Spanish/ Español 122
Profesora: Victoria Broden
E-mail: vbroden@iel.spokane.edu
Teléfono: 509-685-2120 ext 6764 or 509-279-6764
Horas de Oficina: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (or by appointment)
Oficina: Rm 101C (Staff Area)
Class Info: Mon-Fri 2:30 pm
Starts Monday, January 4th in Room ITV#1
Required Text Packages:
(Spanish 122, Winter 2010)
(Spanish 122, Winter 2010)
ALONSO
Spiral Bound 2nd edition
2010 copyright
978-1-60576-148-0
INVITACIONS: PRIMERA PARTE
ALONSO
Spiral Bound 2nd edition
2010 copyright
978-1-60576-149-7
INVITACIONES: SEGUNDA PARTE
We will use the “Primera Parte” text through the end of February. You will need the “Segunda Parte”
to finish the qaurter and take Spanish 123 in the spring.
Suggested Text: A good dictionary, such as Harper-Collins Beginner’s Spanish Dictionary or
Larousse Pocket Spanish-English Dictionary
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Course Description and Goals
¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español! Spanish 121-122-123 is a beginning series designed to
develop skills to the point where a student can communicate at a basic level with a sympathetic
native speaker in the areas of:
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

Listening
Speaking
Reading and writing
In accomplish this, students will be able to :
 Acquire basic vocabulary and structures of Spanish
 Develop an understanding of its cultural context.
Spanish 122 encompasses chapters 10-15 of the "Invitaciones" Primera Parte worktext and chapters
16-18 of the “Invitaciones” Segunda Parte worktext.
To meet these class goals we will use a combination of
 In-class instruction
 Out-of-class daily practice
 Multi-media resources that accompany your text
The class is taught using a natural communicative approach which emphasizes the use of Spanish in
the classroom orally and in written form.
Learning a second language is a magnificent venue to enhance your brain capacity,
employability, understanding of your own native language, and ability to make educated decisions
when dealing with other cultures at a political, professional or personal level.
Course Outcomes
1. Understand and use vocabulary to communicate in informal, transactional and interpersonal
situations involving self and surrounding environment.
2. Understand, ask and respond to simple questions regarding the overall meaning and key
ideas of simple oral and written narrations, descriptions and explanations.
3. Write simple sentences and paragraphs regarding self and studied topics.
4. Learn about the various Spanish-speaking countries, experience cultural products and
practices, and recognize formal and informal situations in the Spanish language and cultures.
5. Understand the different cultural concepts between Hispanic and U.S. cultures.
6. Recognize the need to meet deadlines, work with a partner or team and find opportunities to
explore and apply the Spanish language.
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Miscellaneous Information
Drop Policy
If something interferes with your completion of the course, be sure to drop the class officially by the
deadline in order to avoid receiving a failing grade on your transcript. If you are feeling overwhelmed
or discouraged, please talk to the instructor before dropping the class! You may be doing better than
you think. The tenth day to be able drop the class and get your money back is Jan 15th, 2010.
Respect and Diversity:
Students are expected to show respect toward all persons in the classroom. For learning to take place,
students must feel safe; this safety is for all students, not only those who share your values and
beliefs. Each student in this course has a voice and deserves the courtesy of attentive listening and
the freedom to express diverse ideas. Please refer to the IEL “Student Code of Conduct” booklet.
Disabilities:
If you have a health condition or disability which may require accommodations in order to fully
participate in this class, please contact me after class or contact the IEL Disability Services Staff for
your area:
 Spokane & Newport – Paul Susac (509) 279-6039
 Colville and Northern Counties - Norma Martinek, (509) 685-2122 Rm 111.
 Whitman Center – Della Blahak (509) 334-2491
Information about disability will be regarded as confidential.
Academic integrity:
Academic dishonesty is unacceptable and subject to disciplinary action. Cheating / copying will result
in a zero for any assignment, quiz, or test that is involved.
Grading Scale
A – Superior
100-95
94
93
92
91
90
4.0
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.5
B – Above
Average
89 3.4
88 3.3
87 3.2
86 3.1
85 3.0
84 2.9
83 2.8
82 2.7
81 2.6
80 2.5
C – Average
79
78
77
76
75
74
73
72
71
70
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.0
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.6
1.5
D – Minimum
F – Insufficient
69
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
0-53
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
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Grade requirements
1. 50% quizzes and final test.1. Quizzes will be given at the end of every two lessons and will include
 Vocabulary
 Grammatical structures
 Cultural material.
2. A specific study guide for each quiz will be posted on the blackboard class website
several days before the quiz.
3. Quizzes can only be made up in case of emergency and only if you check with the
instructor beforehand. You must make arrangements with me before the test not
afterwards.
4. The lowest test grade will be dropped, but you do need to take the final and try your best
with all tests.
2. 20% "Cuaderno de Tareas” Exercises –
1. Each week you will complete:
 the exercises in the “Cuaderno de Tareas” (the black and white pages that follow
each lesson) on your own and self-correct, using the answer key included with the
book.
 Assignments not self-corrected will earn half credit.
 When correcting, mark any mistakes with a different color ink and write the correct
answer above / beside yours.
 If your answer is different than the key but you think it might be correct, or if there is
no answer given in the key, write a question mark beside it and the instructor will check
your answer.
 Please mark each section with a symbol of your choice (check mark, star, smiley face,
etc.) to show that you have corrected it.
 There’s a tendency to just copy the answers from the key booklet and not do the
exercises first and then correct.
 It’s really apparent to the instructor when a student copies but most of all it is a great
disservice to your learning.
2. All assignments will be collected at the beginning of class on the due date (posted on
the “calendario” page of the blackboard website) and must be stapled together in order.
 For students outside of Colville, the homework must be turned in to the center
managers on the due date, during or before class. (Encourage the center’s staff to scan
or fax the documents to me. You can also scan and e-mail your documents directly to
me).
 Students who are going to be absent/late may turn in assignments early or send
them to class with a friend in order to receive full credit.
 In case of emergencies, please contact the instructor for accommodations. Late
assignments will be accepted up to a day after they are due; however, they are only
worth 80% of the grade.
3. 10% Attendance and Class Participation/assignments.1. Daily attendance and participation in class activities is essential to your success. Don’t
miss even one class if you can avoid it. Research shows that more than any other factor,
attendance has the strongest correlation with achievement in any individual class.
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2. In the case that you must miss a class, it is your responsibility to access "snapstream",
determine what material was covered and prepare for the following class.
3. Snapstream is the live recording of classes. Please contact the library (ext 6736) or center
managers for information. If you choose to download snapstream to a flashdrive, you’ll
need a minimum of 256 MG per class recording. If you want to access snapstream from
home you must have high speed internet access.
4. If it is necessary to miss two or more classes in a row, please notify me of your
situation by phone or by email.
4. 20% Compositions and Oral Presentation. You are responsible for writing 5 compositions.
 Requirements and grading rubric for the compositions will be given before the first
composition is due.
 The last composition will also be an oral presentation.
 Requirements and grading rubric for the oral presentation will be given before the
project is due.
El que lee mucho y anda mucho, ve mucho y sabe mucho.
Más vale una palabra a tiempo que cien a destiempo.
Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra
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