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Department of Foreign Languages http://www.kennesaw.edu/foreignlanguage Students are responsible for downloading, printing, and bringing this syllabus to class the day instruction begins SPRING 2008 I. SPANISH 3302/01: Practical Conversation CRN: 11007 PREREQUISITE: SPAN 2002 II. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Ernesto Pierre Silva OFFICE: PS 140 HOURS: MW 4-5 PM, and by appt. E-MAIL: [email protected] III. CLASS MEETINGS: MW 5-6:15 PM LOCATION: English Building 170 IV. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Prerequisite: Spanish 2002. This Spanish course stresses the expansion of effective listening comprehension and speaking skills through culturally and linguistically appropriate activities dealing with contemporary representations of Spanish-speaking cultures on film. V. CAVEAT SPECTATOR: The films and reading materials used in this course are part of the current curriculum on representations of Hispanic culture on film. However, they may contain images, information, ideas, etc. that may be offensive to your personal beliefs or taste. The materials are intended for mature audiences ONLY. If you think it is possible that you may be offended by any of the materials in this course, please talk to me at your earliest convenience. VI. REQUIRED TEXTS: TITLE: Cinema for Spanish Conversation, Second Edition AUTHOR: Mary McVey Gill, Deana Smalley, and María-Paz Haro PUBLISHER: Focus Publishing, 2006 TITLE: 501 Spanish Verbs: Fully Conjugated in All Tenses AUTHOR: Christopher Kendris and Theodore Kendris PUBLISHER: Barron’s Educational Series, Sixth Edition, 2007 TITLE: Diccionario Larousse del español moderno AUTHOR: Ramón García Palayo y Gross PUBLISHER: Signet, 1983 TITLE: Diccionario de sinónimos, antónimos e ideas afines AUTHOR: Aaron Alboukrek and Gloria Fuentes S. PUBLISHER: Larousse México, 20022 VII. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: This course will contribute to the attainment of the following general (GSLO) and specific (SSLO) student learning outcomes of the B.A. in Modern Language & Culture (ML&C): GSLO ML&C 1: LANGUAGE, LINGUISTICS, & COMPARISONS Learners are proficient in using the target language, are familiar with the target language system, and seek opportunities to further develop their skills and knowledge. (Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes) SSLO ML&C 1.a.: Demonstrating Language Proficiency. Learners demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the target language, and they seek opportunities to strengthen their proficiency. (Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes) To address this outcome, learners will improve their SPEAKING skills by participating in ongoing in-class discussions about pertinent topics dealing with societal issues in Spanish-speaking countries. Upon completion of the major in Modern Language & Culture, learners are expected to have achieved an Advanced-Low level on the ACTFL scale. Assessment: final presentation based on topics discussed and developed by each student with the aid of internet resources, as well as with resources from the FLRC; in-class participation during the viewing of feature films; and recorded personal interviews with the instructor, which the student is to analyze, comment, and turn in. To address this outcome, learners will improve their LISTENING skills by participating in different activities during the semester where they will be required to understand different modalities of speech from oral presentations given by different speakers, as well as by listening to the instructor and a the dialogues from a Spanish film. Assessment: communicative activities and interviews will afford the student ample opportunity to interact with one other, by both listening and speaking. SSLO ML&C 1.b.: Understanding Linguistics. Learners know the linguistic elements of the target-language system, recognize the changing nature of language, and accommodate for gaps in their own knowledge of the target-language system by learning on their own. (Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes) To address this outcome, learners will engage in a variety of thought-provoking readings selections and exercises organized around book chapters. Each chapter includes a vocabulary section, highly used Spanish words, false cognates. Classroom activities and grammar review segments will create situations to practice words and grammatical constructions in paired, small and big group discussions, where students are expected to participate and develop understanding of the structure of Spanish. Modalities of speech, regionalisms, accents, slang, code-switching, and other verbal constructions will be analyzed directly from the films viewed in class. Assessment: at the beginning of each class meeting the instructor will introduce the topics for discussion, so students can express their ideas as best they can and without interference. Also, there will be in-depth analysis of recorded personal interviews that will generate feedback and further dialogue. Films will be discussed in class. VIII. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: 1. ATTENDENCE IS MANDATORY. Students are expected to attend all classes throughout the entire semester. The maximum number of absences is 2. All absences, excused or unexcused, will be counted as absences. Each additional absence over the maximum will result in your final grade being lowered by FOUR points. If you must be absent from class, it is your responsibility to find out what the assignment was for that day and to turn your homework in on time. Should you be absent, find out what transpired in class by contacting a classmate:3 NAME: _____________________; PHONE: __________________; E-MAIL: ____________________ NAME: _____________________; PHONE: __________________; E-MAIL: ____________________ 2. Because of the inherent requirement of watching a film, classes will start on time. If for some reason you find it necessary to arrive late, you will be responsible for all the information, including announcements about changes in the syllabus, etc. Your opinion matters, so does the opinion of each and every one of your peers. Exercise patience by welcoming the opinion of others, even if you may be in disagreement with what is being said. Any behavior deemed disruptive by the


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