SPN 102
INVIERNO 2014
Instructora
Oficina/teléfono
Correo
Internet
Horas de oficina
Margarita Casas
NSH-117; teléfono 541.917.4558
[email protected]
http://www.quia.com/pages/margarita102.html
Lunes, martes y jueves de 12:00 a 1:00, o por previa cita.
Libro de texto
Exploraciones, First edition. This is a bundle that includes the textbook and access to Quia
books, which you need to complete all homework. ISBN 978-1-4130-0068-9
When you sign in for our class in Quia books, use the course code: KFRGHT764
Important Note: Buy your textbook
at the bookstore to make sure that the bundle includes intern et
access -you will need it to turn in assignments. See my LBCC web page for detailed information about options
for purchasing at the best price. Do NOT buy an used book -it will end up costing you more.
Bring Spanish to your life!!!
In order to learn a language, you must practice it. The available resources to practice and use Spanish are
unlimited and you can hear and read Spanish basically everywhere. Here are some ideas to make
Spanish part of your everyday life:
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Download free Spanish apps for your mobile device. There are lots of fun games!
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Use the SAP option on your T.V. to hear your favorite shows in Spanish.
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Meet friends who speak the language! Try meeting someone with interests similar to you and start
a friendship. Find a language partner at the Multicultural Center in Corvallis, or volunteer to help
international students learn English (for more info, call the International Office at OSU).
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Read books for children from the Corvallis Public Library collection in Spanish or the LBCC library
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Explore internet sites in Spanish, including radio stations, videos and learning resources.
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Univisión (Channel 31) and Telemundo (channel 30) are two of several Spanish broadcasters. Look in
Neflix, Youtube or Hulu for Spanish series.
General Objectives and Outcomes
En este curso vas a mejorar tu habilidad para entender, hablar, leer y escribir el idioma español. Es muy
importante hablar español en la clase. Vamos a cubrir los capítulos 5-8 del libro de texto.
La clase es en español, pero es posible usar inglés para explicar un poco la gramática. Ask questions if
things are not clear, but remember that it is also important that you guess from the context (which is one of the best
strategies to learn a foreign language). Class time is just enough to introduce new materials and concepts and
practice them, but learning a language requires a lot of exposure to it. At the very minimum, you should be
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prepared to spend two hours of study for every hour of class (plus the time required for completing homework
and preparing for an exam/quiz).
At the end of this class you will be able to:
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Communicate information related to events that occurred in the past.
Better understand the history, culture and traditions of more Spanish speaking countries.
Shop for food, order in restaurants. find accommodation in a hotel
Understand better some of the perspectives of people from other countries.
Improve your general proficiency through a better understanding of Spanish grammar, and feel
more confident about your ability to speak, read, write and listen to Spanish.
Web pages for SPN 102
1) Your textbook comes with a key to enroll in Quia books. This is a very important number because it will
give you access to many resources, including the Student Manual, which you will need to complete homework
assignments. Your key is good for 18 months, which is part of the reason why you should not buy the text
2) I maintain an additional Quia page where I post games, activities and messages for the class. Visit it often as I
ass new activities every time we introduce a new topic: http://www.quia.com/pages/margarita102.html
3) My LBCC instructor page has most of the power points I use in class, additional handouts, and the study
guides to help you prepare for quizzes and exams.
Tutors and other campus resources
The Learning Center offers free tutoring. Tutors that can help you to study and understand difficult concepts,
practice, and feel more comfortable in class. Use this valuable resource!
Sign up on the tutoring website, and then make an appointment at the Learning Center at least 24 hours in
advance.
Tips for Success in this class
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Complete your homework before class every day. It provides the repetition you need to remember and
acquire the language.
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Speak! Even if you speak only to yourself! Saying things out loud will help you remember.
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Use the resources we offer, like tutors, office hours, web resources and books at the library.
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Make connections between the Spanish language and your life... meet new friends!
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At the very minimum, spend at least two hours of study for every hour of class.
Grades and Evaluation
The grading in this class is optional (A-F, or Pass/Fail). If you want to take the class as a Pass/Fail option, you
must notify the registration office by the end of the 6th week. If you take the pass/no pass option, a passing
grade is 70 points and up. 70 is also the minimum grade recommended to continue to the next level (SPN 103).
The following are the different areas that make up your grade for the class:
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ASSIGNMENTS
Exámenes (2)
Pruebas (3)
Composiciones
Tareas
Participación en clase
Conversaciones
Total
PERCENTAGE
21%
20%
20%
24%
10%
5%
100%
A = 90-100 points; B = 89-80 points; C = 79-70 points (PASSING GRADE); D= 69-60 points; F = 59 or less.
If you chose the Pass/No pass option, you need to get 70 points or more to pass the class.
