SPAN 110: Elementary Spanish.

TR SPRING 2014 Instructor/a: E-mail: Oficina: ________ Aquia Building Horas de oficina & Tutora: _____________

DEPARTMENT OF MODERN AND CLASSICAL LANGUAGES GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

COURSE DESCRIPTION SPAN 110 is a six-credit semester program for beginning students of Spanish who have studied the language before, and it starts the basic language requirements for most majors in CHSS and COS. This course is designed to help students develop basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish and to provide them with an introduction to the various cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. In this course, students will: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. synthesize the acquired vocabulary and sentence structures to broaden oral and written comprehension; strengthen their ability to express ideas orally and in writing with an appropriate level of grammatical accuracy and fluency focusing on both presentational and interpersonal modes of communication; demonstrate a certain level of knowledge and critical understanding of the products, practices and perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world; understand speech used by native speakers; Increase their ability to find resources, information and other tools to continue the study of the language.

PLACEMENT If you have never studied Spanish or have had less than 2 years of Spanish in high school AND have not learned Spanish outside of the classroom (e.g, by speaking Spanish at home, by living in a Spanish-speaking country) have taken 2 years or more of Spanish in high school AND have not learned Spanish outside of the classroom (e.g, by speaking Spanish at home, by living in a Spanishspeaking country) have learned Spanish outside of the classroom (e.g, by speaking Spanish at home, by living in a Spanish-speaking country) have completed one year of college Spanish or have tested into 3rd semester on the GMU placement test or the SAT-2 have tested into 4th semester on the GMU placement test or the SAT-2 have completed the equivalent of 101 at another college You must take Span 110

The placement test or Span 115 The placement test or Span 315* Span 210 Span 250 The placement test or Span 115

* Span 315, Spanish for Heritage Speakers, is aimed at students who have learned the Spanish language at home with or without previous formal instruction.

Information about the Foreign Language Placement Testing available @ http://mcl.gmu.edu/placement-testing MATERIALS A. Required th 1. Dos Mundos. 7 Ed. McGraw Hill (with code access to the e-workbook) ISBN: 978-0-07-338521-1 (With used nd textbooks, the code needs to be purchased separately). You will need a 2 code that is made available by your instructor. Please note that students are only to use the students edition. If you notice you have purchased the instructors edition by mistake, please return it immediately to the seller. B. Highly recommended 1. A good Spanish-English dictionary such as the Merriam-Webster's Spanish-English Dictionary.
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501 Spanish Verbs with CD-ROM and Audio CD (501 Verb Series) [Paperback] by Christopher Kendris (2010) The publishers Website with online quizzes, digital flash -cards, etc. that students can use as self-tests: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073385212/student_view0/ (A link is available from the Basic Spanish Page).

