BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
DEPARTAMENT OF ROMANCE STUDIES
HISP 105 SPANISH CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR
Espacios de conversación
Spring 2014
Instructor: Jorge Arteta
Email: arteta@brandeis.edu
Phone: 781-736-2155
Office: Rabb 205
Office hours: Mon-Tue-Wed 12-12:50PM,
& by appointment
REQUIREMENTS - STUDENTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PREREQUITES:
- Completed HISP 104 successfully at Brandeis University
- HISP 105: AP-exam score of 4; SAT II exam score of 620-710; International Baccalaureat
(Higher Levels) score of 5
- Pass the Brandeis Placement Test and recommendation from faculty for 105
Please speak with your professor as soon as possible if you have questions about your placement in this course.
Keep in mind that once you have completed a course in the language sequence (courses numbered 10 through 106),
you will not be able to skip a level. If the course at your level is closed, we advise you to wait a semester and enroll
in the appropriate during the next registration period.
Students in courses numbered 104 and above can continue with a passing grade (D-).
Heritage Speakers of Spanish
If you have Spanish language and culture experience from home, please inquire about HISP 108
COURSE DESCRIPTION
HISP 105 is an intermediate conversation and grammar course that builds on previously acquired
linguistic skills and introduces new, more complex language structures. Given specific cultural contexts
of Spanish speakers, we reflect on the uses of these structures in relation to specific cultural concepts.
Each lesson calls for the acquisition of a broader vocabulary, including idiomatic expressions as well as
particularly difficult terminology for the non-native speaker. Students will exercise effective
communication in Spanish through class discussions, oral and written exercises using materials from
literary and cultural readings, cinema and the mass media. Emphasis in this course is placed on oral
fluency (including rhythm, stress and intonation of speech) while acquiring vocabulary and advanced
understanding of language constructions.
In HISP 105 we will explore specific historical and present-day cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking
world, with specific examples from Spain, Mexico, Chile and the USA (with over 40 million Spanish
speakers). For each country, a broad spectrum of readings (including narratives, journals, periodicals, and
literary sources), films, and independent research will serve as the basis for class discussions and
presentations, as well as written work. Students are responsible for preparing all assigned work in
advance following the syllabus in order to fully participate in class activities and better develop their
linguistic skills and abilities.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Through this course, students will:
 Demonstrate an understanding of other cultures and recognize cultural similarities and differences
 Use new Spanish vocabulary on cultural topics
 Improve phonetic, grammatical and lexical accuracy in Spanish while aiming for improved
fluency in oral communication
 Understand the main gist and some key details when listening to authentic aural materials (films,
video excerpts, recordings, etc.)
 Express ideas, opinions, and beliefs in a clear manner in written and oral form
 Be able to communicate, in oral and written form, all commentary or analysis of a text (novel,
film, poem, etc.) as well as to engage in discussions about it
 Produce original texts using one’s own creative ideas and opinions
 Gain an understanding of historical events covered in the course
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS
1. La muerte y la doncella by Ariel Dorfman, Siete Cuentos, 2001. ISBN 978-1583220788
http://catalog.sevenstories.com/collections/ariel-dorfman
2. Espacios by Sandstedt and Kite (Heinle, Boston, 2014) – Student Ed. ISBN: 978-1-285-05236-6
eChapters OK (http://www.cengagebrain.com/shop/search/9781285052366)
3. Cuadernos de gramática española (Difusión, 2013) ISBN: 978-8484434764
4. Spanish dictionary It is highly recommended that all students have access to a good
monolingual dictionary (Span-Span), such as rae.es.
GRADING
Attendance (26 class meetings)
10%
Homework
10%
In class participation and oral presentations
20%
Quizzes (3)
20%
Written Exams (2)
20%
Final Project (composition + oral presentation)
20%
Grading scale:
94-100 = A
90-93 = A87-89 = B+
84-86 = B
80-83 = B77-79 = C+
74-76 = C
70-73 = C67-69 = D+
64-66 = D
*60-63 = D59 or less = F
* Students in courses numbered 104 and above can continue with a passing grade (D-).
