Español 101
Otoño de 2003
Secciones: 01; 03
M, W, F: 8:30-9:35 o 9:45-10:50 am
Michelle Cipriano-Risner, M.A.
michelle.cipriano-risner@wright.edu
tel.: (937) 775-2263 – 328 Millett Hall
Office Hours: 11:00-12:00 pm, M, W, F
OR BY APPOINTMENT
COURSE OBJECTIVES: The course introduces students to Spanish language and cultures. Students
will develop the following basic communicative skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing, and
culture. By the end of the quarter, students should be able to do: make statements, ask questions, use
basic greetings, provide information, express likes and dislikes, describe daily routines,
describe/compare people and objects, and indicate plans.
REQUIRED TEXT: ¡Hola , amigos! 5th ed. Jarvis, Lebredo, Mena-Ayllón & Workbook
RECOMMENDED TEXT: A Phrase and Sentence Dictionary of Spoken Spanish (Dover
Publications); Electronic dictionaries: http://www.vox.es; http://www.diccionarios.com
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The student must have a WSU e-mail account. A WSU e-mail account
(UNIX) may be set up at the CATS desk in the basement of the library.
¡Bienvenidos al español! (Welcome to Spanish!): Spanish 101 is designed for the true beginner. If
you had three years or more of high school Spanish or have lived in a Spanish-speaking country, you
should probably be at a more advanced level. Speak with me if you have any doubts.
Back Credit Option: The Department of Modern Languages allows students who place into and attain
a grade of C or better in language classes above 101 or 111 to buy ungraded credits for sequenced
courses below that level at a rate of $15 per credit hour. For example, students who place into and get a
C in 201 can buy credits for 101, 102, and 103; students who get a C in 112 can buy credits for 111. In
order to purchase these credits, students should fill out a 'Credit by Examination Registration Form'
(available from the secretary in Modern Languages, 325 Millett) and take it to the Bursar’s Office
with a check in the appropriate amount.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is mandatory for the successful completion of this course. You cannot
participate or practice speaking if absent from class. You will succeed if you prepare for and attend
each class. If for some reason you must miss, it is your responsibility to check the syllabus for the
assignment and keep up. Also, obtain the telephone number or e-mail of a fellow classmate, so you
can confirm the exact assignment. I will not field e-mail from students asking what they missed in
class. It is YOUR responsibility to see me before class for any handouts you missed.
In accordance with the attendance policy of the Department of Modern Languages, six (6) absences
will result in the loss of a letter grade, and with seven (7) absences you will fail the course regardless
of the reason for the absences. Excessive tardiness will count toward an absence. [15 minutes late =1
absence] SAVE YOUR ABSENCES FOR REAL EMERGENCIES!
ORAL WORK: We will use Spanish in class as much as possible. Do not worry if you do not
understand every word—the goal is to get the general idea. I will use photos, body language, and
realia to get the point across. If you prepare the lesson and memorize the key vocabulary beforehand,
you will be able to follow the lesson en español. Always try to express yourself en español!
Practice with the dialogues on the tape or CD that comes with the textbook; they’re good for review.
WRITTEN WORK: I will do SPOT CHECKS to see if you prepared for class or I will assign an
exercise or worksheet to be turned in for grading. So please prepare your homework neatly in your
notebook or binder (do not write the exercises in your book!). The homework must be complete for
full credit. Late homework assignments will not be accepted. I recommend a binder to keep all your
notes, homework, and worksheets organized; this will help you when it comes time to prepare for an
exam.
EVALUATION OF STUDENT’S PROGRESS:
• EXAMS and QUIZZES: There will be a substantial examen after each Lección. There will be
several sections to test: grammar, writing, vocabulary, and reading and oral comprehension. Extra
credit questions will come from the “Notas Culturales” sections or from extra material covered in
class. Also, there will be short pop quizzes at the beginning of class (no make-ups). I will drop your
lowest regular exam grade, however there will be no make-ups.
• FINAL EXAM: There will be one comprehensive final exam.
