Spanish 2313 Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers I

Course Description

Builds upon existing oral proficiencies of heritage speakers of Spanish. Enhances proficiencies in the home-based language by developing a full range of registers including public speaking and formal written discourse. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.    

Students should be prepared for class, you are expected to complete the weekly readings and assignments by the due date. You are also expected to actively participate with the learning content using the Canvas platform. Plan ahead for quizzes and exams. 

Please contact instructor if you have any questions on assignments or other course content. My email claudia.rogers@hcisd.org or claudia.rogers@tsc.org You can also send me message through TSC Canvas inbox.

My office hours are Wednesdays 4:30-5:30, Room 801

As a dual enrollment course, students will receive a grade for their high school Spanish credit and a separate grade for their college Spanish credit. TSC utilizes several grading categories to figure out your college average for the entire semester, while your quarter grades with HCISD will be comprised of the following 2 categories: Assignments (75%) and Tests/Projects (25%). Your high school grade and your college grade may not always match.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will:

1.              Write dialogs, descriptions and narratives demonstrating correct orthography and punctuation, cohesion between sentences, and appropriate register.

2.              Demonstrate an expanded vocabulary.

3.              Apply strategies for linking ideas in complex sentences.

4.              Identify similarities and differences among distinct varieties of Spanish.

5.              Give oral presentations in a formal register appropriate for professional and academic settings.

6.          Describe cultural practices and products from the Spanish speaking world drawing on authentic materials including literature and the arts.

Core Objectives:

• Critical Thinking Skills 

• Communication Skills 

• Social Responsibility 

• Personal Responsibility 

Course Materials                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

OER Texts:

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