Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
Course Title
Credits
Date of Outline
2.
Course Description sentence structures.
3.
Contact Hours/Type
SPAN 101
Elementary Spanish I
04
10/01/2007
Introduces speaking, listening, reading and writing skills of basic Spanish. Includes basic
4 hours/Lecture
4. Prerequisites 0
Prerequisite may be waived by consent yes no
Corequisites 0
Recommended Preparation 0
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Course Outline, page 1

5. General Course Objectives
SPAN 101 is an introduction to the sounds and basic structures of the Spanish language, emphasizing the acquisition of speaking, writing, reading and listening comprehension skills for communicative proficiency, and an appreciation for the essential elements of Hispanic culture
6. Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, link these to #7. Recommended Course Content, and #9. Recommended Course Requirements and
Evaluation a. Produce the sounds of Spanish and read words with acceptable pronunciation b. Reproduce simple patterns of speech based on classroom model with acceptable pronunciation c. Respond orally to familiar simple conversational models to demonstrate communicative competency at a basic level. d. Respond physically to total physical response (TPR) commands and role-plays that relate to in- class movement and behavior, and other material germane to course content. e. Read aloud familiar materials with pronunciation comprehensible to a native speaker. f. Write phrases in Spanish that demonstrate appropriate use of grammatical forms in familiar contexts. g. Converse about simple topics with a partner and in small groups h. Identify countries where Spanish is the official language i. Identify specific cultural differences between US culture and that of several Hispanic countries. j. Demonstrate proficiency in revision and editing
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Link to #6. Student Learning Outcomes
1 session Ice breaker/get acquainted activity
Introduction to the course syllabus, including a discussion of study techniques for foreign language learning, study materials assignments, projects, and classroom rules.
2 weeks
Make introductions in Spanish,
numbers1-40, vocabulary of clothing and colors a-d a-d a-d, g describe what one is wearing (adjective placement) a-d, g
TPR activities
How to form a yes/no question d a-c, f, g
How to form a negative response a-d, f, g
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2-3 weeks
Parts of the body how to form plurals
The family numbers 70-100
2-3 weeks posessive adjectives numbers 100-1000
The calendar
Time of day vocabulary of the classroom adjectives of personality
2-3 weeks definite vs. indefinite articles numbers 40-70 adjectives of nationality the verbs ser, tener, hablar a-d a-d a-c, f a-c, f a-c, f a-c, f a-c a-c, f a-c, f, j, i a-c, f a-c, f, g a-c, f a-c, f, g, i a-c, f
How to ask for age, date of birth, phone number, etc. a-c, f, g, i
How to describe likes and dislikes a-c,e, f, g
2-3 weeks
Class schedule, names of courses a-c, e, f, g
Weather expressions, seasons a-c, e f, g, h, i
Expressing future plans with the "ir a" construction
2-3 weeks ordinal numbers a-c
Expressing wants and preferences a-c
Giving directions prepositions of location a-d, f, g, a-d, f, g vocabulary of a city, names of stores, etc. a-c conjugation of regular present tense verbs a-c, e, f, g a-d,
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Names of Spanish speaking countries and capitals a-c, e, f, h, i
Present continuous tense a-c, d, e, f, g
2-3 weeks
Names of holidays a-c, e, f, g discussion of different holiday traditions a-c, f, g reflexive verbs a-d, f, g expressions that use the verb "tener" a-d, f, g discussing emotions a-d, f, g introduction to the difference between the verbs "ser" and "estar" a-d, f, g
2 weeks work on project that combines all the elements of the course
4 sessions see 8 episodes of the DESTINOS soap opera for Spanish students b-j
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials, and Content
Dos Mundos: En Breve 3rd Edition, by Tracy Terrell
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Link to #6. Student Learning Outcomes
Complete through Chapter 5 of the text
Regular chapter quizzes and homework from the workbook for each chapter
Oral exam a-d, f, g
Final project with oral presentation that encourages synthesis of vocabulary and grammar studied over the semester.
10. Methods of Instruction
Provide comprehensible input in the form of spoken Spanish through the instructor, video, and text exercises and short readings.
Encourage and motivate student response, both through Total Physical Response, speaking and writing.
Carefully monitored group and pair work for conversation and text exercises.
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