Spanish I - plan d'études

COURSE TITLE: SPANISH I

1. REQUIRED TEXT

¡Tú dirás!, John Gutiérrez, Harry L. Russer, Ana Martínez-Lage; Heinle & Heinle. 2nd edition.

    - Student Textbook;

    - 2 Compact Disks (packaged with the Student Textbook);

    - 2 CD-ROMS (packaged with the Student Textbook);

INTERNET EXERCISES

RECOMMENDED TEXT: De boca en boca 1, M. Asencio, L. Duguay; Beauchemin.

2. GENERAL OBJECTIVES
   (AS SPECIFIED BY THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION)

At the end of this course students will be able to communicate orally and in written form within a defined framework of everyday situations, in the cultural context of the Spanish-speaking world.

The student will show:

1. a grasp of the sense of both oral and written messages by:

2. the ability to orally express a simple message through:

3. the ability to write a simple text through:

The above requirements represent the minimum standard set by the Quebec government which can account for as little as 60% of the total course content.

A. Through periodic evaluation, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

1. understand simple oral and written statements and questions in Spanish dealing with everyday situations by:

2. use basic vocabulary and grammar needed for simple exchanges;

3. describe persons, things and situations;

4. engage in dialogues dealing with a number of real life situations;

5. write dialogues;

6. show knowledge of some cultural aspects of the Spanish speaking world.

B. Through a short oral presentation on a freely chosen topic, the student will demonstrate the ability to use Spanish for creative expression.

3. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

This course promotes consistent interaction among students. We expect them to use and understand oral and written Spanish in a gradually increasing number of real-life situations and to acquire additional knowledge in areas of interest to them as they will progress.

In this course students should be able to carry out the following tasks:

4. METHODOLOGY

Oral work in pairs or in groupsConversationsDialogues (prepared and spontaneous)TransparenciesVideosReading activitiesPersonalized writing activitiesListening comprehension activitiesGrammar and vocabulary personalized and contextualized activitiesAudio and computer exercises from Tú dirás and De boca en boca 1 Internet .

5. EVALUATION

6. GENERAL POLICY

"Class participation is assessed with respect to attendance, punctuality, contribution to discussions, and general conduct and deportment during class activities. Disruptive behaviour, absenteeism and lack of punctuality will be deemed negative participation." (From the Marianopolis Evaluation Policy, page 14)

Any absence after the first two will result in the loss of 1 point each. Two lates will be equivalent to one absence. Moreover, leaving class during or before the end of the class period will also be penalized. Students are expected to bring their textbook to class. Appointments with doctors, dentists, professors, etc. should not be made as to infringe on class time. Students who miss a class are expected to inform themselves about the material covered and the work assigned during their absence.

Disruptive behaviour will be penalized according to the nature of the offence and the judgment of the professor.

There will be no "make-up" tests. A student who misses a quiz or exam for valid reason may request special consideration. Medical and dental appointments are NOT considered valid reasons.

Please note that it is important to keep this outline for future reference.