Exámenes y Pruebas
There will be one midterm and one final exam (see calendar), plus 3 quizzes. If you cannot attend class on the
day of an exam/quiz because of a MAJOR reason, notify me IN ADVANCE, so arrangements can be made to
take it within the following 2 days. Otherwise, you will lose the points for the missed exam.
Tareas
We learn a language through practice. The assigned homework gives you a great opportunity to practice. It
improves your understanding of everything we study and allows you to get feedback. Completing it on
time is a key to your success.
You will receive credit only for homework turned on time -there is no credit after that. You have up to seven
attempts to get as many points as possible for your homework (only the last attempt counts for calculating your
grade). It is HIGHLY recommended that you complete the homework the night before it is assigned.
Composiciones
Writing assignments are an important part of the learning experience. They consist of a first draft and a
correction. You get a grade for them only after you turn in the corrections. If for some reason you turn in only
a first draft, the maximum grade you can get is 50 points (assuming it is an excellent draft and on time).
Assigned dates for the compositions are in the calendar. COMPOSITIONS ARE DUE AT THE TIME OF OUR
CLASS, AS A HARD COPY. If you e-mail it, there is a penalty of 5%. Late work will also lose 5% for each day
it is late (regardless of if we have class or not, since I accept them by e-mail).
We have some important rules for writing compositions. Deviation from these guidelines will hurt your grade.
When you write your composiciones....
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Use the vocabulary and grammar we have learned in class .
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Underline any word you have to look up -the maximum number is 10 new words.
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Absolutely no grammar or verb tenses that we have never studied!
Some additional advice for writing:
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Do not write in English first. However, make a plan of what you will write about and how you will
organize the information in order to avoid a text that seems random.
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Do not ask for help from friends -it has to be YOUR work.*
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Keep in mind that you cannot write like you would in English. You need to learn how to walk before
you run. Keep it simple! Proof read before you turn in your drafts.
* If I see evidence that a text was not entirely written by you or there are signs of electronic translator usage,
there could be several consequences: You could get a zero for the assignment, or I could ask you to write the
second draft under examination circumstances at the Assessment Center.
Temas para las composiciones:
Composición # 1: “Mi vida ahora”. First, write about yourself in general: Who are you? What are you
like? Where do you live? What is it like? Who do you live with and what do they do for living? In your
second paragraph talk about your life this term: What are you studying? Where are you working? How
do you feel these days and why? (i.e., are you worried about exams, happy because of a special event?
etc). In the last paragraph talk about your plans for the future (you may want to use phrases such as "en
el futuro quiero...", or "voy a...". Use a wide vocabulary from Chapter 5, and pay attention to the use of
ser and estar. Write at least 200 words.
Composición # 2: "Mi rutina". In the first and second paragraphs, write about your daily routine from
the time you wake up to the time you go to sleep. You can also talk about the activities of other people
that live with you. On the last paragraph talk about what you DID last weekend. Use many different
reflexive verbs and a wide vocabulary from Chapter 6. (Minimum 220 words).
Composición # 3: "En el restaurante". Write a narration (no dialogues!) about the last time you went to a
restaurant. Who did you go with? Where did you go? How did you prepare? What did you order? What
did the waiter did? What did you do after? Use a wide vocabulary from Chapter 7 & 8, plus preterite and
direct/indirect object pronouns. If necessary, make up things that you did before or after going to the
restaurant. (230 words).
Participación
Being in class is not equal to participating, but you cannot participate unless you are present. Participating in class is
a combination of the following behaviors:
 Help to maintain a good atmosphere by keeping a positive attitude, being respectful, friendly and helpful to
everyone.
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 Volunteer answers and work actively in groups/pairs. Do not be afraid to try the language! Guessing is
perfectly acceptable.
 Come to class prepared, pay attention and ask questions
 Arrive punctually and remain in the classroom until the class has finished. Do not start packing before!
Conversaciones
It is a group assignment to demonstrate oral proficiency. Basically, you will work in groups of 3 students (you
make your own groups), and have a conversation in Spanish for ten minutes.
I will give a lot more information later in the term.
Crédito extra
You may get extra-credit points by presenting to the class one aspect of the 3 countries that we will cover this
term. You will need to sign up in advance for a specific country and one of the following topics:
1) Economía y demografía
2) Geografía
3) Ciudades o lugares importantes
4) Historia
5) Economía
6) Tradiciones y cultura
7) Comida
Your presentation should last between 7 and 10 minutes. Part of it should be in Spanish (at least 1/4 of it). No
reading! You should be able to explain the topic to the class and engage other students. A presentation with
slides is strongly recommended.
Depending on your presentation, you will receive between 5 and 30 points to be applied to any of your quizzes.
When preparing, make sure that you are able to talk to the class about the topic without reading, use some
Spanish, present a non-biased and well researched perspective, stick to your topic and to the time assigned.
