THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS

Fall 2008

SCHOOL: Arts and Humanities

COURSE TITLE: Intermediate Spanish

COURSE NUMBER: SPAN 2312-001

COURSE HOURS: Days: MWF

Time: 11:30—12:20 p.m.

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. María A. Engen

OFFICE HOURS: MWF 3:30—4 p.m. or by appointment

Sat. 12:30—1 p.m.
Office: JO.5203
Phone number: Ext. 2054
E-mail: engen@utdallas.edu

REQUIRED TEXTS:
Andújar, Julio L. and Robert J. Dixson. Work in Everyday Spanish: A Comprehension Grammar review.
Upper saddle river: Prentice hall, 2004

Brown, Margaret C. and Kathleen C. Moore. Spanish for Life. Boston: Heinle and Heinle, 2000.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will continue to develop a foundation of Spanish, utilizing the four language skills:
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course will be conducted mainly in Spanish, focusing
on oral production. Students will also become acquainted with the Spanish-speaking world through
its culture.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To continue to develop linguistic skills for communication at an intermediate level
2. To develop all language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
3. To explore the culture and language of the Spanish-speaking countries and their peoples.
4. To continue to develop grammatical concepts in general and thus increasing your English
vocabulary by comprehending and adopting words of Latin origin via Spanish.
5. To widen the students’ intellectual perspective, open avenues for new areas of study and research
6. To sharpen thinking analytical and problem solving skills.

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COURSE EVALUATION:

Grading Scale
U.T. Dallas adopted the following grade scale for all undergraduate students effective fall 2000. Grades
for courses completed prior to Fall 2000 accrue point values as shown in the appropriate catalog.

Grading Description Grade Points per Semester Hour

A+ 4.00
A Excellent 4.00
A- 3.67
B+ 3.50
B Good 3.00
B- 2.67
C+ 2.50
C Fair 2.00
C- 1.67
D+ 1.50
D Poor 1.00
D- 0.67
F Failure 0.00
X Incomplete
CR Credit
NC No Credit

A student may withdraw from a course before the final drop date listed in the Academic Calendar
in which case W will be entered on the student’s transcript. (see “Withdraw from and adding
Courses.” Page 32.)

Grade Point Average

Grade points are computed by multiplying the points for each grade by the number of credit
hours; for example, 4 (A) x 3 (hours) = 12 grade points.
A student’s grade point average (GPA) is determined by dividing the total number of grades
points earned by the number of semester hours for which a grade other than X, NC or CR is
received. Only grades earned at U.T. Dallas are used calculating the GPA.

Incomplete Grade (X)

A grade of Incomplete may be given, at the discretion of the instructor of record for a course,
when a student has completed at least 70% of the required course material but cannot complete all
requirements by the end of the semester. An Incomplete course grade (grade of X) must be
completed within the time period specified by the instructor, not to exceed the last day of classes
the following semester, excluding summer. Upon completion of the required work, the symbol X
may be converted into a letter grade (A through F) by the instructor. If the grade of Incomplete is
not removed by the end of the specified period, it will automatically be changed to F. Extension
beyond the one-semester limit can be made only with the permission of the instructor and the
student’s college master (or the Undergraduate Dean in the case of students without declared
majors). A student may not re-enroll in a course in which a grade of X remains.
Students may obtain a petition/documentation form for an Incomplete in the office of the
student’s college master. The form is to be submitted to the instructor from whom the Incomplete
is sought. Students should be aware than an Incomplete is only appropriate for work unavoidably
missed at semester’s end. Students should contact their school office for school policies on
Incomplete.

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PERCENTAGES
35% Participation*: attendance, active engagement, preparedness, and written assignments.
65% Major tests (four). No make up tests will be given.

*PARTICIPATION GRADE/ATTENDANCE POLICY

To successfully complete this course, students must
• Attend class consistently and must attend for the ENTIRE class period
• ATTENDANCE IS RECORDED BY SIGNING THE ATTENDANCE SHEET AT THE
BEGINNING OF EACH CLASS. Students are expected to actively participate in Spanish.
Native speakers of Spanish language or near-native fluent students will have to speak slowly,
clearly, and deliberately in the discussions, looking at the non-native speakers of the language.

