| Spanish 201 TR
Spring 1998 |
Department of Modern
and Classical Languages
George Mason University |
| Instructor: _________________
Phone: _____________________ |
Office hours: ____________________________
E-mail address: _________________________ |
Course Description
Spanish 201, the third semester of the basic Spanish sequence prepares you for the work that you will be required to do in Spanish 202. In this course, you will learn more about the Spanish language and you will also continue to develop further all language skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading. Your final grade will be determined as follows:
| Class Participation | 15% |
| Class Preparation (Portfolio) | 10% |
| Written Assignments | 15% |
| Oral Exam | 20% |
| Chapter Tests | 40% |
Textbook
You must be exposed to Spanish and use Spanish in order to learn it, so you really want to be in class and benefit from it. Class attendance provides the kind of interaction in Spanish that you cannot do at home. For this reason, there is no real substitution for attendance. Irregular attendance will severely affect your learning process and, consequently, your final grade in this course.
In case of non-attendance
Although there is no way to make up for non-participation,
starting at your third absence you will be required to submit for
each absence either a 5 minute tape recorded dialogue with any other person,
or a 10 sentence paragraph in Spanish on the subject discussed during the
class you missed. These tasks will not be graded, but you will receive
an Incomplete if this is not completed.
Class Participation
In order to participate, you must be present. You will be graded for this component of the course. It will be based on the quality and quantity of what you say in Spanish in class. The participation grade includes your active contribution in Spanish in regular class sessions, pair work, and small group activities:
In order for you to actively participate in class, you
have to read the material assigned (see detailed syllabus
on the WWW) for each class and prepare the activities assigned by your
instructor. These activities can include workbook and textbook activities.
NOTE: Keep all your assignments in a folder (portfolio) that you are required
to turn in the day of the last chapter test.
Written Assignments
Consists of material assigned to be completed outside
the class, such as the workbook "Escritura" activities. You will turn in
for a grade at least one written assignment per chapter. Keep your written
assignments in your portfolio.
Chapter Tests
There will be 4 chapter tests. Each will cover one chapter. Each test will include listening, grammar, reading, writing and culture sections. Each test is worth 10% of your final grade. There are NO MAKE-UPS for missed tests. Consult your instructor if your absence is fully justified.
Oral Exam
During the last week of the semester your oral proficiency in Spanish will be evaluated. This exam will last approximately 10 minutes. The exam might include a variety of tasks, such as role-plays, description of pictures, answering personal questions, responding to a situation, etc. This exam is comprehensive and will include all the material covered in class. You will receive more details in class.
Schedule
The detailed schedule with all assignments for this class can be found on the WWW at:
HONOR CODE
All assignments designed for a grade must be done independently. Please read the university catalogue for information regarding the GMU Honor Code.
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©1998 E. Román |