SPRING 2013

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Humanities

Elementary Spanish II (SPAN 1002)

CRN 23497/9, Section 03/05

T, TR, 3:35 – 4:50 (G-121)

5:00 -6:15

Instructor: Dr. Roberto E. Gibráltarik

Office: Arts and Sciences, G-210 E

Office Phone: (678) 466-4719

Email: robertogibraltarik@clayton.edu

Office Hours: T/R, 11:15 – 12:15p.m., and T/R 6:20 -6:50

WED 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. or by appointment

******Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations should

contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 255, 678-466-5445,

disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu

Required Texts:

* Philip R. Donley, et al. Vistas: Introducción a la lengua española, 4th

ed.

(Boston: Vista Higher Learning, 2008). Student textbook ISBN: 978-1-600007-

134-8.

WEBSAM (On-line Student Activities Manual: http: vistas.vhlcentral.com)

Recommended Texts:

Langer de Ramirez, et al. 601 Spanish Verbs. Berlitz Publishing , 2009.

Dozier, Eleanor, and Zulma Iguina. Manual de gramática: Grammar Reference for

Students of Spanish. 2a edición. Heinle & Heinle, 1999.

La Rousse. The American Heritage La Rousse Spanish Dictionary:

English/Spanish, Español/Inglés.

Spinelli, Emily. English Grammar for Students of Spanish: The Study Guide for

Those Learning Spanish. Olivia and Hill Press, 1998.

¡BIENVENIDOS al Español 1002!

This is the second part of a two-semester Elementary Spanish course sequence. In

this course you continue to develop the four basic language skills of speaking,

listening, reading and writing. You will use these skills to expand your

knowledge of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking peoples of the world.

Catalog Description: Continued listening, speaking, reading and writing in

Spanish with further study of the culture of Spanish-speaking regions. Open to

natives speakers of Spanish only by permission of the Department of Humanities.

Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school Spanish or completion of Spanish 1001.

Computer Requirement: Each CSU student is required to have ready access

throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved

hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. Students

will sign a statement attesting to such access. For further information on CSU's

Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to

http:/www.clayton.edu/hub/itpchoice/notebookcomputerpolicy

Computer Skills Prerequisites:

Able to use WindowsTM operating system

Able to use Microsoft WordTM word processing

Able to send and receive e-mail using OutlookTM or Outlook ExpressTM

Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email

COURSE OBJECTIVES

In this course you will learn how to:

- Discuss and plan a vacation;

- Talk about how you feel;

- Talk about the seasons and the weather;

- Talk about and describe clothing;

- Express preferences in a store;

- Negotiate and pay for items you buy;

- Describe your daily routine;

- Talk about personal hygiene;

- Reassure someone;

- Order food in a restaurant;

- Talk about and describe food.

THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES GOALS

The exchange of ideas is the basis of all societies. Each culture has its own

form of expressing thoughts. Communication is the act or process of

transmitting information about ideas, attitudes, emotions, or objective

behavior through a common system of signs, symbols, or conduct.

According to the Communicative Approach, the emphasis on

communication ensures that second language learners will be able to

exchange their thoughts in a way that is comprehensible to the native

speaker. Our emphasis on written communication is because we believe that

a strong lexical and syntactical foundation is the basis for all communication

exchange at a level expected from students at the higher education level.

Therefore our expectation is that upon completion of the exit courses of

their foreign language sequence, students will be able to produce short,

comprehensible written pieces of increasing complexity based on the course

and content presented at each level. It is our goal that each student will be at

the 70th

percentile or above in the areas of language (syntax) and vocabulary

(lexicon) on a written composition.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the semester the learner will able to:

- effectively engage in basic conversation using estar with conditions and

emotions;

- identify and use the present progressive of regular and irregular verbs;

- recognize parts of speech , their usage in a sentence and how they compare

to English grammar;

- recognize the differences between saber and conocer;

- shop for clothing articulating colors, numbers, demonstrative adjectives

and pronouns;

- recognize the preterite tense of regular verbs, of two irregular verbs, ser

and ir, and of stem-changing verbs;

- communicate using reflexive verbs;

- write and verbalize his/her daily routine;

- sequence events using adverbs of time and ordinal numbers;

- write a description of a place that demonstrates comprehension and

knowledge of sentence structure and grammatical materials appropriate to

second semester students;

- recognize food terms, meal-related words and fruits and vegetables native

to the Americas;

- read a menu and create a menu;

- convert le and les to se with double object pronouns;

- use comparisons and superlatives to indicate lesser, equal, greater, higher

or lower degree of quality;

- compare/contrast his/her values with those of Spanish speakers,

specifically to those in Puerto Rico, Cuba, Perú, and Guatemala, as well

as the various Hispanic groups in the United States;

- use technology and other resources in the target language to practice

language skills.

