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GENERAL INFORMATION<br />
Instructor:<br />
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<strong>FLORIDA</strong> <strong>INTERNATIONAL</strong> <strong>UNIVERSITY</strong><br />
<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Modern</strong> Languages<br />
SPN 1130 Spanish 1<br />
Monday, Wednesday and Friday<br />
Spring 2012<br />
<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Modern</strong> Languages: MMC (305) 348-2851<br />
FIU general information: MMC (305) 348-2000<br />
BBC (305) 919-5500<br />
Language Lab: MMC – SIPA 240 (305) 348- 5743<br />
BBC – AC II 214 (305) 919- 5872<br />
Call or visit lab for hours<br />
UTS: MMC (305) 348- 2284<br />
Credits: 5<br />
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course<br />
COURSE DESCRIPTION<br />
Spanish 1130 is the first course <strong>of</strong> a four semester sequence which focuses on the acquisition <strong>of</strong> communicative<br />
language competence. Attention is paid to the functional use <strong>of</strong> the structures presented in class. Spanish<br />
language knowledge and skills are developed through varied learning activities and extensive exposure to high<br />
frequency spoken and written forms. The student will act as the main agent <strong>of</strong> her/his own learning with the<br />
instructor as the facilitator.<br />
COURSE OBJECTIVES<br />
By the end <strong>of</strong> the course, students should have developed oral, written, reading and listening skills with a<br />
beginning level <strong>of</strong> fluency and accuracy, and they should be able to demonstrate abilities described in weekly<br />
lesson goals.<br />
TEXTBOOK<br />
Olivella de Castells, Matilde et al. Mosaicos, 5th Edition. Prentice Hall, 2010.<br />
The package includes: 1. Mosaicos (textbook), 2. Book key to online activities: http://myspanishlab.com/<br />
POLICY ON HERITAGE LEARNERS<br />
SPN 1130 is not designed for heritage learners who are able to comprehend to a great extent the spoken<br />
language even if they lack adequate knowledge <strong>of</strong> the written, reading, and the communicative aspects <strong>of</strong> the<br />
language. Heritage learners should sign up for either SPN 2340 or SPN 2341 depending on their level <strong>of</strong> speaking<br />
and writing pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in Spanish.<br />
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A placement test will be administered on the first day <strong>of</strong> classes. Any heritage learner who enrolls in a course for<br />
non-heritage learners will be obligated to switch to a heritage language course during the first week <strong>of</strong> class.<br />
Any student who does not attend the first day <strong>of</strong> class will be administratively dropped.<br />
PARTICIPATION<br />
Students are expected to attend class regularly and to come to class prepared and ready to participate actively.<br />
Instructors may have pop quizzes as deemed necessary. Each week, your instructor will evaluate your<br />
participation level and you will have the opportunity to earn 5 points for every class if you arrive for class on<br />
time, speak in Spanish during the whole class and in group discussions and participate in all activities with<br />
enthusiasm and a positive attitude.<br />
Tardiness is disruptive to the class; therefore, students should be on time for class. Attendance will be taken at<br />
the beginning <strong>of</strong> each class period. At least 2 points may be deducted if the student is not present when his/her<br />
name is called. The instructor has the prerogative to deny admission to those who arrive more than 10 minutes<br />
late.<br />
A student will automatically receive a grade <strong>of</strong> F as the final grade for the course if the student is absent from<br />
40% (or more) <strong>of</strong> the total number <strong>of</strong> classes for the semester.<br />
In order to maintain an environment conducive to learning, students are requested to turn <strong>of</strong>f or silence smart<br />
phones, ipods and all electronic devices before entering the classroom. Instructors reserve the right to ask the<br />
student to leave the classroom if they disturb the class with any <strong>of</strong> these devices.<br />
HOMEWORK<br />
Students are responsible for reading, prior to class, the textbook pages containing the explanations <strong>of</strong> the<br />
grammatical points to be used and practiced during the in-class activities in each class. After each class, students<br />
have to complete the homework exercises (listening, reading, grammar) in MySpanishLab<br />
