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AIMS
Knowledge of a foreign language and its cultures opens the door to the global community intellectually and professionally.  Learning a foreign language will help you gain new perspectives, while assimilating other ways of perceiving the world.  Elementary Spanish offers a practical knowledge of Hispanic cultures and the Spanish language as spoken by native speakers.  This practical knowledge will be developed in five areas:  listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural competence.

Specific objectives include attaining at least a novice high level of oral proficiency or the ability to participate in basic conversations using learned material to handle simple needs and express everyday courtesies.  You will begin to talk about yourself and your preferences, activities and interests in present, future and past time. You will learn to greet others, introduce yourself, handle basic social situations, obtain food and clothing and talk about a variety of topics of common interest.  Attention will be paid to fostering more spontaneous and creative use of the language and to asking and answering questions.  You will also be introduced to the many cultures that comprise the Spanish-speaking world in Spain, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and in the United States.  Reading and writing skills at a commensurate level will be developed and practiced.

COURSE PARTICULARS

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1. Prerequisites:  This is a beginning course for those who have not studied Spanish previously or those who have taken the Placement Test and have placed into this level. If you are unsure about your placement, see Debbie Rusch in Lyons 308. If you have studied two or more years of Spanish and have not taken the placement exam, please do so ASAP. To access the placement exam, click here.
2. RL017: Concurrent enrollment in RL017 is mandatory for students with no previous high school Spanish courses.  RL017 is also strongly suggested for athletes in session or students with a demanding work or extra curricular schedule. If you have had Spanish before, but feel that you could greatly benefit from this course, you should sign up for it. See see Debbie Rusch in Lyons 308 if you have any questions. Please register for this course ASAP since the sections fill quickly.
3. Attendance:  Classroom attendance is required.  The Department permits no make-up quizzes and allows only three absences.  Additional absences will affect final grade and excessive absences may result in failure.  Students with illnesses will be excused with a written excuse from a physician or the Dean's office as will athletes for scheduled athletic events when instructor has been notified in advance.
4. Written Assignments:  Written assignments are to be turned in on the days indicated or no credit will be given.  You should not consult with anyone else (including tutors) other than your instructor when preparing these (see Academic Integrity).  Using a dictionary is fine, but use of an online translator will be considered a violation of the university policy on Academic Integrity. Workbook/Lab Manuals must be self corrected in contrasting color ink and will be handed in on indicated days. The answers to the workbook can be accessed via Blackboard Vista. One may listen to the audio online via Blackboard Vista using a computer connected to the BC network. To listen to the audio online, go to the Language Lab web site and click on "Online Audio Programs." If you choose the online option, answer keys may be accessed from the RL015 Blackboard Vista home page after you complete activities. Lab assignments may also be listened to in the Language Lab or audio may be copied for use at home. Answers to the Lab Manual are in the Language Lab (313 Lyons) or are available via Blackboard Vista. If a daily assignment is not turned in, in addition to not receiving credit for the work one point will be subtracted from your final grade for each missing assignment. Therefore, if your average is 87.345 (B+) and you have not turned in two assignments, you will receive a grade of 85.345 (B).
5. Optional Web Activities and CD-ROM:  See explanation at end of syllabus.
6. Make-up Policy:  No make-up exams or quizzes will be given except for medical reasons or excused absences for travel related to a sponsored and pre-approved BC event.  A written excuse from a physician or the Dean's office must be provided before the make-up is administered.
7. Final Exam: THIS COURSE HAS A DEPARTMENTAL FINAL EXAM THAT WILL BE GIVEN ON: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18th AT 4:00 P.M.  This date is different from the time and date indicated in the Course Listing. The make-up exam will be given to qualifying students Saturday, Dec. 19th at 4:00pm (place TBA). No exams will be given early.
8. Any person receiving an Incomplete in RL015 must make up all work in the first 6 weeks of the second semester. All incompletes automatically change to a grade of "F" after that time.
9. Extra credit: Throughout the semester there will be numerous opportunities to receive extra credit. All will give you practice with the vocabulary and structures presented as well as further your knowledge of history, art, architecture, etc. and everyday customs of the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. You can get a maximum of 2 points counting towards your final grade (out of 100 points) though extra credit. Each extra credit assignment you do will count 1/2 point. Please note: you can do all or none of the extra credit assignments. If you chose to do more than 4 you will only get "credit" for four of them, but you will gain something more valuable than extra credit, you will gain knowledge should you chose to do more.
10. Distribution of Grades:

Letter equivalents for numerical grades:

NOTE

RL017 Spanish Practicum was created in response to student requests and is a one credit course designed to enhance and improve your performance in RL015 Elementary Spanish.  In this course you will review and preview information presented in RL015.  Class size is limited to ten students to allow for individualized attention.  The course meets for 50 minutes each week and attendance is mandatory.  This course is MANDATORY for students who have never studied Spanish before.  It is strongly suggested for athletes in session who may miss a number of classes due to away meets and games.  If you have had Spanish before, but feel that you could greatly benefit from this course, please see Debbie Rusch in Lyons 308.  These courses are popular and fill quickly, so please register at once.
 

COURSE SYLLABUS

All assignments are to be handed in on the date indicated (i.e. on Friday, Sept. 11, Act. 10 must be handed in).  Do the homework in the order it is assigned each day.  Anything marked para entregar will be handed in.  All assignments from the textbook will be turned in and will form part of your homework grade together with the Workbook/Lab Manual.  The completion of daily assignments will also have an impact on your final grade.  Completed Workbook/Lab Manuals are turned in when you finish the entire chapter - normally on quiz or exam days.  Composition grades will be treated separately from the homework grade.  Extra credit assignments are due on the days indicated and will not be accepted late.  All optional assignments refer to Web exercises and the CD-ROM.

Key to Spanish used in tarea (homework assignments):  libro de texto = textbook; libro de ejercicios = workbook; manual de laboratorio = lab manual; estudiar = to study; escribir = to write; escuchar = to listen; leer = to read; repasar = to review; para entregar = to hand in

