Spanish 202 : Intermediate Spanish
Professor Wendy Woodrich, Ph. D.
Fall 2009
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Spanish 202 is the second in the two-semester sequence of Intermediate Spanish at Lewis & Clark. The objective of this course is to improve communicative skills in Spanish through study and practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the language. This class emphasizes Hispanic culture with the goal of increasing students' global awareness and preparing them for the many LC overseas programs to Spanish speaking countries, as well as for careers with a demand for Spanish speakers. This course is conducted in Spanish.
Course prerequisite: Students must have taken and passed Spanish 201 (or equivalent), or been placed into the course by the Lewis & Clark Spanish Placement Test.
Class meetings: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:10 - 10:10 in Howard Hall 259. For increased practice in an informal setting, you are encouraged to attend the "Mesa Española" conversation sessions held twice a week in the Trail Room and the Bon. Contact me about extra credit for this activity.
Final exam: : Wednesday, December 16, 2009 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (without exception).
Grades vs. CR/NC: This class is offered for a grade. In the rare instance that you take it CR/NC, credit will be given only for a grade of C or better.
Texts: (Bring the textbook and workbook to class every day.)
Available at the LC bookstore:
- Imagina: Español sin barreras (text and CD) Blanco et. al.
- Imagina Student Activities Manual/Lab Manual
- English Grammar for Students of Spanish, Spinelli (Recommended)
- Spanish/English dictionary (Recommended)
Available from campus academic server for use in ILC or elsewhere on campus
- Audio CD for use with Lab Manual
- Imagina video
Course expectations:
Participation. You are expected to speak Spanish in the classroom at all times, and participate actively in all pair and group activities. You should make every attempt to expand your vocabulary and increase control of the grammatical structures being studied. Evaluation of your participation will include how well-prepared you are before you come to class, since time in the classroom is devoted to practicing what you have already studied. You will be involved in assessing your own participation, according to a set of criteria which you will be given in class. Please help contribute to a fun and relaxed atmosphere where everyone will feel at ease speaking Spanish -- this is the best context for learning.
Attendance: Because practice is so important for learning a language, attendance in class is obligatory and will be recorded. Only three absences are allowed without affecting your grade, but each subsequent absence will lower your overall average by 3%, so save your allowed absences for possible illness or emergencies. You must notify me of any absence as soon as possible, and consult with me about any unforeseen circumstances that may adversely affect your progress in the class.
Homework and preparation: You are expected to spend at least two hours studying outside of class for every hour in class. You must read all assigned material and prepare all assigned textbook exercises in writing, whether these will be turned in or not. Take charge of your own learning; it is your responsibility to do homework whether your instructor checks it or not. After you have completed assigned material, continue to review vocabulary and grammar structures so your class time will be as productive as possible. Vary your practice with computer programs and videos available in the lab or in the Watzek library (here's the list), as well as Imagina materials on the Web. Note: Do not expect to email your homework to me. It must be turned in during the class session when it is due.
Workbook and Lab Manual: You are required to do all the exercises in the Workbook that correspond to the chapter we are studying in Imagina. The Workbook (with Laboratory Manual) will be turned in on the day of each lesson test. You must correct your answers beforehand with the key, using a different color of ink to show your changes. Specific exercises will be used in class or assigned for daily homework. Bring the workbook to class along with your textbook. You must also complete all exercises in the Laboratory Manual which correspond to the chapter we are working on in class. It is expected that this will require at least an hour per week. The audio material you need to complete the Lab Manual is available on the academic server through the Interactive Learning Center website.
Compositions: You will be writing a series of three compositions throughout the semester, on related topics which you will choose and research. Each composition will be written, reviewed by your instructor, and corrected by you before you receive the final grade. Your final presentation will include the results of your project. Please type this and all work (except workbook) using double-spacing and normal-sized font. Your compositions, as well as all other work, must be your own. Any work which seems to have been written or corrected by someone else will not be accepted.
KECK Interactive Learning Center (Miller 211) is dedicated to language learning and offers language-specific tools and supplementary materials at all levels. Go by the lab soon to familiarize yourself with the facility. Contact the director, Lindsay Saperstone, for more help and information.
Assignments and announcements will be made via our course program on the Web. You are responsible for checking this routinely since changes and updates will be frequent and always supercede earlier announcements. You are responsible for all work assigned, regardless of any absences from class.
Exams and Quizzes: There will be an exam over each chapter as we complete it during the semester, plus a final exam and presentation. An oral component is anticipated as part of the midterm exam. You can expect in-class quizzes and graded exercises as well. Some of these will be announced beforehand, others not. Be prepared!
EVALUATION AND GRADES:
Homework: Your homework, lab manual and workbook must be turned in for credit. I will make written suggestions and corrections, and will mark them as follows:
MUY BIEN
"Good job; no major problems"
BIEN
"Satisfactory"
REGULAR
"Average; some problems"
DEFICIENTE
"Not satisfactory; major problems, or incomplete" Work marked "deficiente" must be done over to receive credit.
Exams and final grade: Grades on exams and your final grade are based on the following scale:
96% - 100% = A 77% - 79% = C+ 90% - 95% = A- 73% - 76% = C 87% - 89% = B+ 70% - 72% = C- 83% - 86% = B 60% - 69% = D 80% - 82% = B- 0% - 59% = F Distribution: Your grade will be distributed as indicated here:
Participation / attendance
15%
Homework, workbook, lab
15%
Compositions/presentations 15% Chapter tests and quizzes
40%
Final exam
15%
¡OJO! You must notify me beforehand if you must miss an exam due to emergency or illness. If you fail to do so, the grade for the exam will be F. Homework normally will not be accepted beyond classtime of the date it is due unless special provision has been made beforehand.
TUTORS: If you need additional review, have problems with new material, or if you merely want to practice with a Spanish-speaker, the SAAB Spanish tutors are here to help, free of charge! You are in charge of setting up your own appointments with them, but let me know if you have any difficulty with the arrangements.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES: If you have need of special accommodations due to a learning disability or other situation, please let me know. Some circumstances will require documentation from the Office of Student Support Services.
MUTUAL RESPECT AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Please make every effort to contribute to a positive learning environment for everyone in the class. This includes getting to class on time, turning off cell phones, and refraining from eating. It is assumed that all students will follow the Lewis & Clark College Policy on Academic Integrity in all aspects of their work and conduct in this class.
• • • Please feel free to see me during office hours for help with Spanish
or to discuss your academic program.
¡ BUENA SUERTE !