Spanish I: Winter
*Why learn a second language and specifically Spanish in the U.S. today?
*How are Spanish and English languages alike and different?
*Does the Latino population in the Western United States influence American cultural values?
*Reading, writing and speaking in the preterite (past) tense
*Direct and indirect object pronouns
*Reflexive verb use
*Comparisons and superlatives
*The verb gustar and similarly structured verbs
*Vocabulary relating to daily routine, personal hygiene, food and meals, and personal relationships
*Develop a cultural awareness through the study of history, geography, and the art
*Communicate minimally with learned material and ask simple questions
*Demonstrate an understanding of simple utterances, simple questions and commands
*Demonstrate understanding of main ideas of a simple text
*Recognize most cognates
*To write short descriptions and letters on familiar topics
*Daily conversation assessment using required vocabulary
*Weekly review of vocabulary proficiency through quizzes and short translations
*Chapter tests
*In class role-playing using pairs and small groups.
*End of term evaluation in the fundamental areas of listening, speaking, writing and reading
Vistas, fourth edition, electronic online version. Various supplemental reading materials designed to add depth to the material in the text. Online exercises designed to supplement the grammatical drills in the text.
*To identify and appreciate cultural differences.
*To identify and contrast some Spanish and American customs and traditions.
*To observe oral and non verbal communication in a Hispanic setting.