Lamar University-Beaumont

Dept. of English and Modern Languages - College of Arts and Sciences

SPANISH 4380
CURSO AVANZADO DE CONVERSACION EN ESPAÑOL
Otoño 2017.
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes 10:20am -11:15 am
Instructor: Dr. Jaime Retamales
Office Hours:
Office: Maes 33
Telephone: 7952
E-mail: jretamales@lamar.edu

Libro de texto

-Blanco, Jose A. Revista. Third Edition. Boston: Vista Higher Learning, 2010
-Supersite code for Revista, Third Edition. (Free with purchase of new book, otherwise online
purchase)
-Diccionario Español Inglés o Español-Español.
ISBN: 978-1-60007-859-0

Descripción del curso:

Este curso se impartirá por completo en español. Es un curso para estudiantes avanzados
de español interesados en perfeccionar la fluidez de su uso de la lengua en forma oral. Se trata de
un curso en el que se da preferencia a la comunicación oral y la comprensión auditiva. No
obstante, la lectura y la escritura son fundamentales para desarrollar la comprensión y la
comunicación oral, ya que refuerzan estructuras gramaticales, vocabulario y fluidez en el habla.
Por esta razón, este curso tendrá también un amplio componente de lecturas y de ejercicios
escritos. Se utilizará un libro de texto cuyo propósito principal es la comunicación oral y la
conversación fomentada por diversos temas y cuestiones socio-culturales presentados en varias
lecturas y películas del cine hispano contemporáneo, con ejercicios auditivos y de escritura.

Objetivos del curso:

Este curso está programado principalmente para ayudar al estudiante a mejorar su español
hablado. Es bien sabido que nadie puede hablar una lengua sin tener conocimientos de la cultura
de donde proviene dicha lengua. Por eso, todas las clases tendrán un componente cultural muy
fuerte para fomentar en los estudiantes su apreciación de la diversidad étnica y lingüística de la
cultura hispana. El objetivo general del curso es que tanto las lecturas como las películas,
discusiones, redacciones y presentaciones de los estudiantes en la clase, sean instrumentos
pedagógicos que ayuden a mejorar el vocabulario, la gramática, y la fluidez oral de su español; al
mismo tiempo que amplíen sus conocimientos académicos.

Reponsabilidades del estudiante:

1. Preparación: Los estudiantes deben venir preparados para cada clase, habiendo hecho todos los
ejercicios de la tarea en casa, y con las respuestas orales, comentarios y presentaciones para cada
día según el calendario señalado.

2. La tarea escrita se entregará en el día indicado. Esta tarea corresponde a los ejercicios que
aparecen en el calendario.

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3. Participación es obligatoria y corresponde a la conversación diaria sobre los capítulos del libro.
Debe ser activa, inteligente e informada.

4. Asistencia a clase obligatoria. Se permitirá a cada estudiante tres ausencias no justificadas.

Deben justificar su ausencia el mismo día a través de un correo electrónico. La calificación final
se reducirá en un 2.5% por cada ausencia que supere la primera. Se entiende que la ausencia no
justificada no podrá aplicarse a los dias en que se deba presentar una tarea asignada o realizar
cualquier tipo de prueba.

5. Si el estudiante llega tarde a clase, dos tardanzas cuentan como ausencia. En cuanto al
reglamento sobre las ausencias, se cumplirá lo estipulado en el ya mencionado punto 4) de la
normativa sobre las responsabilidades del estudiante.

6. PRESENTACION
El estudiante elegirá la fecha de sus presentaciones con antelación y de acuerdo a la
programación del semestre, y vendrá preparado ese día. La presentación puede ser: una
descripción, una opinión, persuasión, contraste, relación de instrucciones, excusas o quejas, y/p
proposición y defensa. Si el profesor nota que él o la estudiante no está preparado recibirá la
calificación de cero (0).

7. El profesor realizara una entrevista con varias preguntas.

8. Resumen: consiste en escribir un resumen de las películas en dos páginas completas en

computadoras y entregadas en clases, no deben ser enviadas por correo electrónico.

Porcentajes

Participación/conversación 20%
Tarea (páginas del libro) 20%
Presentaciones 40%
Resúmenes 10%
Entrevista en clase 10%

Nota importante:
Bajo ninguna circunstancia se repetirá una presentación o se aceptará la tarea más tarde de la
fecha señalada. (NO MAKE UPS. Homework, classroom work, and other assignments are the
student’s own responsibility. In the case of an emergency, it is the student that does not comply
with the standars of the course)

This class will follow the following GRADE SCALE:

Outstanding work receives an A; outstanding work far exceeds what is expected (superior).
A- 90-100
Excellent work receives a B; excellent work exceeds what is expected (above average).
B= 80-89
Good work receives a C; good work basically meets expectations (average).
C=70-79
Acceptable work receives a D; acceptable work is not particularly good, but is not failing (below
average).
D= 60-69

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Unacceptable work receives and F; unacceptable work demonstrates poor effort and/or
understanding (failing).
F=00-59

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students are required to attend all on-site classes.

