Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - SPAN 103 D100

Introductory Spanish II (3)

Class Number: 8183

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Location: TBA

  • Prerequisites:

    SPAN 102, grade 12 Spanish, or equivalent.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Second half of first year Spanish. As in SPAN 102, the emphasis is on oral skills and grammar while continuing to develop reading and writing proficiency. By the end of the term, students will be able to communicate in Spanish using a wide range of grammatical structures and vocabulary. SPAN 103 should be taken in the term immediately following SPAN 102.

COURSE DETAILS:

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is the second half of first year Spanish (A1-A2). As in Spanish 102, the emphasis continues to be on oral skills and grammar while further developing reading and writing skills.  Spanish 103 covers different tenses (indicative, imperative and subjunctive moods), vocabulary, idiomatic expressions and cultural readings. By the end of the semester students will be able to communicate using a wide range of grammar structures and vocabulary.

This course is “flipped classroom course” in that a major part of student learning and work takes place outside of the physical classroom.  The following briefly details the two major components: online and in-class activities:

A. Independent learning & communicative online activities. Students are responsible for exploring, learning and practicing key concepts (grammar and vocabulary) assigned in each lesson.  There are vocabulary, grammar, writing and communicative activities assigned for each lesson. These activities are both graded and credit/no credit.

B. Classroom activities. In class students practice communicative activities, are exposed to native speaking, build their speaking skills and improve their confidence in using the language.  A brief time is also dedicated to quickly review pronunciation and grammatical concepts when needed. Classroom meetings work as workshops in which students will have the opportunity to use the language in meaningful activities and interactions.  

Students should expect to spend approximately six to eight weekly hours in class preparation and working on online activities.

Please see the advisor for placement. Students who are unsure about their language level or suitability for this course should contact the instructor: mayoharp@sfu.ca

Grading

  • Lesson quizzes (6) 40%
  • Oral exam 5%
  • Online activities (Supersite) 25%
  • Class participation 20%
  • Final assignment 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

 Vistas, 6th edition. Blanco/Donley (Vista Higher Learning). Vol. 2, Lessons 7-12 Access to textbook Supersite Plus (sold with textbook-bundle.)  Bundle includes: Vistas Loose‐leaf text, vText (online book), WebSAM and Vista Supersite Plus

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS