TULANE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF SPANISH & PORTUGUESE

SPANISH 1010: INTRODUCTORY SPANISH I FALL 2022 SYLLABUS

Instructor: Pablo Barra Requena

Correo electrónico: pbarrarequena@tulane.edu
Horarios de oficina: Wednesday and Friday from 5pm to 6:30pm
Zoom link: https://tulane.zoom.us/my/pbarrarequena

Required Materials:
Ø Textbook: Portales (2nd edition)
Ø ISBN: 978-1-54337-437-7 (loose leaf with VHL code / includes vText) or ISBN: 978-1-54336-829-1 (Virtual
Textbook and VHL code)

Recommended Materials:
Ø A Spanish-English dictionary of your choice (Larousse Concise or Oxford recommended).
Ø Bilingual Visual Spanish-English Dictionary. New York: DK Publishing, 2005

Electronic Resources:
Ø vhlcentral.com (All required online work is done on this site.)
Ø www.wordreference.com

To access the VHL Tulane store: https://vistahigherlearning.com/school/tulane

To enroll under your section, ask your instructor for the PDF instructions sheet created automatically by VHL.

Language Placement: Spanish 1010 is designed for students with no previous experience in Spanish. Only
students who have never studied Spanish can enroll in Span 1010. Please consult with Ángela Ramirez, Director
of the Spanish language Program ( spanishSLP@tulane.edu) for questions about placement.

I. Goals and Objectives:

A. Tulane University, Spanish Language Program Objectives:
The main objectives guiding the program are to:
Ø introduce students to the language and culture of the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world.
Ø promote the development of students' communicative competence in the target language.
Ø develop students’ intercultural understanding and social conscience of problems that affect this cultural
complex.
B. Course Goals and Objectives: Following the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages’
(ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines 2012. The primary communicative goal of Spanish 1010 is to increase students’
Spanish ability to a novice mid to novice high proficiency level via the Course Objectives listed below.
Over the course of the semester, students will engage in on-line preparatory work, in class communicative activities
and targeted production-based assessments to demonstrate their progress from beginner toward competent user of
the language across all skill sets, based on ACTFL’s Can Do Statements across the following modes and skills:

Ø Interpersonal Communication: students will practice communicating and exchanging information

about familiar topics using phrases and simple sentences in order to be able to handle short social
interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering simple questions.
Ø Interpretive Reading: students will develop the ability to understand the main idea of short and
simple texts when the topic is familiar.
Ø Interpretive Listening: students will develop the ability to understand words, phrases, and simple
sentences related to everyday life and understand the main topic of what is being said.
 Ø Presentational Speaking: students will be able to present basic information on familiar topics using
language they have practiced in class.
Ø Presentational Writing: students will be able to write short messages and notes on familiar topics
related to everyday life.

Based upon the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning, students will activate ACTFL's 5Cs:
Communication, Cultures, Communities, Comparisons and Connections throughout the semester as follows:
Ø Communication is front and center. Students should expect to practice their interpersonal communication
skills during every class session via regular small and large group activities. The Communication Manual is
designed for students to apply what they have learned in a communicative framework.
Ø Cultures are explored throughout the program both in comparison to a U.S. context, individually,
and in comparison with each other.
Ø The development of a Community of language learners is at the core of classroom work. Students are also
being prepared to interact with the real-world community of Spanish speakers through various focused role
plays embedded in the program.
Ø Comparisons will be made by considering how cultural practices in the U.S. are similar to or different from
cultural practices in Spanish-speaking parts of the world, as well as by listening to Spanish speakers discuss
their life and families.
Ø Students will make Connections between what they are studying in this class to other academic
disciplines.

II. Outcomes: Students will demonstrate that they have met the...
Ø Interpersonal Communication objectives via their class participation and oral assessments.
Ø Interpretive Reading objectives via targeted assessments and exams as well as in on-line work.
Ø Interpretive Listening objectives via targeted assessments and exams, online work and in class activities.
Ø Presentational Speaking objectives via targeted assessments and regular class participation.
Ø Presentational Writing objectives via targeted assessments and posts on the discussion board.

III. Assessment: Grades are awarded using the standard 10-point scale according to the following criteria.
A 93-100 B+ 87-89.99 C+ 77-79.99 D+ 67-69.99
A- 90-92.99 B- 80-82.99 C 73-76.99 D 63-66.99 F 0-59.99
B 83-86.99 C- 70-72.99 D- 60-62.99
GRADES ARE NOT ROUNDED UP

Grades are determined according to the following criteria:

Ø Online Work (20%): This course follows a flipped model, advanced preparation for every class session
is expected and required for successful completion of the course. Online activities will be assigned
using the VHL online platform.
Ø Participation & Attendance (20%): As a student-centered, practice-based course, all students are expected
to not only attend but also actively engage in every class session.
Ø Quizzes (20%): There will be five quizzes over the course of the semester. The quizzes will be announced
ahead of time.
Ø Discussion Posts (10%): Students will post to an online discussion board on Canvas. Three (3) posts will
be required over the course of the semester.
Ø Mid-term (15%): This exam will focus on reading and writing related to the topics covered in class up to
this point. There will be an oral component as well.
Ø Final Exam (15%): The final exam is cumulative and will be similar in format to the midterm exam. The
final exam in on December 14 from 4-7pm.
IV. Policies and Expectations:

Ø Attendance: As a skills-based course, regular attendance is required for a successful

outcome in the course. Excessive absenteeism will result in a lower grade and may result in
complete withdrawal from the course. You are allowed four (4) unexcused absences before
your final grade is affected. After the fourth absence, you will receive an academic alert,
and your final grade will be lowered by one point per absence after the fourth absence.
After eight unexcused absences, you will automatically fail the course. This attendance
policy is firm and will not be altered.

Ø Remote Attendance Policy: This is an in-person class, and you must attend in person. If
you miss a class meeting you should contact your instructor about missed work and obtain notes
from another student in class. You cannot attend this class via Zoom.

Ø Language Use: Spanish is the language of the classroom, for instructors AND students.
English will not be spoken in class aside from the last 5 minutes to answer any pending
questions.

Ø Goldman Center: Students who present documentation from the Goldman Center will be
fully accommodated. See the Goldman Center website for details on registering for
accommodations for any type of disability. https://accessibility.tulane.edu

Ø Late or Missed Work: Late or missed work will not be accepted, unless the student has
extenuating circumstances and has communicated with the instructor in advance or within 24
hours of the due date.

Ø Cell phones and other devices: Cell phones should be on silent mode and put away during
class time. The use of cell phones during class time is permitted ONLY when integrated into a
lesson.

Ø Preparation: This course follows a flipped model. Advanced preparation for all class
sessions is expected and required. Students should carefully follow the course syllabus and their
instructor’s instructions.

Problems with the course: any problems directly related to Spanish Language classes must go first
to your instructor, and then they can be brought to Ángela Ramirez, Director of the Spanish
Language Program, ( spanishSLP@tulane.edu).

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arrangements with me as soon as possible to discuss your accommodations so that they may be
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