UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH, HISPANIC AND ITALIAN STUDIES (FHIS)

SPANISH 202-201
COURSE SYALLABUS
Enero – Abril 2020

Profesora: Olga Albarrán Caselles Correo electrónico: [email protected]

Oficina: Ponderosa Annex G, oficina 31 Horas de oficina: Miércoles de 2 a 3, o con cita.
Días y salas de clase: lunes y miércoles en Buchanan B218, y viernes en Buchanan 211 de 11 a 12.

iLrn Course Code #ABRMNP698

Reconocimiento / Acknowledgement:
UBC’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓ əm
(Musqueam) people. The land it is situated on has always been a place of learning for the Musqueam people,
who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this
site. May our words and actions during this course reflect our appreciation.

Texto requerido / Required Materials:

1. ¡CONTINUEMOS! 8th ed. (Jarvis et. al.; Houghton Mifflin Company, 2003). New lose leaf edition
available as of 9/2015 and is less expensive than the textbook.

2. iLrn Pass-code. On-Line Workbook / Laboratory Manual. Please note that iLrn purchased for Spanish 201,
and was used last semester, is valid for Spanish 202. Register for spring term with your professor’s 202 new
course code (see above).
Note: iLrn is available either bundled with the textbook in the bookstore (at a substantial discount), or can be
bought separately online: http://www.nelsonbrain.com/shop/search/9781133176572

3. http://www.rae.es/ (The Diccionario de la Real Academia Española –the standard dictionary of the Spanish
language).

Descripción del curso / Course description:

SPAN 202 (Intermediate Spanish II) is a 3-credit course. It consists of 3 hrs/wk of scheduled class time, and 1
hour a week for on-line activities in the iLrn workbook/lab manual. The online component can be done on a
student’s own schedule. Spanish 202 is a continuation of Spanish 201 and is conducted in Spanish. Students
are expected to speak only in Spanish during class.

The course proceeds with the introduction of language structures of increased complexity, while requiring
learners to engage in interactive communication. Students will demonstrate competence in advanced notions,
within the context of topical tasks and situations. This course includes group interaction and the discussion (oral
and written) of a film and/or a short story. Evaluation is based on demonstrated proficiency in the use of
pertinent vocabulary and language structures by means of self-expression, both oral and written. This course
also attempts to promote cultural awareness.

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Prerrequisitos y Niveles / Pre-requisite and Placement:
Passing grade (50% or higher) in Spanish 201 or equivalent. It is absolutely not recommended that students
with Spanish 11 or 12 go right into Spanish 202 without taking Spanish 201 first.

Notas / UBC Grading Scale:

A+ 90 - 100 B+ 76 -79 C+ 64 – 67 D 50 - 54
A 85 -89 B 72 -75 C 60 - 63 F 00-49
A- 80 - 84 B- 68 -71 C- 55 – 59

Distribución de notas / Grade Breakdown:

Your final mark for SPAN 202 will be determined by the following components:

Examen parcial I 15%

Examen parcial II 15%
Examen final 35%
Redacción I 10%
Redacción II 10%
Participación y competencia oral* 10%
iLrn (online workbook/lab) + 5% = 100%
*Possible additional -5% off final mark.
*Note: Students may lose an additional -5% off their final mark for missing more than 3 classes during the
term.

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENTS & ASSESSMENT METHODS:

Los exámenes parciales (15% + 15% = 30%):

There will be two (2) midterm exams that are coordinated and designed at the Department level and will be
taken on the dates provided by the course outline. An official medical excuse will be necessary in order to
make up any missed test. Any student with a university obligation (i.e., athletic event, scholarship
requirement, etc.) must notify the instructor in advance so that arrangements can be made BEFORE the
testing date. On the midterm exams, students can expect to: a) complete sentences (fill in the blank) with
appropriate verb forms, vocabulary items and/or other specific grammatical structures; b) answer personalized
questions in written form based on the communicative themes and specific structures at hand; c) answer
questions related to reading, active vocabulary, or cultural selections; and d) translate short paragraphs from
English to Spanish. Translation in this context is text specific and deemed to be communicative in nature
(conversation style; letter format).

Examen final (35%):

The final exam is also coordinated and designed by the Department. The final exam is cumulative and therefore
the most challenging portion of the grade. *DO NOT buy your plane ticket before the final exam schedule is
published mid semester. We will absolutely NOT change the date of your final exam for any travel plans that
you may have made.

Las redacciones (10% + 10% = 20%):

There will be two (2) in-class graded writing assignments. Late work will be penalized.

