COURSE NUMBER: 2162 TELEPHONE: 201-200-3176 INSTRUCTOR: Prof. Nelson Montoya OFFICE: Karnoutsos 202 OFFICE HOURS: M-W 3:30-4:00 PM E-MAIL: nmontoya1@njcu.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Intermediate-level course * designed for students who have a speaking knowledge of Spanish but little or no formal preparation in the language. Emphasis will be on the study and application of Spanish grammar, and vocabulary. Class activities include reading and written assignments, oral presentations, and class discussions. This class will use reading and writing activities to enhance your grasp of vocabulary and to provide you with opportunities to express yourself in Spanish. To fit in with the FALL 2011 theme of Jersey City and Beyond, students will create a Linguafolio, will go on an investigative field trip to Bergen line Avenue in Union City, and will visit the Sala Hispano-Americana at the Newark Public Library. Classroom time will not be spent doing grammar drills, translating, or listening to lengthy explanations of grammar. Please read all assigned grammar explanations and complete all assigned exercises. If you feel that you need additional help with grammar, see your instructor during office hours. Students should open the e-mail at least twice a week and log on in the class Web site. Intermediate level class defined by ACTFL and Level B2 developed by The Common European Framework. LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the completion of Spanish for Native Speakers, students will demonstrate the ability to: a) Understand the main ideas and supporting details of narration, description, explanation, discussion and supported opinion. b) Narrate, describe, explain, discuss and support opinions. c) Comprehend and produce paragraphs and essays with coherence, cohesion and unity. d) Apply the main rules and concepts of Spanish grammar. e) Recognize and avoid the pitfalls associated with false cognates and anglicisms

in spoken and written Spanish. f) Explain various cultural perspectives from the various countries in the Spanish-speaking world through a study of their practices, products and perspectives. g) Apply the use of technology (web quest, e-mail and Power Point) in Spanish and use research skills in the completion of class assignments. Assignments: Presentational Mode of communication: Construction and Presentation of the Linguafolio. Interpersonal Mode of Communication: Conduct interviews and formal observations of the Hispanic Community of in Union City, focusing on the Bergenline Avenue business district. Interpretational Mode of Communication: Field Trip to Sala Hispano-Americana in Newark. Essential Questions: - What are the different cultural practices and perspectives of the Hispanic Community of Union City, New Jersey? - In what ways does Bergenline Avenue reflect the constant demographic and cultural changes within the Hispanic community? - How does the preparation of the LINGUAFOLIO contribute to enhancing a student's communicative skills in both English and Spanish? - How does this project help the student become more aware of his/her own bilingualism and biculturalism? - Why is it important to maintain and support a Bilingual Library in New Jersey?

PREREQUISITES: Area E, GS Elective. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Blanco Jose A . , and Cecilia Tocaimaza-Hatch. IMAGINA. Español sin barreras Boston, Massachusetts: Vista Higher Learning. 2007

ISBN 13-978-1-59334-940-0

Barujel, Alberto. Speaking Spanish in the USA. Barron’s, 2005 Cassany, Daniel. La cocina de la escritura. Barcelona: Anagrama, 1995. Díaz, Álvaro. Aproximación al texto escrito. Medellín: Universidad de Antioquia, 1999. González, Maria Claudia. Taller de lectoescritura. Medellín: Universidad de Antioquia, 2006. Grijelmo, Alex. La gramatica descomplicada. Madrid: Taurus, 2007. Marin, Marta. , and Beatriz Hall. Practicas de lectura con textos de estudio. Buenos Aires: Universidad de Buenos Aires, 2005. Martínez, María Cristina. Análisis del discurso y práctica pedagógica. Buenos Aires: Homo Sapiens ed, 2001. Real Academia Española. Diccionario De La Lengua Española. Espasa Calpe: RAE, 1992. Sánchez Lobato, Jesús. Saber escribir. Madrid: Aguilar, 2007. Electronic Resources: Search Engineswww.terra.com Spanish Dictionary: www.rae.es Holidays and Traditions: www.cincodemayo.net www.sanfermin.com www.azcentral.com/rep/dead www.webdemexico.com.mx/arte/posadas/index.html Music, Dance, Art and Famous People: www.elmariachi.com www.flamenco-world.com www.universal.com.mx www.coloquio.com/famosos.html Media: www.cnnespanol.com www.soccer-spain.com Weather:www.tiempo.weather.com Currency: www.europa.eu.int/euro/html/home1.html?lang=1 Food: www.xmission.com:8000/~dderhak/recipes.html

