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Department of Foreign Languages http://www.foreignlanguages.hss.kennesaw.edu Students are responsible for downloading, printing, and bringing this syllabus to class the first day of instruction FALL 2009 I. SPANISH 3302/03: Practical Conversation CRN: 81190 PREREQUISITE: SPAN 2002 II. CLASS MEETINGS: 3:30-4:45 PM LOCATION: English Building 241 III. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Ernesto Pierre Silva OFFICE: PS 140 HOURS: TR 5-6 PM, and by appt. E-MAIL: [email protected] 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. 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. These materials are intended for educational purposes and presuppose a mature audience. 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. TEXTS MAY BE OPTIONAL: TITLE: 501 Spanish Verbs: Fully Conjugated in All Tenses AUTHOR: Christopher Kendris and Theodore Kendris PUBLISHER: Barron’s Educational Series, Sixth Edition, 2007 ISBN: 0764179845 TITLE: Diccionario Larousse del español moderno AUTHOR: Ramón García Palayo y Gross PUBLISHER: Signet, 1983 ISBN: 0451168097 TITLE: Diccionario de sinónimos, antónimos e ideas afines AUTHOR: Aaron Alboukrek and Gloria Fuentes S.2 PUBLISHER: Larousse México, 2002 ISBN: 970220027X NOTE: There are no required texts to accompany the films to be seen as part of this class; instead, students will use study guides prepared by faculty. Any additional materials, such as grammar handouts, exercises, and informational/theoretical readings will also be provided by the professor. 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 1a: 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: ● recorded interviews students will analyze ● presentation ● participation in classroom discussions To address this outcome, learners will improve their listening skills by participating in different activities during the semester where learners will be required to understand different modalities of speech (a phone message, a news report, a conversation, presentations by peers, movie dialogues, input from instructor, oral presentations, and cultural events). Assessment: ● listening activities ● interviews To address this outcome, learners will improve their writing skills by participating in an online discussion of the films in which learners will express their opinions and respond to entries from their peers. Assessment: ● blog entries 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 review structures needed for certain speech functions such as describing, narrating, and influencing others. Students will also engage in a variety of thought-provoking reading selections organized around four thematic units. Each unit includes a3 vocabulary section, highly used Spanish words, false cognates, and creates situations to use those words in paired, small and big group discussions, where students are expected to participate and develop understanding of the structure of Spanish. Assessment: ● assignments ● analysis of recorded interviews VIII. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: 1. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY. The ONLY way to improve your speaking ability is by practicing, and to do that you must be in class. Thus, students are expected to attend all classes throughout the entire semester. All absences, excused or unexcused, will be counted as absences. Each absence will result in your final grade being lowered by TWO 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: 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 instructor will result in your being asked to leave class at once. Such an event will be counted as an unexcused absence, and the student may be referred to the Dean of Students for further disciplinary action. 3. Class time will be devoted to develop all four basic skills (listening comprehension, speaking, reading comprehension, and writing). There is also an essential cultural


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