Spanish+II+Syllabus

This class is a beginner level course that will introduce the Spanish language and culture and progress through basic conversation to sentence structure and verb tense. By the end of the second semester, students should be able to converse with ease on a number of topics. **The Text: ** __¡Avancemos! __, McDougal Littell, 2007 **The Class: ** Homework should be completed before class. The students will be taught in multiple forms, including but not limited to lecture, power point, group work, project-based learning, student reflection, incorporation of current events, and guest speakers. Students are expected to be in class on time and to arrive prepared with necessary materials such as textbook, three-ring binder, and writing implement. If absent from class, students are expected to communicate with the instructor by email, or in person during homeroom or lunchtime, to catch up on missed work and assignments. **The Assessment: ** Assessment will occur in a variety of ways, both formative and summative. Students will be graded on preparation and class participation, verbal comprehension, oral presentation, homework completion, periodic quizzes and tests, and special projects. Spelling is critical, since an error can change the meaning of a word or phrase. See Grading Policy for further details.