COURSE REQUIREMENTS 1. PREPARATION & PARTICIPATION: 20% Classes will be conducted in Spanish, and active participation is a major requirement. The participation grade is not earned by just coming to class. Students need to participate and demonstrate they are fully prepared and have completed all assignments for the class. Furthermore, students must volunteer to participate and not expect to be called on by the instructor. Students absent on any given day will receive a zero grade for participation for that day. It is the students responsibility to find out about assignments from a classmate, so exchanging email addresses with at least two classmates during the first week of class is highly recommended. Participation will be recorded daily, and an average will be entered every two or three weeks, with a total of four grades spread out throughout the semester. Students will frequently be asked to work in pairs or small groups, and are expected to make every attempt to communicate in Spanish. Classwork will include activities such as role play, oral and written questions and answers, small group/pair work, discussions, and activities from the textbook. In order to prepare for class, students are asked to complete the assigned exercises from the Dos mundos textbook and check their answers in the answer key at the end of the book. If any questions arise when you compare the answer key to your own results, it is important that you mention this to your instructor and ask for clarification. The homework from these blue pages may be collected by your instructor. It is also important that you review the voc abulary lists from your Dos mundos textbook on the days they are assigned. From time to time, your instructor may also give you announced or unannounced short quizzes on the assigned material for the day to assess your preparation for class. As with any other skill, learning a language requires a lot of practice. Therefore, it is recommended that students spend 3-5 hours per week of preparation outside of class. 2. CENTRO (ONLINE HOMEWORK): 15% Work from the CENTRO online workbook to be done outside of class will be assigned on a weekly basis. Your instructor will assign the exercises, which will be due on Sundays by midnight. NOTE: No late homework will be accepted. PLEASE, do not request to have your Centro homework graded once the semester is finished. 3. COMPOSITIONS: 15% There will be three in-class compositions focusing on the topics and grammar-structures discussed in class. Your instructor will assign the topic on the same day of the composition, and it will include the material discussed in class up to that day. As the in-class composition is meant to assess what you have learned, the use of the textbook or dictionaries is not allowed. In this course, composition writing involves two steps: 1. In-class first draft (70%), 2. Typed final draft (30%). Both drafts should be submitted (stapled) when the final draft is due. A grading rubric is available at http://spanish.gmu.edu/basicspanish-program/rubrics-guidelines Presentation of final drafts: All graded assignments must be typed according to the following guidelines: Include as a header on the first page: name, course number, the date and a title in Spanish. Use font Times New Roman 12 pt. and one-inch margins all around. One and a half-space the text and use standard 8 by 11 paper and legible black ink.
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 Write the number of words at the end of your composition. Do not submit a paper without accents. While typing your work, if you have a PC you can use: = alt + 160 = alt + 129 = alt + 130 = alt + 164 = alt + 161 = alt + 173 = alt + 162 = alt + 168 = alt + 163 Mac Users: Hold down the Option key, and while holding it down, type the letter e; then release those keys and type the Letter that you want the accent to appear on: = Opt + e, then a = Opt + e, then e = Opt + e, then I = Opt + e, then o = Opt + e, then u = Opt + n, then n = Opt + u, then u = Opt + 1 = Opt + shift + ? 4. CHAPTER EXAMS: 25% There will be three chapter-exams. The dates are included in the calendar below. The exams cannot be made up for unless they are missed due to an emergency, in which case you need to provide documentation to be allowed to take the exam on a different date. 5. ORAL PRESENTATION: 10% Students speaking skills will be formally assessed by means of: A. Role-play B. Presentation or Role-play Both activities involve 2-3 participants per group (a different group each time). On the specified date (see calendar), students will submit the names of the group participants and the chosen topic. The instructor will provide a list of possible topics to be considered; students can contribute ideas as well. In all cases, the oral-performance assessment should reflect class discussions and grammar/vocab. items studied so far. Students are encouraged to rehearse out of class. However, no notes will be allowed during these assignments as they are meant to be as spontaneous as possible as opposed to a prepared speech by each student. Both presentations will be on the spot (not video-taped). A grading rubric is available at http://spanish.gmu.edu/basic-spanish program/rubrics-guidelines 6. FINAL EXAM: 15% The final exam will assess all the grammar sections covered throughout the semester, and the vocabulary and culture topics dealt with in the last few chapters. There is a specific date for the final exam (see the schedule below). Therefore, plan beforehand. In case of an emergency, the student who has not taken the final exam will receive an Incomplete in the class, and both the instructor and the language coordinator need to be notified. If the instructor has not been notified of the emergency, the grade will be a zero. ASSESSMENT The progress made by students in this class will be evaluated according to the following criteria: Assignments 1. Attendance, preparation & participation 2. Homework (Online CENTRO assignments) 3. Compositions (3 x 2 drafts) 4. Chapter exams (3) 5. Oral presentation 6. Final exam 20% 15% 15% 25% 10% 15% % Grade scale
(for final letter grade for the class)

