Chaminade University

COURSE:			SPN-102-03-1
				MWF 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.

INSTRUCTOR:		Jordán De Abreu

COMMUNICATION:	jordande6@aol.com

MATERIAL:			!ARRIBA! (4th Edition) by Eduardo Zayas-Bazán & Susan. 					M. Bacon.
				
Optional:			Any English-Spanish dictionary. 501 Spanish Verbs: Fully 					conjugated in all tenses in a New Easy to learn Format 
				(4ª ed.) by Kendrís.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Spanish 102-03 is a continuation course to the Spanish language I and culture of its speakers. The purpose of this course is to facilitate the practical application of the language in every day oral and written communication. Since the focus will be on basic communication skills, the use of the Spanish language will be emphasized.

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to speak and pronounce the language well enough to initiate and sustain some simple conversation with native speakers accustomed to dealing with foreigners, on familiar topics of personal and survival nature

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Acquire practical skills to communicate in the target language in the following areas:
	1- Speaking: express meaningful oral messages
	2- Listening: comprehend the message received.
	3- Writing: produce essay or narrations in standard Spanish
	4- Reading: Decipher the meaning of simple text and to orally deliver it

Create awareness about the advantages one has in speaking another world language

CLASS FORMAT

In order to afford students the opportunity for maximum exposure to the target language, Spanish will be used on an average of 80% in each class section. 

Students should  not be afraid of making mistakes, as mistakes are an inherent part of language acquisition. Participation points are not based on how grammatically correct you are, but rather on if students make sincere effort to learn and practice the language. To achieve the objectives described above, the class will interactive, dynamic and cooperative learning experience carry out in a formal, semiformal, and informal settings depending on the subject in study, the objective to be achieve and class setting best suited to the material considered. It will integrate reading, dictation, group discussions, role-plays, and games. They will be encourage to actively participate in class activities. The class will include the use of videos and others media material.

REQUIREMENTS

Attendance and participation are crucial to achieve a solid language foundation. Is expected that students learn the mechanics of the language as well as memorize new vocabulary by means of repetition and usage in and outside the class. This will be the motto to assist students in developing and maintaining a practical and yet a realistic level of skills to actively participate in all aspects of the learning process.

GRADING

Grades will be based on the following:

Oral class participation/conversation………………………………..........................20 pts.
Projects………………………………........................................................................20 pts.
Lab. Assignments…………………………................................................................10 pts.
Test (five) 5 pts. Each……………………………….................................................25 pts.
Final exam…..……………………............................................................................25 pts.
Total:…………………………….............................................................................100 pts.

LETTER GRADES

A	=	95-100
B	=	81-94
C	=	66-80	
D	=	50-65
F	=	0-49

CHAPTERS TO BE COVERED

From Chapter 5 to Chapter 10 

ENERO 2006
Lunes 	09		Documentary	
Miércoles 	11		Documentary	
Viernes 	13		Documentary

Lunes 	16	Holiday
Miércoles 	18		Chapter 5
Viernes 	20		Chapter 5

Lunes 	23		Chapter 5		
Miércoles 	25		Chapter 5				
Viernes 	27		Essay/Sullivan

Lune 	30		Chapter 5 				
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FEBRERO 2006				
Miércoles 	01		Chapter 5				
Viernes 	03		Chapter 6

Lunes 	06		Chapter 6
Miércoles 	08		Chapter 6				
Viernes 	10		Chapter 6

Lunes 	13		Chapter 6
Miércoles 	15		Chapter 6				
Viernes 	17		Chapter 7				
Lunes 	20	Holiday			
Miércoles 	22 		Chapter 7			
Viernes 	24		Chapter 7				

Lunes 	27		Chapter 7
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MARZO 2006	
Miércoles 	01		Chapter 7
Viernes 	03		Chapter 7

Lunes 	06		Chapter 8
Miércoles 	08		Chapter 8
Viernes 	10		Chapter 8			

Lunes 	13 		Chapter 8		
Miércoles 	15		Chapter 8			
Viernes 	17		Chapter 8
	
Lunes 20 - Viernes 24	Vacaciones de primavera

Lunes 	27	Holiday
Miércoles 	29		Chapter 9
Viernes 	31		Chapter 9
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ABRIL 2006
Lunes 	03		Chapter 9			
Miércoles 	05		Chapter 9
Viernes 	07		Chapter 9

Lunes 	10		Chapter 9	
Miércoles 	12		Chapter 10		
Viernes 	14	Holiday

Lunes 	17		Chapter 10	
Miércoles 	19		Chapter 10				
Viernes 	21		Chapter 10			

Lunes 	24 		Chapter 10
Miércoles 	26		Chapter 10		
Viernes 	28		Final Exam