| The purpose of 210 is to help
students with Hispanic speaking experience and heritage increase the quantity and quality
of the Spanish they already use in oral and written
discourse. Spanish language proficiency in reading and
listening will be also developed. Emphasis will be
given to reviewing important grammatical principles. By the end of the course you should be able to:
» have fluidity in sustaining conversations on everyday
topics and activities.
» switch
whitin a conversation from present to past to future
with relative ease.
» converse, read and write about cultural issues
related to the Hispanic world.
» converse, write,
and read about things using different time frames.
»
get the gist, supporting points, and details out of a
variety of extensive audio and written texts.
» express
opinions on some abstract topics.
» have
accurate comprehension of a conversation by other native
speakers on a variety of familiar topics.
»
interpret Hispanic literary texts and other works of
art.
»
pronunciation, colloquial usage, and rapid speech mey
not interfere with comprehension.
» write
extensive narration and summary on topics that are
familiar to you. |
Total immersion in
language and culture…
Your instructor and course materials will provide you
with numerous opportunities to continue developing language skills
and cultural competence through the use of language. During
every class session you will find yourself immersed in a
rich Spanish language environment that will help you
increase your vocabulary and accuracy to communicate meaningfully in Spanish.
…not grammar lectures Class
time is not meant for lectures about parts of speech or
grammar rules; it is students’ time to express
yourselves in Spanish, and collectively explore the
language and the cultures each of you will bring into
the classroom. Use it and enjoy it! |
1. Relax and don’t be afraid to speak up
or to make mistakes.
2. Study on a daily
basis by completing homework assignments, and
studying the vocabulary and grammar (internalize those
words and concepts by associating them with images,
actions, and your own preferences and experiences, just
like in class).
3. Meet with your instructor when
you're not sure about something.
4. Talk with
family and friends
that speak Spanish.
5. Listen to music in Spanish.
6. Watch TV and films in Spanish.
7. Seize all
of the learning opportunities created for you.
8.
Respect the rules of the Spanish-only classroom, and
demand that everyone else to do the same.
9.
Interact with the Hispanic world around you.
10.
Seek out help (from your instructor and/or from a tutor)
the moment you think you might be having trouble. |