A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CD F

98-100 93-97 90-92 87-89 83-86 80-82 77-79 73-76 70-72 60-69 0-59

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MAKE-UPS No make-ups are allowed for exams, quizzes, oral examinations, in-class compositions, oral presentations, or any other graded assignment in this course. In the event of a medical emergency or other extreme situation, each case will be discussed on an individual basis. In such a case, you must notify your instructor in advance by electronic mail, or by calling the Department of Modern and Classical Languages (703) 993-1220. NOTE that oversleeping, travel plans, parking trouble and similar situations are not valid emergency cases. Therefore, please make sure to plan ahead. CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE To avoid disruption and to ensure a positive learning environment, the use of cell phones or any other electronic devices will not be allowed. Classes may not be recorded (audio or video) without the instructors conse nt. Learning a language requires rigorous discipline; for that reason, punctuality is a requirement in this course, and your grade will be penalized if you arrive late or leave early without prior instructors consent. GMU HONOR CODE Upon applying for admission, all Mason students sign a commitment to uphold the Honor code, and to pledge not to cheat, plagiarize, steal, or lie in matters related to academic work. All students are responsible for understanding the Honor Code, as well as for reporting any violations. For more information on the Honor Code and its requirements, the Academic Integrity Website: http://oai.gmu.edu Plagiarism, or the use of someone elses words, ideas, sequence of ideas, or other intellectual or creative work without proper acknowledgement, constitutes an Honor code violation. All students are strongly encouraged to read the Writing Centers online guide for avoiding plagiarism: http://writingcenter.gmu.edu/?p=499. In this course, you are NOT allowed to have a native speaker or a more advanced student correct your homework or compositions. If you have any doubts about the types of assistance that you are permitted to receive from others, ask your professor. Students who violate the Honor Code in this course will be reported to the Masons Honor Committee: (http://oai.gmu.edu) and should expect to receive an F in the course. George Mason University is committed to providing equal opportunity and an educational and work environment free from any discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or age. Mutual respect and civility of others will be considered an essential component of students participation in this class. GMU EMAIL ACCOUNTS: Students must activate their GMU email accounts to receive important University information, including messages related to this class. OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES: If you are a student with a disability and you need academic accommodations, please inform your instructor and contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS- formerly DRS) at 993-2474. All academic accommodations must be arranged through the ODS. http://ods.gmu.edu OTHER USEFUL CAMPUS RESOURCES: Writing Center: http://writingcenter.gmu.edu University Libraries Ask a Librarian: http://library.gmu.edu/mudge/IM/IMRef.html Career Services: http://careers.gmu.edu/ Learning Services: SUBI Room 3129, 703-993-2999, http://caps.gmu.edu/learningservices Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): 703-993-2380, http://caps.gmu.edu Tutoring Support: http://mcl.gmu.edu/resource-page/tutoring Student Health Services: SUBI, Room 2300, 703-993-2135, http://shs.gmu.edu UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND CATALOG: The University Catalog, http://catalog.gmu.edu, is the central resource for university policies affecting student, faculty, and staff conduct in university affairs. For university policies, please visit http://universitypolicy.gmu.edu
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INCLEMENT WEATHER: In case of inclement weather, the Basic Spanish Program follows GMU procedures. Note that assignments might have to be completed via Blackboard. In that case, your instructor will get in touch with you via e-mail, if possible. IMPORTANT DATES: January 1 Day of Week Martin Luther King Day (no classes) First day of classes; last day to submit Domicile Reclassification Application; Payment Due Date; full semester waitlists removed Summer 2014 Graduation Intent Available via Patriot Web Last day to add classesall individualized section forms due Last day to drop with no tuition penalty Last day to drop with a 33% tuition penalty Final Drop Deadline (67% tuition penalty) Last day to file your Spring 2014 Graduation Intent Immunization Record Deadline Midterm progress reporting period (100-200 level classes)grades available via Patriot Web Wednesday Mon Jan 20 Tue Jan 21 Mon Jan 27 Tues Jan 28 Tues Feb 11 Fri Feb 21 Fri Feb 21 Sat Mar 1 Mon Feb 17 Fri Mar 21 Mon Feb 24 Fri Mar 28 Mon Mar 10 Sun Mar 16 Fri Mar 28 Fri Apr 4 Fri May 2 Mon May 5 Tue May 6 Wed May 7 Wed May 14 May 17

Selective Withdrawal Period (undergraduate students only) Spring Break Incomplete work from Fall 2013 due to Instructor Incomplete grade changes from Fall 2013 due to Registrar Dissertation/Thesis Deadline Last day of classes * Reading Days Reading days provide students with additional study time for final examinations. Faculty may schedule optional study sessions, but regular classes or exams may not be held. Exam Period (beginning at 7:30 a.m.) Commencement and Degree Conferral Date

*Reading days provide students with additional study time for final examinations. Faculty may schedule optional study sessions on
Reading Days, but regular classes or exams may not be held

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Span 110. MW. COURSE CALENDAR (THERE MIGHT BE ANNOUNCED MINOR CHANGES)
BEFORE CLASS DATE FROM: DOS MUNDOS th 7 ed. textbook Read and do the exercises on all assigned pages. Correct the exercises before class according to the key in Appendix Four. CENTRO - Dos Mundos 7th ed. Cuaderno de actividades www.mhcentro.com TWO ATTEMPTS WILL BE ALLOWED DUE ON SUNDAY BY MIDNIGHT Note to instructors: please, assign all green (machine graded) activities and at least two red (instructor graded) ones per chapter. Semana 1 IN CLASS The instructor will review the main items assigned for homework, and will select communicative activities to put them into practice.

martes., 21 de enero

Read complete course description. Read pp. xxvii-xxxii

Create an account at http://www.mhcentro.com *No exercises need to be printed or given to the instructor. All the work is to be done online before the deadline. No late homework accepted.