Class Format: SPANISH 1002 meet three hours a week. The format of this class is based on the

premise that the best way to learn another language is through repeated,

meaningful exposure to the language as well as for opportunities to interact with

others. For this reason, class time will be dedicated to communicating in

Spanish using the structures and vocabulary that you have practiced by doing

your homework prior to class. Please note that this is a university setting. As a

result, standard, academic Spanish is most appropriate in this particular

context.

Course Policies:

General Policy Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University

Student Handbook, and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities.

University Attendance Policy

In order to meet the course goals and objectives, you must attend and actively

participate in class. Participation is an important component of your final grade.

You are expected to participate consistently and audibly in all class activities.

Students who do so with good grace and visible commitment will receive high

grades for participation. Please note Clayton State’s official policy regarding

attendance:

“Students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. Instructors

establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate

these policies to the students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors,

based upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and unexcused

absences have in determining grades and upon students’ ability to remain enrolled

in their courses. The university reserves the right to determine that excessive

absences, whether justified or not, are sufficient cause for institutional

withdrawals or failing grades.”

You will be allowed a total of Three (4) unexcused absences. Starting with the

5th

absence, you will lose 1 point from your final grade for each additional

unexcused absence. Note that habitually arriving late and/or leaving early will

result in a lowering of your final grade. After fifteen minutes you are

considered absent. Each day your instructor will make a mark in his grade book

regarding your participation and will assign you a daily grade. If you miss a class,

NO participation points can be awarded for that day. There is NO make-up for

participation points.

Course Evaluation: Exams 20%

Quizzes 5%

Compositions/Dialogues 5%

Homework 20%

Websam 10%

Active participation/Attendance: 20%

Final Exam: 20%

TOTAL: 100%

Grading Scale:

A 100-90 D 69-60

B 89-80 F 59-0

C 79-70

Exams: (4)

Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their ability and progress in the

language on each exam. The skills areas of listening, reading, and writing will be

tested on each exam along with grammar. The exam begins at the start of class

time.

Quizzes: Quizzes will be given on a regular basis. They may or may not be announced. The

format of each quiz may vary. The information on the quizzes will range from

prior information in the course to information from the homework due that day.

There are NO make-ups for quizzes if you are absent or you arrive late and the

quiz has already been given.

Make-ups:

NO makeup exams are permitted unless your professor has approved the makeup

and the student can provide a verifiable documented excuse for the absence.

Missed assignments are to be made up as soon as possible. Make-up tests will not

be the same tests taken by the class; they will be more difficult in an effort to

dissuade students from missing exams. Class work/participation cannot be made

up.

Homework Assignments:

Homework assignments are due the day indicated on the syllabus. Should you

miss class, the assignment due the next class is listed on the course outline.

However, if you did not miss class the previous day and come to class without

your homework, you cannot turn it in for credit at a later date.

Dialogues: (4)

All dialogues will be written in class. There will be no drafts brought into class.

Specific information/ideas will be supplied by your professor to be included in the

dialogue. Textbook, dictionary and personal notes may be used.

Final Exam: The final exam, worth 20% of your final grade, will be comprehensive. ALL

students, regardless of their average, MUST take the final exam.

(http://adminservices.clayton.edu/registrar/finals.htm

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Mid-term Progress Report: The mid-term grade in this course which will be

issued on February 25, 2013, reflects approximately 30% of the entire course

grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and

receive a grade of "W." Students pursuing this option must fill out an official

withdrawal form, available in the Office of the Registrar. The last day to withdraw

without academic accountability is March 01, 2013.

Academic Dishonesty: Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by

reasonable standards may constitute academic misconduct. The most common

forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism. All instances of

academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the work involved. All

instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Student

Life/Judicial Affairs. Judicial procedures are described beginning on page 14 of

the Student Handbook (Procedures for Adjudicating Alleged Academic Conduct

Infractions)

Disruption of the Learning Environment: Behavior which disrupts the teaching–

learning process during class activities will not be tolerated. While a variety of

behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include

belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior. A student who fails to

respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or

behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class.

A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such

rights as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in violation, a student may

be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF.

A more detailed description of examples of disruptive behavior and appeal

procedures is provided at:

http://www.clayton.edu/Portals/5/DisruptiveClassroomBehavior.pdf

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers: Electronic notebooks will be

allowed in class. Computers will be required to access course materials and to

communicate with your instructor. All required Websam activities will be

completed outside the classroom.

Electronic Devices: Cellular telephones, Ipods, other musical devices and ear

phones are not to be used in class. If this classroom rule is violated the first

offense will be a warning. The second offense will result in one point being

withdrawn from your current class grade.

***DISCLAIMER

A syllabus is not a contract. The instructor reserves the right to alter the course

requirements, the syllabus, and/or assignments based on new materials, class

discussions, or other legitimate pedagogical objectives. Any changes will be

discussed with the class. Students who miss the day changes are discussed are

responsible for getting the notification from other students in that class.