HOMEWORK
• Students will be expected to complete exercises outside of class following every session.
• LATE WORK OR INCOMPLETE WORK = ZERO
• Correct spelling and accents will be enforced in homework and tests.

GENERAL OBSERVATIONS:
Given the nature of language acquisition, which is a slow process, I recommend that you
work on both sections of your workbook or written activities on a daily basis. This reinforces the
concepts taught in class. Furthermore, learning a language is an active process, thus your presence
and participation in class are essential.

NO LAPTOP OR CELL PHONE USE IS PERMITTED IN THE

CLASSROOM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY
WILL RESULT IN AN ABSENCE FOR THE DAY.
HELPFUL TIPS THAT MAY HELP YOU STUDY A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
A foreign language MUST be study differently than most other academic subjects. Consistent study is
imperative.
Recommendations:
• Study in short, fifteen or twenty-minute sessions. This is more effective than studying hour-long
blocks.
• Label objects around your home, office, etc.
• Quiz yourself (for example, write lists in Spanish)
• Create and use flashcards
• Listen to Spanish radio and TV stations:
ƒ RADIO KESS “LA FABULOSA” 1270 AM
ƒ KHCK “PURO LATINO” 99.1 FM
ƒ KLNO “ESTÉREO LATINO” 94.1 FM
ƒ Univisión and Telemundo stations
• Read magazines and newspapers, and watch videos in Spanish
• Become involved with the local Hispanic community
• Practice your Spanish with native speakers

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 FALL SEMESTER 2008
SPAN 2312 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
MWF 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
SFL (Spanish for Life)
Aug F 22 Introducción – Capítulo 9, SFL, 202, I
M 25 Cap. II, III
W 27 Cap. 9, IV, A Ver Si Sabes, 224-225-226, V.A. 227
F 29 Cap. 10, SFL, 228, I and Cap 10, II
Sept M 1 Labor Day—No class
W 3 Cap. 10, III
F 5 Cap. 10, A Ver Si Sabes, 243-244-245, V.A. 245
M 8 Cap. II, SFL, 246, I, II
W 10 Cap. II, III, IV
F 12 Cap. II, A Ver Si Sabes, 261-262-263, V.A. 263 Workshop Preparatory
M 15 Examen I, Caps. 9, 10, (11 TAKE HOME) in SFL
W 17 Cap. 12, SFL, 264, I
F 19 Cap. 12, II
M 22 Cap. 12, III
W 24 Cap. 12 IV, A Ver Si Sabes, 283, 284, V.A. 285
F 26 Cap. 13, SFL, 286
M 29 Cap. 13, I
Oct W 1 Cap. 13, II
F 3 Cap. 13, A Ver Si Sabes, 301-302, V.A. 303
M 6 Cap. 14, SFL, 304, I
W 8 Cap. 14, II, III
F 10 Cap. 14, III, A Ver Si Sabes, 319-320, V.A. 321
M 13 Examen II, Caps. 12, 13, 14
W 15 Cap. 15, SFL, 322

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 F 17 Cap. 15, I
M 20 Cap. 15, II
W 22
Cap. 15, III
F 24
Workshop
M 27
Cap. 16, II
W 29 Cap. 16, III
F 31 Cap. 16
Nov M 3 Cap. 16, A Ver Si Sabes, 355-357, V.A. 357
W 5 Workshop
F 7 Continuing with Workshop
M 10 Examen III, Caps. 15, 16
W 12 Cap. 17, SFL, 358
F 14 Cap. 17, I
M 17 Cap. 17, II
W 19 Cap. 17, A Ver Si Sabes, 365
F 21 Cap. 18, SFL, 366, I
M 24 Cap. 18, II
W 26 Cap. 18, III
F 28 Thanksgiving Holiday—No class
Dec F 1 Cap. 18 A Ver Si Sabes, 373-374,
M 3 Caps. 17-18 Lecturas
W 5 Workshop
F 8 Workshop
M 15 Examen Final, 11:30 AM, Capítulos 16, 17 y 18 SFL
W 24 Grades available online
The instructors reserve the right to make changes at any time.