9/9	¡Bienvenidos! Capítulo preliminar, Act. 1 - 5: greet someone and say good-by; tell your name and where you are from; ask others their name and where they are from. Introduction to formal and informal registers in Spanish: tú vs. Ud. NOTE: THIS COURSE HAS A DEPARTMENTAL FINAL EXAM THAT WILL BE GIVEN ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18th AT 4:00 P.M.  This date is different from the time and date indicated in the Course Listing. The make-up exam will be given to qualifying students on Saturday, May 19th at 4:00 (place TBA). No exams will be given early.
9/11	Capítulo preliminar, Act. 6 - 12: state how you feel; learn when to say adiós; tell the names of many countries and their capitals while learning which countries are Spanish-speaking and where they are; recognize a number of classroom expressions and commands; spell names. Learn about alphabetizing in Spanish dictionaries. Become aware of the growth of the Latino population in the USA and the number of Spanish speakers in the USA. Become aware of what languages are spoken in the world and by what percentage of the world population. ALWAYS DO THE HOMEWORK IN THE ORDER IT IS ASSIGNED. DO ALL HOMEWORK PRIOR TO CLASS TO BE WELL PREPARED FOR IN-CLASS WORK. The following should be done prior to coming to class today (Friday). If it says Para entregar, the activity must be handed in to your instructor: Leer: p. 1 libro de texto - Note the breakdown of the US population by race and ethnicity. Note countries of origin of Hispanics in the US. Also note the number of speakers of Spanish in the US in relation to the numbers of speakers in other nations. Leer: ¿Lo sabían? pp. 3, 6 Estudiar: Los saludos y las despedidas p. 4, Países y sus capitales bottom of p. 5 and top of p. 6 y Expresiones para la clase p. 7 libro de texto Escribir: Act. 10 p.7 libro de texto (para entregar) Estudiar: Abecedario p. 8 Leer: ¿Lo sabían? p. 8 Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 1 - 4 pp. 3 - 4 y Act. 8 - 11 pp. 5 - 7. Check responses in another colored ink by consulting the answer key on Blackboard Vista. Doing these activities will better prepare you for class today, but these are to be turned in when you finish the Preliminary Chapter. NOTE: Putting off doing the workbook or copying answers is not good practice. Allow yourself to learn from your mistakes. It is best to study, close the textbook, do the workbook, and check your responses in another colored ink. At this point, you may want to look at your textbook again to try to clear up any items you may have missed. Opcional WWW: Click on the different topics to obtain additional practice. You can do all activities except those dealing with accentuation and syllabication. FOR MORE INFORMATION about the Imágenes Web Site and the CD-ROM, click here. NOTE: THIS COURSE HAS A DEPARTMENTAL FINAL EXAM THAT WILL BE GIVEN ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18th AT 4:00 P.M.  This date is different from the time and date indicated in the Course Listing. The make-up exam will be given to qualifying students on Saturday, May 19th at 4:00 (place TBA). No exams will be given early.
9/14	Capítulo 1, Act. 1 - 7: introduce yourself; tell where you are from; state information about third parties; count; give your telephone number; state your age; do math problems. Learn about Spanish surnames and how to read and write phone numbers. Capítulo preliminar, Act. 13 - 14: accentuation. Learn where most college students live. REMEMBER that it is important to do all homework in the order it is assigned. Each item prepares you to do the next. This progression of "studying, doing, checking, learning from errors, studying, doing, etc." will help you acquire the Spanish language in a logical fashion, each aspect building on or reentering the last. Leer: Study Tips Libro de ejercicios pp. 8 - 9 y pp. vii - viii. Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 5 - 7 pp. 4 - 5 y Act. 12 p. 7 Estudiar: Acentuación (Stress) pp. 9 - 10 libro de texto (Additional information in Appendix B: Accentuation and Syllabication pp. R10 - R11) Escribir: Act. 14 libro de texto p. 10 (para entregar); Escribir: Act. 13 - 14 p. 7 Capítulo preliminar libro de ejercicios (para entregar - this means the entire Preliminary Chapter of the workbook with each activity completed and checked in another colored ink and STAPLED) REMEMBER: To do the workbook, follow these instructions: Complete the activities (ALL activities must be done in a chapter to get credit - do not leave any blank or no credit will be given). Check answers against answers on Blackboard Vista. Correct in another colored ink. Staple the workbook chapter pages.  Unstapled pages will not be accepted. Escuchar y escribir: Manual de laboratorio Capítulo preliminar pp. 201 - 204 (para entregar - this means that the entire preliminary chapter of the lab is due today and should be checked in another colored ink - answers are on Blackboard Vista and in the Language Lab). To do this assignment, you may do it in the Language Lab or via Blackboard Vista. If you have been enrolled in the class for more than 24 hours, you may access the audio via Blackboard Vista. To do so, go to this Language Lab Web Page and follow the instructions. Answer keys may be accessed from the RL015 Blackboard Vista page when you are finished. NOTE: if you added the class late, you may not have access to Blackboard Vista yet and will need to go to the Language Lab. Follow these instructions: Go to the Language Lab (313 Lyons) with your Workbook/Lab Manual, two different colored pens or a pencil and a pen, and your BC ID. Give the Lab employee your BC ID and request the Imágenes Preliminary Chapter. The Lab employee will give you the tape requested along with a number, please be seated in ANY seat in the Language Lab - the number simply corresponds to the location of your ID on the ID Retrieval Board. Listen to the tape and do the corresponding activities in the Lab Manual (it is the second part of the Activities Manual and starts on p. 201). Do all activities to get credit. Rewind the tape, return the rewound tape, ask for the answer key at the desk, and check answers in a different colored ink. Return the plastic number to the Lab employee in order to be given your ID and, when at the front desk, staple your lab manual pages. Unstapled pages will not be accepted. Optional: listen again to the tape to hear any answers you may have missed. Estudiar: Los números del cero al cien p. 15 libro de texto Escribir: Act. 4 p. 16 Libro de texto (para entregar) - Read directions carefully to complete the activity and to put the numbers on the correct columns, create a BINGO card on a sheet of paper, and write out the numbers using letters - veinticuatro and not 24. Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 1 p. 11 (Do this to be prepared for class today, but DO NOT hand this in today - only the activities in the Preliminary Chapter of the Workbook are to be turned in today). Leer: ¿Lo sabían? p. 15 Optional WWW: Review the Capítulo preliminar. Practice numbers in Chapter 1 by accessing the Flashcard and the ACE Practice Tests on the Imágenes web pages. Opcional: Do Acentuación 1 y 2 in the Capítulo preliminar and Vocabulario I in Chapter 1 on the CD-ROM or by clicking here. NOTE: THIS COURSE HAS A DEPARTMENTAL FINAL EXAM THAT WILL BE GIVEN ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18th AT 4:00 P.M.  This date is different from the time and date indicated in the Course Listing. The make-up exam will be given to qualifying students on Saturday, May 19th at 4:00 (place TBA). No exams will be given early.
9/16	Cap. 1, Act. 8 - 16: state and ask nationalities, tell and inquire about one's age; do simple math problems; introduce others. Learn about the many ways to say your nationality if you are from the United States and when to use each. Learn the difference between stating one´s nationality and one´s origin. Ask and give information about third parties. Learn how to deal with ambiguities in the Spanish language when subject pronouns are omitted. Repasar: Los números p. 15 Escribir: Prepare 5 simple math problems (written out in Spanish: ¿Cuánto es trece y veinte? and not 13 + 20 = ?) to quiz a partner during the class period (para entregar) - similar to Act. 6 p. 16 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 2 p. 11 Estudiar: Las nacionalidades p. 17 Leer: ¿Lo sabían? p. 18 Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 3 p. 12 Estudiar: Talking about Yourself and Others (Part I) pp. 19-20 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 5 p. 13 Escribir: Act. 14 pp. 20 - 21 libro de texto - NOTE: the activity continues on p. 21 (para entregar). It is best to write these out as a conversation and not just list numbers. Estudiar: Indicating One's Age p. 21 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 7 p. 13 Opcional  WWW: To practice nationalities, access Flashcards and for more practice on nationalities and to practice the Gramática para la cominicación I, do the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here. NOTE: THIS COURSE HAS A DEPARTMENTAL FINAL EXAM THAT WILL BE GIVEN ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18th AT 4:00 P.M.  This date is different from the time and date indicated in the Course Listing. The make-up exam will be given to qualifying students on Saturday, May 19th at 4:00 (place TBA). No exams will be given early.
9/18	Cap. 1, Act. 17 - 25: tell what you and others do for a living.  Learn what bar and cafetería have in common in Spanish. Learn about demographic trends in the USA and how Spanish can be an asset in the field of education. Develop reading skills (Scanning). Observe how numbers are handwritten in Spanish (especially the one and the seven - see reading p. 23).  Repasar: Accentuation and syllabication, Appendix B libro de texto pp. R10 - R11 Repasar: Talking about Yourself and Others (Part 1) pp. 19-20; Indicating One's Age p. 21 Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 4, 6, y 8 pp. 12 - 14 Estudiar: Las ocupaciones p. 24 Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 9 p. 14 Leer: ¿Lo sabían? p. 27 Leer y Escribir: Read strategy (Scanning) p. 23; Act. 20 p. 23 libro de texto (para entregar) Opcional WWW: Practice occupations with Flashcards and on the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.
