Textbook
 Ayllón, et al, Spanish
Composition through Literature, 5th edition, Prentice Hall.
An excellent bilingual
dictionary (The
New World)
Highly Recommended
A Spanish language dictionary (VOX)
Course Description
Thorough
review of basic problems of grammar and vocabulary with focus on
nuances
of word choice. Study of all tenses of the subjunctive. Writing
assignments
increase in complexity and length, involving literary analysis and
other
topics. The course also includes reading excerpts from literary
texts,
from which various writing assignments are based.
This
course is designed to help students make their writing more accurate,
organized
and to develop a notion of style in Spanish using the reading excerpts
as examples. This course also focuses on: 1) the development of
argumentation
skills; 2) the inclusion of supporting documentation and references to
support conclusions; 3) the articulation of a coherent position on a
given
topic; 4) editing; 5) grammatical points; and 6) tackling
difficult
reading.
Assignments
in this course consist of: 1) vocabulary, 2) grammar, 3) answers to
text
comprehension, or 4) mirco-essays.
Grading System
The final grade will be based on student performance
in the
following:
1. Essays (7) - 30%
2. Homework (16) - 30%
3. Participation- 10%
4. Exams (2) - 30%
Essays:
1) Include on one line on top left of the page, your name
and assignment name.
2) Type using Times New Roman 12 point font, double-spaced,
double-sided, 1” margins.
3) 1 page with typed accents, tildes, and punctuation.
4) Incorporate a title and divide into paragraphs, bold main
idea.
5) 1, 2, 4, 6 will be
revised, 3, 5, 7 will only have one
draft.
6) In revised essays, see check sheet on corresponding website
for
what to include.
7) Staple the original and second drafts together when turning
them in.
8) If you would like to talk to me about your in-progress essay, please have a tutor look at your
essay before you see me.
Homework:
1) Include on one line on top left of the page, your name
and assignment name.
2) Type using Times New Roman 12 point font, double space,
double-sided, 1”
margins.
3) For vocabulary/grammar
exercises, list the correct vocabulary
word/grammar item in its correct form after the item number. Do
not
retype the whole sentence presented in text.
4) For translation
exercises, provide the English sentence along
with the Spanish translation underneath it. Double space.
5) For comprehension
questions, provide a detailed analysis,
no quick responses. These will be graded for content and grammar. See a
tutor to help with editing for grammar errors. Minimum expected:
complete sentences, no direct quotes from the text, excellent grammar.
6) Homework assignments will be reviewed in class before turning
them in. Only comprehension homework will be graded.
Participation:
Due to the nature of the structure of this course - remember that
writing
is a process - unexcused late work will not be accepted.
If circumstances beyond your control arise, please notify me by e-mail
as soon as possible. If your absence is valid, you will either -
at my discretion - be given adequate time to complete that scheduled
work
or exempt from it. Participation points cannot be made up, you
are either in class or not.
Starting the second week of class, I will evaluate your
class participation
in the following manner:
3 - student well prepared for class shown through frequent oral
participation;
frequently leads discussion; expands effectively on topics
2 - prepared, but must be encouraged to participate
1 - doesn’t talk; prepared or preparation inadequate to allow full
participation; asleep; speaks English
0 - no preparation; absent from class
Exams:
There are two exams that cover the material seen in the homework and
also what is covered during class time. The Midterm (examen parcial)
covers Chapters 1-4 & 7 and the Final (examen final) covers
Chapters 8-10 & 12.
Tutors:
It
is PROHIBITED to consult a
translation website (they don't work) or friend to help you write
essays. Remember, the goal is to improve your writing and critical thinking
skills and become an
excellent writer for your other Spanish classes. There are FREE tutors
available in the LRC of Buck.
Policies
I will make myself available to discuss
appropriate academic accommodations
that you may require as a student with a disability. Before course
accommodations
will be made, students may be required to provide documentation to the
Associate Provost, 211 Holmes Hall, 556-3107.
Make
careful note of announced office hours as these are the best
times
to try to contact me. You may leave a message with the voice
mail system, but that does not constitute consultation. Likewise, the
nurse's note is considered information only, and does not, by itself,
give
permission
to make up work missed due to illness.
Office
hours are times of the day that I announce myself available for
consultation
with students. If you know in advance that you are going to need time,
let me know, either by leaving a message or by speaking briefly after
class.