http://myspanishlab.com/ which accompany the Mosaicos textbook, as indicated in the course calendar.<br />
Each homework set <strong>of</strong> exercises is due on the dates indicated throughout the course calendar.<br />
COMPOSITIONS<br />
You will be required to write in class a total <strong>of</strong> 3 compositions in Spanish on a topic assigned by your instructor<br />
on the date indicated by your instructor.<br />
PRESENTATION<br />
During the group presentation each student will deliver a brief 2-3 min. report (a PowerPoint presentation is<br />
encouraged) in Spanish on a given aspect <strong>of</strong> the chosen country such as food, music, traditions, geography,<br />
population, history, economy, etc. Students are expected to present an organized, clear and easy to follow<br />
presentation appropriate to the language level for this course. Your instructor will provide you with more<br />
information on the presentation.<br />
EXAMS<br />
The following exams are included in this course: Five chapter exams and a final exam.<br />
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Chapter exams<br />
There will be five chapter exams. These exams will cover the main points <strong>of</strong> each chapter and will consist <strong>of</strong> the<br />
following sections: listening comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing. The dates <strong>of</strong> the chapter exams<br />
are indicated in the course calendar below. No make-ups will be given, except under exceptional<br />
circumstances.<br />
Final exam<br />
The final exam will be comprehensive, and it will be given in class during Final Exams Week. ***Do not make<br />
any travel plans during final exams week.*** There will be no make-ups without a valid reason and in this<br />
case, students need to contact their instructor as soon as possible.<br />
Oral exam<br />
The exam will take place during class time the week before the last week <strong>of</strong> classes. The exam will consist <strong>of</strong> a<br />
role-play/interview with another classmate for around 3-4 min. You will be given 1-2 minutes to think about the<br />
topic, after which time you will have to perform the task in front <strong>of</strong> your instructor. You will not be able to have<br />
any notes. You will be graded on your fluency, your grammatical accuracy and your breadth <strong>of</strong> vocabulary. If<br />
you are absent from the oral exam, you must contact your Instructor within one working day from the original<br />
date <strong>of</strong> the exam. You must provide written documentation for your absence before a make-up exam is given.<br />
There will be no make-ups without a valid reason.<br />
NOTE: It is the responsibility <strong>of</strong> any student with a disability who requests a reasonable accommodation to<br />
contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC). DRC will then contact the instructor through the student so that a<br />
reasonable accommodation <strong>of</strong> a disability can be made.<br />
GRADING<br />
Incomplete grades<br />
A grade <strong>of</strong> “I” is only given when there is a valid, documented reason, which prevents the student from finishing<br />
the class. If such reason arises, please advise your instructor immediately, and make arrangements for removing<br />
the incomplete as soon as possible.<br />
Academic dishonesty<br />
All coursework must be the work <strong>of</strong> the student; otherwise, it is considered cheating. Plagiarism, cheating, and<br />
forgery are serious <strong>of</strong>fenses and will not be tolerated as stated in the Academic Misconduct section <strong>of</strong> FIU’s<br />
Academic Affairs Policies, Manuals, and Handbooks.<br />
Grade components<br />
Participation 15%<br />
Online Homework (MySpanishLab) 20%<br />
Chapter exams 15%<br />
Compositions 10%<br />
Presentation 10%<br />
Oral exam 10%<br />
Final exam 20%<br />
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Grade scale<br />
A 100-93.0 C 77.9-73.0<br />
A- 92.9-90.0 C- 72.9-70.0<br />
B+ 89.9-88.0 D+ 69.9-68.0<br />
B 87.9-83.0 D 67.9-63.0<br />
B- 82.9-80.0 D- 62.9-60.0<br />
C+ 79.9- 78.0 F 59.9-Below<br />
TUTORING<br />
Students can arrange up to 10 tutoring sessions (15-20 minutes each) per semester.<br />
Labs are located at:<br />
MMC, Room SIPA 240 – 305.348.5743<br />
BBC, Room AC II 214 - 305.919.5872<br />
IMPORTANT DATES<br />
Classes Begin January 9<br />
Martin Luther King Holiday (University Closed) January 16<br />
Last day to drop courses or withdraw from the University without incurring<br />
a financial liability<br />
Last day to withdraw from the University with a 25%<br />
refund <strong>of</strong> tuition<br />
Last day to to drop a course with a DR grade / to withdraw<br />