9/21	Cap. 1, Act. 26 - 35: identify others and tell their age, origin or nationality, and occupation. Introduction to the diverse nature of the Spanish-speaking world. Repasar: Las ocupaciones p. 24 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 10 p. 15 Estudiar: Talking about Yourself and Others (Part II) pp. 28 - 29 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 11 - 12 pp. 15 - 16 Estudiar: Asking Information and Negating p. 31 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 14 - 16 pp. 16 - 18 (See p. 12 in the textbook for help answering questions in Act. 16) Escribir: Act. 34 p. 33 libro de texto - usa la página 12 para sacar información (para entregar) Escuchar: Manual de laboratorio Capítulo 1 para entregar la próxima clase (due next class period) pp. 205 - 208 Opcional WWW: Practice verb conjugations with Flashcards and receive additional practice with the Gramática para la comunicación II section with the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.
9/23	Cap. 2, Act. 1 - 7: express agreement; say what classes you are taking; identify household objects. ¡La música! Learn about Fair Trade coffee and the importance this can have for farmers in Latin America. QUIZ CHAPTER 1. Escribir: Terminar el Libro de ejercicios Capítulo 1 Act. 13 p. 16, Act. 17 - 22 pp. 18 - 21 y Capítulo 1 Repaso pp. 22 - 24 (para entregar - don't miss p. 24!). All activities in the workbook must be completed and checked in another colored ink to get credit. This includes all of Chapter 1 and the entire Repaso section. Escuchar: Terminar el Manual de laboratorio Capítulo 1, pp. 205 - 208 (para entregar). All activities must be completed and checked in another colored ink to get credit. Estudiar: PRUEBA CAPÍTULO 1 - to best prepare, do the entire Ace the Test and Flashcard activities on the Web for the Preliminary Chapter and Chapter 1. Estudiar: La habitación de Vicente p. 40 libro de texto Escribir: Act. 1 p. 25 libro de ejercicios (Do not hand this in today with the Chapter 1 workbook activities) Leer: ¿Lo sabían? p. 39 libro de texto; check out this link about a BC student and $30,000 in scholarship funds Opcional: Do all of the Preliminary Chapter and Chapter 1, especially activities that are self-checking, on the CD-ROM or by clicking here. Opcional: Practice household object vocabulary with Flashcards. For additional practice do the ACE Practice Tests. Links of interest: Anmar Dávila: This is a personal webpage. See how much you can understand Universidad Complutense de Madrid: everything you want to know about the university including departments, projects, publications, and more.
9/25	Cap. 2, Act. 8 - 15: learn about gender and number; express likes and dislikes. Learn about the use of Spanish on the Internet and begin to think about the implication of this in e-commerce and future jobs. Repasar: La habitación de Vicente p. 40 libro de texto Estudiar: Using Correct Gender and Number pp. 42 - 43 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 2 - 4 pp. 25 - 26 Escribir: Act. 11 - 12 (only part A) pp. 43 - 44 libro de texto (para entregar) Estudiar: Expressing Likes and Dislikes (Part I) Gustar p. 44 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 5 - 6 p. 27 Opcional  WWW: For additional practice do the related activities in the Gramática para la comunicación I section of the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.
9/28	Cap. 2, Act. 16 - 19 and 23 - 26 (Act. 20-21 to be handed in, do not do Act. 22): indicate possession; state what activities you like to do; say when you do different activities using days of the week and other time expressions.  Learn what day brings bad luck in Spanish-speaking countries. Some traditions are similar. Learn what cognates are, how to identify them, and learn some false cognates. Read authentic Internet pages in Spanish. Repasar: Using Correct Gender and Number pp. 42 - 43 libro de texto y Expressing Likes and Dislikes (Part I): Gustar p. 44 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 7 p. 28 Estudiar: Expressing Possession pp. 46 - 47 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 8 - 10 pp. 28 - 29 Leer: Reading Strategy - Identifying Cognates p. 49 libro de texto Leer y escribir: Act. 20 - 21 p. 50 libro de texto (para entregar) Estudiar: Acciones pp. 52-53 y Los días de la semana p. 53 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 13 - 16 pp. 30 - 31 Leer: ¿Lo sabían? p. 54 Opcional  WWW: Practice actions and days of the week with Flashcards. For additional practice do the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here. Crédito extra: Do the Nuevos horizontes activities in Chapter 2 of the CD-ROM or by clicking here. There are 3 activities. Print these and hand them in to your instructor.
9/30	Cap. 2, Act. 27 - 35 and Act. 22: express likes, dislikes and obligations; make future plans. Learn about Plácido Domingo, José Carreras, and Montserrat Caballé. Repasar: Expressing Possession pp. 46 - 47 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 11 - 12 p. 30 Escribir: FIRST COMPOSITION - read writing strategy and then do Act. 22 p. 51 - parts A, B, and C - libro de texto. Check to make sure all information is logical. First drafts are to be handwritten and final drafts done on computer. For information on how to do accents on your computer, click here. DOUBLE SPACE all final drafts of compositions, STAPLE drafts together (para entregar). PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: When writing compositions or doing workbook open-ended activities, you may ask for help ONLY from your instructor of RL015 or the instructor of of RL017. You are NOT to consult with friends, tutors, or use electronic translators. Any use of the aforementioned will be considered a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy of Boston College and will be reported to the Academic Integrity Committee. Repasar: Los días de la semana p. 53 libro de texto Escribir: Act. 27 p. 54 libro de texto - fill in chart with your own information to later use in class (para entregar) Estudiar: Expressing Likes and Dislikes (Part II): Gustar p. 57 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 17 - 18 pp. 32 - 33 Estudiar: Expressing Obligation and Making Plans: Tener que and ir a p. 58 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 19 - 20 p. 33 - 34 (make sure that your answers differentiate between obligations and plans) Leer: ¿Lo sabían? p. 56 Escribir: Act. 30 p. 56 libro de texto - it is best to rewrite the sentences in the correct order vs. simply numbering the items. (para entregar) Escuchar: Manual de laboratorio Capítulo 2 para entregar la próxima clase (next class period) Opcional WWW: Practice making plans with ir a + infinitive with Flashcards. For additional practice with the Gramática para la comunicación II section, do the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.
10/2	Cap. 2 Act. 36 - 37. Review. QUIZ CHAPTER 2. Learn about potential growth Internet use in Latin America and think about the implications that could have for companies in the US and in future job opportunities. Escribir: Terminar el Libro de ejercicios Act. 21 - 27 pp. 34 - 37 (para entregar - todo el Capítulo 2) Escuchar: Manual de laboratorio Capítulo 2 pp. 209 - 212 (para entregar) Estudiar: PRUEBA CAPÍTULO 2 Leer: Más allá pp. 61 - 62 libro de texto Opcional WWW: Review all Flashcard and all of the Ace the Test. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here. Links of interest: Rubén Blades: Check out the official website for this famous artist. Oscar de León: Visit the official website for this Venezuelan artist and listen to a sample of his music. Víctor Manuelle: Listen to a music sample by this Puerto Rican salsa performer. Fair Trade Coffee: Learn more about the global exchange and Fair Trade Coffee. La ciudad de Córdoba, España: A city guide with beautiful graphics of well-known monuments and interesting parts of the city. Opcional: Do all of Chapter 2, especially activities that are self-checking, on the CD-ROM or by accessing the same material online by clicking on the More Practice link at this web site.
10/5	Cap. 3, Act. 1 - 7: Identify places in a city. Learn about Quito and indigenous peoples of Ecuador. Estudiar: Lugares (and a + el = al) p. 70 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 1 - 3 pp. 39 - 40 Leer: ¿Lo sabían? pp. 69, 71 Opcional WWW: Practice places with Flashcards and for additional practice do the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here. Crédito extra: Learn culturally-appropriate greetings in different parts of the Hispanic world. Watch the video (in the Language Lab) and do Act. 1 - 4 pp. 64 - 65 libro de texto. Request the DVD that accompanies the Imágenes textbook and watch the section called Saludos y despedidas.
10/7	Cap. 3, Act. 8 - 17 (NOT 18): say where you are going; indicate location; talk about everyday activities in the present. Repasar: Lugares p. 70 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 4 pp. 40 - 41 Estudiar: Indicating Location: Estar + en + place p. 72 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 5 - 6 pp. 41 - 42 Estudiar: Talking About the Present (Part I): The Present Indicative of Regular Verbs pp. 73 - 74 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 7 p. 42 Escribir: Act. 12 p. 75 libro de texto (para entregar) Estudiar: Talking About the Present (Part II): The Present Indicative of Verbs with Irregular yo Forms p. 76 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 8 - 9 p. 43 Opcional  WWW: Practice verb conjugations with Flashcards and for additional practice with the Gramática para la comunicación I section, do the ACE Practice Tests. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO PRACTICE VERB FORMS NOW. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.
