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Spanish I Syllabus 2023-2024

Instructor: J. Quintana Room: 208

Course Description: In Spanish I, students are introduced to the five C’s of foreign language learning: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities. Students will learn the fundamental structures of the language by engaging in brief conversations, directed dialogues, and a variety of oral activities. In addition, short reading passages, aural comprehension, writing activities, and grammar are integral components of the program. Technology and other sources serve as useful, creative, and motivating tools to build language proficiency and cultural understanding.

Objectives/Goals: The Five C’s of Foreign Language Education.

Communication – Communicate in Languages Other Than English
Cultures – Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures
Connections – Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information
Comparisons – Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture
Communities – Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home and Around the World

Expectations:

Be respectful.
Be on time.
Be prepared.
Be inquisitive.
Be honest.
Be curious.

Grading: Consists of but not limited to the following…

Bell work (Beginning of Class)
Class work (Worksheets)
Activities (Group/Individual/Games)
Participation (Attendance)
Homework (Google Classroom)
Exit tickets (End-of-Class)
Quizzes (In class/Google Classroom)
Exams (Mid-terms and Finals)

Grading Scale:

100 – 93 A

92 – 85 B

84 – 75 C

74 – 67 D

66 – 0 F

FALL 2023

- Introduction Week – Aug. 12^th – 16^th
- Vocabulario Week A – Aug. 19^th – 23^rd
- Conversación Week A – Aug. 26^th – 30^th
- Vocabulario Week B – Sept. 3^rd – 6^th
- Conversación Week B – Sept. 9^th – 13^th
- Vocabulario Week C – Sept. 16^th – 20^th
- Conversación Week C – Sept. 23^rd – 27^th
- Vocabulario Week D – Sept. 30^th – Oct. 4^th
- Conversación Week D – Oct. 7^th – 11^th
- FALL BREAK – Oct. 14^th – 18^th
- Vocabulario Week E – Oct. 21^st – 24^th
- Conversación Week E – Oct. 28^th – Nov. 1^st
- Span. Project Week A – Nov. 4^th; 6^th – 8^th
- Vocabulario Week F – Nov. 11^th – 15^th
- Conversación Week F – Nov. 18^th – 22^nd
- THANKSGIVING BREAK – Nov. 25^th – 29^th
- Span. Project Week B – Dec. 2^nd – 6^th
- Mid-Term Review Week – Dec. 9^th – 12^th
- Mid-Term Finals Week – Dec. 16^th – 20^th
CHRISTMAS BREAK – Dec. 23^rd – Jan. 3^rd

SPRING 2024

- Span. Tournament Week – Jan. 6^th – 10^th
- Span. Project Week C – Jan. 13^th – 16^th
- Vocabulario Week G – Jan. 21^st – 24^th
- Conversación Week G – Jan. 27^th – 31^st
- Vocabulario Week H – Feb. 3^rd – 7^th
- Conversación Week H – Feb. 10^th – 14^th
- Span. Project Week D – Feb. 19^th – 21^st
- Vocabulario Week I – Feb. 24^th – 28^th
- Conversación Week I – Mar. 3^rd – 7^th
- Vocabulario Week J – Mar.10^th – 14^th
- Conversación Week J – Mar. 17^th – 21^st
- SPRING BREAK – Mar. 24^th – 28^th
- Vocabulario Week K – Mar. 31^st – Apr. 4^th
- Conversación Week K – Apr. 7^th – 11^th
- Vocabulario Week L – Apr. 14^th – 17^th
- Conversación Week L – Apr. 22^nd – 25^th
- Span. Project Week E – Apr. 28^th – May 2^nd
- Finals Review Week A – May 5^th – 9^th
- Finals Review Week B – May 12^th – 16^th
- Finals Week – May 19^th – 22^nd