Instructor: Joseph Robertson — homepage / e-mail
Prerequisite
This course is designed for students who have taken Spanish 1112, students with a score between 450 and 540 on the Achievement exam (SATII) or, a score between 301 and 500 on the computer exam. This is an approximate placement since other factors might have contributed to your placement in this course. When in doubt, consult with your instructor or the Modern Language Department main office at SAC 303.
- · - · - · - · -
Required Texts
- Spinelli et al. Interacciones. Heinle, Cengage Learning, 6th edition, 2009.
- Spinelli et al. Interacciones. Workbook/Lab Manual/Video Manual, 6th edition, 2009.
- Audio Program to accompany Interacciones.
- Any Spanish-English dictionary.
- · - · - · - · -
Course Description
Spanish 1121 is the third semester course in Spanish in the basic language sequence and can be counted as one of the two courses for the foreign language requirement.
A review of grammatical structures is emphasized while enriching vocabulary and cultural knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will have opportunities to create with the language by role playing meaningful real-life situations. Students are requested to write a journal and report from internet Spanish-speaking websites.
Classes are conducted entirely in Spanish with some small exceptions to be determined by the instructor
- · - · - · - · -
Course Goals
To achieve a function level for listening, speaking, reading and writing at an intermediate-mid level according to the ACTFL (American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) guidelines:
a) An intermediate mid speaker can participate in simple, direct conversations on generally predictable topics related to daily activities and personal environment;
b) speaker is able to create with the language by combining language elements in discrete sentences and string of sentences;
c) speaker can obtain and give information by asking and answering questions;
d) he can satisfy simple personal needs and social demands to survive in the target language.
- · - · - · - · -
Required work
Attendance: Attendance is mandatory and roll will be taken by your instructor at each class session. In accordance with the academic policies established in the Villanova University Catalog for Undergraduate Studies (hereafter University Catalog), a first-year student will receive a grade of Y (failure) whenever the number of unexcused absences exceeds twice the number of weekly class meetings. (Please, read the complete information in your catalog.)
You are allowed a maximum of three absences during the semester which is equivalent to a week of classes. After three absences your grade will be lowered one full grade (i.e. A to B). If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out the assignment and be prepared for class. Students are expected to come to class on time. Repeated tardiness will be counted toward an absence.
Oral Preparation: Because of the emphasis on the development of listening comprehension and speaking skills in this course, it will not be sufficient to study the assignments silently from the book. Oral exercises will be assigned regularly and these should be prepared out loud before coming to class. This oral preparation will certainly enhance your participation in class.
Written homework: You will have regular written assignments from your “Workbook/Lab/Video Manual” as well as others requested by your instructor such as writing journals, news reports and compositions. Your writing assignments will gradually increase in length as the course develops.
- · - · - · - · -
Tests
Chapter Tests: You will have 5 chapter tests according to the amount of material covered in class. Only four grades will be considered for your average (20%). Your lowest test grade will be dropped.
Quizzes: You will have a number of announced or unannounced short quizzes at your instructor’s discretion. These quizzes will last between 5 and 10 minutes at most. Your quizzes average will count for a 10% of your final grade.
Midterm: The mid-term exam will take place on Friday, October 9, 2009.
Final exam: The final exam will take place between December 12 and 18, 2009. Exact date will be announced as soon as posted by the university. We recommend NOT to make any traveling plans before December 19th.
There are no make-up quizzes, chapter tests or exams; if you miss one you will receive a 0.
- · - · - · - · -
Final Grade
| Chapter tests (3 out of 4) |
20% |
| Quizzes |
10% |
| Midterm Exam |
20% |
| Final Exam |
30% |
| Compositions |
10% |
| Attendance, participation |
10% |
| Total |
100% |
- · - · - · - · -
Grading Scale
| A : 94 – 100 |
C+ : 78 - 79 |
| A- : 90 – 93 |
C : 73 - 77 |
| B+ : 88 – 89 |
C- : 70 – 72 |
| B : 83 – 87 |
D+ : 68 - 69 |
| B- : 80 – 82 |
D : 63 – 67 |
| |
D- : 60 – 62 |
| |
F : less than 60 |
- · - · - · - · -
Tutoring Support
Students who wish to have additional help with their language studies should contact the Modern Languages and Literatures Department, Saint Augustine Center 303, (610) 519-4680. The Department organizes regular sessions for walk-in help in addition to providing one-on-one tutoring. A specific schedule will be given to you within the first 10 days of classes. This service is free and we encourage you to make use of it.
