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b) understand and interpret authentic written and spoken language on specific topics using
strategies for listening, and reading strategies such as skimming, scanning, context clues,
prediction, decoding and comprehension check.
c) present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on health,
society, freetime activities, Hispanic arts and cultures and every day experiences in work and
study.
d) gain a broader understanding and appreciation of intellectual/cultural activity by recognizing
and demonstrating an understanding of the relationship of the products and practices (patterns of
social interactions) of Hispanic cultures to the perspectives (meanings, attitudes, values, ideas) of
Hispanic cultures.
e) demonstrate an understanding of the nature of language through the comparisons of Spanish
and English.
f) demonstrate understanding of the concepts of culture through comparisons of the Hispanic
cultures studied and their own.
LLRC Language Learning Resource Center, CC 208 - www.luc.edu/llrc
This center provides valuable resources to assist language learners. An online orientation to the
center is required for students who are taking their first language course (See separate handout).
Multi-Media Requirement for Language Courses 101-104
Students in language courses 101-104 are required to spend a minimum of one hour per week
using audio-visual learning materials, including computer-based media that complement their
language studies. Students can complete this requirement in the LLRC or at home, but in either
case, fulfillment of the requirement will be determined and evaluated by the instructor.
Websites:
www.wordreference.com (EN-ES)
www.rae.es
(ES)
diclib.com
(variety of dictionaries including Maria Moliners Diccionario de
uso del espaol)
Homework, Assignments:
1. Students will complete selected exercises from Connect Plus as well as from materials
developed specifically for this class according to the schedule provided in class.
2. During the semester, students will write a total of 4 short reports of 150-200 words each
on specific topics or about films, stories, songs, etc. These are four compositions with
two drafts. The first draft is written in class and the second draft at home after instructors
feedback. For each report students will receive specific instructions on content and style.
3. During the semester, students will give a total of 4 presentations (4 in class). For each
presentation students will receive specific instructions on content and form.
4. During the semester, students will take 4 exams (one exam per chapter).
Attention! Late assignments will not be accepted. If you are not in class on the day an
assignment is due because of an excused absence, you may hand in the assignment at the
beginning of the next class period without penalty.
Exams:
There are four exams along the semester. Each exam is after each chapter.
Final Exam:
Your final exam for this course will take place (Friday, December 11th- 1:00-3:00PM) This is the
time assigned by the CAS Deans office:
http://www.luc.edu/academics/schedules/spring/exam_schedule.shtml
Grading Percentages and Grading Scale:
GRADE CRITERION
WEIGHT
4 Compositions
4 Exams
4 Presentations
Class Participation
Final Exam
Homework (Connect Plus)
TOTAL
10%
40%
10%
15%
15%
10%
100%
LETTER
GRADE
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD
F
PERCENTAGE
93-100
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
60-69
59
Services:
Tutoring Center
The Center for Tutoring & Academic Excellence offers free Small Group Tutoring and Study
Hall tutoring sessions for Loyola students. The small groups meet once a week and are arranged
on the basis of individual student requests. The study halls meet at pre-scheduled times; this is
drop-in tutoring. To learn more or request tutoring services, visit the Center online at
www.luc.edu/tutoring .
Policies:
Academic Honesty
In addition to the Loyola University Chicago Academic Integrity policy outlined at
http://www.luc.edu/academics/catalog/undergrad/reg_academicintegrity.shtml , the following
apply:
1) Students may not use automated translators to write compositions.
2) Students may not ask friends, relatives or native speakers to complete their assignments.
3) Students may not recycle their own or other peoples work.
4) Students must explicitly cite any material that has been taken from the Internet or other
sources.
Please note that any single instance of Academic Dishonesty will, at a minimum, result in a
grade of zero (0) for the assignment or exam in question. A pattern of failure to comply with
these standards will result in a failing grade.
Disabilities
Students with documented disabilities who wish to discuss academic accommodations should
contact me the first week of class, as well as the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities.
Attendance & Participation
Attendance is required for all scheduled class dates. Students are allowed to miss three classes
unexcused. After three unexcused absences, the final grade will be reduced by one letter for each
day of absence (e.g. A to A-). It is the students responsibility to inform the instructor of any
excused absence and to provide proper documentation.
Attention! Private travels, homework for other courses, job commitments, etc. are not
excused absences. Students will not be permitted to take an exam/quiz or to hand in a
homework assignment they missed on a later date unless the absense is excuse.
Participation: To participate actively students should:
a) be prepared for class having read the material and completed the assignments;
b) make (meaningful) contributions to every discussion;
c) be on task during partner or group activities;
d) volunteer answers.
