SPANISH II (SPAN 102)

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

Department of Modern Languages & Literatures
Professor: Brenda Carrillo
SPAN 102-003; 1957
Office Hours:
Fall 2015
E-mail: bcarril@luc.edu
TU TH 1:00-2:15PM
Office Phone: 773-508-8552
Cuneo Hall-Room 103
Required Materials:
Span 102 Chapters 5-8 w/one semester access code:
Author: Amores
National Title: Experience Spanish
Custom Title: LSC LUC CMB POL INTER SPAN
ISBN: 9781259669330
Recommended Materials:
Iguina, Zulma; Dozier, Eleanor. Manual de gramtica: Grammar Reference for Students of
Spanish. 4th Ed., Heinle. 2007
Spinelly, Emily. English Grammar for Students of Spanish. The Study Guide for Those Learning
Spanish. 6th Ed., Olivia and Hill. 2007
Kattn-Ibarra, Juan; Pountain, Christopher J. Modern Spanish Grammar. A Practical Guide. 2nd
Ed., Routledge. 2004.
Course Description:
Continued practice in reading, writing, talking about activities, making plans and inquiries,
expressing wants and needs and discussing experiences. Some practice in narration of present,
past and future events, and also in maintaining opinions.
Course Objectives:
Objectives for this course are based on the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning
and on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
a) engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and
exchange opinions. Students will be able to speak, read, write and understand spoken Spanish at
the advance beginners level, usig strategies such as circumlocution (speaking and writing),
activating background knowledge, listening and reading for main-idea information, listening for
details and for specific information, personalizing (listening and reading). Students will be able
to describe, narrate, and ask and answer questions in present and past time about everyday topics.

b) understand and interpret authentic written and spoken language on specific topics using
strategies for listening, and reading strategies such as skimming, scanning, context clues,
prediction, decoding and comprehension check.
c) present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on health,
society, freetime activities, Hispanic arts and cultures and every day experiences in work and
study.
d) gain a broader understanding and appreciation of intellectual/cultural activity by recognizing
and demonstrating an understanding of the relationship of the products and practices (patterns of
social interactions) of Hispanic cultures to the perspectives (meanings, attitudes, values, ideas) of
Hispanic cultures.
e) demonstrate an understanding of the nature of language through the comparisons of Spanish
and English.
f) demonstrate understanding of the concepts of culture through comparisons of the Hispanic
cultures studied and their own.
LLRC Language Learning Resource Center, CC 208 - www.luc.edu/llrc
This center provides valuable resources to assist language learners. An online orientation to the
center is required for students who are taking their first language course (See separate handout).
Multi-Media Requirement for Language Courses 101-104
Students in language courses 101-104 are required to spend a minimum of one hour per week
using audio-visual learning materials, including computer-based media that complement their
language studies. Students can complete this requirement in the LLRC or at home, but in either
case, fulfillment of the requirement will be determined and evaluated by the instructor.
Websites:
www.wordreference.com (EN-ES)
www.rae.es
(ES)
diclib.com
(variety of dictionaries including Maria Moliners Diccionario de
uso del espaol)
Homework, Assignments:
1. Students will complete selected exercises from Connect Plus as well as from materials
developed specifically for this class according to the schedule provided in class.
2. During the semester, students will write a total of 4 short reports of 150-200 words each
on specific topics or about films, stories, songs, etc. These are four compositions with
two drafts. The first draft is written in class and the second draft at home after instructors
feedback. For each report students will receive specific instructions on content and style.
3. During the semester, students will give a total of 4 presentations (4 in class). For each
presentation students will receive specific instructions on content and form.
4. During the semester, students will take 4 exams (one exam per chapter).

