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Spanish 201: Intermediate Spanish I
Christopher Newport University
Fall 2012
Prof.: Ingrid Edery Office: McMurran 325
Telephone: 594 – 8761 Office Hours: M-W-F: 11-11:
Email: ingridedery@cnu.edu & MW 2-2:45pm
Classroom Locations: 9:00 GOSN 204; 10:00, 12:00 & 1:00 FORBES 2058
Recommended Prerequisite : SPAN 101,102 its equivalent, or consent of instructor. If you have
not studied Spanish in more than one year, please meet with your professor after the first class.
Required Text:
Emily Spinelli, Carmen García, Carol Galvin Flood. Interacciones, 7 thedition. Boston, MA: Heinle Cengage Learning, 2013. YOU MUST buy the package with the code for the online work http://www.cengagebrain.com/shop/isbn/ This link includes the bundle for the course and a rebate! Promo Code- fall
Highly Recommended: Good Spanish/English-English/Spanish Dictionary (Collins,
Langenscheidt’s, Larouse, Vox, University of Chicago, Oxford, Barron’s, Merriam-Webster…)
Course Description: SPAN 201 is designed specifically for students who want to continue with their study of the language as a possible major or minor. The course will focus on practical work in the areas of speaking, listening, writing, and reading, and will simultaneously build cultural knowledge through texts, Vídeos, music, and other media. We will complete chapters 1-5 of Interacciones in addition to several activities throughout the semester. Through a series of discussions, readings, film, sound clips and Internet activities, students will have an opportunity to further improve their written, comprehension and speaking abilities.
Course Objectives: The main objectives of this course are to review the basic skills of Spanish and to continue to work on the enhancement of the four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will also deepen your understanding of the cultural diversity of the Spanish- speaking world. Your ability to understand and communicate will develop along with your knowledge of the vocabulary and grammatical structures of the language. In this course you will:
Develop vocabulary and reading comprehension through a series of contextual exercises assigned by the instructor.
Use grammar concepts previously learned (constructions that allow us to make questions and statements, or ones that refer to the past, present and hopes for the future) and new concepts (such as conditional contexts and the subjunctive mood) in order to better understand how the Spanish language works. Use and further develop your oral pronunciation and comprehension skills.
Student Responsibilities: During the semester, students will be expected to:
Study and memorize the vocabulary found in each chapter covered. Read carefully and study all grammar sections assigned by the professor. Spend time outside of class completing assigned HW and eSAM activities. Participate in class activities. Remember : The participation grade will take into account one’s attendance, level of preparation, and participation in group and class activities. Hand in all class assignments and take all quizzes and exams on time. If you have an unexcused absence, you will not receive credit for any work due or completed. No credit will be granted for late assignments. Make-up quizzes exams and can only be granted to those who have an excused absence by the professor. You must let your professor know in advance in order to receive an excused absence and permission to retake any missed assignment.
Grading: Letter grades will be given according to the following conversion table:
93 - 100 = A 88 – 89 = B + 78 - 79 = C + 68 - 69 = D + 0 – 59 = F
90 - 92 = A - 83 – 87 = B 73 - 77 = C 63 - 67 = D
80 – 82 = B - 70 - 72 = C - 60 - 62 = D -
Evaluation: Attendance and Participation: 10%
5 Exams: 50%
5 Listening Quizzes: 05%
HW and eSAM/iLearn Activities: 15%
1 Presentation: 05%
Final Exam: 15%
THE LAST DAY TO DROP/ADD OR ELECT AUDIT STATUS IS FRI, AUG 31, 5 P.M.
THE LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW OR ELECT PASS/FAIL IS, WED, OCT 31, 5 P.M.
Course Information / Policies
Academic Honesty: Derived from the Latin plagiarus (kidnapper), plagiarism is “the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of anther author and the representation of them as one’s original work” (Webster New Universal Unabridged Dictionary, p.1479). Plagiarism includes, but it is not limited to, quoting, summarizing, or paraphrasing ideas without indicating their source, submitting as your own work material that has been copied or purchased from another student or other source, and permitting someone else to revise or edit a paper to the extent that it is no longer your own work. Plagiarism will result in a zero for that assignment and may result in an F for the course. It is your responsibility to know what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. Internet translating sites are not permitted! I expect that you will uphold the CNU Honor Code: “On my honor, I will maintain the highest possible standards of honesty, integrity, and personal responsibility. That means I will not lie, cheat, or steal and as a member of this academic community, I am committed to creating an environment of respect and mutual trust.”