COURSE POLICIES
1. Attendance: National accreditation standards require a minimum of contact hours for Spanish
language credit. Regular attendance and punctuality is crucial to the successful attainment of the
course objectives. You may miss up to three classes for reasons of health, interviews, etc. However,
you may not miss any evaluations, compositions, and/or homework unless you get previous consent
(please make a note of dates of evaluations/syllabus). In case of an accident, illness, etc. please notify
your instructor as soon as possible. Missing any part of daily class without previous consent will be
considered a full absence. Excessive absences will have a negative impact on your class participation
grade.
2. Preparation and participation in class. Please come to class prepared, ready and willing to
participate in all in-class discussions and activities. Being prepared does not mean simply having
looked over the readings, but instead you should study them carefully in order to have a clear
understanding and be able to fully discuss in class. Your participation grade in HISP 105 will be
based on your ability to comment on the readings, keep up to date with the assigned work, and
effectively present your ideas to the class during the 25 class meetings.
3. Homework. All homework is due on the day it is assigned. When indicated, students are responsible
for collaborating on group projects outside of class to complete assignments. You instructor will
assign specific instructions for group projects and oral presentations, and post them in LATTE.
4. Quizzes. There will be three quizzes that on vocabulary and grammar points studied in class.
5. Exams. There will be one in-class exam and one take-home unit exam on course content, grammar
and vocabulary.
6. Final composition. The final project for HISP 105 will include an oral presentation and a written
paper based on the play La muerte y la doncella by Ariel Dorfman. The instructor will provide
detailed instructions and post them on LATTE. *Note: Please use a spell check program to help you
proofread your written work before you turn it in. Ask for assistance in the library if you need help
activating Word’s spellchecker in Spanish. Do not use any translation programs or ask anyone to edit
your work for you.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Academic integrity is central to the mission of educational excellence at Brandeis University. Each student is
expected to turn in work completed independently, except when assignments specifically authorize collaborative
effort. It is not acceptable to use the words or ideas of another person—whether that be a world-class
philosopher or those of your classmate—without proper acknowledgement of that source. This means you must
use notes and quotation marks to indicate the source of any phrases, sentences, paragraphs, or ideas found in
published volumes, on the internet, or created by another person.
Violation of University policies on academic integrity, described in Section 3 of Rights and Responsibilities, may
result in failure on the assignment or failure in the course, and could even end in suspension from the University.
Remember that tutors or study leaders, including those sanctioned by Brandeis University, are not authorized to
complete homework or any other assignments for you. If you have questions about the type of help you can
receive, please ask your professor before you receive help.
If you have any questions about academic integrity, please contact Dean Gendron, Director of Student Rights
and Community Standards: gendron@brandeis.edu, 781-736-5070, Shapiro Campus Center 201.
NOTICE TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you are a student with a documented disability on record at Brandeis University and wish to have a
reasonable accommodation made for you in this class, please see the professor immediately. Retroactive
accommodations cannot be provided. Contact Beth Rodgers-Kay (brodgers@brandeis.edu) if you have
questions or concerns.
SPANISH MAJOR/MINOR
If you are thinking about majoring or minoring in Spanish, you should familiarize yourself with the
program in the Bulletin and then see the Undergraduate Advising Head, Professor Dian Fox
(fox@brandeis.edu) as soon as possible to make sure that you understand the prerequisites and
requirements. Her office telephone is 6-3203.
ADDITIONAL HELP
The Brandeis University Group Study (B.U.G.S.) offers students free language practice outside of class.
Take advantage of this service. Jeffrey Lowenstein (jlowenst@brandeis.edu) will be the group study leader
for Spanish this semester. The Office of Student Enrichment Services is located in Usdan Student Center
130, and Sarah’s hours will be announced in class. Questions about group study leaders can be addressed
to Laurie Nelson (lnelson@brandeis.edu) in Academic Services.
TEXTBOOK VOUCHERS
Textbook vouchers are available to students who are Pell Grant recipients. The vouchers will be available
in Academic Services (Usdan 130) on the first day of class and are due on the last day of the drop/add
period. Students should address questions to Shari Zingle, Senior Department Coordinator, in Academic
Services (szingle@brandeis.edu, 6-3460).
