Spanish 1a Syllabus

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Spanish 1a is a course design to focus on the language and culture of Spanish speaking countries. The Students will learn to use basic vocabulary for topics (e.g., greetings, numbers, foods, hobbies, weather, school). This course will expand the use of the target language to obtain and provide useful information on people, places, and things. Students will also learn to use basic vocabulary, gestures, and oral expressions for greetings, introductions, farewells, and other common interactions.

REQUIRED TEXT

Text Book: Avancemos 1a

COURSE GOALS

1. To develop basic grammar exercises and evaluative feedback.

2. To new situations and contexts.

3. To use authentic language wherever possible.

4. To use written and spoken language at a novice low pace for formal and informal exchanges.

5. To recognize the culture of target language-related ethnic groups.

ATTENDANCE

 When you are absent you are responsible for obtaining any handouts /notes or assignments for that class session. Since we will be so heavily involved in peer group work your regular attendance and participation are central to the success of the course.

POLICY ON LATE WORK 

10 points off for each day late

GRADING

1. Student work will be graded and evaluated

2. Students will be graded of class participation/performance

3. Students will receive timely feedback

4. I'll use a numerical grading scale

                  A=     93 or above   

            B=    85%  to   92%

                  C=    75% to    84%          

                  D=70% to 74%

                  F=69% or below

5.  Any exceptions on late assignments would require either prior arrangement or written documentation, as is the case with excused absences

6. Plagiarism-- is not acceptable, will result on an F

7. Cheating -- will result on a grade of an F

Grading scale

The grading scale will be broken into two separate categories; formative and summative. These will then be broken into sub-categories for the different types of assignments.

Formative: 80%

          Participation

          Homework/Class work

          Quizzes

Summative: 20%

          Exams/Tests

          Projects

COURSE OUTLINE

Chapter                                   Topic

Preliminar      Vocabulary

Greeting; introductions; saying where you are from; numbers 1 -10; exchanging phone numbers; days of the week; the weather; classroom phrases.

Grammar

The Spanish Alphabet

Unidad 1         Vocabulary

After school activities; snack foods and beverages; describing yourself and others

                        Grammar

Subject pronouns and ser; gustar with an infinitive; definite and indefinite articles; noun/adjective agreement

Unidad 2         Vocabulary

Daily schedules; telling time; numbers from 11-100; describing classes, locations and feelings.

Grammar

Verb tener; present tense of –ar verbs; verb estar; verb ir.

MATERIALS REQUIRED

1.    Pen/Pencil

2.    Pencil sharpener                         

3.    Notebook with two sections (spiral or 3 ring)

4.    eraser

5.    Spanish-English Dictionary

6.    Color pencils

7.    Thumb drive

TUTORING

Tutoring is offered after school as needed or for enrichment.

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