- · - · - · - · -
Code of Academic Integrity
All students enrolled in Spanish 1121 are required to fully comply with the University’s Code of Academic Integrity for all class work, homework, quizzes, and examinations as stated in The Blue Book: Villanova University Student Handbook. The Code of Academic Integrity is available for you to review on the following Web site: http://www.vpaa.villanova.edu/academicintegrity/.
Students who violate the Code of Academic Integrity will receive a failing grade (F) for the exam or assignment and may also be subject to additional penalties under this Code.
- · - · - · - · -
Disability Access
It is the policy of Villanova to make reasonable academic accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or believe that a disability may interfere with your performance in this course, please contact your instructor after class or during office hours. Your instructor will hold all information in the strictest confidence.
Please also make arrangements to register with the Office of Learning Support Services as soon as possible. The Office of Learning Support Services is located on the 2nd floor of Kennedy Hall:
Registration with the Office of Learning Support Services is needed in order to receive accommodations.
- · - · - · - · -
Course Coordinator
Dr. María Gladys Vallières
Office: St. Augustine 340
E-mail: maria.vallieres@villanova.edu
(or leave a message in Saint Augustine Center 303)
Phone: (610) 519 – 4705
- · - · - · - · -
Calendar: Fall Semester 2009 — SPANISH 1121
| DATE |
ACTIVITY |
| August 24 - 28 |
Presentación del curso.(Preliminary chapter).
Presentaciones. Descripciones usando SER/ESTAR.
Nacionalidades: el mundo hispano y otros (mapa)
Verbos en presente terminaciones AR, ER e IR
ESPAÑA |
| August 31 |
QUIZ No. 1 |
| September 2 - 4 |
Capítulo 1. La vida de todos los días.
Verbos irregulares en presente. Verbos reflexivos. (rutina diaria y
otros). Palabras interrogativas: qué, quién, quienes, cuál, etc.
ESPAÑA.
Composición No. 1: (Tema proporcionado por su instructor) |
| September 7 |
LABOR DAY — No classes. |
| September 9 |
TEST No. 1 (Capítulo preliminar y Capítulo 1) |
| September 11 |
Capítulo 2. De vacaciones. Vocabulario relacionado al turismo.
Pretérito de verbos regulares e irregulares. La “a” personal.
Pronombres de objeto directo.
ESPAÑA. |
| September 14 - 18 |
Composición No. 2 (Tema determinado por su instructor)
Capítulo 3: En familia. Vocabulario de relaciones familiares
El imperfecto. SER/ESTAR/HABER contrastes.
Adjetivos posesivos.
MÉXICO. |
| September 21 |
Composición N. 3 (tema determinado por su instructor) |
| September 23 |
TEST No. 2 (Capítulos 2 y 3) |
| September 25 - 30 |
Capítulo 4. En el restaurante. Vocabulario de comida y restaurante
Pronombres de objeto indirecto. (Pron. Directo/indirecto juntos)
Pretérito/Imperfecto Contraste. MÉXICO. |
| October 1 - 8 |
Terminar capítulo 4. |
| October 9 |
MID TERM EXAM
(Capítulo preliminar y capítulos 1, 2, 3 y 4) |
| October 12 - 16 |
FALL RECESS — VACACIONES |
| October 19 - 30 |
Capítulo 5. En la universidad.
Vocab. sobre la U. y el tiempo. |
| November 2 |
El subjuntivo.
CENTRO AMÉRICA, COLOMBIA, VENEZUELA.
Comparaciones de superioridad e inferioridad.
Composición N. 4. (tema determinado por su instructor) |
| November 4 |
TEST N. 3 (Capítulo 5) |
| November 6 - 23 |
Capítulo 6. En casa. Vocabulario de los quehaceres.
Mandatos regulares e irregulares en afirmativo y negativo. Pronombres demostrativos. Comparaciones de igualdad.
PELÍCULA. Discusión en clase. |
| November 25 - 27 |
THANKSGIVING BREAK — ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS |
| November 30 |
TEST No. 4 (Capítulo 6) |
| December 2 - 4 |
Repaso general |
| December 7 |
LISTENING COMPREHENSION (Proficiency test) 25 puntos
WRITING (Proficiency test) 25 puntos |
| December 9 |
ORAL PRESENTATION (groups) 25 puntos |
December 12
8:00 - 10:30 am
Location TBA |
FINAL EXAM
Reading comprehension : 25 puntos
Achievement test : 100 puntos |
