Required Course Materials (Course package may be purchased at UCLA Ackerman Bookstore):

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1 SPRING 2011 Elementary Spanish XL 3 / Reg# W3453 / # Units: 4 SATUDAYS: 9 am 1 pm from April 2 nd to June 18 th (11 mtgs) UCLA: School of Public Affairs Bldg Instructor: Emilia Chuquin, PhD Required Course Materials (Course package may be purchased at UCLA Ackerman Bookstore): Textbook: Mosaicos Spanish as a World Language (Castells et al.), 5 th Edition 2010 (includes a dictionary, a chart: Quick Guide to Spanish Grammar, and the Student Access Code Card). Electronic Mosaicos: Student Activities Manual (referred to as SAM in the course syllabus). To access this electronic material you will need the Student Access Code Card (it is enclosed in your book package), and enroll with it in MySpanishLab: Text Material Covered: Spanish XL 3: Capítulo 11 through Capítulo 15 Course Description Spanish XL 3 is the third of a three-quarter series (Spanish 1, 2, 3) of elementary Spanish language and culture (first college-level Spanish). It is designed to continue to introduce you to the Spanish language and the many facets of Hispanic culture. The communicative integrated language teaching approach method will be used in this course. It will develop linguistic fluency in an interactive way. Therefore, this class will be centered in helping students to develop communicative competence in all language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. These activities also will give an opportunity for the student to practice grammatical structures, acquire new vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions to be used in communicative activities. Likewise, this course will help the student to build up cultural insights in an analytical manner by examining information, ideas, historical events from Americas and Spain. Goals & Learning objectives The goals and objectives of Spanish XL 3 are to continue developing linguistic fluency and attain proficiency in all four communicative skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The main objective is to introduce students to the present subjunctive for expressing expectations, hopes, emotions, opinions, attitudes, doubts, conjectures, conditional, past perfect, imperfect subjunctive, hypothesizing about the present and the future. This course also will expand more about por and para, possessive pronouns and adjectives. More importantly, in order to acquire fluency in Spanish this course will be based in many interactive class conversational activities such as discussions, role-plays, debates, brainstorms, poems, and oral reports in an analytical manner. Thus, you will participate in pair and group activities that will give you the opportunity to practice your Spanish in a relaxed environment. Grammar is necessary for communication. However, vocabulary, discourse strategies and familiarity with the cultural norms are equally important. Spanish XL 3 will be conducted entirely in Spanish.

2 Description of Assignments Attendance and Active Participation: It is strongly recommended that you attend all scheduled classes to develop your language skills in Spanish. You are expected to arrive on time and not to leave from class before the session ends, if you do you will have an absence for that day. No matter what the reason for the absence, failure to attend class always results in missed opportunities to hear and speak Spanish. In an interactive language class where classroom work is an essential component of the course, excessive absenteeism is unacceptable. The classroom is the primary environment in which you will be exposed to Spanish language. These cannot be made up! In case of family/medical emergency, please contact Jenny Polutan or your instructor. Class participation means completing assignments/preparing the reading materials (Mosaicos-textbook) before class and participating in class activities/discussions by asking and answering questions and participating in role-play or pair activities. You must come well prepared to class and always use Spanish, use new and recycled vocabulary, make positive contribution to class and have respect and positive attitude toward your classmates and instructor. Important: Cell phones, pagers or other electronic communication devices should be turned off or set to silent. Furthermore, they are entirely prohibited during the exams. NO chewing gum is accepted in class (see Student Conduct Notices). Attendance: 10%; class participation: 10%. Total: 20%. Homework: It consists in online Student Activities Manual-SAM (in MySanishLab) exercises. 1 The first session of the quarter the instructor will provide you the Course ID Number in order you to register in MySpanishLab. This online activity will be granted based on your effort, not on the facts. Note, after ending each chapter in class, you will have 24 hours to finish this electronic activity in order to get credit. Moreover, the student will be writing short paragraphs and compositions (about 150 words or more, typed doubled-spaced/12 font). No ed compositions will be accepted. In addition, the student has to study the assigned pages in Mosaicos and listen to assigned CD track before coming to class and be prepared to participate actively by using new and recycled vocabulary in each lesson. Note, descriptions of some assignments will be posted in Blackboard or assigned in class. Homework: 20%. Quizzes: There will be three quizzes. Quizzes are designed to ensure that you master the material step by step. The first quiz will cover Capítulo 11 only, after that at the end of every two chapters will be a quiz (Quiz No 1: Capítulo 11; Quiz No 2: Capítulos 12 & 13; Quiz No 3: Capítulos 14 & 15). The quizzes will be in a fill-in-the-blank format and include vocabulary, reading, listening, comprehension, grammar, writing short composition and culture. The dates for the quizzes are printed in bold in the calendar section of this syllabus. Quizzes: 40%. Final Oral Report: Groups of students will prepare an oral presentation on different topics from Spanish speaking countries. Each student will be evaluated based on the following aspects: preparation, organization, clarity, visual materials, and enthusiasm. For this segment, more directions will be given in class. Oral report is scheduled for June 18 (last day of the spring quarter). Final Oral Report: 20%. Extra Credit for your final grade (5%): Video: Diarios de bicicleta. To receive full credit, students must bring the answers to the questions given in the textbook Mosaicos (there are total five episodes one per chapter). Grading: Final grades will be based on class participation, attendance, homework, quizzes, and final oral report. Course grades will be based on the following: Attendance & Participation: 20% Homework (SAM): 20% Quizzes (3): 40% 1 Student Activities Manual (SAM), and assignments are subject to update by the instructor.

