Class time will be devoted primarily to discussions of readings, oral practice, listening comprehension practice, and vocabulary acquisition. Students are expected to review grammar rules and forms outside of class. Most of the grammar encountered in this class will not be new to you. This is because the purpose of the course is not to learn new rules and forms, but rather to learn to apply the rules in communicative situations. The course will be taught entirely in Spanish.
Regular attendance is especially important in language classes.
Accordingly, I will subtract one point from the final grade for each time that the student is absent more than twice. Students may make up any exam, quiz, or other assignment only if the absence occurs as a result of participation in an official Austin College athletic or other event, a serious illness, or some other unavoidable circumstance beyond the student's control . N.B. Late homework will not be accepted unless it is due to circumstances beyond the student's control. If you must turn in an assignment late, please let me know in advance. There will be two major exams, each covering two chapters.