BE SURE TO READ THE
NOTE AT THE VERY END OF THIS CALENDAR REGARDING
THE FINAL EXAM.
Note: Every effort
has been made to guarantee the accuracy of this Course Calendar.
However, if you
notice an error or
are confused by something, please contact your MWF and/or TR instructor
for clarification.
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This Date |
| 9/3
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1.1
1.2 1.3 |
To review Chapter 1
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Introduction
(MWF Instructor)
Receive syllabus & review course policies Receive Country Profile assignment (Perú) Review Chapter 1 |
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| 9/4
R |
2.1
2.2 2.3 |
To review Chapter 2 | Introduction
(TR Teaching Assistant)
Review Chapter 2 |
Study all vocabulario and estructuras y funciones sections in Chapter 2 |
| 9/5
F |
3.1
3.2 3.3 |
To review Chapter 3
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Review Chapter 3 | Study all vocabulario and estructuras y funciones sections in Chapter 3 |
| 9/8
M |
4.1
4.2 4.3 |
To review stem-changing
and reflexive verbs; to learn about Perú
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Review
Chapter 4
HW check Enfoque Perú (video) |
Study
stem-changing
(p. 236-238) and reflexive verbs (p. 244-246) Country Profile assignment due |
| 9/9
T |
5.1 | To talk about politics
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I.
p. 260-262 La política
Your instructor will introduce the Taped Role Play assignment. Information is also available on WebCT |
Study vocabulary p. 260 |
| 9/10
W |
5.1 | To talk about past activities
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HW
check
II. p. 263-266 Talking about past activities using the preterit tense |
Do
WB p. 79 A, B
Preview p. 263-264 |
| 9/11
R |
5.1 | To interview a famous person; to improve pronunciation | HW
check
Guía para la pronunciación p. 10-11 [vocales] p. 266 Integración G. |
Do WB p. 80 C |
| 9/12
F |
5.1 | To read about presidential
activities; to talk about the economy
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III.
p. 267-268 Las actividades de un presidente
IV. p. 268-270 La actualidad económica |
Study
vocabulary p. 269
Review p. 263-264 |
| 9/15
M |
5.2 | To talk about sports and
sporting events; to talk about past activities
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HW
check
I. p. 273-275 Los eventos deportivos II. p. 276-278 Talking about past activities with stem-changing verbs in the preterit |
Do
WB p. 80 D
Study vocabulary p. 273-274 Preview p. 276-277 |
| 9/16
T |
5.2 | To talk about past activities
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HW
check
IV. p. 280-282 Talking about past activities with irregular verbs in the preterit |
Do
WB p.82-83 G, I (#1, 3, 5) and J
Preview p. 280-281 |
| 9/17
W |
5.2 | To interview a political figure; to improve pronunciation | HW
check
Guía para la pronunciación p. 28 [c] p. 282 Integración F. |
Do WB p. 83-84 K |
| 9/18
R |
To become familiar with
features of your Spanish-English dictionary
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Your
instructor will introduce Composition #1
Handout: "Using Your Spanish-English Dictionary (part I.)" |
Bring your Spanish-English dictionary; the preferred edition is: Merriam-Webster's Spanish-English Dictionary/Diccionario Español-Inglés | |
| 9/19
F |
5.3 | To discuss works of art;
to use direct object pronouns
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I.
p. 286-289 Las artes plásticas
II. p. 289-292 Avoiding repetition with direct object pronouns Receive Country Profile assignment (Costa Rica) |
Study
vocabulary p. 287
Preview p. 289-290 |
| 9/22
M |
5.3 | To talk about theatre and music; to use direct object pronouns | HW
check
IV. p. 295-297 El teatro y la música II. p. 289-292 (cont'd.) |
Do
WB p. 86 N, p. 90 D
Study vocabulary p. 296 Review p. 289-290 |
| 9/23
T |
To write an interesting, well-organized, and grammatically correct composition | Write Composition #1 in class | Bring completed handout and your Spanish-English dictionary | |
| 9/24
W |
To review Chapter 5 | HW
check
Review Chapter 5 |
Do WB p. 87 P | |
| 9/25
R |
5.3 |
To discuss weekend plans; to improve proununciation |
HW check Guía para la pronunciación p. 104 [d] p. 292-293 Integración F. |
Do WB p. 88 Q |
| 9/26
F |
Exam #1 (Chapter 5) | |||
| 9/29
M |
6.1
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To learn about Costa
Rica; to talk about city life
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HW check (Country Profile)
Enfoque Costa Rica (video) I. p. 306-308 La vida en la ciudad |
Country Profile assignment
due
Study vocablary p. 308
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| 9/30
T |
6.1
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To talk about urban problems;
to express negation using negative words
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HW check
p. 308-310 Un paso más: Problemas urbanos III. p. 312-314 Expressing negation with negative words |
Do WB p. 93 B
Study vocabulary p. 308 Preview p. 312-313 (top) |
| 10/1
W |
6.1 | To reminisce about the past | HW check
IV. p. 316-319 Describing the past with the imperfect tense II. p. 326-327 Describing the past with irregular verbs in the imperfect Last day 1st MWF H&P marking period |
Do WB p. 95 E
Preview p. 316-317 and p. 327 (chart) |