CELL PHONES AND LAPTOPS
Please turn cell phones off and set smartphones on silent mode when you enter the class. If you have a
dictionary on your smartphone, feel free to use it. No texting, please. Use the Spanish-Spanish dictionary
at www.rae.es (Real Academia Española). I do encourage you to bring your laptop to class and use it to
access LATTE, course materials, take notes, and research. Please refrain from using laptops to access
unrelated websites or email. If you do, you will lose the privilege of using your laptop in class for the rest
of the semester.
STUDY ABROAD
If you are interested in studying abroad, there are many opportunities. Please contact the following
representatives:
Scott van der Meid (svanderm@brandeis.edu)
Allyson Goose (agoose@brandeis.edu)
Study Abroad Office – Usdan Student Center
Phone number: 6-3483
LATTE
Additional information about this course, including the syllabus, films, reference materials, events, and
other relevant information may be found on LATTE.
Note: I reserve the right to make changes and include other readings and activities that may be relevant to
the class for enrichment, or to meet other needs and interests.
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
DEPARTAMENT OF ROMANCE STUDIES
Spring 2014
HISP 105A SPANISH CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR
Semana 1: Del 13 al 17 de enero
Primer día de clase – El lunes, 13 de enero
Clase #1
En clase: Presentaciones e introducción al plan de estudio
El lunes,
Tarea: 1. Vocabulario – Hoja en clase
13 de enero
2. Leer en inglés: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Way_of_St._James
3. Adquirir materiales de estudio:
a. Espacios, Sandstedt y Kite (Heinle, 2014) Student Ed. ISBN: 978-1285052366
b. Cuadernos de gramática española (Difusión, 2013) ISBN: 978-8484434764
c. La muerte y la doncella de Ariel Dorfman -Brandeis Bookstore (Obra teatral)
Siete Cuentos Editorial, 2001. ISBN: 978-1583220788
For $11.21  http://catalog.sevenstories.com/products/la-muerte-y-la
Clase 2
El miércoles,
15 de enero
En clase: Mito, leyenda y camino de peregrinos.
El camino: ¿Turismo religioso o secular?
Repaso de las formas irregulares del presente, Espacios, pp. 10-15
Tarea: 1. Buscar información del El Camino de Santiago para comentar
2. Estudiar para la Prueba 1: Espacios, 10-15 (Irregulares presente indicativo)
Cuadernos de gram. Cap 9: El presente del indicativo – Usos y formas, p. 53-59
Semana 2: Del 20 al 24 de enero
El lunes, 20 ene: Feriado para conmemorar a MARTIN LUTHER KING
Clase 3
El miércoles,
22 de enero
En clase: Repaso rápido de las formas del presente del indicativo, Espacios, pp. 10-15
Estructura – Prueba 1 de las formas regulares e irregulares del presente del indicativo,
Espacios, pp. 10-15 y Cuadernos, pp. 53-59, y del vocabulario de la lectura
Comentar brevemente en clase videos sobre el Camino de Santiago:
Video: http://people.brandeis.edu/~gravina/
1. El origen del Camino de Santiago (5:12)
2. El camino medieval (1:57)
3. Los peregrinos medievales (3:02)
4. Los peregrinos modernos (13:58)
Tarea: 1. Leer: “Orígenes de la cultura española”, pp. 6-9 (Espacios, Cap. 1)
Subrayar los verbos en el presente, el pretérito y el imperfecto
2. Estudiar el contraste entre ser y estar: Espacios, Cap. 1, pp. 24-27
Semana 3: Del 27 al 31 de enero
Clase 4
En clase: El Camino de Santiago. Comentar temas posibles de composición (3 feb)
El lunes,
Incorporar el “Vocabulario adicional” (handout)
27 de enero
Espacios, Cap. 1: Orígenes de la cultura española, pp. 6-9
Contraste entre ser y estar: Espacios, Cap. 1, pp. 24-27
Tarea: Estudiar las formas irregulares del pretérito, Espacios, Cap. 2, pp.
