Spanish 210
Advanced Spanish Composition & Grammar I

Fall Quarter 2009

Course Syllabus & Description

Sara Pierce

Important Dates to Remember:

Any students needing accommodations should inform the instructor.  Students with disabilities who may need accommodations for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor, and contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) early in the quarter so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible.  Students may contact the DRC by visiting the Center (located in room A205) or by phoning 541-4660, ext. 249 (voice) or 542-1870 (TTY for deaf students).  All information will remain confidential.

UNA CARTA DE LA PROFESORA

¡Hola clase!

Estas páginas contienen información muy importante para su éxito en esta clase. Léalas con cuidado y pregúnteme si tiene preguntas.  Es fácil ser un estudiante bueno en mi clase.  Debe venir a clase, participar, entregar la tarea a tiempo, estudiar el vocabulario y la gramática, y hacer preguntas en clase.

Es obligatorio que pase por lo menos diez horas cada semana con la tarea de esta clase.  Parte de la tarea es leer en voz alta, repasar la lección del día, hacer “flash cards,” escuchar la música y televisión española, y hablar con nativo hablantes. 

El respeto para sus compañeros de clase es importantísimo.  Todos vamos a hacer errores, es parte de aprender un idioma.  Nunca se debe reírse de otras personas.  Tenga una actitud positiva y venga a clase listo para hacer su mejor.  Va a aprender mucho este año.

El español es muy divertido.  Nos vamos a divertir mucho en la clase.

¡Bienvenidos!  Mi clase es su clase.

Señora Pierce

COURSE DESCRIPTION – Spanish 210

Catalog Description

This advanced level course emphasizes the proper use of Spanish grammar. Students will improve their ability to write clear paragraphs and compositions. Focus is on the use of Spanish verb tenses. Oral communication is at the intermediate to advanced levels. An appreciation of Spanish-speaking cultures is presented by means of readings, presentations, literature, and composition themes. The course is conducted primarily in Spanish.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Compose several three-part compositions that demonstrate simple and complex sentences correctly with grammar presented in course topics. 
2. Converse and comprehend at the high-intermediate level in formal and casual cultural discussions that display grammatical material and content from class readings.
3. Identify and apply the indicative, subjunctive, and imperative moods in correct tense in spoken and written Spanish. 
4. Differentiate, internalize, and describe Spanish-speaking countries’ history, literature, culture, and peoples through class dialogue and compositions.

Text & Books 

Required:

Avanzando: Gramática española y lectura, 6th Edition
de la Vega & Salazar, ISBN: 978-0-471-69974-3, ©2007

 

Student Companion Site to accompany the textbook: 

http://bcs.wiley.com/he-bcs/Books?action=index&bcsId=3286&itemId=0471699748

Use the drop-down menu at the top left of the Web page and select a chapter. A list of resources available for that particular chapter will be provided.

Recommended:

Spanish-English/English-Spanish Dictionary
Dictionary of 501 Verbs

Grading

Grades are posted weekly online at GRADESOURCE.COM with your secret number.

Check your grade on a weekly basis.  If there is an error in your grade, notify the instructor within one week.

Grading philosophy:  if you just answer a question or assignment with a short answer, the grade will be a "C."  To receive a "B" the answer must be very complete, full sentences, well written.  A grade of an "A" is given to assignments that are truly above what is required, give extra information, include your opinion, show that your deserve an outstanding grade on the assignment.

A = 90-100%; B = 80-89%; C = 70-79%; D = 60-69%; F = below 60%

All written work must be in the student’s own writing.  Plagiarized work will result in a grade of zero on the assignment.  Students are expected to write at the low advanced level in Spanish. 

Late Work Policy

All work is due on the date indicated on the course syllabus during the scheduled class meeting time. Work turned in after the class meeting, but on the same day, 5% will be deducted. 

Late work will be marked down 5% for each day that the work is turned in after the due date.  After two weeks (14 days) have passed the work will no longer be accepted and the grade will remain a zero.  Early work is always accepted.

This late work policy applies to all graded work in this course:  tests, compositions, homework, presentations, etc.

If you have a serious emergency, please see Sara to make special arrangements.

Tests

All tests are on the course syllabus.  A complete review with a handout will be covered in the class preceding each test.  In the event that you are absent on a test date, the test should be made up as soon as possible.  Contact Sara to make arrangements to make up a test.  Refer to the late work policy. 

If tests are not taken during the scheduled class session, but on the same day, the grade will automatically go down 5%. 

The final exam will be an oral presentation based on a given theme. You will report on events using all verb tenses covered during the quarter.  A handout will be provided.

Instructor reserves the right to give pop quizzes. These may not be made up!

Class Participation

Class participation is an important part of the grade. Ten points will be given for each class meeting.  You are automatically excused from two class meetings.  If absent, you are responsible for making up all work on the class syllabus according to the late work policy.

Five points will be deducted if you arrive late or leave class early.

Oral activities will be part of class participation.  You will be expected to participate in activities using Spanish.

Homework

All homework assignments are on the course syllabus with the due dates.  Refer to late work policy.  Compositions and revisions are ongoing homework assignments.  Plan on spending ten hours a week studying vocabulary and grammar from the text.  Homework includes practicing speaking Spanish with native speakers, listening to Spanish television and music, and reading in Spanish.  All material on the course syllabus should be studied at home as well.

