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COURSE SYLLABUSSPANISH IACOURSE DESCRIPTIONSpanish 1A (first-year Spanish, first semester) is a communicative beginning-level Spanish course.Students will begin to develop their Spanish proficiency through extensive interaction in the targetlanguage.Through videos, students see and hear native speakers in authentic locations around the Spanishspeaking world. There are also numerous audio clips that reinforce the language taught through thevideo segments. Each unit also includes a variety of interactive activities, cultural notes, and culturalinterviews. The activities help build competency in each of the four language skills—listening, speaking,reading, and writing. The quizzes, midterm, and final in this course are based on the powerpoints,videos and activities.Another key component of Spanish 1 A is assessment through project based learning. Every student willcomplete two projects during this course. These projects will allow students to demonstrate theirmastery of the Spanish language concepts taught in this course, as well as the cultural concepts, in amodality that is appropriate for their unique learning style. This course will also include a one hour"synchronous chat" every week which will allow students to verbally interact with both the instructorand the other students in the class as if they were in a room together!COURSE TOPICSStudents will develop an understanding of: Greet peopleIntroduce yourselfSay where you are fromExchange phone numbersSay which day it isGreet otherIntroduce othersSay where people are fromExpress likesDescribe othersGive others’ likes and dislikesDescribe clothingDescribe familyAsk and tell agesTalk about birthdaysGive datesExpress possessionDescribe classes and classroom objectsSay how often you do somethingDiscuss obligationUpdated 7/22/15 Ask questionsSay where you are goingRequest foodDiscuss plansSequence eventsTalk about places and people you knowExtend invitationsTalk on the phoneExpress feelingsSay where you are coming fromSay what just happenedTalk about sportsExpress preferencesSay what you knowMake comparisonsDescribe the weatherDiscuss clothing and accessoriesState an opinionDescribe how you feel

Talk about schedulesAsk and tell time Say what is happeningLEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will be able to: See and hear Spanish spoken by native speakers in a variety of natural language settings.Practice listening to, reading, speaking, and writing Spanish.Practice pronunciation skills by recording and listening to their own voice and comparing it tothe voices of native speakers.Begin to develop their ability to communicate effectively and express themselves withconfidence in Spanish.Have the opportunity to enhance their awareness of, and appreciation for, the diversity of theSpanish-speaking world.Gain cultural knowledge about various Spanish-speaking countries.Have a sense of control over, and responsibility for, their learning process.Have the opportunity to develop a sense of class membership, using the Internet tocommunicate with the instructor and other classmates.Increase their awareness of the Web as an educational and informational resource.PRE-REQUISITES / CO-REQUISITES NonePrimary Text:This course is not text dependentSupplementary Materials:NotebookSupplies for course project (will vary)COURSE METHODOLOGYThis is an inquiry-based course where you will discover and utilize knowledge of Spanish language viathe lectures, videos, and other readings, and class discussions with other students and the instructor.Updated 7/22/15

Acting as a facilitator, your instructor will guide you through the process; however, as the learner, youare responsible for actively acquiring and constructing knowledge by completing all assigned readingsand activities.Both formal and informal assessment will be used in evaluating your performance throughout thecourse. Informal assessment will include an evaluation of the quality and timeliness of your participationin class activities. Formal assessment will involve multiple-choice quizzes, written essays, major writingassignments, a midterm, a final exam and a course project.COURSE PARTICIPATION OBJECTIVESThis course for which you are registered is a college preparatory, academically rigorous course thatcovers a semester’s worth of material . As such, it is important that you adhere to the followingguidelines as you manage your time and commit to successfully completing all required coursework:1. The requirements for this course are equivalent to completion of minimum of 90 hours of classinstruction at a traditional on-site high school.2. Assignments must be submitted for each unit as they are completed so that the teacher mayreview and assess your performance. Do not hold your work, you must submit each unit’shomework as it is completed, demonstrating weekly assignment completions.3. You participate regularly in your course to demonstrate not only continued participation, butalso completion of all course requirements, including assignments, assessments and classdiscussion forums.4. You must complete your individual work and any incident of suspected cheating, plagiarism orcollaboration on assignments violates the academic integrity expectations outlined at the timeof your enrollment and can result in failure of the course or further action as deemedappropriate.COURSE OUTLINESpanish 1AUnitUnit Summary1Greet people, introduce yourself,classroom directions, numbers,time, body parts, alphabet, thingsin classroom, calendar events,weather conditions, season.Updated 7/22/15Assignments / ActivitiesVocabulary IntroductionVocabulary QuizLecture: Introducing yourself to others and farewellsLecture: Using genderLecture: Spanish alphabetLecture: Tu vs. Usted

