Spanish 209 is an introductory course to Spanish reading and literature. It emphasizes a combination of conversation, reading, and writing, introducing vocabulary to increase the labor began in Spanish 101 and 102. The course objective is to introduce the students to the skills to reading and talking about what one reads, as well as notions about literature and literary analysis, so by the end of the semester students who have applied themselves and studied seriously will be able to converse, to read and understand short articles, poems and stories, and to express themselves, orally and in writing, all in Spanish. Part of your success will depend on your arriving well prepared and able to respond quickly when called on.
Preparation includes learning new vocabulary and reading the assignments before class.
Participation refers to your ability to engage attentively in classroom discussion about the readings and activities. Evidence of willingness to participate and of having prepared for class are extremely important. A daily participation grade is recorded for each student. These points are based on the level of the student's preparation for that day's class and participation in class activities. There are three scheduled Pruebas during the semester.