- Attendance will be recorded at the beginning of each class.
- THREE absences are permitted without penalty. More than three (3) absences will result in a
lowering of the student’s final grade by one (1) point for each absence after the third.
- As a general rule, no distinction will be made between excused and unexcused absences.
- If you are absent, you will receive a 0 for that day’s activities.
- Classes missed are the student’s own responsibility since there is no make up of missed
class work, quizzes, exams, or oral participation. If the student has to miss a class due to some
emergency, it is his/her responsibility to contact the instructor prior to the absence or before the
next class period.
- It is the student’s responsibility to arrive at class on time. Since attendance is recorded at the
beginning of each on-site class, it is the student’s responsibility to inform the professor about
his/her tardiness after each class and before leaving the classroom. Otherwise the student will be
considered as absent for that class period.
- If the student is late twice, this will be recorded as if he or she were absent for a whole
class period (Two (2) times late = one (1) absence). Therefore, consistent tardiness will result in
a reduction of the final grade as established for absences in this syllabus.

Classroom Etiquette:

 Students in this course are expected to behave as courteous adults.

 Turn off all personal communication devices PRIOR to beginning of class period.
 Disruptive behavior and disrespect toward fellow students or the professor will not be
tolerated.
- Disruptive and rude behavior includes, but is not limited to:
 Sending or receiving TEXT MESSAGES.
 Challenging the authority of the professor.
 Frequently leaving and returning to class or leaving early.
 Making offensive remarks, demanding special treatment, excessive tardiness,
missing deadlines, prolonged chattering, reading material not related to class, etc.
 Overt inattentiveness, disrupting or disturbing the teaching function, the students
or the faculty member during the class period.
 Inappropriate attire will not be allowed either.
 Only those students officially registered may attend class. Do not bring children to class.
 No hats or chewing gum in class, please.
 Inappropriate behavior in the classroom may result in a request for the offending student
to leave the class. The professor reserves the right to drop any student who displays the
above inappropriate classroom behavior.

= POLICY ON THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

To avoid distractions during class instruction, the Spanish Faculty has implemented the following
policy:

 TURN OFF CELL PHONES, pagers, and beepers before entering the classroom and
keep them off for the duration of the class.
 Cell phones ARE NOT TO BE VISIBLE OR USED AT ANY TIME, especially not
during quizzes or exams.

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  If there is an extenuating circumstance which requires the cell phone to be on during a
class, the student must obtain permission to leave the phone on vibrate from the instructor
prior to the class.

Disabilities:

In coordination with the Director of the Disability Resource Center (DRC), students with
disabilities will be accommodated accordingly. The professor requires documentation by the end
of the second week.
The DRC office is located in the Communication Building, Room 105, PO Box 10087,
Beaumont, TX 77710
409-880-8347 drc@lamar.edu

Emergency Procedures:
Many types of emergencies can occur on campus; instructions for severe weather or
violence/active shooter, fire, or chemical release can be found at:
http://www.lamar.edu/about-lu/administration/risk-management/index.html.

In the event of an announced campus closure in excess of four days due to a hurricane or other
disaster, students are expected to login to Lamar University’s website’s homepage
(www.Lamar.edu) for instructions about continuing courses remotely. Many types of emergencies
can occur on campus; instructions for severe weather or violence/active shooter, fire, or chemical
release can be found at:
http://www.lamar.edu/about-lu/administration/risk-management/index.html. Following are
procedures for the first two:

Severe Weather
• Follow the directions of the instructor or emergency personnel.
• Seek shelter in an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor, putting as many walls as
possible between you and the outside.
• If you are in a multi-story building, and you cannot get to the lowest floor, pick a hallway in the
center of the building.
• Stay in the center of the room, away from exterior walls, windows, and doors.

Violence/Active Shooter (CADD)

 CALL - 8-3-1-1 from a campus phone (880-8311 from a cell phone). Note: Calling 9-1-1
from either a campus phone or cell phone will contact Beaumont City Police Dispatch rather than
University Police.
 AVOID- If possible, self-evacuate to a safe area outside the building. Follow directions of
police officers.
 DENY- Barricade the door with desks, chairs, bookcases or any other items. Move to a place
inside the room where you are not visible. Turn off the lights and remain quiet. Remain there
until told by police it is safe.
 DEFEND- Use chairs, desks, cell phones or whatever is immediately available to distract
and/or defend yourself and others from attack.

