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SPAN 101 SPANISH Section Numbers 76007 & 76009 ONLINE

Catalog Description:

Spanish 101A is equivalent to the first half of Spanish 101. This elementary level course is a study of the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures, with emphasis on the development of communicative skills and basic structures. This beginning-level course if for students with no previous coursework in Spanish. CSU; UC

Instructor:

Sheahan, Kathleen

Class Meetings:

Time: 1:30-4:20 pm
On Tuesdays: Aug. 26; Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7
Room A-12

Broadcast Days and Times:

Times & days for Cox Cable North – Channel 16 and Time Warner Cable North – Channel 16:
Sunday 8:00-9:30am OR Monday 7:30-9:00am OR Thursday Midnight-1:30am OR Thursday 9:00-10:30pm

Times & days for all of San Diego County on Cox Cable North and South – Channel 16; Time Warner Cable North and South – Channel 16; Julian-Channel 4; and Coronado Shores – Channel 16:
Sunday 8:00-9:30am

Viewing Options

If this course does not air in your area or you don’t have cable you have two options. The first option is you can check out video tapes from the Learning Resource Center on the San Marcos Main Campus Library or the Escondido, Ramona or Mt Carmel Education centers. The second option is watching the lessons online. All of our classes are video streamed and available for viewing on the course’s Blackboard website (see below about Blackboard log in instructions).

Class Outline

Course materials are available the Friday prior to when classes begin. Access your course outline, assignments, handouts and announcements, as well as view video lessons in Blackboard. Log in Blackboard instructions:

Lesson USERNAME: STUDENT ID Number
PASSWORD: Palomar eServices Password

To log in go to: http://www.palomar.edu/pconline/

Textbook and Other Required Materials:

Adelante! Student Edition Workbook & Adelante! Uno Supersite Passcode-Blanco; Publishers: Vista Higher Learning

Video Series Entitled:

Se Habla Español

Video Lesson Descriptions 1 - 19:

1) Bienvenidos
This is an introduction to the Se Habla Español series. “Bienvenidos” outlines the series by discussing the different regions where Spanish is spoken and offers tips for successful language learning.

2) ¿Cómo te llamas?
Basic greetings and farewells are presented in this program. The verb “ser” and basic adjectives are also incorporated to build vocabulary and allow for basic descriptions.

3) Me gusta…
Program begins with a basic review of the previous segment. New material includes numbers, the verb “gustar” and use of the formal “Ud.” and informal “tú” when addressing people. The cultural segment explores the music and dance of various Spanish-speaking countries.

4) La hora
Program includes a review and practice of the numbers. New material consists of sections on telling time and the verb “hay”. New vocabulary related to classroom objects is also incorporated to build vocabulary.

5) Los artículos
“Los artículos” begins with an extensive review of the verb “hay” and telling time. Definite and indefinite articles and the gender of nouns complete the new material in this program.

6) Verbos – ar
This segment includes a brief review of the verb “hay” and articles. New verbs and words incorporated to build vocabulary include “-ar” verbs and school subjects. Subject pronouns and conjugating “-ar” verbs are the focus of the grammar section. Includes a cultural note on universities in the Spanish-speaking world.

7) Las profesiones
Review of many of the concepts presented in earlier programs. These include greetings, the verb “ser”, subject pronouns and conjugating “-ar” verbs. Includes new vocabulary to identify professions.

8) Formando preguntas
This program includes more review of “-ar” verbs and practice. In addition, new material includes forming negative sentences, asking questions and two new verbs: “desear” and “necesitar”.

9) Adjetivos
A basic review of negative sentences and asking questions starts the program. New material includes adjectives, adjective placement and the numbers from 400 to 100.???

10) Los verbos – er, -ir
Program continues to explore the present tense by introducing “-er” and “-ir” verbs. The rules for conjugating these verbs are presented and are followed by practice activities. Time expressions and a review of adjective placement are also covered.

11) La familia
“La familia” includes an introduction to the vocabulary related to the family. It also includes a cultural note that discusses the family structure of the Spanish-speaking world. Also included is a review of “-er” and “-ir” verbs and the verb “ser”.

12) El verbo tener
Program begins with the use of possessive adjectives and a review of the vocabulary related to the family. New grammar includes the verb “tener” and its application when describing age.

13) Repaso
This is the first of five review sessions done throughout this series. “Repaso” includes a review of the family, numbers, adjective placement, the verb “ser”, and “-er” and “-ir” verbs. This program gives additional examples and review activities.

14) Expresiones con tener
Program begins with a complete review of the forms of the verb “tener” in the present tense. An introduction to expressions with “tener” follows. Finally, irregular verbs in the present tense are introduced and conjugated.

15) Hablando del futuro
The program begins with a review and more practice of the expressions using the verb “tener”. The vocabulary for expressions of time is presented. Includes an introduction to the verb “ir” and its use to indicate direction and future actions. Finally, there is an introduction to the vocabulary of nationalities and a review of irregular verbs in the present tense.

16) El verbo estar
The introduction to the verb “estar” and new vocabulary to describe conditions are the main focus of this program. Also included are prepositions, days of the week, and a review of “tener” expressions and future actions with the verb “ir”.

17) Ser y estar
Program begins with an extensive review of the days of the week, prepositions and the verb forms of “ser” and “estar”. Continues with an introduction to the different uses of “ser” and “estar”. Includes a variety of exercises using the verbs “ser” and “estar”.

18) Comparaciones
Program includes a comprehensive review of the verbs “ser” and “estar”. A new list of interrogative words is introduced. The program concludes with making comparisons and a variety of activities.

19) Repaso II
The second of five review sessions throughout this series. “Repaso II” includes a review of the uses of the verbs “ser” and “estar”, prepositions, comparisons, and expressing future actions using the verb “ir” followed by an infinitive. Includes examples and review activities.