10/9	Cap. 3, Act. 24 - 31: describe yourself and others. Do the words "family" and "familia" have the same meaning? Read about Spanish in business and get a brief introduction to treaties that the USA has with Latin American nations. Repasar: Talking in the Present (Parts I and II) pp. 73 - 74 y p. 76 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 10 - 11 pp. 44 - 45 Estudiar: El físico y la personalidad: Ser + adjective p. 81 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 12 - 13 pp. 45 - 46 Estudiar: Las emociones y los estados p. 82 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 14 - 15 pp. 46 - 47 Leer: ¿Lo sabían? p. 85 Opcional  WWW: Practice description with Flashcards and for additional practice do the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.
10/14	Cap. 3, Act. 32 - 39 (NOT 40) and Act. 41 - 42 (NOT 43): describe someone (say what someone is like and how they feel); say what you or others are doing at the moment. Estudiar: Describing Yourself and Others: Adjective Agreement, Position of Adjectives, and ser/estar + Adjective pp. 86 - 87 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 16 - 21 pp. 47 - 48 Escribir: Act. 39 p. 89 libro de texto (para entregar) Estudiar: Discussing Actions in Progress: Present Indicative and Present Progressive p. 90 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 22 - 23 pp. 49 - 50 Escuchar: Manual de laboratorio para entregar la próxima clase (next class period) Opcional WWW: For additional practice with the Gramática para la comunicación II section, do the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.
10/16	Cap. 3, Act. 18, 40, 43 (orally); QUIZ CHAPTER 3. Review. Learn about the racial make-up of certain countries and the growth of minorities, including Latinos. Learn about the importance of the Latino market in the US and how this is reflected in the media. Escribir: Todo el Libro de ejercicios Capítulo 3 incluyendo Act. 24 - 30 pp. 51 - 54; Repaso pp. 55 - 56 (para entregar) Escuchar: Manual de laboratorio Capítulo 3 pp. 213 - 217 (para entregar) Estudiar: PRUEBA CAPÍTULO 3 Leer: Más allá p. 92 Crédito extra: Learn about Latino actors in the USA and about the Latino population in general. Do the Nuevos horizontes activities in Chapter 3 of the CD-ROM or by clicking here. There are 3 activities. Print these and hand them in to your instructor. Opcional WWW: Review Flashcards and the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do all of Chapter 3, especially activities that are self-checking, activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here. Links of interest: Ecuador en el Internet: Learn about Ecuador's location, terrain, weather, and more. Entrevista con Isabel Allende: Read an interview with this well-known Chilean author. Isabel Allende: The author talks about writing, comparisons of her work to that of García Márquez, and more. Carlos Fuentes: Listen to an interview with Carlos Fuentes and read an excerpt from one of his recent works. People en español: Keep up with what's new with Hispanic and American celebrities. Univisión: See what's on different TV shows, such as "Cristina" or "Sábado gigante." NAFTA: United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce offers information on Mexico and United States-Mexico relations as well as on the North American Free Trade Agreement.
10/19	Cap. 4, Act. 1- 9, Who were the Incas/Mayas/Aztecs, where did they live, and what did they build? Give a compliment and state what someone should do; identify parts of the body; learn to say common everyday actions; preview reflexive verb constructions. Learn common sayings that include body parts. Leer: Read strategy (Dealing With Unfamiliar Words) p. 78 Leer y escribir: Act. 19 - 22 pp. 78 - 80 libro de texto (para entregar) SECOND COMPOSITION - Read strategy (Using Models) and do Act. 23 p. 80 NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU USE ACT. 12 AS A MODEL, BUT YOUR CONTENT SHOULD NOT BE A MIRROR OF THAT EMAIL. IT SHOULD CONTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LIFE, YOUR STUDIES, AND YOUR FRIENDS. Turn in all four parts, your first draft must be handwritten, final draft on computer, DOUBLE SPACE, staple all drafts together (para entregar). PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: When writing compositions or doing workbook open-ended activities, you may ask for help ONLY from your instructor of RL015 or the instructor of of RL017. You are NOT to consult with friends, tutors, or use electronic translators. Any use of the aforementioned will be considered a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy of Boston College and will be reported to the Academic Integrity Committee. Estudiar: Las partes del cuerpo pp. 96 - 97 Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 1 p. 57 Estudiar: Acciones reflexivas p. 98 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 3 - 4 pp. 58 - 59 Leer y escribir: ¿Lo sabían? p. 98, Answer the questions at the end of the ¿Lo sabían? section (para entregar) Opcional  WWW: Practice parts of the body and Acciones reflexivas with Flashcards. For additional practice, do the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.
10/21	Cap. 4, Act. 10 - 16 (NOT 14) discuss daily routines; Act. 17 - 19 discuss Incas, Machu Picchu, and Cuzco. Who was Hiram Bingham? Repasar: Review Las partes del cuerpo pp. 96 - 97 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 2 p. 58 Estudiar: Describing Daily Routines: Reflexive Verbs pp. 99 - 100 libro de texto (Review - Acciones reflexivas p. 98 libro de texto) Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 5 - 8 pp. 59 - 60 Estudiar: The Personal a p. 102 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 9 pp. 60-61 Escribir: Act. 15 p. 102 libro de texto (para entregar) - there will be an activity similar to Act. 15 on your exam. Leer: Read strategy (Predicting) p. 104 libro de texto Leer y escribir: Do Act. 17 - 19 pp. 104 - 106 libro de texto (Note: Do Act. 17 prior to reading the selection. The reason for this activity is simply to get you thinking about the topic - to get you ready to read - getting a correct answer is not important in Act. 17.) (para entregar) Opcional  WWW: Practice The Present Indicative of Reflexive Verbs with Flashcards and for additional practice do the Gramática para la comunicación I on the ACE Pratice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here. Crédito extra: Learn about the Camino del Inca. Do the Nuevos horizontes activities in Chapter 4 of the CD-ROM or by clicking here. There are 3 activities. Print these and hand them in to your instructor.
10/23	Cap. 4,  Act. 21 - 26: tell what the weather is like; make polite requests. Become aware of general weather patterns in the Hispanic world. Repasar: Describing Daily Routines: Reflexive Verbs pp. 99 - 100 and The Personal a p. 102 Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 10 - 11 p. 61 (note: there will be an activity similar to Act. 10 on your quiz) Estudiar: Los meses, las estaciones y el tiempo y Las fechas pp. 108 - 109 libro de texto Leer: ¿Lo sabían? p. 109 Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 12 - 15 pp. 62 - 63 Leer y Escribir: THIRD COMPOSITION - Estrategia de escritura p. 106 y Act. 20 p. 107 libro de texto. Do all parts, remember that your first draft must be handwritten and your final draft on computer and DOUBLE SPACED. Hand in all parts (A - E) stapled. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: When writing compositions or doing workbook open-ended activities, you may ask for help ONLY from your instructor of RL015 or the instructor of of RL017. You are NOT to consult with friends, tutors, or use electronic translators. Any use of the aforementioned will be considered a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy of Boston College and will be reported to the Academic Integrity Committee. Opcional  WWW: Practice the Vocabulario II section with Flashcards and for additional practice do the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.
10/26	Cap. 4, Act. 27 - 32 (NOT 31): talk about who and what you know; point out things. Repasar: Los meses, las estaciones y el tiempo/Las fechas pp. 108 - 109 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 16 p. 64 Estudiar: Talking About Who and What You Know: Saber and conocer p. 112 - 113 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 17 - 19 pp. 64 - 65 Estudiar: Pointing Out: Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns p. 115 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 20 p. 66 Opcional  WWW: Practice using saber or conocer with Flashcards. For additional practice with the Gramática de la comunicación II section, do the ACE PracticeTests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.
10/28	Cap. 4, Act. 14, 31 and 33: creating an ad for products, stating what you know; pointing something out.  Review for MIDTERM EXAM. Learn about the advantages of working as a volunteer. Repasar: Talking About Who and What You Know: Saber and conocer pp. 112 - 113 libro de texto Repasar: Pointing Out: Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns p. 115 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 21 - 24 pp. 66 - 68 Escuchar: Manual de laboratorio Capítulo 4 para entregar la próxima clase Leer: Más allá p. 118. Read about volunteer opportunities in the Spanish-speaking world. NOTE: Second photo is of a BC alum, taken when she was an undergrad. Opcional WWW: Review by using the Imágenes Web Site from the Preliminary Chapter through Chapter 4. Use the drop down chapter menu to access the chapter you want and select either Improve Your Grade (then click on the Flashcards link - note that there are none for the Preliminary Chapter) or ACE the Test (then click on the ACE Practice Tests link). Opcional: Do activities from Chapter 1 to Chapter 4 on the CD-ROM or by accessing the same material online by clicking on the More Practice link at this web site.
