| Instructor: | Maria Day |
| E-mail: | mariad@hesston.edu |
| Credits: | 4 |
| Office: | Kropf 108, ext. #8328 |
Textbook:
Mosaicos, Spanish as a World Language, Third Edition, Matilde
Olivella de Castells, Elizabeth Guzman, Paloma Lapuerta, Carmen Garcia,
Prentice Hall, 2001.
Workbook: same title
Lab Manual: same title
The Hesston College
Mission Statement
Hesston College, the two-year college of
the Mennonite Church USA, educates and nurtures each student within
Christ-centered community, integrating thought, life, and faith for
service to others in the church and the world.
Hesston College Outcomes: Hesston College works to help each student
- A Competent Communicator*
- A Critical Thinker
- An Integrative Thinker*
- A Socially Responsible Person*
- A Person of Biblical Understanding and Faith
*Emphasized in this course
General Objectives:
- To learn effective strategies for language learning and put those into practice.
- To develop communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish.
- To cultivate an awareness and appreciation for Latin American and Hispanic cultures.
Course Description
This course introduces the study of the Spanish language and the
cultures of Spain and Latin America. The major focus of the course
is to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in
the target language using the communicative approach.
Format
Language learning is an active process; therefore, the largest portion
of class time will be devoted to activities which will provide opportunities
to listen to and to use Spanish interactions with the instructor and
classmates. New vocabulary, grammar and cultural perspectives,
including but not limited to information in the textbook, will be introduced
during class.
Course Requirements
- Purchase of required books. It is recommended that you also obtain a Spanish/English dictionary. The University of Chicago Spanish Dictionary is available in the bookstore.
- Access to a cassette player and tapes. You may use the tapes on reserve in the Library or obtain your own copies through Media Services.
- Class attendance. As constant exposure and practice is crucial to gain language proficiency, class attendance is a must. If you must miss a class and your absence is excused (such as in the case of a college-sponsored activity), it is your responsiblity to let the instructor know prior to class time to receive an excused absence. It is also your responsibility to talk with the instructor to receive an excused absence for illness. Every unexplained absence will be considered unexcused and for each unexcused absence beyond three, 10 points will be deducted from your total for the term. Class sessions include the arranged hour.
- Workbook, Lab Manual, and Homework. For each unit in the text, corresponding sections in the Workbook and
the Lab Manual provide written and listening exercises for vocabulary
and grammar practice. These will be assigned as homework, which
you will need to complete and bring to class the following class period.
Unassigned exercises provide additional practice and review.
Each Leccion must be completed prior to the exam for that corresponding lesson. Incomplete work will result in a "0" and will reflect on the grade of your workbook/manual for that lesson. Additional practice activities may be assigned. - Oral Evaluations. On two occasions during the semester you will be given a specific communication situation for which you will need to prepare. You will have at least one week to prepare in order to answer questions given by the instructor.
- Arranged Hour. The arranged hour of the class will include a combination of opportunities
to engage and to offer additional practice in the four skills. The
individual and cooperative learning will include, but is not limited
to, the following:
- Text-tied web activities using MOSAICOS COMPANION WEBSITE http://www.cwx.prenhall.com/bookbond/pubbooks/mosaicos2/
- Utilizing media (video, newspapers) for cultural awareness and appreciation
- MOSAICOS Activity CD-ROM
- Conversational practice or cultural sharing with a native Spanish speaker
- Conversational practice or assigned work as a group
- Class Participation. As language learning is largely
an active process, you can earn up to 10 points per unit based on your
active participation in class during that unitbased on the following
subjective scale:
9-10 points: superior participation in Spanish 7-8 points: consistent, significant participation in Spanish 5-6 points: acceptable participation in Spanish 3-4 points: infrequent participation in Spanish 0-2 points: little or no participation in class in Spanish; excessive use of English
Educational Opportunity
Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent
him/her from fully demonstrating his/her abilities should contact the
instructor personally as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation
necessary to ensure full participation.
Academic Integrity
The instructor in this course upholds the HC Academic Integrity
policy as described in the Hesston College Catalog.
Caveat
The dynamics of the course may necessitate the contents of the syllabus
to change. Thus, the syllabus is subject to change with the approval
of the instructor.