Introduction to Spanish Language

NCFL 110/ 501

Course Syllabus for Fall 2014

Helen Ida Moyer

HIM3K@Virginia.edu

DuckyOaks@embarqmail.com

 

Instructor:  Helen Ida Moyer holds a PhD in Spanish from the University of Virginia and has traveled extensively in Spain, Mexico, and Central and South America.

 

Dates/Times:  Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, September 30-November 25 (no class October 14)

 

Location:  UVa School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Zehmer Hall, Room E

 

Course Description:       

Introduces the basic elements of the Spanish language with a focus on the present tense. Topics include sentence structure, the agreement of gender and number, the three verb conjugations, and idiomatic expressions useful for work, relationships, and travel.  Provides opportunities to begin practicing basic conversational skills.

 

Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes:

      The goal of this course is to provide the basic and fundamental concepts of Spanish to help you build a foundation for effective communication and for further exploration of the language.  This course will also give you a glimpse into Hispanic traditions and way of life as a means to gain a better understanding of the language through culture.

 

Required Worktext:  McGraw Hill’s Conversational Spanish in 7 Days (with 2 CD’s)

 

Suggested texts, helpful websites: 

 

Harper Collins Beginner’s Spanish Dictionary, New York, 2001.

Van Patten, Marks & Teschner, Student Viewer’s Handbook to Accompany DESTINOS, Vol. 1,

     2nd edition, New York: McGraw-Hill, l997.

     To watch DESTINOS at home, register at the following Website, using high speed internet:

     www.learner.org/index.html

http://studyspanish.com -- Spanish grammar is explained with practice exercises and quizzes

http://spanishdict.com -- Check the meaning of any word in this bilingual dictionary

http://spanish-word-a-day.com -- Sign up for a bit of Spanish culture everyday!

http://123teachme.com -- Featured is a Spanish verb conjugator

 

SCPS Inclement Weather/Emergency Hotline: 434-924-4364

     This line will be updated in the event that ALL SCPS classes are cancelled or if all UVa classes are cancelled (this applies to evening classes as well).  Individual SCPS class cancellations due to weather or other instructor issues will likely NOT be included on this phone line, but will be communicated to students via email as soon as a decision has been made.