Sp 201 — INTERMEDIATE ACTIVE SPANISH
otoño 2008 - 2009
Prof. Bethea
Olin 117 (Tel Ext. 4514)
BetheaCL@wofford.edu
Sp 201E — MWF 10:30 (Olin 220)
Prof. Lancaster
Dupre Administration Building (Tel Ext. 4026)
LancasterAE@wofford.edu
Sp 201A — MWF 8:30 (Olin 218)
Prof. Barbas-Rhoden
Olin 115B (Tel Ext. 4513)
BarbasRhodenLH@wofford.edu
Sp 201H — MWF 11:30 (Olin 220)
Prof. Mandlove
Olin 115F (Tel Ext. 4505)
MandloveNB@wofford.edu
Sp 201D — MWF 9:30 (Olin 220)
Prof. Caballero García
Olin 112B (Tel Ext. 4901)
CaballeroGarciaMB@wofford.edu
Sp 201C — MWF 9:30 (Olin 218)
Prof. Nuriel
Olin 109 (Tel Ext. ____ )
NurielPG@wofford.edu
Sp 201B — MWF 8:30 (Olin 213)
Sp 201J — MWF 1:00 (Olin 218)
Prof. Griswold
Olin 115E (Tel Ext. 4508)
GriswoldSC@wofford.edu
Sp 201F — MWF 10:30 (Olin 218)
Sp 201G — MWF 11:30 (Olin 218)
Objectives:
Students entering this first semester intermediate course are assumed to have a rudimentary
knowledge of the basic grammar of Spanish and a small working vocabulary (consistent with 3 to
4 years of high school training).
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The course seeks to help students move toward some ease in applying, with moderate
accuracy and fluency, the four skills: listening comprehension, reading, writing, and
speaking. Most course activities address these goals. (See below, p.4, for specific skill
descriptions.)
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The course seeks to consolidate, clarify and expand the students’ control of grammar and
vocabulary.
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The course introduces students to the cultural richness and diversity of the Spanish-speaking
world — with attention to geography, cultural identity and current issues. Special attention is
focused on the Hispanic community of the U.S. and of our region.
Libros de Texto:
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Repaso: A Spanish Grammar Review Worktext, 2nd Edition. McGraw-Hill
ISBN-13 9780073534367
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Rubí, DVD (Televisa)
Motorcycle Diaries, DVD
Antología de cuentos (INTRANET: HTTP://FLSERVER.WOFFORD.INT)
Telemundial: noticias, artículos y anuncios (INTRANET)
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Horario
Trabajos escritos y tareas especiales
L
1 sep Introducción, plan del curso; “21st Century Boarding Pass”; CUESTIONARIO
M
3 sep Introducción a Rubí, Telemundial y otras novedades
V
5 sep Gramática: 3 (ser, estar); [1 & 2 (present indicative, stem- & spell-changing verbs)]
Ensayo: ¿Quién eres? (150-200)
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8 sep RUBÍ: CAPÍTULO 1; Juanes, “Fotografía”
M
10 sep TELEMUNDIAL 1.1
V
12 sep Gramática: 7 (reflexive verbs)
RESUMEN, RUBÍ 1
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15 sep RUBÍ: CAPÍTULO 2
RESUMEN, RUBÍ 2
M
17 sep TELEMUNDIAL 1.2
V
19 sep Cuento 1: Augusto Monterroso, El eclipse
Cuestionario 1
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22 sep Repaso
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24 sep World Film Series
M
24 sep EXAMEN 1
V
26 sep RUBÍ: CAPÍTULO 3; Maná, “Pobre Juan”
Film: La misma luna (México, 1:49) (3:30 y 7:30)]
RESUMEN, RUBÍ 3
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L
29 sep Gramática: 4 (preterite)
M
1 oct TELEMUNDIAL 2.1
V
3 oct RUBÍ: CAPÍTULO 4
RESUMEN, RUBÍ 4
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6 oct Gramática: 5 (imperfect)
M
8 oct TELEMUNDIAL 2.2
V
10 oct Cuento 2: Alvaro Menén Desleal, Una carta de familia
Cuestionario 2
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13 oct RUBÍ: CAPÍTULO 5
[M
15 oct Witness For Peace Speaker
M
15 oct EXAMEN 2
Talk on NAFTA (4:00 in Olin Theater)]
3
V
17 oct RUBÍ: CAPÍTULO 6; Rosana, “Talisman”
RESUMEN, RUBÍ 6
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20 oct Gramática: 5 (preterite/imperfect)
M
22 oct TELEMUNDIAL 3.1
V
24 oct
Vacación de Otoño
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L
27 oct RUBÍ: CAPÍTULO 7
M
29 oct TELEMUNDIAL 3.2
V
31 oct Gramática: 19 (pronouns)
RESUMEN, RUBÍ 7
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3 nov Cuento 3: Luisa Valenzuela, Los mejor calzados
M
5 nov RUBÍ: CAPÍTULO 8
V
7 nov EXAMEN 3
Cuestionario 3
RESUMEN, RUBÍ 8
El CINE
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10 nov “Diarios de motocicleta” — Introducción
M
12 nov “Diarios de motocicleta”
(á 16:23) (Clip 01)
V
14 nov “Diarios de motocicleta”
(de 16:23 á 28:24) (Clip 01 y 02)
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17 nov “Diarios de motocicleta”
(de 28:24 á 42:46) (Clip 02)
[M
19 nov World Film Series
M
19 nov “Diarios de motocicleta”
(de 42:46 á 55:26) (Clip 03)
V
21 nov “Diarios de motocicleta”
(de 55:26 á 1:11:18) (Clip 03 y 04)
Film: El crimen perfecto (España, 1:44) (3:30 y 7:30)]