from the University with a WI grade<br />
January 17<br />
February 3<br />
March 2<br />
Spring Break March 12-17<br />
Grades available to students by web, at kiosks May 3<br />
Week 1: Jan. 9 – Jan. 15<br />
COURSE CALENDAR<br />
Homework for this week:<br />
Print out syllabus and read it thoroughly<br />
Day 1<br />
Lección preliminar: Bienvenidos<br />
Lesson goals: Introducing oneself and others, greetings and goodbyes.<br />
Presentaciones p. 4<br />
Los saludos y las despedidas: pp. 5-6<br />
Expresiones de cortesía pp. 6-7<br />
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Day 2<br />
Lección preliminar: Bienvenidos<br />
Lesson goals: Identify and describe people. Spelling<br />
El alfabeto p. 8<br />
Identificación y descripción de personas pp. 9-10<br />
Day 3<br />
Lección preliminar: Bienvenidos<br />
Lesson goals: Identify classroom objects<br />
¿Qué hay en el salón de la clase? p. 11<br />
¿Dónde está? pp. 12-13<br />
Week 2: Jan. 16– Jan. 22<br />
Day 1<br />
Martin Luther King Holiday. No class.<br />
Day 2<br />
Lección preliminar: Bienvenidos<br />
Lesson goals: Using numbers to express dates and tell the time.<br />
Los números pp. 14-15<br />
Los meses del año y los días de la semana pp. 16-17<br />
La hora, el tiempo y expresiones útiles pp. 18-20<br />
Day 3<br />
Mandatory training. Remember to bring the MSL access code.<br />
WEEK 3: Jan. 23 – Jan. 29<br />
Day 1<br />
Lección 1: En la Universidad<br />
Lesson goals: Exchange information about classes and talk about academic life at the university.<br />
A primera vista pp. 24-30<br />
Day 2<br />
Lección 1: En la Universidad<br />
Lesson goals: Talking about academic life and daily activities<br />
Present tense <strong>of</strong> regular -ar verbs pp. 32-35<br />
Present tense <strong>of</strong> regular –er – and –ir verbs pp. 36-38<br />
Day 3<br />
Lección 1: En la Universidad<br />
Lesson goals: Expressing location and states <strong>of</strong> being<br />
Articles and nouns: gender and number pp. 39-41<br />
Present tense <strong>of</strong> verb estar pp. 42-43<br />
Homework for this week:<br />
MSL Lección Preliminar is due on January 29.<br />
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WEEK 4: Jan. 30 – Feb. 5<br />
Day 1<br />
Lección 1: En la Universidad<br />
Lesson goals: Learning about asking and answering<br />
Interrogative words: pp. 44-45<br />
A escuchar p. 46<br />
Day 2<br />
Lección 1: En la universidad<br />
Lesson goals: Let’s talk and read<br />
A conversar p. 47<br />
A leer p. 48<br />
Day 3<br />
Lección 1: En la universidad<br />
Lesson goals: Learning about the student’s life in Spain<br />
A escribir p. 49<br />
Enfoque cultural pp.50-52<br />
Homework for this week:<br />
MSL HW L1 is due on February 5<br />
WEEK 5: Feb. 6 – Feb. 12<br />
Day 1<br />
Chapter Exam 1 (Lesson 1 – in class)<br />
Lección 2: Mis amigos y yo<br />
Lesson goals: Describing personality and physical attributes & Describing people, places and things.<br />
A primera vista pp. 56-60<br />
Day 2<br />
Lección 2: Mis amigos y yo<br />
Lesson goals: Describing personality and physical attributes & Describing people, places and things.<br />
El origen pp: 61-62<br />
Adjectives pp.64-66<br />
Day 3<br />
Lección 2: Mis amigos y yo<br />
Lesson goals: Describing people, places and things & Expresing inherent qualities and changeable<br />
conditions<br />
Present tense <strong>of</strong> ser: pp. 67-69<br />
Ser and estar with adjectives pp.70-72<br />
WEEK 6: Feb. 13 – Feb. 19<br />
Day 1<br />
Lección 2: Mis amigos y yo<br />
Lesson goals: Expressing possession<br />
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Possesive adjetives pp. 73-75<br />
A escuchar p. 78<br />
Day 2<br />
Lección 2: Mis amigos y yo<br />
Lesson goals: Expressing likes and dislikes<br />
Gustar pp. 76-77<br />
A conversar p. 79<br />
A leer pp. 80-81<br />
Day 3<br />
Lección 2: Mis amigos y yo<br />
Lesson goals: Hispanics in the United States<br />
A escribir pp. 82-83<br />
Enfoque cultural pp. 84-86<br />
Homework for this week:<br />
MSL HW L2 is due on February 19<br />
WEEK 7: Feb. 20 – Feb. 26<br />
Day 1<br />
Chapter Exam 2 (Lesson 2 – in class)<br />
Lección 3: El tiempo libre<br />
Lesson goals: Talking about daily activities and leisure.<br />
Las diversiones y los planes pp. 90-93<br />
La comida pp. 94-96<br />
Day 2<br />
Lección 3: El tiempo libre<br />
Lesson goals: Talking about daily activities & Expresing movement and plans<br />
Present tense <strong>of</strong> ir and ir + infinitive pp.102-104<br />
Present tense <strong>of</strong> hacer, poner, salir, traer and oír pp. 98-101<br />
Day 3<br />
Lección 3: El tiempo libre<br />
Lesson goals: Stating what you know.<br />