| 10/2
R |
6.1 |
To make generalizations with indefinite words
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HW check
Peer-edit Composition #1 p. 314-315 Making generalizations with indefinite words |
Do WB p. 95-96 F
Preview p. 314 Bring your Spanish-English dictionary |
| 10/3
F |
6.1 | To reminisce about the past;
to describe the past with irregular verbs
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HW check
IV. p. 316-19 and II. p. 326-327 (cont'd.) |
Do WB p. 96-97 G, J
Review p. 316-317 and p. 327 (chart)
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| 10/6
M |
6.1 | To reminisce about your childhood; to improve pronunciation | HW check
Guía para la pronunciación p. 167 [g] p. 318-319 Integración F. |
Do WB p. 99 O |
| 10/7
T |
6.2
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To talk about nature; to discuss farm life | I. p. 322-324 La vida en
el campo
p. 324-326 Un paso más: la producción agrícola |
Study vocabulary p. 322 and p. 324-325 Final version of Composition #1 due (optional) |
| 10/8
W
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6.2
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To express knowledge and
familiarity
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HW check
IV. p. 330-331 Expressing knowledge and familiarity with saber and conocer
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Do WB p. 98-99 L, M, N
Preview p. 330
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| 10/9
R
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6.2
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To talk with a travel agent
about planning a trip to Costa Rica; to improve pronunciation
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HW check
Guía para la pronunciación p. 204 [ll, y, ñ] p. 326-327 Integración F. Receive Country Profile assignment (Cuba)
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Do WB p.100 P
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| 10/10
F |
6.3 | To discuss the environment and conservation; to learn about initiatives to protect the environment |
I. p. 335-337 La conservación del medio ambiente V. p. 345-348 Cooperación verde |
Study vocabulary p. 335
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| 10/13
M |
6.3
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To discuss local excursion ideas with a tour guide; to improve pronunciation | HW check
Guía para la pronunciación p.279 [r, rr] p. 337-338 Integración F. |
Do WB p. 101 R |
| 10/14
T |
6.3 |
To indicate location with demonstrative adjectives and pronouns |
II. p. 338-341 Indicating location with demonstrative adjectives and pronouns |
Preview p. 338-339 |
| 10/15
W |
To review Chapter 6 | HW check
Review Chapter 6 |
Do WB p. 102 S, T (#1-4) | |
| 10/16
R |
7.1 | To learn about Cuba; to discuss leaving one's homeland | HW check (Country Profile)
p. 356-357 Enfoque Cuba (video) I. p. 358-360 Nostalgia |
Country Profile assignment
due
Study vocabulary p. 358 Taped Role Play assignment due |
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10/17 F
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Exam #2 (Chapter 6) |
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| 10/20
M |
7.1 | To talk about what you worry about, are interested in, etc. | HW check
II. p. 361-363 Verbs like gustar |
Do WB p. 109 A
Preview p. 361 |
| 10/21
T |
7.2 | To
discuss a household move; to learn tips for a successful move
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HW check
I. p. 368-369 Preparativos para una mudanza III. p. 374-375 Mudanzas sin dolor Last day 1st TR H&P marking period |
Do
WB p. 111-112 C, D
Study vocabulary p. 368
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| 10/22
W
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7.1
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To express purpose and reason
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HW check
p. 370-372 Expressing purpose and reason with the prepositions por & para |
Do WB p. 113-114 I, J
Preview p. 370-371
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| 10/23
R
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7.2
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To organize a household
move; to improve pronunciation
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HW check
Guía para la pronunciación p. 329 [h, j] p. 370 Integración F. |
Do WB p 114-115 K, L
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| 10/24
F |
7.2
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To become familiar with features of your Spanish-English dictionary | Your instructor will introduce
Composition #2
Handout: Using your Spanish-English Dictionary (part II.) |
Bring your Spanish-English dictionary |
| 10/27
M |
FALL BREAK |
Classes do not meet |
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| 10/28
T |
7.2 | To use indirect object pronouns |
IV. p. 375-378 Indirect object pronouns |
Preview p. 376
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10/29 W |
7.3 | To talk about real estate; to learn about the real estate market in Florida | HW check
I. p. 382-383 Los bienes raices V. p. 378-381 Dirección: El sur de la Florida |
Do WB p. 115 M, N
Study vocabulary p. 382 |
| 10/30
R |
7.3 | To discuss banking transactions; to use indirect object pronouns | HW check
p. 384-386 Un paso más: transacciones bancarias p. 375-378 (cont'd.) |