56-58 y completar las Actividades 2-27, 2-28 y 2-29, página 59
Clase 5
El miércoles,
29 de enero
En clase: El pretérito y el imperfecto (repaso y ampliación), pp. Esp. 60-63
Ver el video: La suerte de la fea a la bonita no le importa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4BFuVXT5nU
Completar actividades sobre el video en Espacios, pp. 52-55
Comentar temas y opiniones sobre el Camino de Santiago
Tarea: Escribir una composición de dos páginas sobre temas libres
relacionados al Camino de Santiago
Semana 4: Del 3 al 7 de febrero
Clase 6
El lunes,
03 de febrero
En clase: La lengua de las mariposas. El cuento y la película, discusión.
Clase 7
El miércoles,
05 de febrero
En clase: Discusión y actividades sobre la película, la guerra civil y la educación
Tarea: Estudiar para el examen 1: Vocabulario (Lengua), ser versus estar, y el
pretérito vs imperfecto (formas/usos)
Entregar la composición 1 sobre opiniones y comentarios del Camino
Completar actividades en Cuadernos de gram. Cap. 10, pp. 60-65
Tarea: Ver la película en LATTE La lengua de las mariposas
Semana 5: Del 10 al 14 de febrero
Clase 8
En clase: Examen 1 sobre España, el Camino, la Lengua de las mariposas
El lunes,
Las formas y los usos del condicional, p. 95-97 (Ejercicios 3-28 y 3-29)
10 de febrero
Las formas del condicional, Espacios Cap. 3 – repaso de la tarea y actividades 330 y 3-31
Repaso: Formación y usos del presente del subjuntivo, pp. 152-155
Repaso: Usos del subjuntivo, oraciones sustantivas
http://www.practicaespanol.com/es/oraciones-subordinadas-sustantivas/art/394/
Tarea: Preparar presentaciones – Instrucciones en LATTE y en clase
Espacios, Cap. 5 y handout – Estructura 1: Actividades 5-9 y 5-10
2. Estudiar el vocabulario p. 146-147
3. Leer: Mujeres en política, (Espacios, Capítulo 5, p. 148-152)
Clase 9
El miércoles,
12 de febrero
Presentaciones orales breves – Oral 1
Comentar Mujeres en política, pp. 148-152. Vocabulario y actividades
El presente del subjuntivo, Espacios, pp. 152- Actividades 5-11 y 5-12
Tarea: Estudiar los usos del subj. en frases sustantivas, pp. 156-159
FEBRUARY BREAK – February 17 - 21
Semana 6: Del 24 al 28 de febrero
Clase 10
En clase: El presente subjuntivo en oraciones sustantivas, pp, 156-159 (Espacios, Cap. 5)
El lunes,
El subjuntivo en frases impersonales, pp. 164-165
24 de febrero
Los tiempos perfectos, pp. 186 – 191 (Espacios, Capítulo 6)
Vocabulario y opiniones sobre “La enseñanza hispánica” (Lectura)
Tarea: Completar hoja de ejercicios de repaso
Clase 11
El miércoles,
26 de febrero
En clase: Repaso breve (La lengua, tiempos del pasado, subjuntivo)
Actividades de gramática, 6-28 – 6-31, pp. 200-201
Tarea: 1. Estudiar los usos del pasado perfecto del subj, pp. 196-199
2. Completar las actividades 6-24, 6-25 y 6-26 (para entregar= Tarea #1)
Semana 7: Del 3 al 7 de marzo
Clase 12
En clase:
El lunes,
Tarea: Latte. [Escenas de la película]
3 de marzo
Prepara presentación oral en grupo sobre una escena de la película
(March 3: Last day to drop a class without a “W” transcript notation)
Clase 13
El miércoles,
5 de marzo
En clase: Presentaciones orales
Estudiar los usos de los pronombres relativos, pp. 220 – 223
Tarea: Completar las actividades 7-7, 7-8, 7-9 (para entregar = Tarea#2)
Semana 8: Del 10 al 14 de marzo
