This document summarizes the goals and procedures for a Spanish 102 course taught by Leanne R. Lentz in the fall of 2011. The goals are to familiarize students with the course expectations, syllabus, and procedures. Procedures include attendance policies, dress code, use of electronics, making up missed work, working in groups, and website resources. The instructor emphasizes participation, practice, and using Spanish to become proficient.
1. Spanish 102 Sec 011
Leanne R. Lentz
M.A.
El otoño de 2011
El otoño de 2011
¡Bienvenidos!
2. Goals for today!
(1)Become familiar with what we’re going to
do and accomplish during the fall
semester and with what expected learning
outcomes.
(2) Become familiar with the Course Syllabus
and Course Procedures.
3. First Hour Plan
• Introduce self – a bit of
background.
• Take Course Attendance/Roll.
• Give out copies of Course Syllabus.
• Take questions for clarification.
4. Some U.S. Population
Statistics Regarding
Hispanic Population
• According to U.S.
Census Bureau:
• 2010: 15.5%
• 2020: 17.8%
• 2030: 20.1%
White alone*: 2000: 69.4; 2050: 50.1% • 2040: 22.3%
Black alone*: 2000:12.7%; 2050: 14.6%
• 2050: 24.4% 30%
*
Not Hispanic • http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/usinte
http://mla.org/
http://www.mla.org/map_single
5. Table 1a. Projected Population of the United States, by Race and Hispanic Origin: 2000 to 2050
(In thousands except as indicated. As of July 1. Resident population.)
(Leading dots indicate sub-parts.)
Population or percent and race or Hispanic origin
2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050
POPULATION TOTAL 282,125 308,936 335,805 363,584 391,946 419,854
.White alone 228,548 244,995 260,629 275,731 289,690 302,626
.Black alone 35,818 40,454 45,365 50,442 55,876 61,361
.Asian Alone 10,684 14,241 17,988 22,580 27,992 33,430
.All other races 1/ 7,075 9,246 11,822 14,831 18,388 22,437
.Hispanic (of any race) 35,622 47,756 59,756 73,055 87,585 102,560
.
White alone, not Hispanic 195,729 201,112 205,936 209,176 210,331 210,283
PERCENT OF TOTAL POPULATION TOTAL
100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
.White alone 81.0 79.3 77.6 75.8 73.9 72.1
.Black alone 12.7 13.1 13.5 13.9 14.3 14.6
.Asian Alone 3.8 4.6 5.4 6.2 7.1 8.0
.All other races 1/ 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.1 4.7 5.3
.Hispanic (of any race) 12.6 15.5 17.8 20.1 22.3 24.4
.
White alone, not Hispanic 69.4 65.1 61.3 57.5 53.7 50.1
Footnotes:
1/ Includes American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, and Two or More Rac
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2004, "U.S. Interim Projections by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin,"
<http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/usinterimproj/>
6. • What might these
statistical projections
suggest to you in terms
of your future life and
career path in the U.S. in
the coming decades?
• Being functionally
proficient in Spanish will
definitely be of benefit in
several ways: personally,
socially, professionally,
economically and
cognitively.
7. Becoming “Functionally Proficient”
“Educated Native Speaker” • Superior (but not NS!)
• Advanced High
• Advanced Mid
• Advanced Low
• Intermediate High
• Intermediate Mid
• Intermediate Low
• Novice High
• Novice Mid
• Novice Low
8. SPEAKERS AT NOVICE-MID LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY…
…can communicate minimally and with difficulty, using a
number of isolated words and memorized phrases limited by
the particular context in which the language has been learned.
When responding to direct questions, they typically utter only
two or three words at a time or an occasional memorized
answer. They pause frequently as they search for basic
vocabulary or attempt to recycle their own and their
interlocutor’s words. Because of hesitations, lack of
vocabulary, inaccuracy, or inability to respond appropriately,
Novice-Mid speakers may be understood with difficulty even
by sympathetic others accustomed to interacting with non-
native speakers. When called on to handle topics by
performing language functions associated with the
Intermediate level, they frequently resort to repetition, words
from their native language, or even silence.
10. Procedures!
• A procedure is simply a method or
process for getting things done.
• To have a class that runs smoothly,
we need to establish some
procedures…
11. Civility in the university classroom:
The expectations for behavior, such as attendance and cell
phone use policies, appropriate attire, along with academic
expectations are included in a syllabus and revisited as
necessary.
The consequences for not following established policies
and procedures should be specified and consistently
delivered.
The university code of conduct and consequences for
serious infractions should also be included so all students
are aware of university policies and what is expected from
them in all circumstances as citizens of the university
community.
12. I consider the classroom a professional
environment…
Some things are considered
inappropriate attire in a professional
environment…
Please respect me and others in this
professional environment and dress
yourselves respectfully.
13. Please be on time to class!
• If you do come into
class after we’ve
started, see me at the
end of class.
• If you are more than 20
minutes late, you will
be counted as absent.
• Quizzes? Usually at
beginning of class!
14. During class, cell phones off, please!
• Turn the cell phones off,
not vibrate, silent mode.
• It is unacceptable to
send/receive text
messages during class.
• It is unacceptable to
receive calls during class.
• Consequence: I will ask
you to leave!
15. What if you really are sick?
• Make sure you get
bona fide
documentation.
• Call the main office,
[7-2325], leave
message for me!
• Leave e-mail message
– (preferred)!
• Contact your Class
Buddy!
16. Class Buddy
• You must have at least one Class Buddy,
preferably two (2)! Why?
• 1. Look out for each other!
• 2. Pick up any and all handouts!
– I will not carry papers back and forth.
• 3. Get class assignments!
– I will not repeat myself.
• 4. Study Buddy!
• If YOU are absent, YOU call your Buddy.
17. This is a 4-credit hour class; you may miss
up to 4 class sessions; however,…
• Don’t waste these; you
may have a real need at
some time later.
• First 4: no questions
asked, no paperwork.
• Know what is a bona
fide, = excused absence.
• Reward for perfect
attendance!
18. How to become a good cook!
Novice-level
cook • To be a good cook, you
have to cook!
• It takes work, practice,
repetition, and many
Burned errors.
bread!
• So it is with developing
proficiency in an
additional language.
19. Working in Groups!
• Yes, you will be asked to
Yes
Indiana University of Pennsylvania work in pairs or small
groups and to speak in
Spanish.
• “A new language is
acquired by being used!”*
• You are expected to
participate in a positive and
willing manner.
Artigal, J. (1992). Some considerations
* • You are expected to be a
on why a new language is acquired by team player.
being used. International Journal of
Applied Linguistics, 2(2): 221-240.
• Make this work for YOU and
for everyone else!
20. www.mhcentro.com
Course: SPAN 102
Section: 011 (Fall 2011 )
Book: Portafolio de
actividades Online, Volume
1.
We will visit the CENTRO
website in class to get you
started.
