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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "SPAN 202"
COURSE NAME: "Intermediate Spanish II"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring 2014
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Sofia Sanz Alonso
EMAIL: [email protected]
 HOURS: MW 4:30 PM 5:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: Placement or SPAN 201 (As of Fall 2022: Placement or SPAN 201 with a grade of C or above)
OFFICE HOURS:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A continuation of SPAN 201. While continuing the review of grammar, the course emphasizes the development of reading and composition skills. Prerequisite: Placement or SPAN 201
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:

The course is designed to review and study in-depth the following grammar points: verb tenses in the indicative and subjunctive moods, sequence of tenses, “if” clauses, relative pronouns, indefinite adjectives and pronouns, indirect discourse, and the use of prepositions and conjunctions. The course concentrates on consolidating specific communicative tasks, including stating opinions and constructing hypotheses, in both speaking and writing. Specialized vocabulary is expanded and appropriate variables in register are introduced in expository writing and conversation.

 
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completing this course, students will possess the ability to:

- understand written and spoken Spanish at the upper intermediate level

- participate in complex conversations on a variety of topics, using present, past, conditional, and future tenses

- ask for and obtain information in a variety of settings

- express opinions, feelings, needs, approval and disapproval, possibility and make conjectures

- comprehend the general meaning and details of upper-intermediate level texts

- produce written texts on a variety of topics, using present, past, conditional, and future tenses

 
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Espanol en marcha 4. Libro del AlumnoFrancisca Castro, Ignacio Rodero, Carmen SardineroSGEL9788497782951     
Espanol en marcha 4. Cuaderno de ejercicios francisca Castro, Mercedes Alvarez, Ignacio Rodero, Carmen SardineroSGEL9788497782975     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
3 TESTSThe three tests are designed to evaluate the student's knowledge of the grammar, vocabulary coverd, their reading and listening comprehension and written ability. 25%
Midterm examThe midterm exam is designed to evaluate the student's knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary covered up to this point, their reading and listening comprehension and written ability.25%
Final ExamThe final exam is designed to evaluate the student's knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary covered,their reading and listening comprehension, and the written ability.25%
Oral ProficiencyIn-class oral activities (5%) and final oral exam/oral presentation (10%). Students are examined singularly and in pairs or small groups. The types of tests are: conversation between the two students or the small groups, monologues, role playing. 15%
Class participation and HomeworkStudents are expected to come prepared to class and participate in all activities. Active participation is crucial, since the learning process requires considerable practice.10%

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the cours
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Students are supposed to come prepared to class and participate in all activities. Active participation is crucial, since the learning process requires considerable practice. Regular attendance is an essential component of class participation. Students are allowed three (four if it’s an eight-credit course) unjustified absences. The final grade will be lowered by 2 points for each additional absence. Make sure your travel plans do not interfere with the class schedule.
Two late entrances count as one absence. 

MAKE-UPS

Individual arrangements for make-ups will be done only for students with medical emergencies or any other valid reasons. The Midterm and Final Exam can only be made up with approval from the Dean of Academic Affairs  (Please see the John Cabot University Catalogue and Student Handbook).
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
SCHEDULE

Week 1: 13- 15 January

Conocer a los demás

Aprender de una experiencia

Interrogativos

Repaso de los tiempos verbales del pasado

Usos del pretérito indefinido/pretérito perfecto/pretérito imperfect/pretérito pluscuamperfecto

Week 2: 20 – 22 January

Escribir una carta personal

El spanglish

Los tiempos del pasado (Continuacion)

Week 3: 27 – 29 January

La casa del futuro.

Describir objetos

Repaso de los tiempos del futuro

El futuro imperfecto y perfecto para expresar la probabilidad

QUIZ 1

Week 4:  3 – 5 February

Expresar sentimientos y opiniones

Repaso de las formas del subjuntivo

El subjuntivo con verbos de sentimiento

Week 5: 10-12  February

Hablar de alimentación

Escribir correos electrónicos

Repaso del subjuntivo (cont.)

Week 6: 17-19 February

Escribir una recetas de cocina

Oraciones temporales

QUIZ 2

Week 7: 24-26 February

Expresiones idiomáticas con las partes del cuerpo

Expresion de la condición

Hablar de la convivencia y de los amigos

La sustantivación

Week 8: 3-5 March

Repaso para el Midterm

MIDTERM REVIEW

Week 9: 10-12 March

Hablar del sentimiento amoroso

Escribir un artículo

Oraciones de relativo

17-19 March Spring Break

Week 10: 24-26 March

Hablar del comercio

El artículo neutro

El estilo indirecto

Week 11:   31 March – 2 April

Nuevas formas de comprar

Escribir una carta de reclamación

Formacion de palabras: la adjetivación

QUIZ 3

Week 12: 7-9 April

Medios de comunicación

Diarios en la red

Expresión de la finalidad

Conectores del discurso

Preparar una presentacion oral. Organizar un discurso

Week 13: 14-16 April

La prensa escrita en España

Expresar una opinión

Expresion de la causa

Week 14: 21-23 April

ORAL EXAMS/PRESENTATIONS

FINAL REVIEW