Spring 2022 - SPAN 100 B100

Introductory Spanish I (3)

Class Number: 7342

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Location: TBA

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduction to Spanish for students with little or no previous background in that language. Course develops Spanish language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Practical and situational materials are employed to underline the ties between language and culture. By the end of the term, students will have acquired basic conversational skills and an elementary reading facility. (A1 level of CEFR). Students with previous Spanish training should contact the department for placement. Students with credit for SPAN 102 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is the first half of first year Spanish (A1 level of CEFR) and it is intended for students who have never had previous instruction in Spanish (or minimum instruction). The course develops Spanish language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, using practical and interesting situational materials that will stress both language and culture. Span 100 covers basic pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar necessary to maintain a simple conversation in Spanish.

This course is a “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 Lab activities.

  1. 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.
  2. 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:

ON-CAMPUS: Sections B101-TUT, B102-TUT and B103-TUT will be held on campus two hours once per week. Office hours will be held virtually (in Zoom) and on campus. Students wishing to take Span 100 should therefore register in sections B100 and in one of the TUT sections. 

STUDENT SUITABILITY FOR THIS COURSE: If you are unsure about your language level, please contact the Course Chair to arrange a language evalaution: mayoharp@sfu.ca

Grading

  • Lesson quizzes (6) 30%
  • Oral exam 10%
  • Online homework (Supersite) 25%
  • Class participation 25%
  • Final assignment 10%

NOTES:

GRADING SCALE

96-100 = A+               83-86 = B+                          70-74 = C+                          50-58 = D   

91-95   =  A                 79-82 = B                            65-69 = C                              0-49 = F

87-90   =  A-               75-78 = B-                           59-64 = C-

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Vistas, 6th edition. Blanco/Donley (Vista Higher Learning). Lessons 1-6Online bundle includes Vistas vText (online book), WebSAM and Vista Supersite Plus.

The instructor will contact students to provide information regarding how to attain the textbook. 


Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.