Due to limited class time, please see me during my office hours if you
have questions regarding: course policy; grade explanations on
homework,
compositions, exams; complements or reproaches.
CALENDAR 8/09 (Subject
to change-do not print)
Fechas
Temas
24 agosto Introducción,
Gramática: pp. 16-20, PRACTICA
Tarea 1
(gramática): pp. 21-22 Act. A (pares); Act. C(nones)
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31
Repasar Tarea 1 – Ensayo #1 Trae tu diccionario,
entregar primer borrador al final de la clase.
Tarea 2
(vocabulario): pp. 40-43 Act. A (todos menos 16-18); Act. B #1, 4, 5,
7,
9
Repasar Tarea 2,
Gramática: pp. 43-48
Tarea 3
(comprensión): Leer pp. 25-29 y pp. 29-30 Contenido #1-8
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20
Repasar Tarea
3 - película La casa de los espíritus,
Ensayo
#2
22
película La casa de los espíritus,
Preparar borrador de Ensayo #2.
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27
Entregar Ensayo #2,
Gramática: pp.
70-77
Tarea 4
(gramática): pp. 77 Act. A #4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10-15; Act. C #1-6,
8, 10
29
Repasar Tarea 4,
Gramática: pp. 96-102
Tarea 5
(vocabulario): pp. 93-95 Act. A (todos); Act. B #2, 4, 5, 9, 10
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3 febrero Gramática: pp.
96-102; Repasar Tarea 5
Tarea 6 (comprensión): Leer pp. 81-84; p. 84 Contenido #1-7;
Interpretación #4
5
Repasar Tarea 6,
Discusión, Ensayo #3 Trae tu diccionario.
One draft.
Preparar versión final de Ensayo #3
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10
Entregar Ensayo #3,
Gramática: pp. 179-185
Tarea 7
(gramática): pp. 185-187 Act. A (todos); Act. B (todos); Act.
C(nones)
12
No
hay clase
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17
Repasar Tarea 7
Tarea 8 (comprensión): Leer pp. 163-166; p. 166 Contenido #1-7;
Interpretación #4 & 6
19
Discusión – Ensayo #4 Trae tu
diccionario.
Preparar borrador de Ensayo #4.
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24
Revisión
y
discusión – Peer
editing (pdf)
26
Examen Parcial
(capítulos 1-4, 7)
Tarea 9 (vocabulario): pp. 204-206 Act. A. (todos); Act. B #1, 2, 4, 6,
9
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3 marzo
Repasar Tarea 9,
Gramática pp. 206-216
Tarea
10 (comprensión):
Leer pp. 189-192; p. 193 Contenido #1-7;
Interpretación
# 7
5
Discusión – Ensayo #5 Trae tu diccionario.
One draft
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10
Entregar Ensayo #5,
Gramática pp. 237-243
Tarea
11 (vocabulario): pp. 234-236 Act. A (todos); Act. B #2, 3, 5, 7, 10
12
Repasar Tarea 11
Tarea 12
(comprensión): Leer pp. 220-224; p. 224 Contenido
#1-8; Interpretación #7
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17
Spring Break
19
Spring Break
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24
Entregar Tarea 12, película
26
película
Tarea:
Ensayo #6
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31
Gramática:
pp. 264-273
2 abril
Gramática: pp.
264-273
Tarea
13
(vocabulario): pp. 262-264 Act. A (todos menos 14); Act. B #5, 6, 7, 8,
10
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7
Entregar
Ensayo #6, Repasar
Tarea 13
Tarea
14 (comprensión): Leer pp. 247-251; p. 251 Contenido #1-8;
Interpretación #7
Completa
estas preguntas adicionales para Tarea 14 (pdf)
9
Entregar Tarea 14, Ensayo #7
Trae tu diccionario.
One draft.
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14
Gramática p. 316 - 325
Tarea 15
(gramática): pp. 325-326 Act. A; Act. B; Act. C(pares)
16
Repasar
Tarea 15
Tarea 16
(comprensión): Leer pp. 301-303; pp. 303-304 Contenido #1-7;
Interpretación # 7
Información que vas a necesitar
para mejor entender el cuento (pdf)
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21
Repasar
Tarea
16, Entregar Ensayo #7, Repaso
23
Examen
Final (capítulos 8, 9, 10, 12) 8am en nuestra
aula
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