1. Español 101
INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH I
FIRST SEMESTER SY- 2012-2013
Instructor: Ryan M. Marquez Language Lab:
Telepono: 046-4151-033
Mobil: 09152861248
Class hours: Thursdays 2:30-7:00pm; E-mail: ryanitomarquez@gmx.com
Classroom: Dept. phone:
¡Bienvenidos!
Welcome to Español 101! This course is designed for students who have little or no knowledge
of the Spanish language. In this course, we will focus on the basic skills important to
communication including listening, speaking, writing, and reading. More specifically, we will
emphasize the importance of oral communication. The aim of this class is for the student to
develop a better knowledge of the Spanish language and culture, and communicative
competence in Spanish. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to
communicate many ideas in Spanish in grammatically correct, complete sentences and you will
be able to understand some basic spoken Spanish in a variety of contexts.
Text: Nuevo Ven , Libro del Alumno corresponding cds for workbook and manual. Edelsa
Grupo Didascalia, 200.
Material to be covered: Unidades 1-4 (Text, workbook and manual).
Attendance Policy: Students with more than three unexcused absences will be
administratively dropped from the course. Failure to come to class prepared or on time will
result in a lower participation grade.
Evaluation: Your final grade will consist of the following:
2 Typed Compositions: 30%
2 Oral exams: 20%
6 Quizzes: 30%
Participation: 20%
Compositions: (30%) Compositions will be one page, typed, double spaced in Times New
Roman (12 font) with a one inch margin as follows:

2. Composition 1: Write about your classes and your family. What classes do you
have? What times are your classes? What are your instructors like? Who is in your
family? What are they like? How old are they?
Composition 2: Write about your clothing and your house. Describe the clothing you
wear for school, work or going out. Be sure to include colors in your description.
Where do you buy your clothes? Also, describe your house and your furniture and the
different rooms of your home.

3. Be sure to use only the vocabulary and structures you have learned in class. Pay special
attention to noun/adjective agreement.
Oral Exams: (20%) Oral exams are scheduled on your syllabus. They should last for
approximately 3-5 minutes. You must be prepared to speak in Spanish, privately but without
reading, what information you prepared for each of the compositions. You may use one index card
for reference only as a guide to help you. Remember, no reading!! Please use only vocabulary and
structures learned in class.
Quizzes: (30%) Quizzes will be given on a weekly basis. They will be given at the beginning of
class unless otherwise instructed and will cover any material covered in the previous week’s lesson.
Participation: (20%) You will receive a participation grade every week. Your participation grade
is evaluated according to the quality and quantity of class participation, which both hinge on the
amount of your preparation at home. Good class participation is an opportunity for you to practice
new grammar and vocabulary. Being on time and prepared, speaking your target language as much
as possible, participating actively by answering and asking questions, working well in pairs or small
groups, taking initiative and being willing to take risks, showing respect towards the other students
and being generally enthusiastic will contribute to your success. Don’t feel silly! Use every
opportunity to use what you learn and little by little it will feel more natural. Additionally, your
participation grade will include class preparedness including having all materials required.
Number Grades: Your grades for this class will be as follows:
1 = (90-100)
2 = (80-89)
3 = (70-79)
4 = (60-69) Inc.
5 = (59 or below)
Tutoring: Free tutoring is available online through http://www.livemocha.com/sihp
Make-ups/Late Work: There will be no make-ups without prior consultation with the instructor.
Late work may be accepted at the discretion of the instructor and will result in a grade reduction.
Recommended Resources and Other Helpful Hints
Language Lab and online forum: http://www.livemocha.com/sihp. You should make every
effort to take advantage of this excellent website for extra grammar and vocabulary practice. You
need to report to the instructor about your mochapoints in order to asses a student.
wordreference.com. This website provides an accurate dictionary as well as a verb conjugator to
assist with developing a good vocabulary.
Accents, etc.: In order to accurately write in Spanish, a variety of accents are needed. These
may be inserted manually in Microsoft Word by using the Insert and Symbol options and then
selecting the appropriate accented letter. Also, when writing longer papers, it may be helpful to go
to Tools and Language and then selecting Set Language. You should select the option for Spanish

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Spain Modern Sort to ensure accuracy. If you check the box Automatically Detect Language, when
you begin to write in Spanish, the computer will automatically detect errors in that language.
Reminders:
1. Only students registered in the class may attend. Please do not bring children or visitors to
the class.
2. Anyone engaging in disruptive behavior will be asked to leave.
3. All cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off before class begins.
4. This syllabus is subject to change. Please network with your classmates so that in the event
of illness or other problems which may occur, you are able to keep up with these changes.
5. There are no makeup quizzes.
6. Please do not stay after class with questions. It is imperative that you make an appointment
with the instructor via e-mail.

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PROGRAMA
Español 101 Semestre 1st
Introducción.
Capitulo preliminar: primer parte
Saludos y expresiones de cortesía
El alfabeto
¿Cómo es usted?
Nota cultural
Los vocales
14 junio
Capitulo preliminar: segunda parte
Los números 0-30
Ser
Gustos y preferencias
¿Que hora es?
PRUEBA # 1
Capitulo 1: En la universidad
Vocabulario
21 junio Ar verbs
Palabras interrogativos
Gender and articles (singular and plural)
PRUEBA #2
Capitulo 1: En la universidad (cont’d)
Expressing actions
28 junio
Subject pronouns
Estar
PRUEBA #3
Examen Preliminaria?
Capitulo 2: La familia
5 julio
Vocabulario
Los adjetivos
Expressing age
Tener
12 julio Capitulo 2: La familia (cont’d)
Los números 31-100
Posesión

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Expressing actions
Er/Ir Verbs
PRUEBA #4
19 julio
Repaso
MID-TERM EXAMS
ORAL EXAM 1
COMPOSITION 1
26 julio Repaso
Capitulo 3: De compras
Vocabulario
2 agosto Los colores
Demonstrative adjectives
Capitulo 3: De compras (cont’d)
Tener/Venir
9 agosto
Tener que and Ir a Expressions
Capitulo 4: En casa
Vocabulario
Los muebles y partes de la casa
16 agosto
Days of the week
Prepositions
Capitulo 4: En casa (cont’d)
Expressing actions: hacer, oír, poner, salir, traer, ver, etc
23 agosto Stem changing verbs
Reflexive verbs
LAST DAY OF CLASS!
30 agosto ORAL EXAM 2
COMPOSITION 2