Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - SPAN 200 B100

Intermediate Spanish I (3)

Class Number: 6987

Delivery Method: Blended

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: TBA, TBA
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    SPAN 110 (or SPAN 103) or equivalent.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Follows SPAN 110. Expands advanced grammatical concepts and promotes student cultural and historical understanding of the Hispanic world. By the end of the term, students will be able to function in a Spanish speaking environment. (B1.1 level of CEFR) Students with credit for SPAN 201 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is the first half of second year Spanish (B1.1 level of CEFR). Students will be transferring their structural knowledge into performance and actual use of the language. The emphasis is on further development of oral command, grammatical accuracy, reading and writing skills. Spanish 200 reviews and expands grammatical concepts and also promotes student cultural and historical understanding of the Hispanic world. By the end of the semester students will be able to function in a Spanish speaking environment.

This course is a blended 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 Lab 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. TUT-sessions. 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 also expect to spend approximately six to eight weekly hours working on online activities and tutorials

TUT-SESSIONS: Section B101-TUT will be held on campus two hours once per week. Office hours will be also held virtually (in Zoom) and on campus. Students wishing to take Span 200 must therefore register in section B100-OLC and B101-TUT.

Grading

  • Lesson quizzes (6) 30%
  • Oral Exam 10%
  • Online Homework (Supersite) 25%
  • Class Participation 25%
  • Final Assignment 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Viva, 5th edition. Blanco/Donley (Vista Higher Learning). Lessons 12-16 

Online bundle includes Viva vText (online book), WebSAM and Vista Supersite Plus.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.