3 Final Oral Report 20 Total Points for the Course: 100% (100 points) *Grading Scale: = A = A = A = B = B = B = C = C = C = D = D 59-0 = F * P/NP grading (undergraduates), P = C (73) or better. *S/U grading (graduate students), S = B (83) or better. ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES UCLA Extension Contact: Jenny Polutan: jpolutan@uclaextension.ucla.edu. You may contact Jenny Polutan directly with questions on administrative tools, transfer credits, grading basis, etc. Instructor: You may contact your instructor via or through the Blackboard Discussion Forum for questions on course topics and materials. Student Records: Students can access and update student records online by visiting: and clicking on MyExtension on the left navigation bar, selecting Student's Course Essentials, and following the directions to log in. Student's Course Essentials lets you view your grades, request an official transcript, change credit status on a current course, obtain enrollment verification, update your personal information, and much more. Blackboard is an online tool where you can access handouts, study guides and class discussion forums. Student Conduct: 2 Students are to read and abide by University Policies on Student Conduct and Academic Integrity. Accommodations: If you need accommodations for a disability, contact the UCLA Extension Disabled Student Services directly at: (310) or via access@uclaextension.edu. Their office will contact your instructor. 2 If you have any concerns about this course, you should always talk with your instructor first.

4 SPRING 2011 ELEMENTARY SPANISH XL 3 CALENDAR: Reg#: W3453 / # Units: 4 SATURDAYS: Classroom: UCLA: School of Public Affairs Bldg am-1 pm. from April 2 th June 18 th (11 mtgs) Emilia Chuquin, PhD Student Activities Manual (SAM) includes writing and listening activities. It is estimated student will spend approximately 5-7 hours outside class each week completing class assignments, reading and studying for quizzes. Chapters & quizzes are in bold. Note, each lesson is divided in two segments, except the last day of the calendar. Week/Date Chapter & Topic Activity/CD Homework/SAM/Video Semana 1 Abril 2 Introduction: Syllabus/Review Capítulo 11: pp Cultura: Cuba, República Dominicana Médicos, farmacias y hospitales; Las CD 5: Track: 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 SAM: (see Mosaicos upper corner) 11-1 to Semana 2 Abril 9 Semana 3 Abril 16 partes del cuerpo; La salud Expressing expectations and hopes: Introduction to the present subjunctive Capítulo 11: pp Present subjunctive: exercises More about the present subjunctive Expressing emotions, opinions, and attitudes: The subjunctive with expressions of emotion Expressing goals, purposes, and means: Uses of por and para Referring to people and things: Relative pronouns Capítulo 11: pp A escribir; Enfoque cultural: Cuba y República Dominicana: la música y el baile Quiz No 1: Capítulo 11 Capítulo 12: pp Cultura: Panamá, Costa Rica Los medios de transporte; El alojamiento y las reservaciones; El Dramatization SAM: to Video: p. 371; Diarios de bicicleta: El accidente : to Suggestion (to watch): Video: The Mirrors of the Heart CD 5: Track: 23 CD 5: Track 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 Brainstorm: Topic: SAM: to Tarea: Make a collage with parts of the body / Mr. Potato Head SAM: to SAM: to A escribir: p. 390: 11-42, 11-43, SAM: 12-1 to Video: p. 405: Diarios de bicicleta: El premio: to 12-13

