SP 361
LSSU
SP 361 ADVANCED SPANISH GRAMMAR
Course objectives: Advanced Spanish grammar is designed for students whose interest
in Spanish goes beyond merely fulfilling a language requirement. Students who enroll in
this class have previously demonstrated a high level of competence in understanding and
applying the Spanish language. The requirements in this class serve the purpose of
providing students with a solid foundation of Spanish language proficiency, including the
competent interpretation and application of complex and dynamic linguistic structures,
texts and cultural concepts, with particular emphasis on academic and social contexts. In
addition, the course will provide students opportunity to develop awareness of linguistic
variety. Grammar will be taught in context and through an integrative and interactive
approach that prepares students geared toward teaching to be effective models of both
written and spoken Spanish. Students will start writing short reflective pieces on what
they have learned to further develop their awareness of the dynamic nature of linguistic
systems and the differences between Spanish and English. In general, the course will
provide students with plenty of Spanish language input and opportunities for negotiation
of meaning and meaningful interaction.
The writing assignments and the class discussions will provide learners the
opportunity to ask questions, review and practice the grammatical structures covered in
the class to consolidate and improve their high level of understanding and applying the
Spanish language in various communicative situations. Supplementary materials will be
selected from a range of print and electronic sources to prepare students to meet the
MTTC exam standards.
Texts: Spanish Grammar in Review. Third edition.
Attendance and participation: Because the success of language classes depends on
student participation, it is important to come to class prepared and ready to take an active
role. Attendance and participation will be a consideration in final grading.
Examinations: Every two weeks there will be an examination to test grammar through
speaking, listening and writing. Writing assignments will be regularly graded after the
writing process is finished and students submit a revised and edited final draft.
Composition Assignments: Short writing assignments will be regularly required and
discussed in class. Students will go through multiple drafts and practice their skills in
revising, editing and providing peer response.
Grades: The following is a guide to the final grade:
Attendance and participation
Exams
Composition assignments
500
500
100
SP 361
LSSU
800 points are needed to pass this class.
Disability Services and Accommodations: In compliance with Lake Superior State
University policy and equal access laws, disability-related accommodations or services
are available. Students who desire such services are to meet with the professor in a timely
manner, preferably the first week of class, to discuss their disability-related needs.
Students will not receive services until they register with the Resource Center for
Students with Disabilities (RCSD). Proper registration will enable the RCSD
to verify the disability and determine reasonable academic accommodations. RCSD is
located in Library 101. The telephone number is (906) 635-2454.
COURSE OUTLINE FOR SPANISH 361
Weekly assignments in this class follow the chapters of the coursebook This section of
the syllabus is broken down for daily and weekly assignments and varies from semester
to semester.