Centenary College of LA
Spanish 202
M/W 9:30-10:45 AM
Spring 2015
Professor: Maureen Murov
Office: Jac 306 B
Office Hours: T/R 12:00-1:00 PM and Friday mornings by appointment
Office Phone: 869-5259
Email: mmurov@centenary.edu
Course Description and Objectives:
Spanish 202 is a 4th semester college level Spanish course. This course is designed to
further develop students' listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Classes will consist of a period of conversation and vocabulary and grammar review in
addition to reading and writing exercises. At the end of this course, the student will be on
their way to communicating using basic Spanish and will be better able to appreciate the
diverse elements of Hispanic cultures.
The class will be conducted almost entirely in Spanish, using English only when
necessary for clarity and efficiency. Full participation of the student is necessary for
learning in this class.
Required Tests and Materials:
● Plazas, 4th Edition
●Online, audio-enhanced workbook/lab manual with Ilrn
● A good Spanish-English Dictionary
Course Requirements and Evaluation:
Attendance and Student participation
You are graded on the following factors DAILY:
● Students are expected to review and prepare the assigned materials for each class
● Alertness and positive good attitude
● Making positive contributions to the class
● Regular use of new vocabulary and recycling vocabulary from previous chapters
● Always using Spanish in the classroom
Attendance is mandatory. As a general rule one to three absences would be considered
reasonable; five to seven absences is considered excessive and more than 7 will result in
an “F” in class attendance. Beyond that, the student runs the risk of failing the course.
Work closely with the instructor--especially in case of serious illness or athletic
responsibilities. Exceptions require a letter from a doctor, a note of the provost, or other
extraordinary circumstances. In case of questions or anticipated problems, please do not
hesitate to contact me. If you miss class for any reason, you are still responsible for all
the assignments. Please contact a classmate to find out about the material covered during
your absence. You may not miss scheduled tests, presentations and final exams without
prior notification. Points will be deducted (10 points/ class) if absence is unexcused.
Cell Phones- will be in the OFF position when class starts.
Ear Phones- may not be worn in class and must be removed from sight before class
Laptops- may only be used with the permission of the instructor. This is not a course
based on laptop use. It is based on conversation and human contact.
Late arrivals / Early Departures are considered unexcused absences. Three late arrivals
(+5 minutes) will count as one absence.
Leaving and Returning during class is not permitted- except in the most serious cases.
Visit the restroom before class begins. Bring tissues with you to class if you are
congested.
Homework: Quia and Written Assignments:
1. Homework uses an electronic version of QUIA Workbook and Lab Manual. It has
to be done by the date it is assigned. All activities assigned will be automatically
recorded for your instructor by computer at the moment they are done. Students
will receive credit for all assignments completed. Remember that homework is a
big part of your grade.
2. You will submit 3 formal written assignments during the semester (A Escribir).
3. You will also be assigned special projects to be done out of class—one film and
one short story analysis.
HOW DO I SET UP MY ONLINE LAB/WORKBOOK? Book Key and Course Code
Printable instructions are available at the Quia website: http://books.quia.com/books
you will need:
(1) the "student book key" (code) which comes with your NEW textbook (Students
purchasing used books should contact Quia for online book key purchase.)
(2) The "course code" is specific to your instructor and current only for this semester. The
instructor will provide it: RGEC368
a).-Course: Spanish 202
b).-Book: Plazas, 4th ed. Ilrn.
QUIA LAB (LM) and QUIA WORKBOOK (WB):.
Now that you have a Quia account, here is what you need to do. Complete the assigned
activities for each lesson's lab and workbook assignments by the due date before
midnight. Spend as much time as necessary to complete all assigned activities--the ones
that are automatically graded. Students are encouraged to do exercises repeatedly until
they have a score of 100%. Less than 90% for any chapter's LM or WB activities is
unacceptable.
Be sure to check your lab and workbook total scores per chapter separately. Each chapter
total for lab and each chapter total for workbook activities should be at least 90%
(preferably 100%).
VERY IMPORTANT: to avoid problems with scores, be sure to “logout” when you are
finished. Don't just “X” down.
Exams: Spanish 202 will cover chapters 5-8. There will be 3 in-class tests, one every
chapter. There will be NO make-up exams unless resulting from excused absence.
Pop quizzes: Your instructor will also give unannounced quizzes at any time. These
quizzes cannot be made up for any reason, but I can drop your 3 lowest grades.
Final Exam (3rd exam): It will be a comprehensive exam covering all chapters studied in
class. The instructor will give you more the instructions the week before the exam.
Assessment of Oral Communication Skills: During the semester you will do one oral
evaluation at the end of the semester and a mini current events report during the semester.
You will also be assessed on your oral participation in class—there will be numerous
opportunities for small group conversations, skits, and presentations.
Reading/ Grammar/ Vocabulary Project: In March you will each be assigned a film in
Spanish to watch and respond to in a journal or portfolio that will be turn in for credit.
You will also be required to carefully read and analyze 2 short stories in Spanish. There
will be 3 compositions to turn in for formal evaluation also.
Honor Code:
Tests, quizzes, presentations and extra credit are subject to the term of the honor code.
