10101 MTWF SP13 SYLLABUS

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University of Notre Dame
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Spring 2013
ROSP 10101 – Beginning Spanish I (MTWF)
Instructor: Deborah Forteza
Office hours: CSLC (DeBartolo 329) Mon 12:30-2:00pm; Wed 10:30am-12pm
Contact information: dforteza@nd.edu
Materials: Nexos (3rd
Edition) with iLrn access (purchased bundled together). ISBN:9781133292562.
Used texts are permitted but must be 3rd
edition and will require purchase the iLrn access code separately
online. Do not purchase a used code, even if you have the previous user’s login information. The access
code is non-transferable and you will not be able to use it. The code is available at Cengagebrain.com,
ISBN: 9781133433828
Course description:
ROSP 10101 is an elementary, first semester Spanish course. Listening, speaking, reading, and
writing will be taught in cultural contexts.
Learning goals:
Provided that they maintain a diligent work ethic and show dedicated commitment to the course
and all of its components, students of this level may look forward to achieving the following goals
by the end of the semester:
Listening I will be able to understand familiar words and basic sentences, concerning
myself and a variety of familiar topics (e.g. family, travel, food, some current
events, technology, professions, etc.) when people speak slowly and clearly.
Reading I will be able to read short, simple texts. I will be able to utilize reading strategies
to find specific, predictable information in everyday materials such as
advertisements, menus and brief personal communications.
Speaking I will be able to use the target language with a basic level of conversational
fluency on familiar topics. I will be able to ask and answer simple questions in
areas of immediate need or on familiar topics. I will be able to describe where I
live and also people I know.
Writing At the 1000 level, students will write formally and informally on a range of
topics. There will be five formal compositions ranging two to four pages in length
and approximately ten percent of the final grade. In addition, students will
regularly practice writing through homework, online modules, class activities,
and other impromptu writing activities. Throughout the semester students
will develop and improve their ability to generate short paragraphs using a variety
of verb forms and other grammatical features. Students will write letters, emails,
recipes, reflections, dialogues, skits, inquiries, and other short, simple
communications that are based on personal preferences, daily routines, common
events and other topics related to personal experiences and immediate
surroundings.
Cultural
Awareness I will be able to give examples of the relationship between language and culture. I
will be able to identify some characteristics of the target language culture(s) and
distinguish patterns from stereotypes. I will be able to note similarities and
differences between target cultures and my own.
Reflectivity I will be able to reflect, in English and, to a limited extent, in the target language,
on personal experiences while learning a new language, and begin to identify my
personal learning style.
Course Components:
Tests – all tests are cumulative. That is, each test will include all the material covered to that date.
The tests will include only writing activities (no listening exercises).

