Spanish 258
Language and Culture of Guatemala
VERANO, 2014
XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Course Description
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This course will provide an introduction to the Spanish language and the
Guatemalan culture in the context of Service Learning in Guatemala for
occupational therapy students. Each course session will include an
integration of the language and culture of Guatemala. Through Spanish
language immersion and differentiated instruction based on competency
levels, the course will focus on the acquisition of conversational Spanish as
well as specialized lexicon used in the field of occupational therapy. Cultural
integration will include the history, culture, customs, practices, products and
perspectives of the Guatemalan people. This course is taught in Spanish.
Co-requisite: HOCS 405
Note: This course does not satisfy the Core Language Requirement at Xavier
University.
Machu Picchu
"It is not just learning and
sightseeing. You are helping the
locals and gaining a deeper
perspective on your place on
earth as a global
citizen."
The principal goals of language study are communication and proficiency
while learning about the Spanish speaking world. Classes are conducted in
Spanish. The majority of each class session will be dedicated to
conversation and writing practice, applying the assigned vocabulary and
grammar structures to real situations and contexts. Educators call this the
Flipped Classroom Model, which places greater responsibility on students’
preparation and study of grammatical structures and vocabulary prior to
class sessions. Class activities will take place both in the Language Resource
Center, making use of technology, and in the OT lab.
- Hannah Foley, UW-Colleges
Student
Horas de consulta:
Antes y después de la clase
DR. CEO-DIFRANCESCO
Horas de clase: M-V 9:301:15, CLC 404
909 Schott Hall
513-745-3423
Ceo-difr@xavier.edu
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Spanish 258
Language and Culture of Guatemala
VERANO, 2014
XAVIER UNIVERSITY
General Goals and Objectives:
Students can expect to have obtained the following skills in
increasing depth upon successful completion of the course:
• to understand most Spanish spoken at normal pace, and
develop skills and coping strategies for filling in the gaps of
imperfect comprehension.
• to ask and answer questions on a variety of everyday topics,
describe people and places, narrate events in the present,
and express likes and dislikes. You should also be able to
achieve some ability in narrating past and future events as
well as expressing hypothetical situations in the present and
past.
• to perform many daily routines, such as making phone calls,
telling people to do something, giving advice,
recommendations, and suggestions.
• to read and comprehend materials written for the nativespeaker.
• to write and express opinions and feelings about different
topics, make comparisons, and discuss literary authors,
artists and short films from Guatemala.
Materiales
Required Textbooks
El niño campesino deshabilitado: Una guía para promotores de salud,
trabajadores de rehabilitación y familias. David Werner.1990. Palo Alto,
CA: Fundación Hesperian.
Guatemalan Journey. Stephen Benz. Austin: University of Texas Press,
1996. (Copy is on reserve in the XU library, also available as an electronic
copy on the XU library website).
To the Mountain and Back, Jody Glittenberg. Long Grove, IL: Wavegrove
Press, 1994.
Additional materials will be placed on Canvas and traditional reserve.
Horas de consulta:
LV 11:00-11:30
LMV 2:00-2:50
DR. CEO-DIFRANCESCO
513-745-3423
Ceo-difr@xavier.edu
909 Schott Hall
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Spanish 202.01 Special Topic: Perú
The Living Heritage of the Andes: Language, Culture and Society in Peru
PRIMAVERA, 2014
XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Student Responsibilities
Course Objectives Specific to Peru:
•
to understand fundamental aspects of
contemporary Peruvian society - including critical economic
and political issues, religious traditions, family patterns,
educational system and philosophy, artistic and musical
forms, and habits of daily living.
• to explore the broad themes of Peruvian history,
especially the patterns of cultural heritage that continue to
influence the lives of contemporary Peruvians.
• to experience the diversity of Peru's natural
environment and to study how humans have responded to
that land and its resources from pre-Inca times to the
present.
