LANG 215 Spanish for Bilingual Speakers: The Hispanic Urban Experience
NJCU FALL 2011 COURSE NUMBER: 1524 TELEPHONE: 201-200-3176 INSTRUCTOR: Prof. Nelson Montoya OFFICE: Karnoutsos 202 OFFICE HOURS: M-F 3:30-4:00 PM E-MAIL: nmontoya1@njcu.edu COURSE DESCRIPTION: Intermediate-level course * designed for students who have a speaking knowledge of Spanish but little or no formal preparation in the language. Emphasis will be on the study and application of Spanish grammar, and vocabulary. Class activities include reading and written assignments, oral presentations, and class discussions. This class will use reading and writing activities to enhance your grasp of vocabulary and to provide you with opportunities to express yourself in Spanish. To fit in with the FALL 2011 theme of Jersey City and Beyond, students will create a Linguafolio, will go on an investigative field trip to Bergen line Avenue in Union City, and will visit the Sala Hispano-Americana at the Newark Public Library. Classroom time will not be spent doing grammar drills, translating, or listening to lengthy explanations of grammar. Please read all assigned grammar explanations and complete all assigned exercises. If you feel that you need additional help with grammar, see your instructor during office hours. Students should open the e-mail at least twice a week and log on in the class Web site. Intermediate level class defined by ACTFL and Level B2 developed by The Common European Framework. LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the completion of Spanish for Native Speakers, students will demonstrate the ability to: a) Understand the main ideas and supporting details of narration, description, explanation, discussion and supported opinion. b) Narrate, describe, explain, discuss and support opinions. c) Comprehend and produce paragraphs and essays with coherence, cohesion and unity. d) Apply the main rules and concepts of Spanish grammar. e) Recognize and avoid the pitfalls associated with false cognates and anglicisms in spoken and written Spanish. f) Explain various cultural perspectives from the various countries in the Spanishspeaking world through a study of their practices, products and perspectives.