COURSE CALENDAR: See attachment. EVALUATION MEASURES: See rubrics attachment and class Web site. 1. Exams: 30% (15 %each) - There will be two exams based on the textbook. Make-up exams will be given only for a medical excuse (doctor’s note required ). 2. Oral Presentation: 20 % (final examination) -There will be an individual oral presentation. Topics and tasks will be discussed, and will be related to the course content. LINGUAFOLIO 3. Class Participation: 20% - Your use of Spanish in class and outside of class is essential in order to improve your proficiency in the language. Active involvement is important in this course: asking and responding to questions, taking part in individual and group activities, and positive encouragement of other students to participate. Use of the target language (Spanish) in class at the intermediate level of proficiency is expected. This includes the comprehension and use of previously learned vocabulary, phrases, and structures. The student participation in the class Web site is crucial for the achievement of class objectives. 4. Homework: 15% - In order to be prepared for class, you will need to study from your textbook and complete the workbook exercises. Completed assignments will be collected every week. Absence will not be accepted as an excuse for missing homework. 5. Internet research in Spanish: 15% - Complete a web quest in Spanish in the computer Lab. Respond to e-mails from the teacher and compose e-mails to your classmates. GROUND RULES: ATTENDANCE: Consistent classroom attendance is very important in this course.

Because class participation and homework represent 25% of your final grade, more than 1 absence will lower your classwork grade and may affect your final grade.

LATENESS: Make every effort to arrive to class on time. Consequences for lateness: Arriving more than 10 minutes after the beginning of class will count as a lateness. Leaving more than 10 minutes before the end of class will also count as a lateness. Three latenesses during the semester will be counted as one absence. No absence is excused for the participation portion of the final grade. MISSED EXAMS. A missed exam can be made up only with a valid excuse (illness or emergency). Missing the final exam will result in a grade of INCOMPLETE. Classroom Courtesy: Please turn off (or set to vibrate) and put away all pagers and cellular phones while in the classroom. Rules of the Game: Learning a Foreign Language

source: http://emp.byui.edu/tayloral/The%20Successful%20Language%20Learner.htm

1. You must have a good reason or goal in learning the language. 2. You must be willing to put forth the effort in advance for success in the target language. 3. You need to use the four skills (writing, listening, reading and speaking)

as much as possible, as often as possible, making the use as real as possible.

4. You must have at least one native or near-native friend with whom you

can practice at least several times per week. This is related to number 3, but is particularly motivating for the language learner. Find a sympathetic native speaker.

5. You must be willing to have an open mind and accept different ways of

thinking. This will enable you to be open to different ways of expression in the target language. Keeping an open mind to the target culture is an integral part of language learning.

6. You must be willing to make errors! This is critical. 7. You must develop your own routine and language learning schedule. Make it a habit! 8. You must set periodic, short-term goals in the language. These goals

must be concrete, easily definable goals that are not unreachable. You must be able to succeed in reaching them!

9. You must look at other successful language learners and do what they do. Weigh what they do against your strengths to determine your regimen. 10. Above all, you must recognize language learning as fun and pleasurable. It is hard work, but the fun times must be enjoyed as well!

Textbook activities and workbook manual activities are subject to change as necessary. Always come to class, check e-mails or course Blackboard for updates. I have read thoroughly the LANG 215 syllabus and certify that I fully understand the policies and requirements for the course.

__________________________ ________________________ Student name – printed Student signature Date

New Jersey City University Spring 2011