SPAN-101 - Introduction to Spanish - Nancy Ballesteros
| Course: | Introduction to Spanish |
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| Professor: | Nancy Ballesteros |
| Email: | nancy.ballesteros@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
¡Hola! Welcome to Spanish 101. Mi nombre es Nancy Ballesteros, and I'm thrilled to facilitate your learning experience this session. I trust you'll find the Spanish language and culture fascinating and incredibly enriching.
This introductory course will cover the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of the Spanish language along with its culture. Emphasis is on the vocabulary, grammar and cultural knowledge necessary to communicate in everyday situations. The course will include both online and in-person individual as well as small group assignments that will encourage active participation from students as they engage in their learning. The basic geography and history of Spanish-speaking countries will also be covered. The course will be conducted 90 percent in Spanish.
Course Description
Spanish 101 studies Spanish as a foreign language within its rich and relevant cultural contexts. It presents vocabulary, structures, and grammatical patterns necessary for comprehension and production of spoken and written Spanish at the college level while developing all four skills and culture. We will study a total of five chapters revolving around student life, work, hobbies, travel, and daily activities. Structures studied include present tense, future forms and past tense.
CSU/UC 5 Credits.
What to Expect in this Course
The course will be organized into weekly modules. Login to Canvas regularly (at least 3-4 times per week) to complete all academic activities in both Canvas and MindTap. We will meet every Tuesday from 5:20 pm - 7:30 pm starting on June 10th and ending on August 3rd. During the in-person meetings, students are expected to ask any questions they might have regarding the material and to participate in written and oral activities.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competence by communicating through reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Spanish at the novice mid-level
- Analyze the relationship between perspectives, practices and products of the Spanish culture at the novice mid-level.
Types of Assessments
There will be 4-5 chapter exams (in-person) and mini-quizzes (online). Each exam will include fill in the blank, multiple choice. short essay, listening/reading comprehension sections. One cultural project and a discussions in Canvas and in-person.
Textbook Information
Conectados, EBook MindTap Access.
Note: Wait to receive email instructions from instructor before purchasing the Ebook. 90% of the assignments and mini-quizzes will be from your Ebook in MindTap. A free trial (no purchase needed) is available for the first 7-14 days.
Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions.
Other Relevant Course Information
Important:
- All communication related to this course will go to your Canyons email!
- The first day of class log in to Canvas and complete Module Day 1 to avoid being dropped from the course.
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
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Online Counseling
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Management of Stress and Mental Health
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Last updated: 04/08/2024 Sub#: 1740