Course Description This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and culture. It is the first class of two semesters. The purpose is to introduce you to the experience of learning a foreign language, and give you the basic tools to continue your other Spanish courses. Method of Instruction: The course will be taught through a combination of lecture, hands-on classroom exercises, homework assignment, and online work. Students should not assume that there would be class time to complete homework assignments. SPN 1120 - Class Competencies This course will develop your mastery in the following areas: Reading skills (literal/critical comprehension) Listening skills (literal/critical comprehension) Speaking skills (composing and transmitting the message, using oral skills suitable to topic, purpose and audience). Writing skills (literal/critical comprehension) Course Objective It is for students to achieve a novice level of proficiency in the target language (in writing, speaking, reading, and listening) as well as some awareness of the Hispanic culture, which will allow students to continue to the next course. In addition to the competencies acquire at the end of this course, at the end of the semester you will be expected to be able to use the target language at an intermediate - novice level. Evaluation - Your grade will be calculated as follow for SPN 1120. Textbook/Materials Aventuras 4th edition, by Blanco & Donley. ISBN-13: Online Code: Vista Higher Learning Center. The online workbook and lab manual with audio allows you to receive immediate feedback on your work. This learning center also gives you access to an audio- and video-enhanced eBook, integrated textbook activities, partnered, voice-recorded activities, and companion videos with pre- and post-viewing activities. Make sure your book is not an Instructor Edition. This will not be accepted in class! In addition, you need your book in class every time we meet. Microphone (to complete audio recordings to be submitted online) Check with your professor first. (optional) Course code__________ Class Etiquette All Cellular Phones Must Be Turned off During Class Period. No Texting During Class!!! Students can bring their computers; I-pads are for taking only Spanish class notes. Classroom Door Students are responsible for closing and open the door very diligent class is on session. Computers Students can bring their computers, I-pads, tape recorders to only take Spanish class notes. trial
Lección 3 EXAM Semana 6 Día 1 L4 Talk about pastimes, sports, and places in a city Lección 4: Introduction, p. 83 Preparación, pp. Video Manual/WebSAM: Lección 4 Aventuras fotonovela Lab Manual/WebSAM: Lección 4 Pronunciación Supersite: Lección 4 Aventuras fotonovela Semana 6 Día 2 L4 Make plans and invitations, talk about pastimes, learn word stress and accent marks Pronunciación, p. 89 Aventuras fotonovela, pp. 90–91 Video Manual/WebSAM: Lección 4 Flash Cultura Workbook and Lab Manual/WebSAM: Lección 4 Gramática 4.1 Supersite: Lección 4 Cultura; Flash Cultura; Gramática 4.1 Semana 7 Día 3 L4 Read about soccer rivalries and famous athletes, learn the forms of ir, express future events, express let's... Cultura, pp. 92–93 Gramática 4.1: Present tense of ir, pp. 94–95 Workbook and Lab Manual/WebSAM: Lección 4 Gramática 4.2, 4.3 Supersite: Lección 4 Gramática 4.2, 4.3 Semana 7 Día 4 L4 Speak in the present tense using verbs (e:ie, o:ue, e:i) Gramática 4.2: verbs e:ie, o:ue, pp. 96–97 Gramática 4.3: e:i, pp. 98–99 Read Lectura, pp. 106–107 Workbook and Lab Manual/WebSAM: Lección 4 Gramática 4.4 Supersite: Lección 4
Gramática 4.4 Semana 7 Día 5 L4 Use verbs with irregular yo forms, review grammar concepts from Lesson 4, read about cultural activities Gramática 4.4: with irregular yo forms, pp. 100–101 A repasar, pp. Ampliación, Lectura, pp. 106–107 Read Aventuras en los países hispanos, pp. 109–112 Workbook and Video Manual/WebSAM: Lección 4 Aventuras en los países hispanos Supersite: Lección 4 Aventuras en los países hispanos; Assessment Semana 8 Día 6 L4 Read about Mexico, Lección 4 Aventuras en los países hispanos, pp. 109–112 Lección 4 EXAM Workbook and Lab Manual/WebSAM: Lección 5 Preparación Supersite: Lección 5 Preparación Semana 8 Día 1 L5 Talk about travel and vacations, talk about seasons and weather, learn ordinal numbers Lección 5: Introduction, p. 113 Preparación, pp. 114–118 Lab Manual/WebSAM: Lección 5 Pronunciación Video Manual/WebSAM: Lección 5 Aventuras fotonovela Supersite: Lección 5 Aventuras fotonovela Semana 8 Día 2 L5 Talk with hotel personnel, describe a hotel, talk about how you feel, pronounce b and v Pronunciación, p. 119 Aventuras fotonovela, pp. 120–121 Workbook and Lab Manual/WebSAM: Lección 5 Gramática 5.1 Video Manual/WebSAM: Lección 5 Flash
Cultura Supersite: Lección 5 Cultura; Flash Cultura; Gramática 5.1 Semana 9 Día 3 L5 Read about popular vacation destinations in Latin America, describe conditions and emotions Cultura, pp. 122–123 Gramática 5.1: with conditions and emotions, pp. Workbook and Lab Manual/WebSAM: Lección 5 Gramática 5.2, 5.3 Supersite: Lección 5 Gramática 5.2, 5.3 Semana 9 Día 4 L5 Talk about an action that is in progress, understand the uses of ser and estar Gramática 5.2: The present progressive, pp. 126–127 Gramática 5.3: Comparing ser and estar, pp. 128–129 Read Lectura, pp. 136–137 Workbook and Lab Manual/WebSAM: Lección 5 Gramática 5.4 Supersite: Lección 5 Gramática 5.4; Assessment Semana 10 Día 5 L5 Learn about direct objects, review grammar concepts from Lesson 5, read about a trip to Puerto Rico, Lección 5 Gramática 5.4: Direct object nouns and pronouns, pp. 130–131 A repasar, pp. Ampliación, pp. Lectura, pp. 136–137 Lección 5 EXAM Workbook and Lab Manual/WebSAM: Lección 6 Preparación Supersite: Lección 6 Preparación Semana 11 Oral Interviews Oral Interviews Oral Interviews Semana 12 Cultural Cultural Cultural