Clase 14
En clase: Presentaciones orales: Oral 2
El lunes,
Estructura:
10 de marzo
Tarea: Estudiar para el Prueba 2 el miércoles, 12 de marzo
Subjuntivo, Indicativo, y pronombres relativos
Clase 15
El miércoles,
12 marzo
En clase: Preguntas y actividades de repaso para la prueba 2
Prueba 2
Tarea: Leer: Chile en el siglo XX: En Latte
Semana 9: Del 17 al 21 de marzo
Clase 16
El lunes,
17 de marzo
En clase: El caso de Chile, Capítulo 8, “Exploración” (Espacios, p. 278-280)
En grupos de tres, preparar una presentación en PowerPoint
Tarea: Estudiar el vocabulario útil, Espacios, Cap. 8. 252-253
Leer: Los movimientos revolucionarios, p. 254-257 (Espacios, Capítulo 8)
Clase 17
El miércoles,
19 de marzo
En clase: Completar preguntas de la lectura, p. 255 (8-4), 256 (8-5) y 257 (8-6)
El subjuntivo en frases adverbiales (referencias de tiempo) p. 258-259
Los adverbios, p. 294-295 (Espacios, Cap. 9)
Presentaciones: El caso de Chile, Capítulo 8, “Exploración” (Espacios, p. 278-280)
Tarea: 1. En Latte: Ver la película MACHUCA (2004, Chile, 121 minutos)
2. Completar ejercicios de gramática sobre frases adverbiales, p. 258-25
Semana 10: Del 24 al 28 de marzo
Clase 18
El lunes,
24 de marzo
Clase 19
El miércoles,
26 de marzo
En clase: Ejercicios de gramática relacionados a la historia de Machuca.
El subjuntivo en oraciones adverbiales, parte 2, p. 290-293 (Esp, Cap 9)
Introducción a La muerte y la doncella.
Tarea: Leer Primer Acto, Escena 1 – pp. 7-23
La muerte y la doncella
Tarea: Leer Primer Acto, Escenas 2 y 3 – pp. 23-40
Semana 11: Del 31 de marzo al 4 de abril
Clase 20
El lunes,
31 de marzo
La muerte y la doncella
Tarea: Leer Segundo Acto, Escena 1 – pp. 41-56
Clase 21
El miércoles,
02 de abril
La muerte y la doncella
Tarea: Leer Segundo Acto, Escena 2 pp. 57-64
En Latte: Ver la película: La muerte y la doncella (Chile)
Semana 12: Del 7 al 11 de abril
Clase 22
El lunes,
07 de abril
Clase 23
El miércoles,
09 de abril
La muerte y la doncella.
Tarea: Leer Tercer Acto, Escena 1 –pp. 65-85
Completar el Examen 2 en casa, para entregar el miércoles, 9 abril
La muerte y la doncella
En clase: Repaso. Contrastes de la obra con la película. Exam 2
Cláusulas condicionales (con si), Espacios, Cap. 10, p. 324-325
Tarea: Leer pp. 82- 85 (Fin de la obra)
Semana 13: El 14 abril – Preparar las presentaciones orales
Clase 24
El lunes,
14 de abril
La muerte y la doncella - Conclusión.
En clase: Examen 2 (Contraste, estilo indirecto, cláusulas
condicionales, Machuca, La muerte y la doncella)
Tarea: Preparar las presentaciones orales
DEL 15 AL 22 DE ABRIL: VACACIONES DE PASCUA FLORIDA – PASSOVER BREAK
Semana 14: El 23 de abril – Presentaciones orales
Clase 25 (Grupos 1-4)
El miércoles,
23 de abril
La muerte y la doncella
Examen oral
De 2:00 a 2:15PM – Grupo 1
De 2:20 a 2:35PM – Grupo 2
De 2:40 a 2:55PM – Grupo 3
De 3:00 a 3:15PM – Grupo 4
Tarea: Preparar la composición final (Entregar el 2 de mayo)
Semana 15: El 28 de abril (última reunión de clase)
Clase 26 (Grupos 5-7)
El lunes,
28 de abril
El viernes,
2 de mayo
La muerte y la doncella
Examen oral
De 2:00 a 2:15PM – Grupo 5
De 2:20 a 2:35PM – Grupo 6
De 2:40 a 2:55PM – Grupo 7
Tarea: Preparar la composición final (Entregar el 2 de mayo)
1:30PM: Entregar la composición en formato Word®