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Quizzes – there will be a quiz for every other chapter that includes listening exercises, reading
comprehension, et al.
Compositions – there are 3 compositions this semester. Each composition will have a unique topic
and grading rubric.
Homework – the majority of homework assignments will be completed using the Heinle-Nexos
iLrn online learning center. Most online assignments will be due by 11:59 PM on the submission
date, primarily Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Exercises due the night before a test will be for
practice only. The night before a quiz, however, the homework will be for a grade.
Pronunciation assessment – there are 2 assessments of pronunciation this semester. Pronunciation
development will be specifically targeted using online exercises (homework) and with in-class
exercises.
Conversation assessment – there are 2 assessments of conversation this semester. In pairs, students
will spend several minutes speaking with their instructor about a topic from a pre-assigned list.
Participation – active participation is obligatory during each class period.
The Tutoring/Writing Program in the CSLC
The Tutoring/Writing Program in the CSLC has helped undergraduate students of French, Italian,
and Spanish to improve their language skills. You are encouraged to schedule an appointment with
a tutor. Tutors will work with you on grammar rules and pronunciation. After each appointment,
your instructor will be given a summary report of the session. Schedule an appointment well in
advance. http://cslc.nd.edu/request-and-reservation-forms
Attendance:
Daily attendance is essential and obligatory. Two tardies for class equal an unexcused absence.
The College of Arts and Letters allows a maximum of THREE (3) UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
per semester. With a 4th
unexcused absence, the final grade may be lowered. A notification of
excessive absence form will be sent to you and your Dean. A 5th
unexcused absence may result in
failure of the course, depending on circumstances and in consultation with the Spanish Language
Coordinator and the Dean's office. No late work or make-up work will be considered without
written documentation for your absence (i.e., a doctor’s note or a letter from the Dean of your
college).
Timely submission of work
All assignments must be submitted on time. No late work will be accepted. You must use the
submission method communicated by your instructor.
Make up exams:
Students may make up a test or exam they miss due to an excused absence. They must inform the
instructor within 1 day of the exam as to the reason for their absence, and at that time arrange a
time to make up the exam. If the student misses a text or exam due to an unexcused absence, then
the instructor may at his/her discretion determine an appropriate form of action and penalty. This
could range from the student not being allowed to take a make-up exam to making up the exam
but having the grade lowered by a minimum of one-third of a letter grade. Travel plans around
midterm break, holidays and the end of the semester (exam week) are not considered an
excuse for missing a test or exam. Consult your syllabus for test and exam dates and make your
travel plans around these dates.
Grades
Tests 25%
Quizzes 10%
Compositions 5%
Online homework 10%
Pronunciation tests 5%
Conversation tests 5%
Participation 15%
Final exam 25%
Romance Language Departmental Grading scale:
96-100 = A, 90-95= A-, 87-89 = B+, 84-86 = B, 80-83= B-, 77-79 = C+, 74-76 = C, 70-73 = C-, 60-69 = D
below 60 = F

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Changes to syllabus:
With the exception of the final exam date, the instructor reserves the right to make changes in the
daily syllabus as needed. It is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor to determine if
any changes to the syllabus have been announced in class if there has been absence.
Expectation of respectful behavior:
All participants in this course agree to adhere to the principles of common courtesy. All interaction
will be respectful. Discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion,
sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristics will not be tolerated. Disrespectful
or discriminatory behavior of any kind, toward the instructor or a peer, will not be tolerated. If a
student is asked to leave the class, an unexcused absence will be issued along appropriate
disciplinary action.
Honor Code:
Students must not give or receive help during exams, quizzes or compositions and are expected to
submit work that is entirely their own unless a specific group project is assigned. All source
material (including internet information) must be cited properly using the MLA method.
Infractions will lead to disciplinary action and a possible failing grade.
Week I
Tuesday, January 15
Introduction to the course
HW: Study pages 2-7 of Nexos to prepare for class participation on Wed. Complete the exercises in the text
for practice (not to hand in).
Set up account for online homework. Instructions on the last page of this syllabus.
Wednesday, January 16
The alphabet, numbers, vocabulary, geography, Listening and speaking exercises
HW: Review pages 2-7, study pages 8-16 of Nexos. Complete the exercises in the text for practice (not to
hand in).
Friday, January 18
Vocabulario 1, 2 and 3, Fíjate
HW: Study pages 17-21, Complete in-text exercises for practice, Online exercises due Sunday night by
11:59 PM
Week II
Monday, January 21
Voces de la comunidad, Nouns and articles
HW: Study pages 22-27, Online exercises due Tuesday by 11:59 PM
Tuesday, January 22
Subject pronouns, the verb ser, hay + nouns, Listening and speaking exercises
HW: Study pages 28-33, 38-39, Online exercises due Tues. by 11:59 PM
Expressions with tener, ¡Explora y exprésate!, review vocabulary
HW: Study pages 42-46, Study for Quiz: capítulo preliminar, capítulo 1 (last 25 minutes of class), Online
exercises due Thursday by 11:59 PM
Friday, January 25
Begin chapter 2, Quiz 1, capítulo preliminar y capítulo 1 (last 25 minutes of class)
HW: Pages 47-51, Online exercises due Sunday by 11:59 PM

