Description:

This course enhances students' ability to express themselves orally in Spanish through vocabulary building and reiteration of essential grammatical structures. The vocabulary emphasizes everyday life situations and current events. Placement test recommended: can be taken in the Testing Center. 2 hrs. lecture/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Handle everyday conversational situations in Spanish fluently.
2. Achieve a good standard pronunciation in Spanish sounds.
3. Master vocabulary presented in class.
4. Master fundamental grammatical structures crucial to self-expression.
5. Understand a short dialogue in Spanish.
6. Perform extemporaneously a guided conversation in Spanish.
7. Use circumlocutions or paraphrases to handle unknown vocabulary or structures.
8. Discuss U.S. government / culture / customs vis a vis those of Spanish speaking countries

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Fluency in everyday conversational situations in Spanish
   A. Ask and answer questions on topics concerned with daily life.
   B. Utilize correctly the correct register (tú vs. Ud.) and expressions
of courtesy.

II. Good standard pronunciation in Spanish sounds
   A. Transform, via taped or video-taped practice, Anglicized vowels and
consonants into closer approximation of Spanish phonemes.
   B. Identify and reproduce correct intonation for statements, questions,
and explanations.

III. Mastery of vocabulary presented in class
   A. Write topical vocabulary on brief quizzes.
   B. Use topical vocabulary in original sentences.

IV. Mastery of fundamental grammatical structures crucial to
self-expression
   A. Perform brief narrations in class and in video or audio-taped
conversations.
   B. Use the subjunctive appropriately to persuade or demand service.
   C. Weave appropriate interjections into spoken text with the purposes
of playing for time, expressing interest, expressing emotion, or
requesting restatement.

V. Listening comprehension
   A. Summarize in English a short dialogue in Spanish.
   B. Answer questions on content of taped dialogue.
   C. Ask questions for clarification in live interview situation.

VI. Mastery of oral expression
   A. Perform extemporaneously a guided conversation in Spanish.
   B. Connect conversational topics via set phrases.
   C. Narrate and describe in all tenses.
   D. Elaborate and restate if asked.
   E. Participate fully in a dialogue by asking and answering questions,
and encouraging through interjections further speech.

VII. Self-expression through circumlocutions and paraphrasing
   A. Use circumlocutions or paraphrases to handle unknown vocabulary or
structures.
   B. Paraphrase a noun, adjective, or verb sufficiently so that it may be
identified correctly by a group.

VIII. Knowledge of U.S. government / culture / customs vis à vis those of
Spanish speaking countries
   A. Present and defend an opinion with respect to political beliefs or
cultural norms.
   B. Incorporate at least three justifications or examples for the belief
presented.
   C. Use correct subjunctive structure (belief vs. non-belief) to express
an opinion.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Written quizzes on vocabulary and grammar topics  10-20% of grade 
Class participation and oral presentations        20-50% of grade
Midterm (oral)*	                                  10-20% of grade
Final (oral)*	                                  10-20% of grade
                                               	  100%

* Midterm and final to be scheduled on 1 to 1 or 2 to 1 basis.

Grade Criteria:
90 - 100% = A
80 -  89% = B
70 -  79% = C
60 -  69% = D
 0 -  59% = F     

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.