Do WB p. 116 P Study vocabulary p. 384 Review p. 376 |
| 10/31
F |
To write an interesting, well-organized and grammatically correct composition | Write Composition #2 in class | Bring completed handout and your Spanish-English dictionary | |
| 11/3
M |
7.3 | To talk about the past using the preterit and the imperfect | HW checkI
I. p. 386-390 Talking about the past with the preterit and the imperfect Last day 2nd MWF H&P marking period |
Do WB p. 117 Q
Preview p. 386-387
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| 11/4
T |
7.3 | To better understand the immigrant experience | HW check
V. p. 393-395 Literatura: Soñar en cubano |
Do WB p. 117 R
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| 11/5
W |
7.3 | To talk about the past using the preterit and the imperfect | HW check
II. p. 386-390 (cont'd.) |
Do WB p. 117-118 S
Review p. 386-387 |
| 11/6
R |
To demonstrate reading proficiency | Reading Exam | ||
| 11/7
F |
Peer-edit Composition #2
Your instructor will introduce Oral Exam format and schedule appointments |
Bring your Spanish-English dictionary | ||
| 11/10
M |
7.3 | To talk with a real estate
agent about finding a new home;
to improve pronunciation
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Receive Country Profile
assignment (Venezuela)
Guía para la pronunciación p. 364 [b, v] p. 386 Integración F. |
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| 11/11
T |
7.3 | To talk about the immediate
past; to improve pronunciation; to talk about decorating your house or
apartment
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IV. p. 391-392 Referring
to the immediate past with acabar de
+ infinitive
Guía para la pronunciación p. 423 [s, z, c] p. 392-393 Integración F. |
Preview p. 391
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| 11/2
W |
To review Chapter 7 | HW check
Review Chapter 7 |
Do WB p. 118 T
Final version of Composition #2 due (optional) |
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| 11/3
R |
Exam #3 (Chapter 7) | |||
| 11/14
F |
8.1 | To learn about Venezuela; to talk about employment | HW check (Country Profile)
Enfoque Venezuela (video) I. p. 400-402 El mundo del trabajo |
Country Profile assignment
due
Study vocabulary p. 400 |
| 11/17
M |
8.1 | To talk about what you have done | HW
check
IV. p. 410-412 Referring to past events with the present perfect tense |
Do WB p. 125 A Preview p. 410-411
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| 11/18
T |
8.1
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To prepare a resume |
HW check I. p. 416-418 La hoja de vida |
Do WB p. 128 G Study vocabulary p. 417 |
| 11/19
W |
8.1 | To talk about what you have done; to discuss employee characteristics | HW check
p. 410-412 (cont'd.) p. 418-421 Un paso más: Cualidades laborales . |
Do WB p. 130 K
Study vocabulary p. 418-419 Review p. 410-411 |
| 11/20
R |
8.1 | To talk about employee benefits and concerns | HW check
II. p. 421-423 Expectativas laborales |
Do WB p. 130-131 L
Study vocabulary p. 421 |
| 11/21
F |
ORAL EXAMS
Class does not meet as usual. |
Check the day,time and place of your appointment. | ||
| 11/24
M |
8.2 | ORAL EXAMS
Class does not meet as usual. |
Check the day,time and place of your appointment. | |
| 11/25
T |
8.1 | To learn about searching for a job on the Internet | HW check
III. p. 408-409 Lectura: Trabajos via Internet |
Do WB p. 131-132 N, O |
| 11/26
W |
8.2 | To influence the behavior of others by giving commands | IV. p. 423-428 Influencing the behavior of others with formal commands |
Preview p. 423-424 and p. 426 (bottom half of page) |
| 11/27
R & 11/28 F |
Thanksgiving Holiday |
Classes do not meet |
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| 12/1
M |
8.2 | To influence the behavior of others by giving commands; to talk about office tasks | HW check
V. p. 423-428 (cont'd.) I. p. 433-434 Las tareas de oficina |
Do WB p. 132-133 Q Review p. 423-424 & p. 426 (bottom half of page) Study vocabulary p. 433 |
| 12/2
T |
8.3 | To make and/or receive business phone calls | HW check
II. p. 437-438 Las comunicaciones telefónicas |
Do WB p. p. 135 U Study vocabulary p. 437
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| 12/3
W |
8.3 | To talk about your computer; to use double object pronouns | HW check
p. 434-436 Un paso más: La computadora IV. p. 440- 443 Double object pronouns |
Do WB p. 137 Y
Study vocabulary p. 434 Preview p. 440-441 |
| 12/4
R |
8.3 |
To use double object pronouns | HW
check
IV. p. 440-443 (cont'd.) |
Do WB p. 136 W and p. 138
AA #1-5
Review p. 440-441 |
| 12/5
F |
To review Chapter 8 | HW check
Review Chapter 8 |
Do WB p. 138 AA #6-10 | |
| 12/8
M |
Exam #4 (Chapter 8) | |||
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12/9 T |
To review for the final exam | Review Chapters 5 &
6
Last day 2nd TR H&P marking period |
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| 12/10
W |
To review for the final
exam
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Review Chapters 7 &
8
Last day 3rd MWF H&P marking period |
Note:
The final exam is given during Final Exam week on a date/at a time determined
by the University. Do
not
make travel or other plans until you know the date and time of the SPAN
106 final exam. All SPAN 106 students
must
take the exam on the announced date and time. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL
BE ALLOWED.