• to develop intermediate ability to communicate in
Spanish so as to enable each student to function on his/her
own in Peru and to interact with Peruvians counterparts in
virtual dual immersion program and in-country field and
service settings.
• to demonstrate respect for Peruvian people and
their customs and to reflect upon why the Peruvian
practices, perspectives and products may differ from
students’ cultures.
• to develop abilities as a traveler in another country including the enhancement of intellectual curiosity, tolerance
of differing worldviews, personal fortitude, self-confidence in
unfamiliar situations, and cooperation with others.
Horas de consulta:
LV 11:00-11:30
LMV 2:00-2:50
Attend and be ready to participate in classes
regularly. Notify your instructor via email of issues
regarding extended absences. (Consult Attendance
and Class Participation Criteria posted on Blackboard.)
Check syllabus calendar and email daily.
Follow language learning strategies posted on
Blackboard.
Turn off and store all electronic devices during
class sessions.
Show respect for classmates and instructor. This
includes not interrupting or speaking when
classmate/instructor is answering or explaining
and never laughing at others’ attempts to speak.
Take advantage of the instructor’s office hours.
Take all tests and exams at scheduled times.
“Studying Spanish has allowed me to possibly broaden
the selection of people I can reach out to and work with
in my career”
~XU Student, Fall 2012
DR. CEO-DIFRANCESCO
513-745-3423
Ceo-difr@xavier.edu
909 Schott Hall
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Spanish 202.01 Special Topic: Perú
The Living Heritage of the Andes: Language, Culture and Society in Peru
PRIMAVERA 2014
Evaluation
XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Speaking evaluations and Final Interview:
The final grade will be computed as follows:
You will be required to demonstrate competency speaking
Spanish, according to the course objectives listed above.
Guidelines will be provided by your Instructor.
Midterm Examination
Final Interview
Final Portfolio
Field Research Project and Presentation
Tests (2)
Speaking evaluations
Homework
15%
10%
10%
25%
15%
10%
5%
Compositions (3)
Participation and Attendance
5%
5%
Testing:
There will be 2 written tests and a midterm exam. Dates for
the tests and exams are listed on the syllabus. Format will
vary. All tests will consist of listening and written sections.
Compositions:
There will be 3 compositions to be written in class per the
instructor’s guidelines. Your compositions should be at
least three solid paragraphs in length and contain
vocabulary and grammar that reflect the objectives of this
course.
Project and Presentation on Peruvian Society: Students will select from a list of
instructor provided topics and research a social issue in current Peruvian Society.
Each student will present in Spanish, based on the topic selected for research.
Research will occur prior, during and following the travel period. Each student will
present for 20 minutes during scheduled presentation sessions following the incountry field travel period. Project and presentation information and evaluation rubric
are posted on Blackboard.
Grading Scale:
100%-93%=A
92%-90% =A89%-87% =B+
86%-83% =B
76%-73% =C
72%-70% =C69%-67% =D+
66%-63% =D
Portfolio: Students traveling to Peru will create a portfolio of their experience
according to guidelines on Blackboard. Students not traveling to Peru will complete
20 Service hours at Su casa and create a portfolio of their experience according to
the guidelines on Blackboard.
82%-80% =B-
62%-60% =D-
79%-77%=C+
59 and below=F
Homework: Assignments will include the following: readings
Make-up Policy:
videos, grammar exercises, Students should always review
There will be no make-ups for tests. Work schedule or travel plans do not constitute
exceptions. There will be no individual make-ups for exams. In verifiable cases of
illness or emergency, the student is responsible for notifying the instructor of
particular circumstances prior to the exam.
grammatical explanations in textbook prior to class sessions.
The tests and mid-term exam will be reviewed in class and in the instructor’s office by
request. Both tests and exam will be kept in the instructor’s office.
This will allow for greater comprehension and facilitate student
participation during class sessions. The professor may or may
not collect written homework, but students are responsible for
preparing it. Late work will not be accepted.
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See full course calendar on Blackboard.