Disability Statement
Students who have emergency medical information I should know of, or who might need special arrangements
in the event of evacuation, or students with documented disabilities who have special needs, should inform me
no later than the first week of the term. If additional assistance is required, please contact the LBCC Office of
Disability Services .
Integrity Statement
Be advised that all the assignments must have been written by you. While it is OK to ask for help to other
people, every assignment should have been written and created by you. You may use models, but it is not
acceptable to copy full sentences or use any type of electronic translators -- you will not learn anything if you
use them, and they result in incomprehensible chains of unrelated words, without any syntax, grammar or
meaning. Assignments that are considered cheating will automatically receive an zero.
LBCC Comprehensive Statement of Nondiscrimination
LBCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, or any other status
protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
(for further information http://po.linnbenton.edu/BPsandARs/ )
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SPN 102
Semana 1
Enero 6-9
Semana 2
Enero 1316
MTWR
lunes
syllabus
Review
Classes begin
martes
Capítulo 5
Vocabulario: exp. con
estar, estar + adjectives,
Tarea: estudiar
vocabulario TB 180
miércoles
Present progresive,
Ser y estar, presente
progresivo
Vocab: las profesiones
Verbos irregulares
Tarea: Online S5.12
through 5.14 and Lectura:
L2.1 through L2.3
Tarea: online S5.15,
S5P.1, S5.E, S5.16
Tarea: Online S5.8
through 5.11
Semana 3
Enero 2023
No hay clases
Review
CHILE
Tarea: S5.21 through
S5.22
Semana 4
Enero 2730
Reflexive verbs
Semana 5
Feb 3-6
Regular preterite
Reflexive verbs, indefinite
and negative expressions
Tarea: Online act S6.4
through S6.7 and
"Comparaciones" CC1.2
Regular preterite
Tarea: Online act
S6P.1, S6.19
Tarea: Online act S6.20
through S6.23
Semana 6
Feb 10-13
Tarea: Online act S6.3
Prueba # 2
Tarea: Online S6.31
through 6.32 and S6P.2
Semana 7
Feb 1720
Semana 8
Feb 24-27
Semana 9
Marzo 3-6
Semana
10
Marzo 1013
No hay clases
Capítulo 7
Vocabulario: el hotel,
números 100+,
Tarea: Lectura TB 196-7
(answer 6L1.1 through
6L1.3)
irregular preterite
por vs para
Tarea: Online S7.4
through S7.7
objeto directo I y II
Tarea: online S5.1
through S5.3,
Estudiar TB 151-2
Prueba # 1
Tarea: S5.23 through
S5.29, S5.P2, S5.30
Reflexive verbs,
indefinite and negative
expressions
Tarea: Online act S6.8
through S6.11
stem change in the
preterite
URUGUAY
Verbos irregulares, saber
vs. conocer
Tarea: Online S5.17
through S5.20 and 5C2.3
Capítulo 6
Vocab: cuerpo, refl verbs
Tarea: Estudiar TB 184,
Online act. S6.1 through
S6.2, Composición # 1
Vocab: pasatiempos
preterite
Tarea: Online S6.12
through S6.18
Corrección # 1
Stem change in preterite
Tarea: Online act S6.24
through S6.30
Composición # 2
irregular preterite
irregular preterite,
Lectura TB 210-211
(answer 6L2.1 through
6L2.3)
Tarea: Online S7.1
through S7.3
Corrección # 2
por & para, Vocab: en el
restaurante, ob directo I
Tarea: Online S7.8
through S7.14
COSTA RICA
Tarea: S7.15 through
S7.17
Capítulo 8
Vocab: la comida, O. I.
Tarea: Read Cultura on
TB 226 (answer 7CC1.1).
Verbs like gustar
Tarea: TB 23233(Lectura 2: answer
L2.1 through 7L2.3).
Composición # 3
actividades de la niñez,
El imperfecto, double
object pronouns
Tarea: Online S7.18
through S7.23
Midterm
Tarea: Online S7.24
through S7.32
objeto indirecto and
verbs like gustar
Tarea: Online S8.1
through S8.3
se impersonal, Vocab:
actividades de la niñez
Tarea: Online act S8.4
through S8.7
Tarea: Online S8.8
through S8.17
El imperfecto, double
object pronouns
Tarea: Online S8.18
through 8.21
Tarea: Online S8.22
through S8.30
Prueba # 3
Conversaciones
Tarea: Lectura TB 268-9
(answer Lectura 8L1.1
through 8L1.3)
Exámenes Finales:
jueves
Present progresive, ser &
estar
Tarea: S5.4 through S5.7
Estudiar TB 156-7
Corrección # 3
Conversaciones
Tarea: TB 277
Conexiones (answer
8CC2.1)
Si tu clase es a las 9:00, el examen es el miércoles 19 de marzo a las 10:00 am
Si tu clase es a las 10:00, tu examen es el lunes 17 de marzo a las 8:00 am
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