• ASSIGNMENTS: The various textbook, workbook, worksheets, or other assignments will be
worth points toward the student’s grade.
GRADES: You will receive grades for your exams, assignments, and final exam. The percentage
equivalents for letter grades will be as follows: 90-100, A, 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D, below 60, F.
Please keep track of your grades during the quarter.
Method of evaluation:
Exams:
Quizzes:
Final Exam:
Assignments:
45%
10%
20%
25%
TIPS FOR SUCCESS:
1. Learning a language is like building a pyramid; without a solid foundation, the rest will fall apart.
Take time to learn the basics well, because you will never stop using them during your studies.
2. Set aside time each day for Spanish; it is not a class for which you can cram.
3. Have a positive attitude and don’t worry about making a mistake – we ALL do.
4. Get together with fellow students so you can quiz each other, practice the language together, and
clarify assignments for each other.
5. Make flash cards to learn vocabulary. Remember how we used to practice spelling words when we
were young? If you’re having difficulty with certain words, write them down 5 times to help you.
6. Get the Spanish word of the day e-mailed to you to help keep Spanish on your mind.
http://www.transparent.com/subscribe/subscription.cfm
7. Tutoring is available on campus. Please call Tutoring Services, 040 Rike at ext. 2280.
8. The web address for the Dept. of Modern Languages is: http://www.cola.wright.edu/dept/ML
9. For free help check out: www.studyspanish.com.
SEMANA 1
EN CLASE
PARA LA PROXIMA CLASE
L, Sept. 8
Introducción: Saludos; ¡A conocernos!
Lección preliminar: Saludos y despedidas
Study grammar/vocab; Write out ex’s
Study vocab., pp. 3-4, ex. p. 4; Do Notas
culturales; Study alphabet & days,
Do all ex’s, pp. 6-7; WB: A-B, p. 3
M, Sept. 10
Notas culturales; Alfabeto; Días de la semana [5-7]
Study numbers & colors, Do ex’s A’s
pp. 8-9; WB: C-E, p. 4
V, Sept. 12
Números (0-10); Colores; Repaso [8-9]
Do p. 10 for review; WB: F, p. 5
¡Estudiar para EXAMEN #1!
EXAMEN #1;
Lección 1: La vida universitaria; Vocab.;
Notas Culturales; Vídeo* [14-18]
Study L1 vocab., pp. 14-15, A, p. 16
Do NC’s WS; Study: 1.1, ex. p. 19
1.2, ex. p.20, 1.3, ex. p.21;
WB: A, p. 7
M, Sept. 17
Género de los nombres; Formas del plural de los
nombres; Artículos determinados e indeterminados
[18-21]
Study: 1.4, A, pp. 22-23, 1.5, A, p. 24,
1.6, A p. 26; WB: B-E, pp. 7-8
V, Sept. 19
Pronombres personales; SER; Formación de
adjetivos y concordancia [22-26]
Study: 1.7, A-B, p. 27, PYMP
pp. 27-28; WB: F-H, p. 9
Números (11-100); Palabras y más palabras
(PYMP); Repaso [26-28]
¡Estudiar para EXAMEN #2!
EXAMEN #2
Study: L2 vocab., pp. 32-34, A-B, p. 35
SEMANA 2
L, Sept. 15
SEMANA 3
L, Sept. 22
M, Sept. 24
Read NC’s & do ¿V o F? p. 37
V, Sept. 26
Lección 2: ¿Qué clases tomamos?; Vocab.
Notas culturales [32-37]
→[LAST DAY TO DROP CLASS W/O GRADE]
SEMANA 4
L, Sept. 29
Study: 2.1, A-B, p. 39, 2.2, ex’s. pp. 41-42
WB: A-C, pp. 15-16
Presente de indicativo;
Oraciones interrogatives y negativas [37-42]
Study: 2.3, A, p. 44, 2.4, ex. pp. 45-46, 2.5
M, Oct. 1
Adjetivos posesivos; Género de los nombres;
La hora [43-48]
Study: 2.6, A-B, p. 50, PYMP, pp. 50-51
WB: H-I, pp. 18-19, Para leer, pp. 20-21
V, Oct. 3
Los meses y las estaciones; PYMP;
Repaso [49-51]
¡Estudiar para EXAMEN #3!