Introduccin al curso y al calendario Introduccin al libro y al mtodo de trabajo: Gramtica: (The instructor will explain how grammar is to be studied at home) PASO A: La clase y los estudiantes: Intro PASO A (pp 2-4) PASO A Revisar los principales puntos de la tarea y seleccionar actividades comunicativas (pp. 5-7)

jueves, 23 de enero

PASO A Learn vocab. (p. 8) Gramtica: Read & do: A.1, A.2, A.3, A.4 & A.5 (pp. 11-20)

Semana 2 Tues. Jan 28- Last day to add classes Last day to drop with no tuition penalty

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martes, 28 de enero

PASO B Learn vocab. (pp. 29-30)

Instructor will verify that every student is registered on Centro. Important deadline approaching.

PASO B: Las descripciones: Intro PASO B pp. 22-24 Conozca Panam! (p.1)

jueves. 30 de enero

Gramtica: Read & do exercises: B.1, B.2, B.3, B.4 & B. 6 (pp. 31-36)

CENTRO PASOS A & B due Sunday, Feb 2 by midnight

PASO B pp. 25-27 Role-play: in pairs, choose a character on p. 25, and imagine their conversation. Conozca Nicaragua! (p. 21)

Semana 3 martes, 4 de feb. PASO C Learn vocab. (pp. 46-47) Gramtica: Read & do exercises: C.1, C.2, C.3, C.4 & C.5 (pp. 48-55) Study for in-class composition 1 jueves., 6 de feb. CENTRO PASO C due Sunday, Feb. 9 by CAP. 1 midnight Learn vocab. (pp. 74-75) Gramtica: Read & do exercises: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 & 1.4 (pp. 76-81) Semana 4. Tues., Feb 11: Last day to drop with a 33% tuition penalty martes, 11 de feb CAP. 1 Gramtica: Read & do exercises: 1.4 & 1.5 (pp. 80-83) CAP. 1: Los datos personales y las actividades: Intro Cap. 1 pp. 58-64 PASO C pp. 38-45 Conozca Colombia! (p.37) Composition 1: 85-100 word in-class (30 min.)

CAP. 1 pp. 66-73 Conozca Cuba! (p. 57)

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jueves, 13 de feb

CAP. 2 Learn vocab. (pp.106-107) Gramtica: Read & do exercises: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 (pp. 108-112) Submit composition 1 Version 2 (both drafts stapled)

CENTRO Cap 1 due Sunday, Feb. 16 by midnight

CAP. 2: Mis planes y preferencias: Intro Cap. 2 pp. 86-97 Recoger composicin 1 versin 2

Semana 5. Tues., Feb. 21: Final Drop Deadline (67% tuition penalty) Midterm progress reporting period (100-200 level classes): Feb. 17-Mar. 21 Grades available via Patriot Web martes, 18 de feb CAP. 2 Vocab. 106-107 Gramtica: Read & do exercises: 2.4 & 2.5 (pp. 113-117) Study for Exam 1 CAP. 2 pp. 99-103 Conozca Ecuador! (p.85) CENTRO Cap. 2 due Sunday, Feb. 23 by midnight Review for Exam 1: Pasos A, B & C & Cap. 1 & 2

jueves, 20 de feb.

Semana 6. Feb. 24- Mar 28: Selective Withdrawal Period (undergraduate students only) martes, 25 de feb. jueves, 27 de feb. Study for Exam 1: Pasos A, B & C & Cap. 1 & 2 CAP 3 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 & (pp. 140-146) Submit list of group members and description of Oral Presentation #1. EXAMEN 1: Pasos A, B & C & Cap. 1 & 2 CAP. 3 Las actividades y los lugares Intro Cap. 3 pp. 120-125 Collect list of group members and description of Oral Presentation #1.