CALENDARIO

Semana#1

Martes Enero 8 – Introducción al curso / Repaso de expectativas y

prequisitos del curso

Jueves Enero 10 – Lección 5 (Vocabulario – La vacaciones; Tareas: p. 153

#3, 4; pp. 155-156 #5, 6,7,9; La cultura, Tareas: Read pp. 162-163 )

Semana#2

Martes Enero 15 – Lección 5 (Estar with conditions and emotions; Tarea:

p. 165 #1,2.

Jueves Enero 17 – Lección 5 (Present Progressive: Tareas: p. 168 #1, 2;

Lectura, Tareas: pp. 180-181 complete sections Antes de leer and

Despues de leer. Omit “Conversaciones” p. 181)

Semana#3

Martes Enero 22 – Lección 5 QUIZ (Ser and Estar; Tareas: pp. 171-172,

Inténtalo and #1,2;

Jueves Enero 24 – Lección 5 (Direct object nouns and pronouns: Tareas p.

176 #1,2,3 plus Websam excersises.

Semana#4

Martes Enero 29 –Dialogue/Composition

Jueves Enero 31 – Lección 5 (Recapitulación; Tarea: p.182 Tema;

Panorama; Tarea: p. 187 ¿qué aprendiste?;)

Semana#5

Martes Febrero 5 Examen #1: Lección 5 + Websam

– Lección 6 (Vocabulario; Tarea: p. 191 #3, 4; La cultura, Tareas:

pp. 198-199 # 1, 2)

Jueves Febrero 7 – Lección 6 (Saber and Conocer; Tareas: p. 201 #1, 2;

Indirect object pronouns; Tarea: p. 203 –Inténtalo; p.204 #1, 2, 3)

Semana#6

Martes Febrero 12 – Lección 6 QUIZ (Preterite tense of regular verbs;

Tareas: p. 208 # 1, 2, 3)

Jueves Febrero 14 – Lección 6 (Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns;

Tareas: p. 212 # 1, 2; Recapitulación, Tareas: pp. 214-215 # 1, 2, 3,

4)

Feliz día de San Valentín

MIDPOINT grade reporting period 2/11-2/25

Semana#7

Martes Febrero 19 – Lección 6 (Oye cómo va, p. 221; Panorama, Tarea: p.

223, ¿qué aprendiste?)

Jueves Febrero 21 – Examen #2: Lección 6 + Websam

Semana#8

Martes Febrero 26 – Dialogue #2 (Lección 5 y6)

Jueves Febrero 28 – Lección 7 (Vocabulario; Tareas: pp. 228-229 #3, 4, 5, 6;

La cultura:Tareas: pp. 234-235 #1, 2)

MARCH 1 – last day to withdraw and receive a W grade

SPRING BREAK – MARCH 2-9

Semana#10 Martes Marzo 12 – Lección 7 – (Fotonovela) pp.230-232

Jueves Marzo 14 - Lección 7 (Pronunciación y Cultura) pp.233-235

Semana#11

Martes Marzo 19– Lección 7(Reflexive verbs; Tareas p. 238 # 1, 2, 3;

Indefinite and negative words; Tareas p. 242 # 1,2)

Jueves – Marzo 21 - Lección 7 (Preterite of ser and ir; Tarea: p. 244 #1,2;

Verbs like gustar; Tareas p. 248 #1, 2, 3. Recapitulación, Tareas:

pp. 250-251# 1, 2, 3)

Semana#12

Martes Marzo 26– Lección 7 (Oye cómo va, p. 257; Panorama,Tarea: p. 259

¿qué aprendiste?)

Jueves Marzo 28 – Examen #3: Lección 7 + Websam

Semana#13 Martes Abril 02 – Lección 8 (Vocabulario; Tareas: pp. 263-266 #3, 4, 5, 6;

La cultura; Tareas: pp. 272-273 # 1, 2)

Jueves Abril 04 - Lección 8 (Preterite of stem changing verbs; Tareas: p.

275 # 1,2; Double object pronouns; Tarea: p. 279 #1, 2)

Semana#14

Martes Abril 09– Lección 8 – Double object pronouns; Tarea: p. 279 #1, 2)

Jueves Abril 11 - – Lección 8 (Comparisons p. 281); Tareas: Inténtalo

p.283; p.284 #1,2,3. Tareas: Websam exercises

Semana#15

Martes Abril 16 – Lección 8 (Superlatives p. 286); Tareas: pp. 287 # 1, 2;

Jueves Abril 18- (Recapitulación p. 288); Tareas: pp. 288-289 # 1, 2, 3, 4)

Semana #16

Martes Abril 23 – Leccion 8 (En Pantalla/ Panorama p. 294 – Guatemala)

Jueves Abril 25 – Leccion 8 (Repaso del examen final)

Martes Abril 30 LOS EXAMENES FINALES

Dates TBA