Attention! Late assignments will not be accepted. If you are not in class on the day an
assignment is due because of an excused absence, you may hand in the assignment at the
beginning of the next class period without penalty.
Exams:
There are four exams along the semester. Each exam is after each chapter.
Final Exam:
Your final exam for this course will take place (Friday, December 11th- 1:00-3:00PM) This is the
time assigned by the CAS Deans office:
http://www.luc.edu/academics/schedules/spring/exam_schedule.shtml
Grading Percentages and Grading Scale:
GRADE CRITERION

WEIGHT

4 Compositions
4 Exams
4 Presentations
Class Participation
Final Exam
Homework (Connect Plus)
TOTAL

10%
40%
10%
15%
15%
10%
100%

LETTER
GRADE
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD
F

PERCENTAGE
93-100
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
60-69
59

Services:
Tutoring Center
The Center for Tutoring & Academic Excellence offers free Small Group Tutoring and Study
Hall tutoring sessions for Loyola students. The small groups meet once a week and are arranged
on the basis of individual student requests. The study halls meet at pre-scheduled times; this is
drop-in tutoring. To learn more or request tutoring services, visit the Center online at
www.luc.edu/tutoring .
Policies:
Academic Honesty
In addition to the Loyola University Chicago Academic Integrity policy outlined at
http://www.luc.edu/academics/catalog/undergrad/reg_academicintegrity.shtml , the following
apply:
1) Students may not use automated translators to write compositions.
2) Students may not ask friends, relatives or native speakers to complete their assignments.
3) Students may not recycle their own or other peoples work.

4) Students must explicitly cite any material that has been taken from the Internet or other
sources.
Please note that any single instance of Academic Dishonesty will, at a minimum, result in a
grade of zero (0) for the assignment or exam in question. A pattern of failure to comply with
these standards will result in a failing grade.
Disabilities
Students with documented disabilities who wish to discuss academic accommodations should
contact me the first week of class, as well as the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities.
Attendance & Participation
Attendance is required for all scheduled class dates. Students are allowed to miss three classes
unexcused. After three unexcused absences, the final grade will be reduced by one letter for each
day of absence (e.g. A to A-). It is the students responsibility to inform the instructor of any
excused absence and to provide proper documentation.
Attention! Private travels, homework for other courses, job commitments, etc. are not
excused absences. Students will not be permitted to take an exam/quiz or to hand in a
homework assignment they missed on a later date unless the absense is excuse.
Participation: To participate actively students should:
a) be prepared for class having read the material and completed the assignments;
b) make (meaningful) contributions to every discussion;
c) be on task during partner or group activities;
d) volunteer answers.
Attention! Students are expected to speak only in Spanish during class.
Sakai
This course will be using Sakai. Students are required to check the Sakai site on a regular basis
and are responsible for assignments posted there.
Email Communication
I will do my best to reply to emails sent during business hours M-F within 1 day. Emails sent
after _8_ pm will be considered received the next business day. I may answer emails on the
weekend.
Computer & Internet Use in the Classroom
Use of laptop computers during class time for note taking is permitted. There may be times
when you will be asked to put your laptop away for various exercises/lessons. Use of the
internet is not permitted unless specifically directed by the instructor. This includes checking of
email and use of instant messengers.
Cell Phone Use
Cell phones use is not permitted during class time. This includes sending and reading of Text
Messages. All cellphones brought into the classroom must be set to silent. In the case of a
personal emergency, students should quietly exit the classroom.

Food & Drink

Drinks in sealable containers are permitted in the classroom. Food is not to be eaten during class
unless required for a medical condition.

Course Schedule
Semana

DIA

FECHA

1.

Tu

25 de
agosto

Th

27 de
agosto

Connect Spanish Day

C5: #1, #2, #3

Tu

01 de
sept.

Captulo 5: Hogar, dulce

hogar!

C5: #4, #5, #6, #7, #8,

2.

EN CLASE

TAREA

Introduccin al
curso

Tema I: Vocabulario:
Hay una vivienda
tpica?
Tema I: Gramtica:
Direct Object Pronouns
Th

03 de
sept.

Tema I: Gramtica:
Reflexive Verbs

C5: #9, #10, #11,

Expresiones artsticas:
Antonio Gaud
3.

Tu

08 de
sept.

Tema II: Vocabulario: En

casa
Tema II: Gramtica:
Comparisons

C5: #12, #13, #14, #15, #16

Semana

DIA

FECHA

Th

10 de
sept.