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Week III
Monday, January 28
¡Fíjate!, vocabulario 1, 2 y 3
HW: Pages 52-57, Online exercises due Tuesday by 11:59 PM
Tuesday, January 29
Voces de la comunidad, present indicative of regular –ar verbs
HW: Pages 54-57 (study and review), Online exercises due Tuesday by 11:59 PM; Composition 1 due
Wednesday
Present of –ar verbs (cont.)
HW: 54-61, Online exercises due Thurs. by 11:59 PM
Friday, February 1
Practice –ar verbs, gustar + infinitive
HW: 62-67, Online exercises due Sunday by 11:59 PM
Week IV
Monday, February 4
Composition 1 due, Adjective agreement, Sonrisas
HW: 68-71, Online exercises due Tues. by 11:59 PM
Tuesday, February 5
¡Explora y exprésate!, Listening and speaking exercises
HW: 78-79, Online exercises due by 11:59 PM
Wednesday, February 6
In-class review for Test I
HW: Study for Test I, (capítulo preliminar, capítulo 1, capítulo 2)
Friday, February 8
Test I, (capítulo preliminar, capítulo 1, capítulo 2)
HW: 82-86, Online exercises due Sun. by 11:59 PM
Week V
Monday, February 11
Begin capítulo 3, vocabulario 1
Tuesday, February 12
¡Fíjate!, Vocabulario 2 y 3, Voces
Interrogatives
Friday, February 15
Present indicative of regular –er and –ir verbs
HW: Review 98-101, Online exercises due Sun. by 11:59 PM
Week VI
Monday, February 18
Present of –er, –ir verbs (cont.)

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Possessive adjectives, the ver “ir”, Listening and speaking exercises
¡Explora y exprésate!
Friday, February 22
Vocabulary review, general review as time permits
HW: 120-124, Study for Quiz capítulo 3, Online exercises due Sun. by 11:59 PM
Week VII
Monday, February 25
Begin capítulo 4. Quiz: capítulo 3 (25 minutes)
¡Fijate!, Vocabulario 2 y 3, Voces, gustar with nouns
HW: 138-142, Online exercises due Tues. by 11:59 PM, Composition 2 due Wednesday
Composition 2 due, Ser vs. estar, Listening and speaking exercises
Friday, March 1
Stem-changing verbs in the present indicative, adverbs
HW: 150-153, 156-157, Online exercises due Sun. by 11:59 PM
Week VIII_____________________________________________________________________________
Monday, March 4
¡Explora y exprésate!,vocabulary review
HW: Prepare for Conversation Test I, no online exercises for Tuesday.
Tuesday, March 5
Conversation Test I (In pairs, students will take turns conversing with their instructor on 1 of 4 topics
shared ahead of time. The conversation will last 4-5 minutes.)
HW: Study for Test II (preliminar – 4)
Wednesday, March 6
Test II (prelim-4)
Friday, March 8
Begin capítulo 5, vocabulario 1 y 2, ¡Fíjate!
HW: 168-171, No online exercises for Sunday
Week IX
March 9 – 17: Vacaciones de mediosemestre
Week X
Monday, March 18
Vocabulario 3, Voces
HW: 172-175, Composition 3, Online exercises due Tues. by 11:59 PM