10/30	MIDTERM EXAM. Estudiar para el examen Leer y Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Estrategia de lectura p. 68 y Act. 25 - 26 p. 69 (todo el Capítulo 4 para entregar) Escuchar: Manual de laboratorio Capítulo 4 pp. 219 - 222 (para entregar) Opcional WWW: Review by using the Imágenes Web Site from the Preliminary Chapter through Chapter 4. Use the drop down chapter menu to access the chapter you want and select either Improve Your Grade (then click on the Flashcards link - note that there are none for the Preliminary Chapter) or ACE the Test (then click on the ACE Practice Tests link). Opcional: Do activities from Chapter 1 to Chapter 4 on the CD-ROM or by accessing the same material online by clicking on the More Practice link at this web site. Ver y escribir / hablar: This is 5% of your final grade for the course.  You have two options: Option #1: You may view the movie El crimen ferpecto at any time.  Prior to watching the movie, go to this web site and print out the activities.  Do the Antes de ver section to better prepare yourself to see the movie. Read through the Mientras ves section prior to seeing the movie and complete it while watching the movie. All activities may be done at any time, but the final composition portion should not be written until you finish Chapter 5. When writing the composition portion of the assignment, do the following: Take notes in Spanish. Write your rough draft. Check to see if you used words like por eso, y, también, and pero to connect ideas and enrich the interest level.  If you didn't, add them now.  Also check to see that all adjectives and all articles (el / la, los/las, un / una, unos/unas) agree with the nouns they modify.  If they don't, fix them now. Write the final copy on a computer and double space. Hand it in to your instructor with all drafts.  All activities should be turned in on Wed., Nov. 18th. The movie will be shown a week earlier on Wednesday, Nov. 11th at 7:00 in Fluton 511. NOTE: You can view the movie in O'Neill (but can not check it out and must view it in the mediua center), you can rent it at some video stores, you can view it in the Language Lab in 313 Lyons (you can not check it out and must view it there).   Option #2: Have a face-to-face oral interview with your instructor. This will be similar to a conversation. The oral interview is to help your instructor evaluate your speaking ability.  It is also a chance for you to see just how much you have learned.  In the oral interview you will speak individually with your instructor and the conversation will be conducted entirely in Spanish.  The questions you will be asked are quite open-ended and you will be expected to say as much as you can.  You will be asked questions relating to topics that have been covered in class.  You may also be asked to role play a situation.  You will be graded on how well you understand and how well you get your message across (fluency, pronunciation, grammatical accuracy, appropriate word choice, appropriateness of response, and creativity). Please keep in mind that your instructor is giving a large number of interviews.  Because of this, it is important that you keep your appointment and be on time. Each instructor will set up an interview schedule. Crédito extra:  If you choose to view the movie and do the activities, you may schedule an oral interview with your instructor for extra credit AND if you choose to do the interview for 5% of your grade, you may view the movie and do the activities for extra credit. Links of interest: Las Tumbas Reales de Sipán, Perú: Learn about the exhibit in the Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. Includes links to images of items in the exhibit. El Canal del Tiempo: Find weather around the world. Includes satellite images and forecasts. Hábitat para la Humanidad: Discover where Habitat for Humanity is building in Latin America. Cultura peruana: This site gives an overview of the history, music, literature, customs, indigenous population, food, and handicrafts of Peru.
11/2	Cap. 5, Act. 1 - 7: express likes and dislikes; give advice using the impersonal se; tell time; say at what time something takes place - 24 hour clock. Learn about cultural differences within the Spanish-speaking world dealing with time. Learn about birthday celebrations. Estudiar: La hora, los minutos y los segundos p. 126 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 1 - 2 p. 71 Escribir: Act. 7 Parte A, p. 127 libro de texto (para entregar) - this will be used in class as the base for an activity Leer: ¿Lo sabían? p. 125 Remember that the movie activity is due on Wed., Nov. 18th. Movie times and place to be announced. The movie will be shown on Wednesday, Nov. 11th at 7:00 in Fulton 511. NOTE: You can view the movie in O'Neill (but can not check it out and must view it in the mediua center), you can rent it at some video stores, you can view it in the Language Lab in 313 Lyons (you can not check it out and must view it there). Click here for activities (some should be done prior to seeing the movie, some while seeing it, and some after viewing). Opcional  WWW: Practice telling time with Flashcards and do additional activities in the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here. Crédito extra: Learn about universities in the Hispanic world. Watch the Imágenes video and do Act. 1 - 5 pp. 120 - 122, read the ¿Lo sabían? section p. 122 libro de texto. Request the Imágenes DVD in the Language Lab in 313 Lyons and watch the second episode.
11/4	Cap. 5, Act. 8 - 16: express feelings; express habitual daily and future actions as well as actions in progress (stem-changing verbs). Learn about the hours of business in different Spanish-speaking countries. Estudiar:  Las sensaciones p. 128 Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 3 p. 72 Estudiar: Expressing Habitual and Future Actions and Actions in Progress: Stem-changing Verbs pp. 129 - 130 (do not miss info on p. 130) libro de texto Escribir:  Libro de ejercicios Act. 4 - 9 pp. 72 - 76 (REPASAR La hora, los minutos y los segundos p. 126 libro de texto antes de hacer las Act. 6 y 9) Escribir: Act. 9 p. 130 libro de texto (para entregar) Leer: ¿Lo sabían? p. 132 Remember that the movie activity is due on Wed., Nov. 18th. The movie will be shown on Wednesday, Nov. 11th at 7:00 in Fulton 511. NOTE: You can view the movie in O'Neill (but can not check it out and must view it in the mediua center), you can rent it at some video stores, you can view it in the Language Lab in 313 Lyons (you can not check it out and must view it there). Click here for activities (some should be done prior to seeing the movie, some while seeing it, and some after viewing). Opcional WWW: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO DO ACTIVITIES ON STEM-CHANGING VERBS NOW. Practice Las sensaciones and verb conjugations of stem-changing verbs in the present tense with Flashcards. For additional practice do the Gramática para la comunicación I section of the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.
11/6	Cap. 5, Act. 22 - 33 (NOT Act. 28 nor 29):  identify colors; discuss and describe clothing; talk about the immediate past; compliment someone. Find out what a guayabera is and where one can wear one. Learn about Hispanic designers. Repasar: La hora, los minutos y los segundos p. 126 y Expressing Habitual and Future Actions and Actions in Progress pp. 129 - 130 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 10 p. 77 Estudiar: Los colores p. 138, La ropa y los materiales pp.138 - 139 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 11 - 14 pp. 78 - 79 Leer: ¿Lo sabían? p. 139, p. 143 Remember that the movie activity is due on Wed., Nov. 18th. The movie will be shown on Wednesday, Nov. 11th at 7:00 in Fulton 511. NOTE: You can view the movie in O'Neill (but can not check it out and must view it in the mediua center), you can rent it at some video stores, you can view it in the Language Lab in 313 Lyons (you can not check it out and must view it there). Click here for activities (some should be done prior to seeing the movie, some while seeing it, and some after viewing). Opcional WWW: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO DO ACTIVITIES ON STEM-CHANGING VERBS NOW. Practice colors and clothes with Flashcards for additional practice do the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.
11/9	Cap. 5, Act. 28 and Act. 34 - 39: indicate purpose, destination and duration; tell what something is made of; indicate location. Read about how Picasso's Guernica depicts the horrors of war and makes a political statement. Learn about celebrations in the Spanish-speaking world. Leer y escribir: Estrategia de lectura p. 134, Act. 18 - 20 pp. 134 - 136 (para entregar) Repasar: Los colores p. 138 y La ropa y los materiales pp. 138 - 139 Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 15 - 16 pp. 79 - 80 Escribir: Act. 28 p. 141  libro de texto - use your imagination (para entregar) Estudiar: Indicating Purpose, Destination, and Duration: Para and por p. 144 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 17 p. 80 Estudiar: Indicating the Location of a Person, Thing, or Event: Estar en and ser en pp. 145 - 146 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 18 - 20 pp. 80 - 81 Leer: ¿Lo sabían? p. 147 Escuchar: Manual de laboratorio para entregar la próxima clase (next class period) REMEMBER: The movie assignment is due on Wednesday, Nov. 18th. The movie will be shown on Wednesday, Nov. 11th at 7:00 in Fulton 511. NOTE: You can view the movie in O'Neill (but can not check it out and must view it in the mediua center), you can rent it at some video stores, you can view it in the Language Lab in 313 Lyons (you can not check it out and must view it there). Click here for activities (some should be done prior to seeing the movie, some while seeing it, and some after viewing). Opcional  WWW: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO DO ACTIVITIES RELATING TO SER O ESTAR. Do the Grámatica para la comunicación II section of the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here. Crédito extra: Learn about customs during Holy Week (Easter) in Guatemala. Do the Nuevos horizontes activities in Chapter 5 of the CD-ROM or by clicking here. There are 3 activities. Print these and hand them in to your instructor.