5 Semana 4 Abril 23 Semana 5 Abril 30 Semana 6 Mayo 7 Semana 7 Mayo 14 Semana 8 Mayo 21 correo y la correspondencia Talking about things that may not exist: Subjunctive in adjective clauses Capítulo 12: pp Expressing possession: Possessive pronouns; Expressing possession: Stressed possessive adjectives Talking about the past: Review of the preterit and imperfect A leer, A Escribir Enfoque cultural: Centroamérica: un Puente entre dos océanos Capítulo 13: pp Cultura: Bolivia, Paraguay; La literatura y el cine; La pintura y el arte; La música y la cultura popular Expressing affirmation and negation: Affirmative and negative expressions Capítulo 13: pp Expressing doubt and uncertainty: Subjunctive with expressions of doubt Hypothesizing: The conditional Expressing reciprocity: Reciprocal verbs and pronouns A leer, A escribir Enfoque cultural: La maravillosa música de los Andes Quiz No 2: Capítulos: 12 & 13 Capítulo 14: pp Cultura: Chile Cambios en la sociedad; El papel de la mujer; Temas de hoy: los jóvenes y la emigración Expressing conjecture: Adverbial conjunctions that require the subjunctive Capítulo 14: pp Expressing conjecture or certainty: Adverbial conjunctions that take the subjunctive or indicative Talking about the past from a past perspective: The past perfect Expressing actions: The infinitive as subject or object Ecotourism Share your imaginary trip in as much detail as possible (a place you found on the Mosaicos webpage) CD 6: Track: 1, 2, 3, 4 Read the poem Dame la mano loud and repeat the verses in chorus. p. 434 SAM: to SAM: to A escribir: p. 425: 12-41, Tarea: p. 418: 12-28: Visite la página web de Mosaicos. SAM: 13-1 to Video: p. 439: Diario de una bicicleta: Una novela curiosa: to SAM: to CD 6: Track: 5 SAM: to Tarea: Write a poem Escuchar música andina CD 6: Track: 11, 12, 13, 14 Group discussion: topic: traditional roles & sexism in Latin America cultures /stereotypes A mnemonic device to remember the conjunctions that take the subjunctive is CASPA (dandruff) SAM: to A escribir p. 459: 13-40, 13-41, SAM: 14-1 to Video: p. 473: Diario de Bicicleta: Elecciones presidenciales : to SAM: to SAM: to Make your own flashcards with these conjunctions: con tal de que, antes de que, sin que, para que, a menos que CD 6: Track: 15 SAM: to A escribir p : 14-36, 14-37, 14-38

6 A leer, A escribir Enfoque cultural: La compleja vida política de América Latina Mayo 28 No hay clases Semana 9 Junio 4 Semana 10 Junio 11 Semana 11 Junio 18 Capítulo 15: pp Cultura: Puerto Rico; La ciencia y la tecnología en el mundo de hoy; La conservación del medio ambiente; Otros retos del futuro Expressing wishes and recommendations in the past: The imperfect subjunctive Capítulo 15: pp Hypothesizing about the present and the future: If-clauses Expressing the unexpected: Se for unplanned occurrences A leer, A escribir Enfoque cultural: La ciencia y la tecnología Quiz No 3: Capítulos: 14 & 15 Final Oral Report (Festival de cultura hispana) CD 6: Track: 22, 23, 24, 25 Brainstorm: Uses of the internet (see p. 499) Share the poem in class (see p. 490) CD 6: Track: 26 Course Syllabus Subject to Update by the Instructor SAM: 15-1 to Video: p. 505: Diarios de una bicicleta: La despedida: to SAM: to Tarea: p. 490: In pairs or in groups write the answer to the poem from a 21 st Century man s perspective: Hombre pequeñito. SAM: to Tarea: p. 524: Use la información. Escribir una breve biografía de un científico. Visite la página web de Mosaicos. SAM: to 45 A escribir p. 521: 15-35, 15-36, Felices vacaciones!