You may consult classmates and friends on homework assignments but should never
copy another's work or have anyone else write your compositions for you. You should
NOT rely on computer translators. They will give wrong translations and won't help you
learn.
Centenary College Disabilities Policy:
It is the policy of Centenary College to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant
to federal law, state law, and the College's commitment to equal educational
opportunities. Any student with a disability who needs accommodations, for example in
seating placement or in arrangements for examinations, should inform the instructor at
the beginning of the course. Students with disabilities need to contact Disability Services
(a division of Counseling Services), which is located in the ground floor of Rotary Hall to
obtain services. Telephone: 318-869-5466.
Course Grading: %
Performance in class (participation, attendance): 10
Pop quizzes: 10
Tests (2): 20
A escribir (3) 15
Homework (Workbook and L. Manual and occasional textbook ex.): 15
Oral evals: 10
Vocab, comprehension, analysis journal (short stories & film work): 10
Final Exam: 10
Syllabus: Check www.centenary.edu/spanish/classes after 1/22/2015
Semana #1
Class Work
7 de enero
Bienvenidos a la clase
p. 390-91
Vocabulario—la geografía
Tarea en clase
Capítulo 12
Semana #2
12 de enero
Subjuntivo con verbos de
emoción
pp. 396-399
14 de enero
Ojalá que llueva café
Work due today-- before
class
HW due today/ Tarea
para entregar
Leer pp. 390-91, 396-97
Leer pp. 402-403
En contexto pp. 394-395
Voc. 2 El medio ambiente
pp. 402-405
Semana #3
19 de enero
Tarea en clase
Feriado
21 de enero
Subjuntivo con expresiones Leer pp. 406-408
de duda/ incertidumbre
WB 12.10, 11, 12
Subjuntivo con claúsulas
LM 12. 11, 12
adjetivales
pp. 406-409
Tarea en clase
Tarea para entregar
A Repasar pp. 416-17 y
A Escribir p. 414
Cómo persuadir
Semana #4
26 de ene
28 de ene
Examen
Cap. 12 (Subjuntivo)
Tarea para entregar
MLK-off
Prepararse para el examen
Quia—Self Tests
A repasar p. 416-17
Semana #5
2 de febrero
Cap. 13
4 de febrero
Semana #6
9 de feb
Tarea en clase
Tarea para entregar
Vocab. 1 La TV pp. 420-23 Composición—p. 414
DUE
Subjuntivo
Purpose and Time Clauses
(Claúsulas adverbiales)
pp. 426-429
Tarea en clase
Vocab. 2—Arte
pp. 432-435
Leer pp. 420-27
Vocab. WB 13.1,2
LM 13.1
Tarea para entregar
Leer pp. 432-35
Subjuntivo WB 13.3,4, 6
11 de feb
Semana #7
16 de feb
18 de feb
Más –Subjuntivo pp.42629
Tarea en clase
Mardi Gras
Construcciones con Se (No
fault)
pp. 436-438
Semana #8
23 de feb
Tarea en clase
A repasar p. 446-447
27 de feb
Semana #9
2 de marzo
Examen, Cap. 13
Tarea en clase
A Escribir—el ensayo
crítico
p. 444
4 de marzo
MP (subjuntivo) ejercicios
Tarea para entregar
Estudiar para el examen
Se WB 13.9, 10
Charla sobre una asignatura
oral
Cap. 9 – Voc. 1 La Política Entregar Composicion #2
pp. 450-53
(Cap. 13)
El Futuro pp. 456-57
Semana #10
9 de mar
LM 13.4,5
Vocab. WB 13,7, 8
LM 13.7, 9
Tarea Para Entregar
Vacaciones
Leer pp. 436-38
Película – parte 1
Tarea en clase
Película-- Machuca
Leer pp. 450-53, 456-57
Tarea para entregar
WB 14.1,2
LM 14.1, 3
Futuro Wb 14.3,5,6
LM 14.4
11 de mar
Película-- Machuca
Semana #11
16 de mar
Tarea en clase
El Condicional
Tarea para entregar
Leer pp. 466-67
pp. 466-68
Mas sobre la película
18 de mar
Vocab. 2 : los medios de
comunicación
Leer pp. 462-63
Condicional
WB 14.9, 11
LM 14.10, 12
Semana # 12
23 de mar
Tarea en clase
Organizar su
actividad/evaluación oral
25 de mar
Actividad—filmación
Semana #13
30 de mar
1 de abr
Tarea en clase
Spring Break
Semana # 14
6 de abr
8 de abr
Vacaciones
Tarea en clase
Lectura
Lectura
Semana # 15
13 de abr
Tarea en clase
Lectura
15 de abr
Semana # 16
20 de abr
Repaso
Tarea en clase
22 de abr
Semana # 17
27 de abr
29 de abr
1 de mayo
Tarea en clase
Examen Final
Tarea para entregar
Vocab. WB 14.7, 8
Tarea para entregar
Tarea para entregar
Prepapar su lectura
Actividades/ Preguntas de
comprensión
Tarea para entregar
Tarea para entregar
Estudiar para el examen
final
Tarea para entregar