EN CLASE
Lectura-CulturaVideo

TAREA
C5: #17, #18, #19, #20

Lectura cultural
Concurso de videoblogs:
Granada
Conexiones culturales:
La familia
La plaza
4.

Tu

15 de
sept.

Palabra escrita: Un lugar

especial en el hogar
Composicin 1: Escribir
en clase

Th

17 de
sept.

Conexin final: La
familia, p. 162
Presentaciones

5.

Tu

22 de
sept.

Examen 1: Captulo 5

Th

24 de
sept.

Captulo 6: A comer!
Entrada cultural: El
Caribe: Cuba, Puerto
Rico, la Repblica
Dominicana y Venezuela
Tema I: Vocabulario:
Existe una comida
hispana?

C6: #1, #2, #3

Semana

DIA

FECHA

6.

Tu

29 de
sept.

EN CLASE
Tema I: Gramtica:
Indirect Object Pronouns

TAREA
C6: #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11,
#12

Tema I: Gramtica:
Double Object Pronouns
Th

01 de
octubre

Expresiones artsticas:
Amelia Pelez

C6: #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19

Tema II: Vocabulario:

Salimos a comer o
comemos en casa?
Tema II: Gramtica:
Preterite: Regular Verbs
Rewrite: Comp 1 Due
7.

Tu

06 de
octubre

Fall Break-No Class

Th

08 de
octubre

Cultura-Lectura-Video
Lectura cultural
Videoblog: Repblica
Dominicana

8.

Tu

13 de
octubre

Temas de discusin:
Santo Domingo y la
comida dominicana, p.
192
Presentaciones

Th

15 de
octubre

Examen 2: Captulo 6

C6: #20

Semana

DIA

FECHA

9.

Tu

20 de
octubre

EN CLASE
Captulo 7: Vamos de
compras!

TAREA
C7: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9

Tema I: Vocabulario:
Est de moda?
Tema I: Gramtica:
Preterite: Irregular Verbs
Th

22 de
octubre

Tema I: Gramtica:
Preterite: Stem Changing
Verbs

C7: #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15

Expresiones artsticas:
Dionisio Blanco
Tema II: Vocabulario:
Los mercados y los
almacenes
10.

Tu

27 de
octubre

Tema II: Gramtica:

Impersonal and Passive
se

Th

29 de
octubre

Palabra escrita: Un viaje

imaginario en el Caribe

C7: #16, #17, #18

Composicin 2: En clase
11.

Tu

03 de
nov.

Cultura-Lectura-Video
Lectura cultural
Videoblogs: Repblica
Dominica
Conexiones culturales en
vivo: La comida
El arroz

C7: #19, #20

Semana

DIA

FECHA

Th

05 de
nov.

EN CLASE

TAREA

Temas de discusin: El
arroz, p. 225
Presentaciones

12.

Tu

10 de
nov.

Examen 3: Captulo 7

Th

12 de
nov.

Captulo 8: En la
comunidad

C8: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5

Entrada cultural:
Centroamrica
Tema I: Vocabulario: La
ciudad y la vida urbana
Tema I: Gramtica: T
commands
13.

Tu

17 de
nov.

Tema I: Gramtica:
Adverbs

C8: #6, #7, #8

Expresiones artsticas: La
mola
Th

19 de
nov.

Tema II: Vocabulario: La

vida de los pueblos y el
campo
Tema II: Gramtica:
Imperfect

C8: #9, #10, #11, #12, 13, #14, #15,

#16, #17, #18

Semana

DIA

FECHA

14.

Tu

24 de
nov.

EN CLASE
Cultura-Lectura-Video

TAREA
C8: #19, #20

Lectura cultural
Videoblog: Costa Rica
Rewrite Composicin 2
Due

15.

Th

26 de
nov.

Thanksgiving- No hay
classes

Tu

01 de
dic.

Temas de discusin, Una

excursin a Sarch, p.
256
Presentaciones

Th

16.

03 de
dic.

Examen 4: Captulo 8

FINAL ORAL EXAM

(Friday, December 11th- 1:003:00PM)

(*) This schedule is only tentative and may be subject to change.