Disruptive behavior & devices: Please refer to the CNU Student Handbook. Behavior that disrupts the teaching / learning environment of this class will not be tolerated. Please turn OFF all cell phones, pagers, watch alarms, and any other devices that might disrupt the 50 minute class period.
Disabilities: In order for a student to receive an accommodation for a disability, that disability
must be on record in the Dean of Students’ Office, 3rd^ Floor, David Student Union (DSU). If you
believe that you have a disability, please contact Dr. Kevin Hughes, Dean of Students (594-
- to discuss your needs. Dean Hughes will provide you with the necessary documentation to
give to your professors.
Students with documented disabilities are required to notify the instructor no later than the first
day on which they require an accommodation (the first day of class is recommended), in private,
if accommodation is needed. The instructor will provide students with disabilities with all
reasonable accommodations, but students are not exempted from fulfilling the normal
requirements of the course. Work completed before the student notifies the instructor of his/her
disability may be counted toward the final grade at the sole discretion of the instructor.
This course will be conducted in a manner consistent with university-level instruction. It is the instructor’s responsibility to be on time, well prepared, to treat students with respect and fairness, to provide an environment conducive to learning and exchanging of ideas. Nevertheless, it is the instructor’s right to conduct the class as she sees appropriate, as far as methods and techniques are concerned. Students who object to the texts and materials chosen or methods and techniques used are free to exercise their option to withdraw from the course.
If exceptional circumstances prevent you from taking a test on the day when it is scheduled, please obtain the instructor’s permission in advance in order to make up the test, and please make it up within three business days. Students who miss a test without having obtained prior permission will receive a grade of “zero” unless they can provide a note from the police or an emergency room physician that they were physically unable to be present at the test.
- Success: I want you to succeed in this course and at CNU. I encourage you to come see me
during office hours or to schedule an appointment with questions or concerns about the course
and material. If I become concerned about your course performance, attendance, engagement, or
well-being, I will speak with you first. I may also submit an Institutional Referral Form that will
be received by the Center for Academic Success. Depending upon the nature of my concern it
also may be received by Counseling Services. If you are an athlete then your referral will be
routed to the Athletic Academic Support Coordinator. Someone will contact you to help
determine what will help you succeed. Please remember that this is a means for me to support
you and help foster your success at CNU.
- Academic Support: The Center for Academic Success offers free tutoring assistance for
CNU students in math, science, and languages, as well as other subjects. The center also offers
individual assistance and/or workshops on various study strategies that can assist you at
performing your best in your courses. The center also houses the Alice F. Randall Writing
Center. Writing consultants can help you at any stage of the writing process, from invention, to
development of ideas, to polishing a final draft. The Center is not a proofreading service, but
consultants can help you to recognize and find grammar and punctuation errors in your work as
well as provide assistance with global tasks. Go as early in the writing process as you can, and go
often! You may drop by the Center for Academic Success to request a tutor, meet with a writing
consultant, pick up a schedule of workshops, or make an appointment to talk one-on-one with a
University Fellow for Student Success. The Center is located in the Trible Library, second floor,
room 240.
The following abbreviations are used throughout the “calendario”.