Honor Code/ Academic Dishonesty:

Although discussion and cooperation among students is highly encouraged, it is expected that all
individually evaluated materials must be done without the assistance of others (whether they are
members of the class or not). Group projects will be evaluated accordingly. Absolutely no

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cheating or dishonesty will be tolerated in this class! Any violation of the honor code will be
dealt with swiftly and will result in a grade of F or dismissal from the class to be determined by
the instructor.

Students are specifically warned against all forms of cheating and plagiarism. Please read the
Lamar University Student Handbook policy on academic dishonesty and disciplinary action, as
well as the Dept. of English and Modern Languages policy on plagiarism. www.lamar.edu

Drop/Withdraw:

It is the responsibility of any student wishing to drop or withdraw from this course to initiate and
follow through with the proper procedure to have their names removed from the official class roll.
It is also the instructor’s prerogative to drop any student that does not comply with the standards
of the course.
Last day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty is: Monday, September 28th, 2015.
Last day to drop or withdraw with academic penalty: Monday, November 9th, 2015.
Confer with instructor before dropping or withdrawing.

Disclaimer:
The professor reserves the right to make modifications to the syllabus, calendar, exam dates and
grading system if deemed necessary. Any changes will be previously discussed with the students.
All students who are absent on the day changes are discussed are responsible for getting the
notification from other students in that class.

Friendly Advice
For success in this course, you must be prepared to dedicate the time and effort necessary to
attend class faithfully, complete all on-line and on-site assignments (including going over
each day’s lesson prior to class), practice as much as possible, and make use of the language
lab materials.

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SPANISH 4380. Tentative Schedule for Fall 2007 Dr. Retamales

Septiembre

6 Introducción. Lección 1. “Viaje a Marte” Pagina 6-9.

Conversación 1

Lección 1. Páginas 13-14.

Conversación 2

8. Páginas 17-19.
Conversación 3
El discurso narrativo

11. Presentación 1
(Discurso narrativo)

Páginas 22-26.
Conversación 4

13. Lección 36 – 38 “Diez minutos”

Conversación 5

Lección 2. Páginas 43 - 45.

Conversación 6
Discurso expositivo

15. Presentación 2
Discurso expositivo

16. Páginas 48-50

Conversación 6

18. Páginas 52-54

Conversación 7

20. Lección 3 “Nada que perder” Paginas 32-59). Páginas 64-66.

Conversación 8

22. Lección 3. Páginas 71-73.

Conversación 9

25. Páginas 76-78.

Conversación 10
Discurso argumentativo

27. Presentación 3.

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29. Páginas 81-84.
Conversación 11

Octubre

2. Lección 4. “El ojo en la nuca” online. Pp. 94-96.

Conversación 12

4. Lección 4. Páginas 101-102.

Conversación 13

6. Páginas 105-107.
Conversación 14
Discurso informativo

9. Presentación 4

11. Lección 5. “Dime lo que sientes” Paginas 122-124.

Conversación 15

13. Lección 5. Páginas 129-130.

Conversación 16

16. Lección 5. Páginas 133-135.

Conversación 17

18. Páginas 138-140

Discurso publicitario

20. Presentación 5
Discurso publicitario

23. Lección 6. “My Backyard was a Mountain” Patinas 150 – 152

Conversation 18

25. Páginas 157 – 159

Conversación 19

26. Lección 6. Páginas 162-163.

Discurso científico
Conversación 20

30. Presentación 6.
Discurso científico

Noviembre

3. Película mexicana

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Primera parte

1. Película mexicana
Primera parte

8. Película mexicana
Segunda parte

10. Presentación 7

13. Película chilena

Primera parte

15. Película chilena

Segunda parte

17. Presentación 8

20. Película Española

Primera parte

22. Película Española

Segunda parte

24. Feriado

27. Presentación 9

29.Presentaciones grupales 10

Diciembre

1. Entrevistas

4. Último día de clases

11. Último día del semester

14. Último día para entregar notas

LAMAR UNIVERSITY
College of Arts and Sciences
Dept. of English and Modern Languages
Español 4380- Advanced Grammar and Composition
Spring 2016

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 (Section 01-Lunes, miércoles, y viernes- 10:20-11:15)
Instructor: Dr. Retamales

I, _______________________________________________(student name) have read and

understand ALL POLICIES stated in this syllabus. I understand that these policies apply to me
without exception, and I agree to abide by them. I also understand that it is my responsibility to
be aware of these policies, and I will accept any consequences that result if I do not follow them.

_______________________________ ___________________________
Student Signature Date

Home Phone #: ( ) _________________ Cell Phone #:( )________________

E-mail: _______________________ COURSE #and Section ……………………

Please respect your fellow students and professors and abide by this policy.