Instructor: Deborah Lemon Email: dlemon@Ohlone.edu
Office Hours:11:30-12:00
MWF 2312
Newark Campus
| Spring Class sections, Days and Times | Room and Building | |
| SPAN-101A-04 (047325) |
MWF 9:30-11:15am |
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| SPAN-101A-01 (045000) | Tuesday & Thursday 11:30am-2:10pm | Hyman Hall 207 |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
- In this 5 unit course you will learn the foundations of Spanish grammar with constructions and vocabulary to provide a base for further Spanish language studies. The focus of this course is Spanish grammar and communication skills. We work in the Present tense and the Future tense, although we will be introduced to the Preterite past tense toward the end of the course. Additionally, this course is designed to provide you with information on Hispanic culture, emphasizing the diversity among Spanish-speaking countries.
This course is five (5) credit units + 1 hour lab because you are working on (and graded on) reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
One (1) of these lecture hours is online and will be fulfilled by preparing for the class topics prior to attending class. You will need to read and review the assigned textbook pages as well as the linked Grammar Note materials on www.drlemon.com as they are listed for each class on the Horario [class schedule].
This one (1) hour of lecture work is in ADDITION to the homework. 
In class we will concentrate on listening and speaking skills through a variety of activities and lab work. You will prepare for these activities by successfully completing your online lecture and homework requirements.- Reading and writing skills will be addressed through homework, projects and exams.
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REQUIRED TEXTS & equipment:
- Dawson: Dicho
y Hecho, 7th ed. Textbook
- Note: this text is available new & used on Alibris, half.com, Abebooks, Amazon.com and other sources. Purchase only "hard copy" or "hard back" versions. There are NO paperback versions: anything listed as "paperback" is a workbook and NOT the text.
- Dawson: Dicho
y Hecho, 7th ed. Electronic Online Activity Manual Book Key Code
- The online workbook and lab manual are purchased online only.
- Go to the Virtual Lab page to get directions for setting up your Quia Account and purchasing the Activities Manual.
- The 101A Course Code is found on the Bulletins page.
- A set of noise-cancelling headphones with an attached microphone. A good set used for gaming is best. iPod style earplugs are not acceptable.
- Dawson: Dicho
y Hecho, 7th ed. Textbook
- By the end of this course, you will be using all of the material included in the first seven chapters of the text. This is not nearly as intimidating as it may at first appear since the material is progressive, building upon the earlier materials. Once you have a good grasp of the materials in chapter 1, you can apply these in chapter 2; and then you apply the concepts of chapter 1 and 2 in chapter 3. The key is to do a little Spanish each day, rather than doing huge chunks of grammar at one time.
- I encourage you to form study groups outside of class. This is one of the best ways to study, practice and review. You will need to check the Spanish 101A website or contact classmates if you are absent. If you would like more individualized assistance, you may request a tutor at the Tutorial Center. Call as soon as you decide you want a tutor since popular hours are taken quickly.