Semana 7 martes, 4 de marzo jueves, 6 de marzo Learn vocab. (pp. 138-139) Gramtica: Read & do exercises: 3.5 (pp. 147-149) CAP 4 Learn vocab. (pp. 168-169) Gramtica: Read & do exercises: 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3 (pp. 170-176) CENTRO Cap. 3 due Sunday, March 9 by midnight CAP. 3 3.5 (pp. 126-128 & 133-135) Conozca los Estados Unidos! (p.119) Captulo 4: La vida diaria y los das feriados: 4.1-4.2 (pp. 152-154) Conozca Guatemala! (p.151)
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10-16 de marzo
Semana 9 martes, 18 de marzo jueves, 20 de marzo CAP. 4 Learn vocab. (pp. 168-169) Study for in-class composition 2 CAP. 4 Gramtica: Read & do exercises: 4.5 (pp. 178-181) Study for Exam 2: CAP. 3 & 4

Spring Break

Composition 2: 100-120 word in-class composition 2 (40 min.) CAP. 4 4.3, 4.4 (pp. 155-158) CENTRO Cap. 4 due Sunday, March 23 by midnight CAP. 4 pp. 160-167 Review for Exam 2: CAP. 3 & 4

Semana 10 martes, 25 de marzo jueves, 27 de marzo Study for Exam 2: CAP. 3 & 4 CAP. 5 Learn vocab. (pp. 204-205) Gramtica: Read & do exercises: 5.1 & 5.2 (pp. 206-209) Semana 11 martes, 1 de abril Submit Comp. 2 Version 2 (both drafts stapled) CAP. 5 Learn vocab. (pp. 204-205) Gramtica: Read & do exercises: 5.3, 5.4 & 5.5 (pp. 209-212) PRESENTACIONES ORALES Recoger Comp. 2 Versin 2 5.3, 5.4. pp. 193-201 EXAM 2: Cap. 3 & 4 Captulo 5: Las clases y el trabajo Intro Cap. 5 5.1, 5.2 pp. 186-192 Conozca Venezuela! (p. 185)

jueves, 3 de abril

CENTRO Cap. 5 due Sunday, March 30 by midnight

PRESENTACIONES ORALES

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Semana 12 martes, 8 de abril PRESENTACIONES ORALES CAP. 6 Gramtica: Read & do exercises: 6.1 & 6.2 (pp. 236-239) CAP. 6 Learn vocab. (pp. 234-235) Gramtica: Read & do exercises: 6.3, 6.4 & 6.5 (pp. 239-243) Study for in-class composition 3 PRESENTACIONES ORALES Cap. 6: : La residencia Actividades (pp. 216-220) pp. 225-230 CAP. 6 Composition 3: 120-130 word in-class composition 3 (40 min.) Conozca Costa Rica! (p. 215)

jueves, 10 de abril

CENTRO Cap. 6 due Sunday, April 13 by midnight

Semana 13 martes, 15 de abril jueves, 17 de abril Semana 14 martes, 22 de abril Study for exam 3: CAP. 5 & 6 Study for exam 3: CAP. 5 & 6 Review for Exam 3: CAP. 5 & 6 EXAM 3: Cap. 5 & 6

CAP. 7 Learn vocab. (pp. 262-263) Gramtica: Read & do exercises: 7.1 & 7.2 (pp. 264-270) CAP. 7 Learn vocab. (pp. 262-263) Gramtica: Read & do: 7.3, 7.4 & 7.5 (pp.270-273) CENTRO Cap. 7 due Sunday, April 27 by midnight

CAP. 7: Hablando del pasado Actividades (pp. 246-248) pp. 246-249 CAP. 7 pp. 250-253 Conozca Argentina! (p. 245)

jueves, 24 de abril

Semana 15

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martes, 29 de abril

jueves, 1 de mayo

CAP. 8 Learn vocab. (pp.296-298) Gramtica: Read & do: 8.1 & 8.2 (pp. 299-303) Submit Comp. 3 Version 2 (both drafts stapled) CAP. 8 Learn vocab. (pp. 296-298) Gramtica: Read & do exercises: 8.3, 8.4, 8.5 (pp. 303-309)

Recoger Comp. 3 Versin 2 CAP. 8: La comida Actividades (pp. 276-282)

CENTRO Cap. 8 due Sunday, March 4 by midnight

CAP. 8 pp. 283-292 Role-play: at the restaurant (i.e. the food is too cold, check too expensive, etc)

Semana 15 martes 6 de mayo Last day of classes Review CAP. 8 Conozca Honduras! & Conozca El Salvador! (p. 275) Repaso para el examen final

Final exam: http://registrar.gmu.edu/calendars/2014spring/exams/ Instructors, please, write down the exam date and time for your final exam here: ___________________________________________________________________

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