11/11	Cap. 5, Act. 29 (your teacher may assign this as an assignment to turn in) and Act. 40:  Review. Read about the importance of the Hispanic vote in the US. QUIZ 5. Estudiar: PRUEBA CAPÍTULO 5 Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 21 - 25 pp. 82 - 86 y el Repaso pp. 87 - 88 (todo el capítulo 5 para entregar) Escuchar: Manual de laboratorio Capítulo 5 pp. 223 - 226 (para entregar) Leer: Más allá p. 148 Remember that the movie activity is due on Wed., Nov. 18th. The movie will be shown on TONIGHT at 7:00 in Fulton 511. NOTE: You can view the movie in O'Neill (but can not check it out and must view it in the mediua center), you can rent it at some video stores, you can view it in the Language Lab in 313 Lyons (you can not check it out and must view it there). Click here for activities (some should be done prior to seeing the movie, some while seeing it, and some after viewing). Opcional: Do all of Chapter 5, especially activities that are self-checking, on the CD-ROM or by clicking here. Opcional WWW: Review for quiz with Flashcards and ACE Practice Tests. Links of interest: La moda española: If you are interested in what's "in" in Spain, don't miss this page on fashion trends and designers. RENFE: Travel through Spain by train. Access prices, times, stations, and anything else you may need. Cine: View movie reviews, star bios, Oscar winners, and more on this varied site. La Semana Santa: Learn about the significance of Holy Week in Latin America on Univisión's website. Puerto Rico: Visit Puerto Rico, learn some history, try out a recipe, read the news, and more. Crédito extra: THIS COUNTS DOUBLE - Access this website and print the activities. Do the Antes de ver section prior to watching the movie Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios (Women on the Verge of a Nervious Breakdown). Read through the Mientras ves section before seeing the movie. Complete all activities and hand in the assignment on Dec. 4th. The movie will be shown on campus on Wednesday, Dec 2nd at 7:00 in Devlin 008. This movie is also available in the Media Center in O'Neill, in most video stores, and in the Language Lab. It is a classic film by Pedro Almódovar (Oscar winning Spanish director and script writer).
11/13	Cap. 6, Act. 1 - 7: give compliments; ask and give prices; discuss the location of people and things; introduction to narrating in the past (preterit tense). Introduction to Argentina and Buenos Aires. What is mate? Leer y escribir: FOURTH COMPOSITION - Read Estrategia  (Sequencing) p. 137 libro de texto and do Act. 21 libro de texto (pay specific attention to student annotations in the margin) - Do all three parts, handwrite first draft, make subject - verb list, do final draft on a computer, staple all pages together to turn in. (para entregar) PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: When writing compositions or doing workbook open-ended activities, you may ask for help ONLY from your instructor of RL015 or the instructor of of RL017. You are NOT to consult with friends, tutors, or use electronic translators. Any use of the aforementioned will be considered a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy of Boston College and will be reported to the Academic Integrity Committee. Estudiar: Los números del cien al millón p. 154, Preposiciones de lugar p. 156 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 1 - 3 pp. 89 - 90 Leer: ¿Lo sabían? p. 153 Remember that the movie activity for El crimen ferpecto is due on Wed., Nov. 18th. You can view it in the Language Lab in 313 Lyons or in the Media Center - but you can not check the movie out. Click here for activities (some should be done prior to seeing the movie, some while seeing it, and some after viewing). Opcional  WWW: Practice large numbers and prepositions of place with Flashcards. For additional practice do the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.
11/16	Cap. 6, Act. 8 - 15: talk about the past; indicate relationships (prepositions and prepositional pronouns). Repasar: Preposiciones de lugar p. 156 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 4 p. 90 Estudiar: Talking About the Past: The Preterit pp. 157 - 158 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 5 - 9 pp. 91 - 93 Escribir: Act. 9 Parte A pp. 158 - 159 libro de texto (para entregar), Act. 10 PARTE A p. 159 libro de texto (para entregar) Estudiar: Indicating Relationships: Prepositions and Prepositional Pronouns pp. 161 - 162 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 11 - 12 pp. 94 - 95 Escribir: Act. 15 PARTE A p. 162 libro de texto (para entregar) Remember that the movie activity is due on Wed., Nov. 18th. You can view it in the Language Lab in 313 Lyons or in the Media Center - but you can not check the movie out. Click here for activities (some should be done prior to seeing the movie, some while seeing it, and some after viewing). Crédito extra: Act. 19 p. 164 libro de texto - Read Parte A and answer the questions. Select a person from the list on Parte B and write a bio. Be careful to use your own words and do not plagiarize off the internet. You may hand this in any day between now and the end of the year. You may turn in more than one bio and get even more extra credit. Opcional  WWW: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO DO PRETERIT ACTIVITIES NOW. Practice conjugations of verbs in the preterit with Flashcards for additional practice do Gramática para la comunicación I section on the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.
11/18	Cap. 6, Act. 16 - 18 (NOT Act. 19), 26 - 31 (NOT Act. 28): describe family relationships; express desires. Compare Hispanic wedding customs to those of the USA. Learn about last names of married women in Latino cultures. Repasar: Talking About the Past: The Preterit pp. 157 - 158 libro de texto y Indicating Relationships: Prepositions and Prepositional Pronouns pp. 161 - 162 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 10, 13 pp. 94 - 95 Estudiar: La familia de Diana p. 169 - 170 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 14 - 15 p. 96 Leer: ¿Lo sabían? p. 170 (Ex BC student in photo) y p. 173 libro de texto Ver y Escribir Para entregar:  This is 5% of your final grade for the course.  You may have an oral interview with your instructor or view the movie El crimen ferpecto and do activities that accompany the movie.  If you choose to do an interview, you will need to sign up with your instructor in the near future if you have not already done so.  If you choose to watch the movie, do the following and turn it in today: View the movie El crimen ferpecto and do the activities at this web site. Look at the web site prior to seeing the movie to familiarize yourself with what you will need to do. When writing the composition portion of the assignment, do the following: Take notes in Spanish. Write your rough draft. Check to see if you used words like por eso, y, también, and pero to connect ideas and enrich the interest level.  If you didn't, add them now.  Also check to see that all adjectives and all articles (el / la, los/las, un / una, unos/unas) agree with the nouns they modify.  If they don't, fix them now. Write the final copy on a computer and double space. Hand it in to your instructor with all drafts.  Crédito extra:  If you chose to view the movie and do the activities, you may schedule an oral interview with your instructor for extra credit AND if you chose to do the interview for 5% of your grade, you may view the movie and do the activities for extra credit. Opcional  WWW: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO DO PRETERIT ACTIVITIES NOW Practice family vocabulary and review formation of the preterit with Flashcards. For additional practice do the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.
11/20	Cap. 6, Act. 28 and Act. 33 - 40: use indirect-object pronouns; negate. Repasar: La familia de Diana pp. 169 - 170 libro de texto Escribir: Act. 28 PARTE A p. 171 libro de texto (para entregar) Estudiar: Using Indirect-Object Pronouns pp. 174 - 175 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 16 - 18 pp. 97 - 98 Estudiar: Using Affirmative and Negative Words pp. 176 - 177 libro de texto (don't miss the info on the top of page 177) Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 19 - 20 pp. 98 - 99 Escuchar: Manual de laboratorio para entregar la próxima clase (next class period) Opcional WWW: Do the Gramática para la comunicación II section on the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here.
11/23	Cap. 6, Act. 32 and 41.  Review. Read about the importance of speaking and reading Spanish in the field of science. QUIZ 6. Estudiar: PRUEBA CAPÍTULO 6 Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 21 - 25 pp. 99 - 102 (todo el capítulo 6 para entregar) Escuchar: Manual de laboratorio Capítulo 6 pp. 227 - 231 (para entregar) Leer: Más allá p. 179 libro de texto Opcional: Do all of Chapter 6, especially activities that are self-checking, on the CD-ROM or by clicking here. Opcional WWW: Review by doing all Flashcards and ACE Practice Tests. Links of interest: Argentina: This site is a great place to learn about Argentina, with information on tourism, national parks, sports, and more. Parques nacionales de Chile: Visit some of Chile's many national parks, view photos, and discover the activities, flora, and fauna they offer. Corporación Nacional Forestal de Chile: Learn about Chile's national parks, as well as its natural wonders and other protected areas, environmental education initiatives, and more. Premios Nobel: See photos of Spanish and Latin American Nobel prize winners and read about the founder of the prize.
