Spanish

Germán Lorenzo Ayala, M.A. | german.lorenzoayala@slu.edu

Ann Menshouse, M.A. | ann.menshouse@slu.edu

Department of Languages, Literatures, & Cultures - Saint Louis University

Spanish Program - Saint Louis University

Classroom Visits

What to Expect During a Site Visit: A short PowerPoint with basic information on what to expect during a typical site visit.

*Updated for AY24-25* - Classroom Visit Report: The form your faculty liaison will fill out and send to you (via JotForm) after your classroom visit.

Sample Completed Classroom Visit Report #1 - SPAN 1010

Sample Completed Classroom Visit Report #2 - SPAN 1020

Sample Completed Classroom Visit Report #3 - SPAN 2010

Collaboration Space

Coming soon...

Common Assignment

SLUPE - If you would like to administer the Saint Louis University Placement Exam (SLUPE) to your students, please contact either Germán Lorenzo-Ayala or Ann Menshouse for your high school's unique link.

Discipline-Specific Grading & Assessment Policies

Spanish Grading & Assessment Policies AY 23-24

Discipline-Specific Resources

Language Resource Center: SLU

Professional Foreign Language Teaching Organizations:

Authentic Activities for Foreign Language Classroom Instruction & Assessment:

Cultural Knowledge Activities:

Pronunciation:

Grammar (General):

Articles & Agreement:

Ser:

http://www.drlemon.net/Grammar/ser.html

Estar:

http://www.drlemon.net/Grammar/Estar.html

Ser vs. Estar:

http://www.studyspanish.com/lessons/serest1.htm

Passive Voice:

Por vs. Para:

Possessive Adjectives & Pronouns:

https://www.spanishdict.com/guide/possessive-adjectives-in-spanish

Preterite vs. Imperfect:

Pronouns (Direct, Indirect, Lo, & Reciprocal), Articles, and Gustar (& Similar Verbs):

Reflexive Pronouns & Verbs:

Subjunctive:

Subjunctive Review (expressing desire) - https://studyspanish.com/grammar/lessons/subj5
Subjunctive Review (expressing recommendations & requests) - https://www.spanishdict.com/guide/expressing-recommendations-and-requests-with-the-subjunctive
Subjunctive Review (expressing wishes & desires) - https://www.spanishdict.com/guide/expressing-wishes-and-desires-with-the-subjunctive
Subjunctive Review (adjective clauses) - https://spanishobsessed.com/spanish-subjunctive/adjective-clauses/
Subjunctive Review (expressing doubt & denial):

https://www.drlemon.com/Grammar/Subjunctive/denial.html

https://studyspanish.com/grammar/lessons/subj6

Subjunctive with adverbial clauses:

https://www.lawlessspanish.com/grammar/verbs/subjunctive-with-adjective-clauses/

https://users.pfw.edu/jehle/courses/subjadj.htm

https://tildesites.bowdoin.edu/~eyepes/newgr/ats/47.htm

Imperfect Subjunctive - http://www.elearnspanishlanguage.com/grammar/verbs/imperfectsubjunctive.html

FILMS/MOVIES/VIDEOS (INCLUDING SHORT CLIPS):

PODCASTS:

Grammar Content for SPAN 1010, SPAN 1020, & SPAN 2010

Please click here for a list of grammar concepts that should be covered in each level. These grammar points are taken directly from the textbook Conectados, which is used in the SPAN 1010, SPAN 1020, and SPAN 2010 courses on SLU's campus. While we realize that the sequencing may vary depending on the textbook/resources being used in the classroom, all of these grammar concepts must be covered by the end of SPAN 2010. We also acknowledge that a lot of the grammar points that are listed may have been covered in a previous level.