Presentation: En la classeClassroom Commands ActivityIntroduction to the Course ProjectAssignment 1Interactivities: Spanish names Los numerous El cuerpo La sala de classes El calendario El tiempoExtra Practice Numbers 1-100 Weather Telling Time Months Body Parts Days of the Week Saludos/GreetingsClass Discussion Learning Styles Assessment Tu vs. Usted Punctuation and accent marks2talk about activities you like anddon’t like to do, ask others whatthey like to do, understandcultural perspectives on favoriteactivities Grammar-infinitive,negatives, expressing agreementand disagreement ConnectionsMusic Language explorationcognates Pronunciation: Thevowels a, e, and i Spanish in ourcommunity.Unit 1 QuizVocabulary IntroductionVocabulary QuizLecture: Infinitives (-ar, -er, and –ir)Lecture: GustarLecture: Negatives—expressing agreement anddisagreementLecture: CognatesLecture: VowelsLecture: Popular Dances of the Spanish Speaking WorldAssignmentInteractivities:Updated 7/22/15

InfinitivesNegativesAgreement and disagreementExtra Practice Verb infinitives Los cognados Affirmatives and Negatives—oppositesClass Discussion: Family Album Project Infinitives, cognates, and negatives Gustar Speaking and Listening activityUnit 2 Quiz3personality traits, ask/tell whatpeople are like, use adjectives todescribe people, understandcultural perspectives onfriendship Grammar-adjectives,definite and indefinite articles,word order ConnectionsLiterature Language explorationcognates that begin with es- consonant Pronunciation- thevowels o and u Spanish in thework force. School schedules andsubjects, what students do duringthe day, ask and tell who is doingan action, compare your schoolwith a student in a Spanish –speaking country Grammarsubject pronouns, present tenseof – ar verbs Connectionsconnections between Latin,English, and SpanishPronunciation- the letter cSpanish in the communityVocabulary IntroductionVocabulary QuizLecture: AdjectivesLecture: Definite and indefinite articlesLecture: Adjective placementAssignment 1Interactivities Articles Adjective agreement Placement of adjectivesExtra Practice Adjectives Definite and indefinite articlesClass Discussion Family Album Project Adjectives and translation exercise Definite and indefinite articles and translationexercise Word order exercise Speaking and listening activityBenchmark AssessmentUpdated 7/22/15

Vocabulary IntroductionVocabulary QuizLecture: PronounsLecture: Present-tense of –ar verbsAssignment 2Interactivities: Subject pronouns practice Practice with –ar verbsClass Discussion Family Album Project Spanish words Subject pronouns Express doing an action Speaking and listening activity Writing your class scheduleExtra Practice Subject pronouns Ar verbsUnit 3 Quiz4Describe a classroom. indicatewhere things are located, talkabout more than one object orperson, and understand culturalperspectives on school.Grammar-the verb estar, theplurals of nouns and articlesConnections- mathematicsLanguage exploration- languagethrough gesture Pronunciation.Vocabulary IntroductionVocabulary quizLecture: EstarLecture: NounsAssignmentInteractivities Vocabulary PracticeClass Discussion Conjugating Estar Locations Nouns Speaking and Listening activityExtra PracticeUpdated 7/22/15

5Talk about foods and beveragesfor breakfast and lunch, talkabout likes and dislikes, expresshow often something is done andunderstand cultural perspectiveson meals. Grammar-presenttense of –er and –ir verbs, megustan, and me encantanConnections- History Languageexploration- using a noun tomodify another noun.EstarPluralsMidtermVocabulary IntroductionVocabulary QuizLecture: -er and –ir verbsLecture: Me gustan, me encantanLecture: Using a noun to modify another nounAssignmentInteractivities -er and –ir verbs Gusto and encantaClass discussion Speaking and Listening activity La comida favoriteExtra Practice -er and –ir irregular verbs Te gusta o te encanta?6Talk about foods and beveragesfor dinner, describe what peopleor things are like, discuss food,health, and exercise choices andunderstand cultural perspectiveson diet and health. Grammar-theplurals of adjectives, the verbser.Unit 5 ExamVocabulary IntroductionVocabulary QuizLecture: Plural of adjectivesLecture: Verbs Ser and EstarAssignmentInteractivities Practice with plurals of adjectives Practice with SerExtra Practice Review units 1-6Class Discussion Translations Using SerUpdated 7/22/15

78to talk about locations in theircommunity, discuss leisureactivities, talk about where theygo and with whom, learn how toask questions and understandcultural perspectives on leisureactivities. Grammar-the verb ir,asking questions Connectionsorigins of the Spanish days of theweek Pronunciation- stress andaccents Spanish in thecommunityTalk about what they like anddon’t like, how to tell time, -ir infinitives, “jugar,” leisureactivities common in LatinAmerican culture, famousHispanic athletes, finish courseprojectsUsing Ser to tell timeBenchmark ExamVocabulary IntroductionVocabulary QuizLecture: Verb –irLecture: Stress and accentsLecture: Asking questionsLecture: Origins of the Spanish Days of the WeekAssignmentClass Discussion Conjugating the verb –ir Asking questions Speaking and Listening ActivityUnit 7 ExamVocabulary IntroductionVocabulary QuizLecture: Me gustariaLecture: A que hora?Lecture: --ir a infinitiveLecture: The verb jugarLecture: Leisure activities in the Spanish speaking worldLecture: Famous Hispanic AthletesAssignmentClass DiscussionSpeaking and Listening ActivitiesFinal Exam9Course ProjectUpdated 7/22/15Submit Final Course ProjectAll students are required to complete a course project andit is recommended that students work on their courseprojects each week. The final project will be due at the endof the course.