¡Bienvenidos!

En esta página web encontrarán toda la información y presentaciones para el curso de SPN 1180-Otoño 2009. Cualquier pregunta o inquietud, puedes comunicarte via correo electrónico con la coordinadora de SPN 1130/1180, Kathy Dwyer Navajas (navajas@ufl.edu) o la Lead Instructor Dania Abreu (daniae@ufl.edu).

Materiales:

 

¡Anda! Elemental package

This package includes everything you need for the course and can be purchased at any local bookstore. It is available in a white 3-ring binder. No used copies are available. (ISBN: 0558251587)

 

Goals:

 

The primary goal of the Beginning Spanish courses is to offer students an introduction to basic communicative skills in Spanish while developing an awareness and appreciation of Hispanic/Latino cultures. The courses take their goals from the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21^st Century, also known as the 5 Cs, which focus on five general areas:

• Communicating in Spanish
• Gaining knowledge and understanding of cultures of the Hispanic world
• Connecting with other disciplines and acquiring new information
• Developing awareness of similarities and differences (comparisons) among language and culture systems around the world

Using Spanish to participate in communities at home and around the world

Assessment:

 

The final grade scale is as follows:

A = 100-93		C(S) = 76-73
A- = 92-90		C- = 72-70
B+ = 89-87		D+(U) = 69-67
B = 86-83		D = 66-63
B- = 82-80		D- = 62-60
C+ = 79-77		E = 59-0

For further information regarding passing grades and grade point equivalents, please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog (http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/regulationgrades.html).

 

The assessment categories below will be measured according to three major criteria of language performance: accuracy, fluency, and complexity. Testing procedures will be representative of the type of language instruction offered through classroom practice. You will be evaluated based on your achievement of the course goals (above) and the following criteria:               

 

·         Class Participation and Preparation	10%
·         Tests (3)	25%
·         Final Exam	20%
·         Homework	15%
·         Compositions (2)	10%
·         Writing activities (2)	5%
·         Oral exams (2)	15%

 

Prerequisites:

 

The official guidelines and prerequisites for the Beginning Spanish courses are as follows:

·   Students who are native or heritage speakers of Spanish or grew up speaking Spanish with family and friends must consult with the director of the Bilingual Program, Susana Braylan (sbraylan@ufl.edu) in order to remain in any SPN 1000-level course.

·   Students who took Spanish 2 in grades 9-12 MUST have a test score to enroll in any SPN course.

·   Students who took Spanish 3 in grades 9-12 CANNOT take SPN 1130.

·   Students who took Spanish 4 in grades 9-12 CANNOT take SPN 1130, 1131 or SPN 1180.

 

Use the table below as a general guideline for placement:

If you…	You should be in …
Scored 0-340 on the SAT II	SPN 1130
Scored 350-360 on the SAT II	SPN 1180
Scored 370-400 on the SAT II	SPN 1131
Scored 410-420 on the SAT II	SPN 1182
Received a 1 on the AP test	SPN 1180 or SPN 1182

 

If you do not meet any of these prerequisites, you most likely are not eligible for these courses. Please complete the placement form and/or speak with your instructor immediately to ensure your proper placement.