Spanish I: Fall
*Why learn a second language and specifically Spanish in the U.S. today?
*How are Spanish and English alike and different?
*Does the Latino population in Western U.S. influence American cultural values?
*Greetings, common courtesies and leave-taking
*Numbers 1-1000
*Telling time
*Weather expressions, seasons
*Months of the year and days of the week
*Gender and pluralization of nouns
*Verbs ser, estar, ir and tener
*Descriptive and possessive adjectives
*Present tense with both regular and irregular verbs
*Stem-changing verbs
*Vocabulary relating to the classroom, travel,family, pastimes, sports, clothing, colors and shopping
*Develop a cultural awareness through study of history, geography, and the arts
*Communicate with learned material and ask simple questions
*Demonstrate understanding of simple utterances, simple questions and commands
*Demonstrate understanding of main ideas of a simple text
*Recognize most cognates
*Write short descriptions and letters on familiar topics
*Daily conversation assessment using required vocabulary
*Weekly review of vocabulary proficiency through quizzes
*Chapter tests
*In class role-playing using pairs and small groups
*End of term evaluation in the fundamentals of listening, speaking, writing and reading
Vistas, fourth edition; online version.
A variety of computer software programs designed to support and strengthen student learning. A variety of supplemental readers designed to add vocabulary and cultural depth to the material in the text.
*Identify and understand basic cross-cultural differences
*Recognize and experience both local and global Hispanic customs and traditions
*Understand how Spanish language acquisition can heighten cultural sensitivity