11/30	Cap. 7, Act. 1 - 8: request something; show sorrow;  place phone calls; learn hotel vocabulary. Read about South American geography and learn the local legends behind the origin of Iguazu Falls and the Cuernos del Paine. Introduction to the many cultures that have flourished in Spain including Romans, Moors, and Jews. Leer y escribir: Estrategia de lectura p. 165, Act. 20 - 24 pp. 165 - 168 (Act. 24 continues on p. 168) libro de texto (para entregar) Estudiar: El teléfono p. 187 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 1 - 2 pp. 103 - 104 Estudiar: En el hotel pp. 189 - 190 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 3 - 4 p. 104 Escribir: Act. 6 p. 188 libro de texto (para entregar) Leer: ¿Lo sabían? pp. 186 y 189 libro de texto Opcional  WWW: Practice telephone and hotel vocabulary with Flashcards and for additional practice do the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here. Crédito extra: Learn about wedding traditions in Argentina. Watch the video (in the Language Lab), do Act. 1 - 3 pp. 182 -183, read the ¿Lo sabían? p. 183 libro de texto. Request the DVD that accompanies Imágenes and view the first segment in the third episode entitled Dos celebraciones. Crédito extra: THIS COUNTS DOUBLE - Access this website and print the activities. Do the Antes de ver section prior to watching the movie Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios (Women on the Verge of a Nervious Breakdown). Read through the Mientras ves section before seeing the movie. After seeing the movie, complete all activities to hand in. The movie will be shown on Wednesday, Dec. 2nd at 7:00 in Devlin 008. This movie is available in the Media Center in O'Neill, in most video stores, and in the Language Lab. It is a classic film by Pedro Almódovar (Oscar winning Spanish director and script writer). Due on Dec. 4th.
12/2	Cap. 7, Act. 9 - 14: make hotel reservations; talk about the past; narrate a series of past events. Estudiar: Talking About the Past pp. 191 - 192 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 5 - 7 pp. 105 - 106 Escribir: Act. 10A y B p. 193 libro de texto (para entregar) Opcional  WWW: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO DO ACTIVITIES RELATING TO IRREGULAR PRETERIT FORMS NOW. Practice irregular verbs in the preterit with Flashcards and for additional practice do the Irregular and Stem-Changing Verbs in the Preterit activities in the Gramática para la comunicación I section of the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here. Crédito extra: Learn about the Amazon. Do the Nuevos horizontes activities in Chapter 6 of the CD-ROM or by clicking here. There are 4 activities. Print these and hand them in to your instructor. Crédito extra: THIS COUNTS DOUBLE - Access this website and print the activities. Do the Antes de ver section prior to watching the movie Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios (Women on the Verge of a Nervious Breakdown). Read through the Mientras ves section before seeing the movie. The movie will be shown tonight at 7:00 in Devlin 008. This movie is available in the Media Center in O'Neill, in most video stores, and in the Language Lab. It is a classic film by Pedro Almódovar (Oscar winning Spanish director and script writer). Due on Dec. 4th.
12/4	Cap. 7, Act. 15-19: review of prepositions; review stating how long ago an action took place; express the duration of an action Estudiar: Expressing the Duration of an Action: Hace + Time Expression + que + Verb in the Present pp. 196 - 197 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 8 - 9 pp. 106 - 107 Crédito extra: REMEMBER - Act. 19 p. 164 libro de texto - Read Parte A and answer the questions. Select a person from the list on Parte B and write a bio. Be careful to use your own words and do not plagiarize off the internet. You may hand this in any day between now and the end of the year. You may turn in more than one bio and get even more extra credit. Opcional WWW: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO DO ACTIVITIES RELATING TO IRREGULAR PRETERIT FORMS NOW. Practice irregular verbs in the preterit with Flashcards and for additional practice do all activities in the Gramática para la comunicación I section on the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by accessing the same material online by clicking on the More Practice link at this web site. NOTE: The Final Exam is at 4:00 Friday, Dec. 18th. You may take the make-up exam will if you have 2 exams at the same time, if you have 3 exams on the same day, if you have a conflicting BC sponsored event, or for religious reasons. If you have a conflict, you must inform your instructor of this today. The make-up exam will be on Saturday, Dec. 19th at 4:00. Final Exams will not be given early. Crédito extra: DUE TODAY - THIS COUNTS DOUBLE - Access this website and print the activities. Do the Antes de ver section prior to watching the movie Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios (Women on the Verge of a Nervious Breakdown). Read through the Mientras ves section before seeing the movie. After seeing the movie, complete all activities and hand in. This movie is available in the Media Center in O'Neill, in most video stores, and in the Language Lab. It is a classic film by Pedro Almódovar (Oscar winning Spanish director and script writer).
12/7	Cap. 7, Act. 20-29 (NOT 23): Transportation and airport vocabulary and phrases. Read about and discuss Spanish hotel systems including the Paradores. Estudiar: Medios de transporte p. 203 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 10 - 11 pp. 107 - 108 Estudiar: El pasaje y el aeropuerto p. 204 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 12 - 14 pp. 108 - 110 Escribir y Leer: Estrategia de lectura p. 199 libro de texto. Look at Act. 20 p. 199 and think about possible answers (you don't have to write anything). Do Act. 21 - 22 pp. 199 - 201 libro de texto. (para entregar) Opcional WWW: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO DO ACTIVITIES RELATING TO IRREGULAR PRETERIT FORMS NOW. You may also want to practice modes of transportation and travel vocabulary with Flashcards and for additional practice do the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here. Crédito extra: Learn about the historic city of Granada in Spain. Do the Nuevos horizontes activities in Chapter 7 of the CD-ROM or by clicking here. There are 3 activities. Print these and hand them in to your instructor. NOTE: The Final Exam is at 4:00 Friday, Dec. 18th. You may take the make-up exam will if you have 2 exams at the same time, if you have 3 exams on the same day, if you have a conflicting BC sponsored event, or for religious reasons. If you have a conflict, you must inform your instructor of this today. The make-up exam will be on Saturday, Dec. 19th at 4:00. Final Exams will not be given early. START REVIEWING FOR THE FINAL NOW. Review by using the Imágenes Web Site from the Preliminary Chapter through Chapter 7. Use the drop down chapter menu to access the chapter you want and select either Improve Your Grade (then click on the Flashcards link - note that there are none for the Preliminary Chapter) or ACE the Test (then click on the ACE Practice Tests link). You can also do the activities on the CD-ROM or by accessing the same material online by clicking on the More Practice link and selecting the appropriate chapters at this web site. Working little-by-little over the next two weeks and reviewing the entire semester is the BEST way to prepare for the final and the BEST way to prepare for next semester.
12/9	Cap. 7, Act. 30-35 and 37 (NOT 36): Say what time it was when..., state how old you were when..., avoid redundancies (direct-object pronouns). Learn more about the Romans, Moors, and Isabel and Ferdinand. Estudiar: Indicating Time and Age in the Past: Ser and tener p. 207 libro de texto Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 15 - 17 pp. 111 - 112 Estudiar: Avoiding Redundancies: Direct-Object Pronouns pp. 208 - 209 Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 18 - 22 pp. 112 - 114 (In Act. 22 be careful - use lo/la as direct objects and never as a subject of the sentence) Escuchar: Manual de laboratorio para entregar la próxima clase (next class period) Escribir: FIFTH COMPOSITION - Read Estrategia (The Paragraph) p. 202 libro de texto and do Act. 23 - Pay close attention to information written in the margins of the textbook - all three parts, first draft handwritten, final draft on computer, DOUBLE SPACE, staple all. (para entregar) PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: When writing compositions or doing workbook open-ended activities, you may ask for help ONLY from your instructor of RL015 or the instructor of of RL017. You are NOT to consult with friends, tutors, or use electronic translators. Any use of the aforementioned will be considered a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy of Boston College and will be reported to the Academic Integrity Committee. Opcional WWW: Do the Gramática para la comunicación II section on the ACE Practice Tests. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here. NOTE:THIS COURSE HAS A DEPARTMENTAL FINAL EXAM THAT WILL BE GIVEN ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18th AT 4:00 P.M.  This date is different from the time and date indicated in the Course Listing. The make-up exam will be given to qualifying students on Saturday, May 19th at 4:00 (place TBA). No exams will be given early.
12/11	Cap. 7, Act. 36 and 38: Avoid redundancies. Review for final. LISTENING EXAM. Escribir: Libro de ejercicios Act. 23 - 26 y REPASO pp. 114 - 117 (todo el capítulo 7 para entregar) Escuchar: Terminar el Manual de laboratorio Capítulo 7 pp. 233 - 236 (para entregar) Escribir: Hojas de repaso para el examen final. Opcional: Do the corresponding activities on the CD-ROM or by clicking here. Opcional WWW: Do the Gramática para la comunicación II section on the ACE Practice Tests. Links of interest: Sí España: Explore geography, history, language, culture, and more from Spain. Toledo: Visit the historic city of Toledo, Spain. Medios de transporte: Check out "accesos" and "cómo moverse" to learn how to get around in Granada, Spain. Also visit the Alhambra and other beautiful areas in the city. La República Dominicana: Discover the culture, customs, sights, and history of the Dominican Republic
12/12	Optional reveiw for final - time and place to be announced.
12/18	4:00 - 6:00 FINAL EXAM. Locations to be announced (available on U-View). Opcional WWW: Review by using the Imágenes Web Site from the Preliminary Chapter through Chapter 7. Use the drop down chapter menu to access the chapter you want and select either Improve Your Grade (then click on the Flashcards link - note that there are none for the Preliminary Chapter) or ACE the Test (then click on the ACE Practice Tests link). Opcional: Do all chapters, especially activities that are self-checking, on the CD-ROM or by accessing the same material online by clicking on the More Practice link at this web site.