Attention! Students are expected to speak only in Spanish during class.
Sakai
This course will be using Sakai. Students are required to check the Sakai site on a regular basis
and are responsible for assignments posted there.
Email Communication
I will do my best to reply to emails sent during business hours M-F within 1 day. Emails sent
after _8_ pm will be considered received the next business day. I may answer emails on the
weekend.
Computer & Internet Use in the Classroom
Use of laptop computers during class time for note taking is permitted. There may be times
when you will be asked to put your laptop away for various exercises/lessons. Use of the
internet is not permitted unless specifically directed by the instructor. This includes checking of
email and use of instant messengers.
Cell Phone Use
Cell phones use is not permitted during class time. This includes sending and reading of Text
Messages. All cellphones brought into the classroom must be set to silent. In the case of a
personal emergency, students should quietly exit the classroom.
Course Schedule
Semana
DIA
FECHA
1.
Tu
25 de
agosto
Th
27 de
agosto
Tu
01 de
sept.
2.
EN CLASE
TAREA
Introduccin al
curso
Tema I: Vocabulario:
Hay una vivienda
tpica?
Tema I: Gramtica:
Direct Object Pronouns
Th
03 de
sept.
Tema I: Gramtica:
Reflexive Verbs
Expresiones artsticas:
Antonio Gaud
3.
Tu
08 de
sept.
Semana
DIA
FECHA
Th
10 de
sept.
EN CLASE
Lectura-CulturaVideo
TAREA
C5: #17, #18, #19, #20
Lectura cultural
Concurso de videoblogs:
Granada
Conexiones culturales:
La familia
La plaza
4.
Tu
15 de
sept.
Th
17 de
sept.
Conexin final: La
familia, p. 162
Presentaciones
5.
Tu
22 de
sept.
Examen 1: Captulo 5
Th
24 de
sept.
Captulo 6: A comer!
Entrada cultural: El
Caribe: Cuba, Puerto
Rico, la Repblica
Dominicana y Venezuela
Tema I: Vocabulario:
Existe una comida
hispana?
Semana
DIA
FECHA
6.
Tu
29 de
sept.
EN CLASE
Tema I: Gramtica:
Indirect Object Pronouns
TAREA
C6: #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11,
#12
Tema I: Gramtica:
Double Object Pronouns
Th
01 de
octubre
Expresiones artsticas:
Amelia Pelez
Tu
06 de
octubre
Th
08 de
octubre
Cultura-Lectura-Video
Lectura cultural
Videoblog: Repblica
Dominicana
8.
Tu
13 de
octubre
Temas de discusin:
Santo Domingo y la
comida dominicana, p.
192
Presentaciones
Th
15 de
octubre
Examen 2: Captulo 6
C6: #20
Semana
DIA
FECHA
9.
Tu
20 de
octubre
EN CLASE
Captulo 7: Vamos de
compras!
TAREA
C7: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9
Tema I: Vocabulario:
Est de moda?
Tema I: Gramtica:
Preterite: Irregular Verbs
Th
22 de
octubre
Tema I: Gramtica:
Preterite: Stem Changing
Verbs
Expresiones artsticas:
Dionisio Blanco
Tema II: Vocabulario:
Los mercados y los
almacenes
10.
Tu
27 de
octubre
Th
29 de
octubre
Composicin 2: En clase
11.
Tu
03 de
nov.
Cultura-Lectura-Video
Lectura cultural
Videoblogs: Repblica
Dominica
Conexiones culturales en
vivo: La comida
El arroz
Semana
DIA
FECHA
Th
05 de
nov.
EN CLASE
TAREA
Temas de discusin: El
arroz, p. 225
Presentaciones
12.
Tu
10 de
nov.
Examen 3: Captulo 7
Th
12 de
nov.
Captulo 8: En la
comunidad
Entrada cultural:
Centroamrica
Tema I: Vocabulario: La
ciudad y la vida urbana
Tema I: Gramtica: T
commands
13.
Tu
17 de
nov.
Tema I: Gramtica:
Adverbs
Expresiones artsticas: La
mola
Th
19 de
nov.
Semana
DIA
FECHA
14.
Tu
24 de
nov.
EN CLASE
Cultura-Lectura-Video
TAREA
C8: #19, #20
Lectura cultural
Videoblog: Costa Rica
Rewrite Composicin 2
Due
15.
Th
26 de
nov.
Thanksgiving- No hay
classes
Tu
01 de
dic.
Th
16.
03 de
dic.
Examen 4: Captulo 8