Helpful Links & Important Dates

Pius XII Memorial Library: SLU

1818 Advanced College Credit Program: SLU

1818 Advanced College Credit Program 2024-2025 Academic Calendar: SLU

NACEP Wednesday Webinar - June 7th, 2023

Professional Development and Meetup Dates for 2024-2025

Summer Connection Conference 2024 (in person and virtual): Tuesday, July 30
Spanish PD for Fall 2024 (Virtual Meetup) - Wednesday, November 20, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. CST (Parts #1 & #2 of Summer Connection Conference Workshop; Zoom link will be provided in email)
Spanish PD for Spring 2025 (Virtual Meetup) - Wednesday, March 26, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. CDT (Zoom link will be provided in email)
Summer Connection Conference 2025 (virtual ONLY): Wednesday, July 30

SLU On-Campus Course Syllabi for SPAN 1010, SPAN 1020, & SPAN 2010

Sample Course SPAN 1010 Syllabus

Sample Course SPAN 1020 Syllabus

Sample Course SPAN 2010 Syllabus

SLU Updated Policies

Spanish Monthly Newsletters

Please see links within the newsletters for additional information.

Syllabus Template(s) & Important Submission Information

The course templates below are provided for all 1818 Spanish instructors to use if so desired. They are up to date with the current requirements for syllabus review for Academic Year (AY) 2025-2026.

If you are returning faculty, you are welcome to use one of the templates or to copy and paste any updated information into your current syllabi. Neither new nor returning faculty are required to use a template; however, these templates are available to help you prepare your syllabi for the next academic year.

SPAN 1010 Syllabus Template for 2025-2026

SPAN 1020 Syllabus Template for 2025-2026

SPAN 2010 Syllabus Template for 2025-2026

Syllabus Checklist

Please use this checklist to ensure that you have addressed all the 1818 requirements for your syllabi.

Syllabus Submission

Be sure to submit your syllabus through Dual Enroll: https://slu.dualenroll.com. If you have not received your log-in information, contact 1818@slu.edu. Your Dual Credit Spanish Coordinator will provide feedback on the syllabi through Dual Enroll.

Instructions for accessing Dual Enroll are available through the link. Please reach out if you have any questions!

Important Dates

May 1 Syllabus and Intent-to-Teach window opens

May 15 Intent-to-Teach due

June 15 All syllabi due

Getting Students to Read the Syllabus

My students' first homework assignment is always to read the syllabus very carefully since there will be a quiz over it at the beginning of the next class. Since it is in English and is multiple choice & true/false, it should be the easiest quiz they take all year, if they read the syllabus that is. ;-)

Wellness Statement & Mental Health Resources

If you or someone you know needs support now: call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org to chat online.

Community Resources

The following resources are available to anyone who may need support:

The Optum Emotional Support Help Line (866-342-6892) connects callers to caring professionals and resources 24/7.
SSM Health Behavioral Health Urgent Care is a walk-in clinic treating adults and children in urgent need of care for mental health crises.

St. Louis University Wellness Statement (for optional inclusion on syllabi)

Instructor Note: The language below encourages students to contact you for course-related concerns. If you wish to customize the language to include other members of an instructional team (e.g., Teaching Assistants, co-instructors), download the MS Word version, customize the language, and insert it in your syllabus. If you do not wish to customize the statement, simply remove this instructor note and add the content below to your syllabus.

All students experience stressors and challenges at some point, and seeking support is beneficial. Such challenges may be the result of academic concerns (such as those related to particular assignments or content in a course), or they may be more personal in nature (such as concerns related to relationships, mental health, loss, identities, alcohol or drugs, housing or food security, or finances, among other things). If you experience these or other difficulties, please consider seeking support from the resources available to you.

For concerns related to this course, please contact me. I am invested in your success and will support your success in the ways I can.

Additionally, you have access to the many resources SLU provides in support of your personal wellness. You will find a list of available resources on the Well-being page of the SLU website.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis: please consult the Crisis Support and Warning Signs on the University Counseling Center website.

In the spirit of cura personalis, the University sees your academic success as connected to your health and well-being and provides resources to support your holistic wellness.