Capítulo 1-1 = Capítulo 1, Primera situación Capítulo 1-2 = Capítulo 1, Segunda situación Capítulo 1-3 = Capítulo 1, Tercera situación eSAM = Student Activities Manual activities incorporated in iLrn: HeinleLearningCenter (Activity Tab) iLrn Practice : Go to “Share it” and to tab on right “Practice.” Here you will find Audio flashcards, Movie Tutorials, Grammar Movies, Vocabulary Quizzes, Grammar Quizzes… Así se habla activities : Go to “Share it” and click on “ebook” on right tab and at bottom of page once it opens to open “ebook”. Go to textbook page and click on audio icon. WRITE OUT TEXTBOOK HOMEWORK IN COMPLETE SENTENCES
Calendario
Week 1 Aug. 27 M Introducción al curso: Introducción a España p. 3
much information as possible from this section. To hand in. iLrn Practice: Listen to Así se habla in ebook p. 9 and p. 18 to prepare for listening quiz. Grammar Tutorial: Interrogative Words
Sept. 5 W Letter due. Capítulo 1-1 or 1-2: Así se habla (LISTENING QUIZ 1)
Prepare both but only one will be tested. Capítulo 1-3: Diálogos en vídeo iLrn Vídeo Library 1.27. 128, 1.29. 1.30 p. 25 HW : Capítulo 1-3: Perspectivas Reading p. 26 and answer worksheet; work on eSAM activities due on test day. Self- test (Post-Test 1) in iLrn for Cap. 1 (optional)
Sept. 7 F Review Perspectivas Review for Test
Week 3 Sept.10 M Examen: Capítulo 1 ( eSAM activities due!) S 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-7, 1-8, 1-9, 1-11, 1-17, 1-18, 1- 21, 1-23, 1-24, 1-31, 1-32, 1-33, 1- HW : Capítulo 2-1: Definiciones p. 21 (answers on p. 35) iLrn Practice: Audio Flashcards : Vocabulario and Frases (text p. 35). Self-test (Pre-Test 2) in iLrn (optional)
Sept. 12 W Capítulo 2-1 : Presentación p. 32 Talking About Past Activities p. 38; d. p. 39; 2.11 p. 40 HW : Capítulo 2-1: Estructura 1: write 2.8-2.9 p. 39; iLrn Practice: Audio Flashcards (text p. 37) iLrn Practice: Grammar Movie: The Preterite
Sept. 14 F Capítulo 2-1: Go over homework Practice: Así se habla p. 36; 2.6, 2.7 p. 37 Discussing Other Past Activities pp. 40-41; HW : Write out 2.12 p. 41, 2.14 p. 42; 2.20 p. 45 y iLrn Practice: Listen to Así se habla ebook p. Practice: Audio Flashcards (text p. 46, 48) Grammar Movie: The preterite of irregular verbs
Week 4 Sept. 17 M Capítulo 2-1/2-2: Go over homework Discussing When Things Happened p. 42; 2.15, 2.16, 2.17 p. 43 Presentación p. 44 Así se habla 2.22 p. 47, 2.23 p. 48
HW : Herencia cultural Read about Personalidades. Answer B. 61 iLrn Practice : Listen to Así se habla ebook p. 47
Sept. 19 W Capítulo 2-2 Go over homework Discussing Past Actions p. 49 Distinguishing Between People and Things 2.27, 2.28 p. 50 HW : Capítulo 2-3 Perspectivas Reading p. 55 iLrn Practice: Grammar Movie: The preterite of stem changing verbs
Sept. 21 F Capítulo 2-2: Go over homework Avoiding Repetition of Nouns p. 51: 2.29, 2.30, 2. Capítulo 2-3: Diálogos en vídeo p. 53; 2.33, 2.34, 2.35,
HW : Así se escribe strategies p. 57. Read to help you write Tema 1, 2, or 3 p.58 and write 200 words to hand in. iLrn Practice : Listen to Así se habla ebook p. 37 and p. 48 to prepare for listening quiz.
Week 5 Sept. 24 M Tema escrito due. Go over homework Capítulo 2-1 or 2-2: Así se habla (LISTENING QUIZ 2) Cortometraje: Ana y Manuel p. 68, Worksheet Capítulo 2-3: Interacciones HW : eSAM: Capítulo 2: Actividades escritas y Actividades orales, work on those due on test day. Self-test (Post-Test 2) in iLrn, (optional)
Sept. 26 W Repaso para Examen 2 . Sept. 28 F Examen: Capítulo 2 ( eSAM activities due!) S 2-3, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7, 2-10, 2-15, 2-16, 2-17, 2-18, 2-23, 2- 24, 2-25, 2-30, 2-33, 2-38, 2- HW : eSAM Bienvenidos II Self-test (Pre-Test 3) in iLrn, (optional)
