are expected to be familiar with its contents and to conduct themselves in accordance with its provisions. The university reserves the right to make changes and periodic updates to the handbook at any time. WEEK LUNES* MIERCOLES** 1 Topic: Introducción a la clase. Repaso de temas en Lección 5: Las riquezas naturales. Discusión general del medio ambiente. Para empezar: Creencias e ideologías. Cortometraje: El ojo en la nuca. Assignment due: n/a 8/25 (IN PERSON): purchase textbook 2 Topic: Lección 6: Chile Un viaje por el?cometa Marino? Vistemos Chile! Mysty-K El poder femenino del hip-hop", Inti Illimani Galería de creadores," Estructuras: The subjunctive in adverbial clauses; the past subjunctive. Assignment due: 8/30 (ONLINE): 9/1: JOURNAL 1: Chile: un país único (un aspecto geográfico, cultural o histórico) 3 Topic: Lección 6: Estructuras: Comparisons and Superlatives; Cultura: Chile: dictadura y democracia Assignment due: 9/6: NONE -- LABOR DAY HOLIDAY 9/8 (IN PERSON): PROCTOR FORM; Activities Manual: págs Topic: Lección 6 Literatura: Masa de César Vallejo, Quiz 1 sobre Lección 6; Introducción a Lección 7: Para empezar: El trabajo y las finanzas Assignment due: 9/13: 9/15: 5 Topic: Lección 7: Cortometraje: El hombre que volaba un poquito Historia y modernidad Viaje por Bolivia y Paraguay Bolivia Los Ojheda" Galería de creadores Assignment due: 9/20: 9/22: JOURNAL 2: Un aspecto cultural o histórico de Bolivia como nación 6 Topic: Lección 7 de Imagina: Estructuras: The present perfect; The present perfect subjunctive; uses of se. Cultura: Internet ayuda a la agricultura indígena

5 Assignment due: 9/27: 9/29: Activities Manual: págs Topic: Lección 7 de Imagina: Literatura: La mirada de Juan Madrid. Introducción a Lección 8: Para empezar: La tecnología y la ciencia Assignment due: 10/4: Quiz 2 sobre Lección 7 10/6: 8 Topic: Lección 8 de Imagina: Cortometraje: Happy Cool Lima: el encanto de la historia Conozcamos Perú! Piratas en el Callao Assignment due: 10/11: 10/13: 9 Topic: Lección 8: Susana Baca Galería de creadores Estructuras: The past perfect; The past perfect subjunctive; Uses of the infinitive Assignment due: 10/18: 10/20: JOURNAL 3: La tecnología en la América del Sur 10 Topic: Lección 8: Cultura: La ciudad perdida Literatura: La Intrusa de Pedro Orgambide. Lección 9: Para empezar: Las diversiones Assignment due: 10/25: 10/27: Activities Manual: págs Topic: REPASO PARA EL EXAMEN 1 sobre Lecciones 6-8; Examen 1. Lección 9 Cortometraje: Espíritu deportivo Assignment due: 11/1: 11/3: 12 Topic: Lección 9: La Patagonia y Montevideo Exploremos Montevideo y Buenos Aires! La historia de Juan Cabandié Los Fabulosos Cadillacs Galería de creadores Estructuras: The future perfect; the condicional perfect; si clauses Assignment due: 11/8: 11/10: 13 Topic: Lección 9 Cultura: Fin de semana en Buenos Aires Literatura: El beso de los dragones de Wilfredo Machado. Lección 10: Para empezar: Nuestro futuro Assignment due: 11/15: 11/17: 14 Topic: Lección 10 Cortometraje: Un pedazo de tierra Assignment due: 11/22: 11/24: 15 Topic: Lección 10 Confluencia de civilizaciones Vistemos España! Montse y Elena. ORAL QUIZ. Amparanoia Galería de creadores Assignment due: 11/29: 12/1: 16 Topic: Lección 10: Estructuras: The passive voice; Negative and indefinite expressions REPASO PARA EL EXAMEN FINAL. Assignment due: 12/6: 12/8 (IN PERSON): Examen Final *in person unless otherwise **online unless otherwise noted

6 noted Portions of this syllabus adapted from: Bennington, H. (2008). Spanish 101 syllabus. Personal communication, August Holmberg, D. (2010). Spanish 203 Syllabus. Retrieved from: Norris, N. (2008). Spanish 232: Intermediate Spanish II (pdf document). Retrieved from