EXAMEN #3
Study: L3 vocab., pp. 56-58, ex’s. p. 58
Read NC’s & do ¿V o F? p. 60
Lección 3: El día de matrícula; Vocabulario
Notas culturales; Vídeo* [56-60]
Study: 3.1, A-B, pp. 61-62, 3.2, A, p. 63
WB: A-B, p. 23
SEMANA 5
L, Oct. 6
M, Oct. 8
V, Oct. 10
Presente de indicativo (-ER, -IR)
El caso posesivo [60-64]
→[LAST DAY FOR ALL BUT FRESHMEN TO DROP W/ A “W”]
A, p. 48; WB: D-G, pp. 17-18
Study: 3.3, A, p. 65, 3.4, A, p. 66, 3.5,
B, p. 67; WB: C-E, pp. 24-25
SEMANA 6
L, Oct. 13
TENER y VENIR; TENER + QUE
Expresiones con TENER [64-67]
Study: 3.6, A-B, p. 68, PYMP, p. 69
WB: F, p. 25, H, pp. 27-28
M, Oct. 15
Números mayores de 200;
PYMP; Repaso [67-69]
¡Estudiar para Examen #4!
V, Oct. 17
EXAMEN #4
Study L4 vocab., pp 82-84, Rd. NC’s
& do ¿V o F? p. 86
Lección 4: Actividades para un fin de semana
Vocab.; Notas culturales [82-86]
Study: 4.1, A, p. 88, C p. 89, 4.2, A, p. 90
4.3, A, p. 91; WB: A-C, pp. 31-32
M, Oct. 22
Adjetivos y pronombres demostrativos;
La “a” personal; Contracciones: AL y DEL [86-91]
Study: 4.4, A p. 92, 4.5, A-B, pp. 93-94
WB: D-E, p. 32, G, p. 33
V, Oct. 24
IR, DAR y ESTAR; IR + A + INFINITIVO [92-94]
WB: Para leer, p. 36 & Para escribir, p. 37
Type (14 ft.) & double space the PE
SEMANA 8
L, Oct. 27
SPECIAL PROJECT DAY
Study: 4.6, A, p. 95, PYMP, p. 95
WB: F, p. 32
M, Oct. 29
SABER vs. CONOCER; PYMP;
Repaso [94-95]
¡Estudiar para examen #5!
V, Oct. 31
EXAMEN #5
Study L5 vocab., pp. 100-101, Rd., NC’s
& do ¿V o F? p. 103
SEMANA 7
L, Oct. 20
→[LAST DAY FOR FRESHMEN TO DROP W/ A “W”]
SEMANA 9
L, Nov. 3
Lección 5: Una fiesta de bienvenida;
Vocab. [98-101]; Vídeo* [100-103]
Study: 5.1, A-B, pp. 104-105, 5.2, B-C,
pp. 107-108; WB: A-B, pp. 39-40
M, Nov. 5
ESTAR + gerundio; SER y ESTAR [103-109]
Study: 5.3, A-B, p. 110, 5.5, ej. P. 115
WB: D, p. 41, G, pp. 43-44
V, Nov. 7
Verbos que cambian en la raíz: E>IE
Pronombres usados como complemento
de preposición [109-111; 114-115]
Study: 5.4, A-B, pp. 113-114
WB: E-F, pp. 42-43
SEMANA 10
L, Nov. 10
Comparaciones [111-114]
PYMP, p. 116, Lectura-B, pp. 118-119
M, Nov. 12
Y ahora, ¿qué?: PYMP [116-119]
Go over L5 & selected grammar sections.
Note questions for the review.
V, Nov. 14
REPASO
¡Estudiar para el examen final!
SEMANA 11 EL EXAMEN FINAL:
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