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L
24 nov “Diarios de motocicleta”
M
26 nov Vacaciones de Thanksgiving
V
28 nov Vacaciones de Thanksgiving
(de 1:11:18 á 1:24:41) (Clip 04 y 05)
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1 dic “Diarios de motocicleta”
(de 1:24:41 á 1:44:12) (Clip 05)
M
3 dic “Diarios de motocicleta”
(de 1:44:12 al final) (Clip 05 y 06)
V
5 dic “Diarios de motocicleta
presentaciones
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EXAMINATION SCHEDULE Fall Semester, December 8 - 12, 2008
9:00-12:00
Monday, December 8
Tuesday, December 9
Wednesday, December 10
Thursday, December 11
Friday, December 12
10:30 MWF classes
11:30 MWF classes
1:00 MWF classes
9:30 MWF classes
8:30 MWF classes
EVALUATION:
Exámenes 1, 2 y 3
Pruebas de gramática (6)
Examen Final
Resúmenes (8) [de 150 á 200 palabras]
Cuestionarios (3)
Otros trabajos escritos y orales, pruebas, etc
A
AB+
= 93 - 100%
= 90 - 92%
= 87 - 89%
2:00-5:00
B = 83 - 86%
B- = 80 - 82%
C+ = 77 - 79%
8:00 TR classes
2:30 TR classes
9:30 TR classes
2:00 MWF classes
1:00 TR classes
30%
15%
15%
20%
10%
10%
C
CD
60%
40%
= 73 - 76%
= 70 - 72%
= 60 - 69%
F = 0 - 59%
COURSE OBJECTIVES: SPECIFIC SKILLS
Cultural Competence: Students will acquire an introductory knowledge of the physical
and human geography of the Americas.
Language Skills (based on ACTFL intermediate low language proficiency):
Speaking
Students will be able to handle limited interactive, task-oriented and social situations
(i.e., introducing oneself, ordering a meal, asking directions, making purchases).
Listening
Students will be able to understand speech which refers to personal needs, social
conventions, instructions and directions. Students will be able to understand routine
telephone messages and media reports on familiar topics.
Reading
Students will be able to understand the main ideas of texts which impart basic
information written for a wide audience.
Writing
Students will be able to write short texts on familiar topics, demonstrating control of
syntax and basic grammatical structures.
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RULES, REGULATIONS, WARNINGS & EXPECTATIONS...
PUBLIC SPEAKING:
The ability to speak in public with confidence and clarity is, of course, an important skill
for most careers. It is particularly important in this course, since if you are going to learn to
speak Spanish you will need to practice just that. Expect, then, to be asked to contribute to
class discussions on a regular basis. You may also be asked to make a modest number of
oral presentations during the semester.
LAB WORK:
Sp 201 carries 4 credit hours and includes 3 hours of laboratory work. This lab work is
not arranged on a group schedule but is to be undertaken on an individual basis in
accordance with the assignments of laboratory tasks. The Language Lab schedule is
currently:
Mon – Thu 2:00 – 10:30 pm
Friday 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Sunday 5:00 – 10:30
WRITTEN WORK:
Due dates for the regular written work for the course are specified in the above syllabus.
Please note that normally work will not be accepted after those dates except by prior
arrangement.
ATTENDANCE:
Regular class attendance is essential for success in language courses. For that reason, a
strict attendance rule is in effect: a student who misses more than four classes for any
reason, however legitimate or necessary the absence may be (i.e., excused or unexcused
absences) may be dropped from the course or have his/her final grade lowered for
excessive absence. To avoid any confusion regarding this course requirement, please
consult the Student Handbook, “Class Attendance Policy.”
In any case, an absence does NOT cancel your responsibility for the material covered or
assignments made during the class you missed or for written work due dates.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Integrity and honesty are expected in this course. Please refer to the Wofford Student
Handbook for a complete explanation of the policy on academic dishonesty. All work must
be completed by the student without outside help unless explicitly authorized by the
instructor (such as group work or peer evaluations). Items copied, purchased, or translated
on the Web ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE, and any use of these materials will be considered as
cheating. ALL SOURCES used in compositions and homework assignments, including
electronic ones, MUST BE DOCUMENTED. Please see the instructor prior to preparing
assignments if you have any questions. Any violations of the above policies will result in
grading or non-grading sanctions.
Written documentation of the violation will be
communicated to both the student and the Dean of the College.