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Compentencia oral y participación (10%):
Students will be evaluated on their oral and communicative proficiency. Active daily participation in Spanish
is expected. The use of English in the classroom is strongly discouraged. The success of the course relies to a
large degree on advance preparation by students. It is understood that students will be given opportunities to
interact in Spanish with their instructor and classmates. Please be prepared to talk, willingly ask/answer
questions in Spanish, and share ideas. In order to have productive class hours and thus derive maximum
benefit from the materials, it is mandatory that participants bring their books and have their daily assignments
prepared in advance. Preparation, attendance and active class participation are expected and will be a
factor in grading. The process of learning a foreign language requires skills such as: recognition, deduction,
memorization, active practice, and positive predisposition. With the right attitude it can be enjoyable but it does
require a substantial amount of work. To do well in this course, students can expect to do an average of at least
2 hours of homework per class hour.

iLrn On-line Workbook / Lab Assignments (5%):

The evaluation of the On-line Assignments will vary. Each instructor will request completion of specific
workbook or lab tasks and will track student results. Activities may be monitored for either straight credit where
students get credit for completing the work regardless of the actual score, or they may be graded according to
specific scores achieved and/or the quality of the response. Students may attempt iLrn activities numerous times
(usually 4) however check with your instructor for specifics. iLrn can be completed on a student’s own
schedule, and details and individual course codes come directly from each instructor.

REGLAS DEL CURSO / COURSE POLICIES:

Asistencia (Attendance, Absences, Illnesses):

The University policy states that “Regular and punctual attendance is a student obligation” and that each
student is responsible for all work missed. Therefore, students must come to class prepared following an
absence, excused or unexcused. Consult your individual instructor for his/her own policy. If you experience
medical, emotional or personal problems that affect your attendance or academic performance, please notify
either your professor, Arts Academic Advising or your home Faculty’s Advising Office. Any student with a
university obligation (i.e., athletic event, scholarship requirement, etc.) must notify the instructor in advance
so that arrangements can be made BEFORE the testing date.

Tecnología / Technology:
There are appropriate and inappropriate uses for technology in the classroom. It is appropriate to use your
laptop or phone to consult online readings, notes, handouts, and the like; it is generally inappropriate to consult
non-academic Websites (i.e. Facebook) or texting with friends. Students found using Facebook, messenger,
et.al., may be asked to leave class for the day.

Integridad académica / Academic Integrity:

According to the University Manual www.arts.ubc.ca/Academic_Integrity, please note the following. “As a
university student, you are responsible for submitting original work. Over the course of your undergraduate
degree, you will develop and refine your researching, writing, and analytical skills. No matter which career path
you take, these skills will enable you to prosper in the workforce.” The use of tutors, friends, etc. to correct,
re-write, fix, change, etc. your take-home paragraphs is not allowed. If you present another person’s work
as your own, you will automatically receive a zero (0%) on the assignment.

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Comunicación / Communication:
From day one of class, if you have any question or concern about the course, first, contact your instructor. You
can reach her: a) during office hours; b) make an appointment; c) or send an email. Courtesy and respect are to
be expected in all written and spoken communication among students, and between students and the instructor.
RECURSOS Y AYUDA EXTRA / SUPPORT FOR SUCCESS IN THIS COURSE:

Accommodation:
The University's goal is to ensure fair and consistent treatment of all students in accordance with their distinct
needs and in a manner consistent with academic principles. The University will provide academic
accommodation to students with disabilities in accordance with the British Columbia Human Rights Code,
R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 210 and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Part I of the Constitution Act, 1982,
being Schedule B to the Canada Act 1982 (U.K.), 1982, c. 11. Students with a disability who wish to have an
academic accommodation should contact the Centre for Accessibility without delay (see UBC Policy 73).
Provision of academic accommodation shall not lower the academic standards of the University. Academic
accommodation shall not remove the need for evaluation and the need to meet essential learning outcomes.

The FHIS Learning Centre:

Due to our class sizes, we highly encourage students to visit the Department’s FHIS Learning Centre for help
correcting errors from graded compositions. Should students be seeking additional practice refining other skills
needed to learn an additional language (i.e. pronunciation, conversation practice, and reading strategies, among
others), the Learning Centre is available.
To learn more, and/or to schedule an appointment, go here: http://fhis.ubc.ca/learning-centre
Also, feel free to speak to your instructor and/or contact FHIS Learning Centre Director, Dr. Brianne Orr-
Álvarez at [email protected].

*Note: The FHIS Learning Centre is a FREE service available for students of all levels and languages of the
FHIS curriculum (French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish). The Centre offers student- centered conversation
practice, tutoring (i.e. grammar and vocabulary questions), and help with the continued development of core
skills (i.e. speaking, listening, reading, and writing) necessary for students’ success in acquiring and becoming
proficient in the subjects that we teach in the FHIS Department.

The FHIS Cultural Club:

The FHIS Cultural Club is a departmental club that meets once a week to facilitate conversations among
students enrolled in FHIS courses or to offer special cultural lessons related to a Spain and Latin
America. Language specific sessions meet once a month, so check the schedule and follow the FHIS Learning
Centre and FHIS Department on Facebook and Twitter for details about specific dates!