When doing exercises from the textbook, please write out the entire sentences.  It is good reinforcement for learning. 

We will also be writing in journals daily to improve our writing skills. These entries are part of your homework grade.

Keeping up with the Class

Any student needing accommodations should notify the instructor. Students that are having difficulty should notify the instructor as soon as possible.

Tutoring & Learning Center (TLC)   FREE!

Spanish tutoring is provided at no cost to the student. The schedule of Spanish tutors is available in the Tutoring & Learning Center, upstairs above the Commons. 

Dropping the Class

YOU are responsible for dropping the class. See Admissions & Records for clarification and deadlines. 

A.A. DEGREE & CERTIFICATE IN SPANISH

Ø  In addition to the General Education Requirements as stated in the College Catalog, the student must complete a total of 39-41 units distributed among Sections 1 and 2 as stated below.

Ø  Students planning to obtain the Certificate in Spanish do not need to fulfill the General Education Requirements.

Ø  Students choosing to take Spanish courses on a credit/no credit basis should meet with a counselor to discuss the effect it will have on receiving a degree and transferability.

1.     Section 1: 
REQUIRED COURSES:  Six courses from the following list, 30 units total.  Any units over the 30 required from this section may be applied toward Recommended and/or Suggested Courses below.

SPA 101  Elementary Spanish                SPA 201  Intermediate Spanish 

SPA 102  Elementary Spanish                SPA 202  Intermediate Spanish 

SPA 103  Elementary Spanish                SPA 203  Intermediate Spanish

SPA 210  Advanced Spanish Grammar & Composition I

SPA 211  Advanced Spanish Grammar & Composition II

SPA 212  Introduction to Spanish Literature

NOTE: Students should be advised that the above required courses, taken out of sequence or taken by challenge exam, may not be transferable.  Students should contact the four-year schools to which they plan to transfer for specifics.

2.     Section 2: 
9-11 UNITS MINIMUM FROM THE FOLLOWING:

At least 3 units must be completed from the Recommended Courses, Section A.  The remaining units may be completed from Recommended and/or Suggested Courses, Sections A, B, or C.

A.    Recommended Courses:  (refer to the college catalog for full list of offerings)

SPA 105  Intermediate Conversational Spanish

SPA 110  Hispanic Civilization & Culture
SPA 120A, Cultural Overview of Mexico

SPA 151  Conversational Spanish

SPA 152  Conversational Spanish

SPA 153  Conversational Spanish

SPA 155  Bi-Cultural Conversation – Intermediate

SPA 157, Conversation Expanded Experience

SPA 170-172 Spanish for the Professions

SPA 210  Advanced Spanish Grammar & Composition I**

SPA 211  Advanced Spanish Grammar & Composition II**

SPA 212  Introduction to Spanish Literature

**A maximum of 3 units from the courses in the 170 series may be used
**  SPA 210, 211 & 212 may NOT be double counted for the degree.

A.A. DEGREE-SPANISH (cont.)

B.    Students may take Intensive Spanish Summer Institute (ISSI) courses up to 3.5 units.

SPA 121A         Low-Beginning Spanish

SPA 121D         High-Beginning Spanish

SPA 122A         Low-Intermediate Spanish         

SPA 122D         High-Intermediate Spanish        

SPA 123A         Low-Advanced Spanish

SPA 123D         High-Advanced Spanish           

SPA 124A         Superior Spanish

ISSI Mini-Courses such as:

SPA 156A-G     Small Group Conversation

SPA 160A-H      Introduction to CALL

SPA 181A & D Spanish for the Medical Profession

SPA 183A         Breaking Out of Beginner's Spanish

SPA 184 A        Comparative Grammar

SPA 185A         Comparative Grammar

SPA 186A         A Cure for "Subjunctivitis" (High Intermediate - Superior Level)

SPA 195A & D              Spanish for Teachers

C.    Suggested Courses:

ANT 101            Introduction to Archeology     

ART 107            Art of the Americas

ENG 107           Cross-Cultural Literature         

HIS 104 Early California History

HIS 110 Multicultural and Minority History of the United States

SPE 102           Intercultural Communications

ETH                  Ethnic Studies courses

3.    Elective units to bring the total to 90.                                                

¡Llámeme por teléfono!

                Spanish 210

Hola profesora.  Me llamo José García y soy estudiante en la clase de español, doscientos diez…

               Leave a Spanish voice mail message for me. 

Introduce yourself; be sure to say your name.  Tell me where you live, work and play.  What do you like to do when you are not studying Spanish?  Why are you taking Spanish? Why are you excited to study this quarter? Where did you learn Spanish up to this point? Include information about your family and friends. Have you travelled? Where? Tell me about your favorite foods, restaurants, seasons, sports, books, etc.  What did you do this past summer? Tell me everything important that I should know about you. Use your best Spanish.

Worth 20 points.  To receive full credit, speak the entire time, about two minutes. 

How to leave a voice mail message at LTCC

1.    Call LTCC:
541-4660

 

2.    As soon the recording answers "Thank you for calling Lake Tahoe Community College…"
dial 320

 

3.    "Express messaging.  To mailbox…"  
Enter my mailbox 255 then press #.

 

4.    "Hola. You’ve reached the voicemail of Sara Pierce…"

 

5.    Leave your message and hang up. 

6.    If you run out of time, call back and continue.

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