IMÁGENES CD-ROM AND WEB SITE

When studying a language, one key element is practice, practice, practice. This helps to move information from short- to long-term memory. It is also important to study in small bits vs. cramming the night before a quiz or an exam. The Imágenes Web Site and CD-ROM are tools, that if used diligently can really help you make progress in your study of Spanish by increasing your accuracy, helping you attain greater retention of material presented, increasing your knowledge of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, raising your grade, and giving you the skills needed to succeed in future Spanish courses. Being more prepared you are for each day of class will also increase your confidence level and make you feel more comfortable in the class.

The Imágenes CD-ROM came free of charge with your textbook. If you purchased a used book and did not purchase a CD-ROM, you may access the CD-ROM contents on the Internet and there are copies of the Imágenes CD-ROM in the Language Lab in 313 Lyons that you may use. The CD-ROM activities can be used while studying a chapter or as a review for quizzes and exams. Much of the content is interactive and self-checking. The organization of the CD-ROM is similar to the organization of each chapter: Vocabulario I, Hacia la comunicación I, Nuevos horizontes, Vocabulario II, Hacia la comunicación II, and each chapter ends with a section titled Un poco de todo. If you click on a section, a series of activities will be displayed that provide a wealth of practice. If used consistently, the CD-ROM can be a most helpful tool to better master the basics of the language while also gaining additional cultural knowledge. To access the CD-ROM from the Internet, do the following:

1. Go to this site: http://college.cengage.com/languages/spanish/caycedo/claro/6e/improve/improve1.html.
2. Click on the last item in the list entitled More Practice.
3. Select the Chapter you want from menu in the pop-up box and select the item you would like to practice.

The Imágenes Web Site provides additional practice with chapter vocabulary and grammar as well as cultural information.

1. To move between chapters, use the drop down menu.
2. The Preliminary Chapter has only the ACE the Test section, other chapters have Improve Your Grade and ACE the Test.
3. By clicking on Improve Your Grade, you can access the Flashcards which allow you to practice vocabulary and verb conjugations without using English. These can be done WHILE you do a chapter and/or as review before exams or quizzes.
4. The ACE Practice Tests provide guided practice with each chapter's grammar and vocabulary. These can be done WHILE you do a chapter and/or as review before exams or quizzes.
5. By clicking on Improve Your Grade, you will see the WEB Search activities. These use vocabulary and grammar presented in each chapter to help you read web sites created for and by Spanish speakers vs. written for a student of Spanish. Your knowledge of the language will help you comprehend and answer questions while learning cultural information about the Spanish-speaking world.
6. By clicking on Improve Your Grade, you will see the Web Link section that provides additional links for you to learn more about cultural information presented in each chapter.
7. By clicking on ACE the Test, you will see Ace Video Activities in chapters 2, 4, and 6. This section contains additional activities based on excerpts from the chapter video component.

HELPFUL INFORMATION ON THE WWW

1. Want to know how to type Spanish characters (á, é, í, ó, ú, ü, ñ, ¿, ¡ )?  Click here for instructions.
2. If you need to brush up on your English grammar try this site.
3. This site contains an on-line, bilingual dictionary.  Remember that when looking up an English word to find the Spanish equivalent, do not always grab the first translation you see. Read all possible translations and double check your choice by looking it up in Spanish as well. To look up a word in Spanish, simply type in the Spanish word and read all possible translations, keeping in mind the context of the sentence where you read or heard the Spanish word. It is possible to download this to your computer by following the directions on the site.
4. Having trouble finding the correct conjugation for a verb? Look up a verb in the bilingual dictionary and click on the word Conjugator at the top, center of the page. The forms you will use this semester include: gerundio (leyendo), participio (leído), presente (lee), imperfecto (leía), pretérito (leyó), presente del subjuntivo (que lea), imperativo (lea Ud.). Please note that there are other forms listed that you will learn in future study of Spanish, with the exception of the future subjunctive which is not used in modern Spanish.
5. Improve your pronunciation using a site prepared by the University of Iowa.

TUTORING
The trick to learning a foreign language is to NEVER GET BEHIND and to seek help the minute you feel a concept isn't clear.  REMEMBER that your instructor is your best source for individual tutoring.  You should take advantage of this and see your instructor during office hours.  If you are unable to meet with your instructor during office hours, see him/her to arrange another time.  If you are seeing your instructor and still feel you need extra help, BC makes tutoring available for all students.  IMPORTANT: Tutors are instructed not to help with compositions or with open-ended workbook activities. It is a violation of the BC Academic Integrity Policy to do so. Tutors can be found through the Connors Family Learning Center at O'Neill Library (552-0611) and Learning Resources for Student Athletes in Conte (552-8533).  You must call first to make an appointment.

REMEMBER: Always see your instructor as well as a tutor. Also note that a tutor does not do homework or correct compositions for you.  The purpose of a tutor is to provide additional explanations to help clarify concepts and to provide you with additional practice to help assimilate these concepts.

CASA HISPÁNICA
The Casa hispánica, located in Voute, is a place for people to gather to participate in events that have to do with the Spanish language and Latino cultures. Students can live at the Casa hispánica anytime after the Freshman year.  A calendar of events is available in the main office of the Department of Romance Languages at 304 Lyons.  Elementary students may be especially interested in the Latino movie series since most have English subtitles.  All movies are feature length films, are free of charge, and offer a unique view of Latino cultures.

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
BC offers many opportunities to study abroad.  There are summer, semester, and academic year programs in a number of countries including Ecuador, Mexico, and Spain.  This is the best way to sharpen your linguistic skills while immersing yourself in the culture of another country.  Being able to list study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country on a résumé is a valuable asset.  To obtain information, contact the Office of International Programs (552-3827). NOTE: It is best (but may not be mandatory for all programs) to have completed at least four semesters of Spanish prior to going abroad to study. Intermediate Spanish is offered at BC in the summer and a six credit intensive Intermediate Spanish course is offered during the Fall semester. Although completion of Intermediate is the minimum requirement for many programs abroad, the more you can learn prior to studying abroad, the more you will get from the experience.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
For information about up coming lectures, the Spanish major, the Hispanic Studies minor, or how to transfer credits from other institutions see the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures homepage . Many freshmen and sophomore students of Elementary Spanish combine studies at BC and study abroad to complete a Hispanic Studies minor. Click on your class to get more information: Freshmen - - - Sophomores. If you are interested in majoring in Hispanic Studies and are a freshman, this is possible. See Debbie Rusch to discuss how this can be done since it requires careful planning.