Saber o conocer pp.108-110<br />
Numbers pp. 105-107<br />
WEEK 8: Feb. 27 – March 4<br />
Day 1<br />
Lección 3: El tiempo libre<br />
Lesson goals: Expressing intention, means, movement and duration.<br />
Some uses <strong>of</strong> por and para pp.111-113<br />
A escuchar p. 114<br />
Day 2<br />
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Lección 3: El tiempo libre<br />
Lesson goals: Let’s talk<br />
A conversar p. 115<br />
A leer p. 116<br />
Day 3<br />
Lección 3: El tiempo libre<br />
Lesson goals: Let’s read. Learning about Perú.<br />
A escribir p. 117<br />
Enfoque cultural pp.118-120<br />
Homework for this week:<br />
MSL HW L3 is due on March 4.<br />
WEEK 9: March 5 – March. 11<br />
Day 1<br />
Chapter Exam 3 (Lesson 3 – in class)<br />
Lección 4: En familia<br />
Lesson goals: Identifying family members. Talking about daily routine.<br />
A primera vista pp. 124-127<br />
Las rutinas familiares pp. 128-130<br />
Day 2<br />
Lección 4: En familia<br />
Lesson goals: Identifying family members. Talking about daily routine.<br />
Reflexive verbs and pronouns pp 142-143<br />
A escuchar p. 144<br />
Day 3<br />
Lección 4: En familia<br />
Lesson goals: Expressing opinions, plans, preferences and feelings.<br />
Present tense <strong>of</strong> stem-changing verbs: ( e - ie, o –ue, and e - i ) pp. 132-135<br />
WEEK 10: March. 12 – March 18<br />
SPRING BREAK<br />
WEEK 11: March 19 – March 25<br />
Day 1<br />
Lección 4: En familia<br />
Lesson goals: Expressing obligation and how long something has been going on.<br />
Tener que+ infinitive pp. 136-137<br />
Adverbs pp. 138-139<br />
Day 2<br />
Lección 4: En familia<br />
Lesson goals: Learning about the family<br />
Hace with expressions <strong>of</strong> time pp.140-141<br />
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A conversar p. 145<br />
A leer p. 146<br />
Day 3<br />
Lección 4: En familia<br />
Lesson goals: Learning about Colombia.<br />
A escribir pp. 148-149<br />
Enfoque cultural pp. 150-152<br />
Homework for this week:<br />
MSL HW L4 is due on March 25.<br />
WEEK 12: March 26 – April 1<br />
Day 1<br />
Chapter Exam 4 (Lesson 4 – in class)<br />
Lección 5: Mi casa es su casa<br />
Lesson goals: Describing housing, furnishings, and household activities.<br />
A primera vista pp. 156-160<br />
A escuchar p. 178<br />
Day 2<br />
Lección 5: Mi casa es su casa<br />
Lesson goals: Describing housing, furnishings, and household activities. Talking about what people<br />
are doing.<br />
Las tareas domésticas pp.161-162<br />
Present progressive pp. 164-166<br />
Day 3<br />
Lección 5: Mi casa es su casa<br />
Lesson goals: Describing physical and emotional states<br />
Expresiones with tener pp. 167-169<br />
WEEK 13: April 2 – April 8<br />
Day 1<br />
Lección 5: Mi casa es su casa<br />
Lesson goals: Avoiding repetition in speaking and writing. & Pointing out and identifiying people<br />
and things.<br />
Direct object nouns and pronouns pp. 170-174<br />
Day 2<br />
Lección 5: Mi casa es su casa<br />
Lesson goals: Talking about the layout <strong>of</strong> various places.<br />
Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns pp. 175-177<br />
A conversar p. 179<br />
Day 3<br />
Lección 5: Mi casa es su casa<br />
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Lesson goals: Learning about Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Honduras.<br />
A escribir p. 183<br />
Enfoque cultural pp. 184-186<br />
Homework for this week:<br />
MSL HW L5 is due on April 8<br />
WEEK 14: April 9 – April 15<br />
Day 1<br />
Chapter Exam 5 (Lesson 5 – in class)<br />
Day 2<br />
Review for Final Exam<br />
Day 3<br />
Review for Final Exam<br />
WEEK 15: April 16- 22<br />
Day 1<br />
Oral Examinations<br />
Day 2<br />
Oral Examinations<br />
Day 3<br />
Oral Examinations<br />
WEEK 16: April 23-29<br />
FINAL EXAM<br />
SUMMARY OF DEADLINES<br />
Homework: All activities are due by 23:55 EST on the dates indicated.<br />
Lesson Preliminar: January 29<br />
Lesson 1: February 5<br />
Lesson 2: February 19<br />
Lesson 3: March 4<br />
Lesson 4: March 25<br />
Lesson 5: April 8<br />
Compositions are written in class on the date assigned by the instructor.<br />
Composition 1<br />
Composition 2<br />
Composition 3<br />
Chapter Exams in class:<br />
Chapter Exam 1 (Lesson 1): February 6<br />
Chapter Exam 2 (Lesson 2): February 20<br />
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Chapter Exam 3 (Lesson 3): March 5<br />
Chapter Exam 4 (Lesson 4): March 26<br />
Chapter Exam 5 (Lesson 5): April 9<br />
FINAL EXAM: covers lessons Preliminar, 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5<br />
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