PLEASE NOTE:
When you are absent from class,
contact a classmate to ensure that you have the most up-to-date assignments,
and get a copy of the class notes you missed.

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 TOPICS FOR SPANISH 202 SYLLABUS, JANUARY 2020 - ¡Continuemos! 8th ed.

Semana 1
6 de enero Introducción a la clase y al Programa
Repaso 5.3 p.162-163 Registro
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8 de enero El subjuntivo para expresar lo indefinido y lo inexistente 5.4 p.164 iLrn

10 de enero Expresiones que requieren el subjuntivo o el indicativo 5.5A p.166

Semana 2 iLrn #1
13 de enero Expresiones que requieren el subjuntivo o el indicativo 5.5B p.167

15 de enero 5.5A & B cont.

17 de enero Lección 6: Gentes y lugares p.181

El imperativo: tú (negativo) 6.1, p.188

Semana 3
20 de enero El imperativo: tú (afirmativo) cont. 6.1, p.188 iLrn#2

22 de enero Redacción I: In-Class Writing Assignment #1 (15 min).

El participio 6.2A, p.191

24 de enero El participio usado como adjetivo 6.2B, p.191

Semana 4
27 de enero Pretérito perfecto (Present Perfect) 6.3A, p.193 iLrn#3

29 de enero Pluscuamperfecto 6.3B, p.195

31 de enero Posición de los adjetivos 6.4A, 6.4B, p.196

Semana 5
3 de febrero Práctica de traducción I y Repaso.

5 de febrero Examen parcial I

7 de febrero Lección 7: Música, pintura, escultura y literatura p.215

Semana 6
10 de febrero Futuro 7.1A, p.222 iLrn#4

12 de febrero Condicional 7.2A, p.226

14 de febrero El cuento corto: Los pájaros prohibidos

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Semana 7 Winter Session Term 2 Reading Break begins for most faculties (February
17 – 21 de febrero 18 to 21 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled.

Semana 8
24 de febrero El futuro para expresar probabilidad / conjetura, p.225 iLrn#5

26 de febrero El condicional para expresar probabilidad / conjetura p.228

28 de febrero Redacción II: In-Class Writing Assignment #2 [15 min: futuro /

condicional / el cuento corto]
Futuro perfecto 7.3, p.229

Semana 9
2 de marzo Condicional perfecto 7.3, p.230 iLrn#6

4 de marzo Género de los nombres: casos especiales. 7.4, p.231

6 de marzo Lección 8: Pasatiempos y diversiones, p.245

Semana 10
9 de marzo Imperfecto de subjuntivo 8.1, p.252. [-ra, -ras, -ra, -ramos, -ran] iLrn#7
[Regulares e irregulares]
[Verbos de cambios ortográficos: ej.: leer, caer, oír, construir, huir]
[Verbos con cambios de raíz: o->u / e->i]

11 de marzo Imperfecto de subjuntivo 8.1, p.252 Cont.

13 de marzo Como si…. (as if) + Imperfecto de subjuntivo p.254

Semana 11
16 de marzo Condicional + que + Imperfecto de subjuntivo p.252
(Me gustaría que vinieran a la fiesta.)

18 de marzo Práctica de traducción II y Repaso.

20 de marzo Examen parcial II

Semana 12
23 de marzo Imperfecto de subjuntivo y Pretérito/Imperfecto + que + I.S. iLrn#8

25 de marzo Imperfecto de subjuntivo y Pretérito/Imperfecto + que + I.S. (cont.)

27 de marzo Short film & Discussion.

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Semana 13
30 de marzo Si clause: Si + present indicative + future, p.254 iLrn#9
Si clause #1: (Si tengo dinero, iré a Hawái)

1° de abril Imperfecto de subjuntivo con oraciones condicionales 8.2, p.254

Si + imperfect subjunctive + conditional
Si clause #2: (Si tuviera dinero, iría a Hawái)

3 de abril Resumen general del subjuntivo 9.1A

Present subjunctive with verbs of: Volition, emotion, feelings,
impersonal expressions, doubt, denial, disbelief, indefinite, nonexistent,
time expressions.
Review: when to use the Infinitive vs. Subjunctive.

Semana 14
6 de abril Resumen general del subjuntivo 9.1B. Review Imperfect Subjunctive iLrn#10
with:
“If” clauses referring to contrary-to-fact, impossible or improbable
situations
“como si”
Conditional / Imperfect / Preterit + que + I.S.

8 de abril Práctica de traducción III y Repaso.

Last day of classes for most faculties. Wed, April 8th

Term 2 examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening

classes (April 14 to April 29 inclusive). Saturdays are included in
the examination schedule.

PLEASE NOTE: any part of this syllabus may be amended in order to benefit the class.