SPAN203-10S2 (C)
Semester Two 2010
Spanish Conversation and Pronunciation
Description
Conducted strictly in Spanish, this course will offer students an opportunity to engage in conversation on a number of captivating topics given in a variety of formats with the goal of further developing oral proficiency, improving grammatical accuracy and improving pronunciation. Different types of discourse such as narration, debate, and dramatic dialogue will be emphasized. At the same time, students will also be exposed to other language skills such as listening, reading and writing.
Span203 is a mid-intermediate to high-intermediate Spanish conversation course. This course is conducted strictly in Spanish and it will offer abundant opportunities for students to engage in conversations on a number of captivating topics given in a variety of formats. Students are encouraged to express their feelings, their opinions, and their critical views on topics and issues that are important to them, with the goal of further developing oral proficiency and improving pronunciation. Though the main focus is conversation, students will also be exposed to other language skills such as listening, reading, and writing. As for the latter, short reaction assignments on topics of current interest read outside of class will be assigned. This serves as the basis around which general class conversations and discussions will take place. Class-time is also spent on creating, rehearsing, and presenting different types of discourse such as narration, critical commentary, debate, and dramatic dialogue.
Assessment
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Quizzes ((8)
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15%
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Written Assignments (2)
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15%
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Class Participation
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25%
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Oral test (2)
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30%
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Oral presentation
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15%
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No end-of-year exam.
Textbooks
Required Texts
Cinta Aparisi, Maria. , Blanco, Jose A., Rinka, Marcie Denise;
Revista : conversación sin barreras;
2nd ed;
Vista Higher Learning, 2007.
You will also need a good quality English/Spanish Dictionary of your choice. (Size is usually a good indication of how comprehensive a dictionary is).
For further information see
School of Languages and Cultures.
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Semester Two 2010
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