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Tuesday, March 19
Composition 3 due, Irregular yo verbs, saber/conocer, personal a
HW: 176-179, Prepare for Pronunciation Test I, Online exercises due by 11:59 PM
Wednesday, March 20
Pronunciation Test I, Reflexive verbs
Friday, March 23
Reflexive verbs (cont.)
Week XI
Monday, March 25
Present progressive
HW: 184-187, 192-193, online exercises due Tues. by 11:59 PM
Tuesday, March 26
¡Explora y exprésate!, vocabulary review, Listening and speaking exercises
HW: Online exercises due by 11:59 PM
Wednesday, March 27
Communicative activities
HW: No online exercises for Thurs., Sun., Tues.
Friday, March 29 – Good Friday (No Class)
Week XII
Monday, April 1 – Easter Monday (No Class)
Tuesday, April 2
Review of reflexives and vocabulary, Listening and speaking activities
HW: 196-199, Study for Quiz: capítulo 5
Wednesday, April 3
Begin capítulo 6, Quiz: capítulo 5 (25 minutes)
Friday, April 5
Vocabulary 2 y 3, Voces, preposition of location
Week XIII
Monday, April 8
Commands with Ud., Uds.
Tuesday, April 9
Affirming and negating, demonstratives
HW: 220-221, online exercises due by 11:59 PM, Composition 3 due Wednesday
Wednesday, April 10
¡Explora y exprésate!, general review, Composition 3 due
HW: Study for Test III (prelim – 6), practice online exercises
Friday, April 12
Test III (prelim – 6)

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Week XIV
Monday, April 15
Begin capítulo 7, vocabulario 1 y 2
Tuesday, April 16
Vocabulario 3, Fíjate, Voces
Wednesday, April 17
Preterite of regular verbs
Friday, April 19
Preterite of common irregular verbs
HW: Study 242-247, Online exercises due Sun. by 11:59 PM
Week XV
Monday, April 22
The preterite (cont.)
HW: 248-252, Online exercises due Tues. by 11:59 PM, Prepare for Conversation Test II
Tuesday, April 23
Conversation Test II
HW: Prepare for pronunciation test, Online exercises due by 11:59 PM
Wednesday, April 24
Pronunciation Test II
Friday, April 26
Direct object pronouns
Week XVI
Monday, April 29
Tú commands
Tuesday, April 30
¡Explora y exprésate!, Listening and speaking exercises, practice Tú commands
Wednesday, May 1
General review exercises
Final Exam
Thursday, May 9, 8:00-10:00 AM
The Office of the Registrar schedules the Final Exam (and the Conflict Exam time). Do not make
travel plans that conflict with this time. Alternate plans will only be allowed with written permission
from The Office of Undergraduate Studies of the College of Arts and Letters or First Year of Studies.
(Exceptions and/or changes are rarely allowed).

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The Course Coordinator invites you to enroll in the following course.
Course: ROSP 10101
Code: HKB447
Book: Nexos 3rd Edition iLrn: Heinle Learning Center
Creating a Quia Account
If you do not have an account, you need to create one. To do so, follow these steps:
1. Go to http://books.quia.com and click Students, then click Create a new account.
2. Select a username and password and enter your information, then click Submit.
Note: Remember to write down your username and password and be sure to select the correct time zone. Also, please
enter a valid e-mail address so we can send you your password if you forget it.
Entering the Book Key and Course Code
Enter the book key and course code to complete the enrollment process. You may already have a book key, or you may
need to purchase a book key. Depending on your situation, use one of the procedures below. If you activated the book
for a previous course, you can start at step 4 of I already have a book key below.
Once you have completed this step, the system lists the course and book on the Student Workstation home page. To
enter additional books, enter a book key in the Enter field and click Go.
Note: Book keys can only be used once. Your book key will become invalid after you use it.
I already have a book key
1. Go to http://books.quia.com and log in.
2. At the top of the page, enter your book key and click Go.
3. Click Confirm to confirm your registration information. Your book will appear under the My books heading.
4. Beside the book listing, enter the course code HKB447 in the Enter course code field and click Go.
5. If necessary, select a class or section and click Submit.
I need to purchase a book key
1. Go to http://books.quia.com and log in.
2. At the top of the page, enter the course code HKB447 and click Go.
3. If necessary, select a class or section and click Submit. The course and books will appear under the My classes
heading.
4. Locate the book and click buy.
5. Proceed through the purchase process.
Note: If the buy link does not appear in Step 4, contact your instructor for information about obtaining a book key.
Using Quia
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