Week 6 Oct. 1 M Capítulo 3-1 : Presentación p. 70 Talking What Life Used to Be Like p. 75-76; 3.9, 3.10 p. 77 HW : 3.1 p. 70; Estructura 1: write 3.8 p. 76; Translate Xcaret Ecological Park brochure p. 71 and answer 3.3 p. 71 iLrn Practice: Audio Flashcards (text p. 72 practice vocabulary) Grammar Tutorial: The imperfect tense
HW : eSAM: Capítulo 3: Actividades escritas y Actividades orales due on test day. Self-test (Post-Test 3) in iLrn, (optional)
Oct. 17 W Repaso para Examen 3 HW : eSAM: Capítulo 3: Actividades escritas y Actividades orales due on test day. Self-test (Post-Test 3) in iLrn, (optional)
Oct. 19 F Examen: Capítulo 3 ( eSAM activities due!) S 3-4, 3-5, 3-6, 3-8, 3-15, 3-16, 3-17, 3-18, 3-21, 3-22, 3- 27, 3-30, 3-32, 3-35, 3-
Week 9 Oct. 22 M Día feriado ( Fall Break )
Oct. 24 W Capítulo 4-1 : Presentación p. 98; 4.1, 4.3 p. 99; 4.4 p. 100 Indicating to Whom and For Whom Actions are Done p. 103 (hoja) HW : iLrn Practice: Audio Flashcards (text p. 100 & p. 102 practice vocabulary) Grammar Tutorial: Indirect object pronouns Grammar Movies: Indirect object pronouns and Direct vs. indirect object pronouns
Oct. 26 F Capítulo 4-1: Go over homework Practice: Así se habla p. 101 4.5 & 4.6 p. 102 Expressing Likes and Dislikes p. 105; (hoja); 4.13 p. 106 HW: iLrn Practice: Listen to Así se habla ebook p. 101 Audio Flashcards (text p. 111 & p. 113) Grammar Tutorial: Gustar and similar verbs Grammar Movie: Verbs like gustar
Week 10 Oct. 29 M Capítulo 4-1/4-2: Go over homework Refusing, Finding Out, and Meeting p. 107; 4.14, 4.15 p. 108 Presentación p. 109 Así se habla p. 112 4.20, 4.21 p. 113 HW : Read Así se escribe p. 123, p. 124. Read A & B p. 124 and choose Tema 1 or Tema 2 in Al escribir. Write 200-word composition. Due on Nov. 2. iLrn Practice: Listen to Así se habla ebook p. 112
Oct. 31 W Capítulo 4-2 Go over homework Narrating in the Past p. 114-116; 4.22, 4.23 p. 116
Capítulo 4-3 Diálogos en vídeo p. 119: 4.29, 4.30, 4.31, 4.32 p. 120 HW : Herencia cultural p. 126- 127: A, B p. 127; p. 128: A & B p. 129 iLrn Practice: Listen to Así se habla ebook p. 101 and p. 112 to prepare for listening quiz. Grammar Tutorial: The preterite vs. the imperfect Grammar Movie: Preterite vs. imperfect
Nov. 2 F Capítulo 4-2/3: Go over homework Capítulo 4-1 or 4-2: Así se habla (LISTENING QUIZ 4) Capítulo 4-3: Lectura literaria HW : Después de leer: H, I, J, K p. 133
Week 11 Nov. 5 M Tema escrito due. Go over homework Vídeo Repaso para Examen 4 HW : eSAM: Capítulo 4: Actividades escritas y Actividades orales. Self-test (Post-Test 4) in iLrn, (optional)
Nov. 7 W Examen: Capítulo 4 ( eSAM activities due in class!) S 4-2, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, 4-7, 4-9, 4-11, 4-14, 4-16, 4-22, 4-23, 4-24, 4-34, 4-40, 4-41, 4- HW : Self-test (Pre-Test 5) in iLrn, REQUIRED
Nov. 9 F Capítulo 5-1 : Presentación p. 138 5.1, 5.2, 5.2 pp. 138- 139 Indicating Location, Purpose, and Time pp. 143- Por vs. para (hoja); 5.6, 5.7 p. 145 HW : iLrn Practice: Audio Flashcards (text p. 140 & p. 151 practice vocabulary) Grammar Tutorial: Por vs. para Grammar Movies: Prepositions por/ para; Prepositions (general) Grammar Podcast: Por and Para.
Week 12 Nov.12 M Capítulo 5-1/5-2: Go over homework Practice: Así se habla p. 141: 5.4 p. 142, 5.5 p. 143 Indicating the Recipient of Something 5.9, 5.10 p. 147 HW: iLrn Practice: Listen to Así se habla ebook p. 141 Audio Flashcards (text p. 151 & p. 153) Grammar Movie: Pronouns as objects of prepositions
Nov. 14 W Capítulo 5-2/3: Go over homework Expressing Hopes, Desires, and Requests pp. 154-156; 5.19, 5.20, 5.21, 5.22 pp. 156-
Final Exam Schedule: http://www.cnu.edu/regis/Fall%202012%20Exam%20Schedule.pdf
Monday, Dec. 10th^ 11-1:30pm 10:00am section
2-4:30pm 12:00 pm section
Friday, Dec. 14th^ 8- 10:30 pm 9:00am section 2-4:30 pm 1:00 pm section
