BROOKLYN COLLEGE (CUNY)

DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES

SPANISH 1010 – FALL 2017
Tuesday & Thursday 2:15 pm – 3:30 pm

Course title: Spanish 1010 Semester: Fall 2017

Instructor: Roberto Elvira Mathez Office: Modern Languages
E-mail: Robertoemspanish1010@gmail.com
Office Hours: After class.

Course description

Spanish 1010 is the first course in a three-semester introductory

sequence. This course focuses on basic social functions, simple
conversations, readings, and writing. It includes narration and
description of past and future events. It also seeks for understanding
of the cultures where Spanish is spoken. Active participation and
careful preparation of all given assignments is required in order to
successfully complete the course. The class will be conducted mainly
in Spanish.

Course Core Goals.

By the end of the course, students will have developed solid

competencies in each of the five goal areas (the five C’s):
Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and
Communities. Main objectives include:

1. Ability to comprehend and respond to basic conversational patterns

2. Proficiency and knowledge of basic grammatical structures and
terminologies
3. Basic proficiency in reading and writing the language
4. Knowledge of significant cultural practices and historical events
from the Spanish-speaking world

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5. Ability to use technology for e-mail and research of selected topics
in Spanish

TEXT: Blanco, José A. and Donley, Philip Redwine. AVENTURAS,

Fourth Edition, Vista Higher Learning, 2018. Additional Resources:
AVENTURAS Supersite vhlcentral.com, Workbook/Video Manual and
Lab Manual/WebSAM.

COURSE COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF EVALUATION:

30% — Homework On the calendar you will see the column labeled
Tarea. You are responsible for preparing all readings, writing
assignments, exercises, etc. before coming to class on the designated
day (with the exception of the first day of class).
Workbook/Video Manual/Lab Manual or WebSAM (on Supersite):
There are workbook, video manual, and lab manual assignments that
correspond to the text assignments for each lesson. You must
complete all the activities for each lesson.
Supersite: Any assigned activities from the Supersite (not including
the WebSAM). Supersite activities are to be done in preparation for
the section taught in the next class. This is done in order to
consolidate your understanding so that you are better prepared to
participate in class discussions.

20% — Midterm Exam (2): This course has two midterm exams.

30% — Comprehensive Final: This course has a final exam that will
be given during exam week.

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20% — Class participation and attendance You will actively
contribute to class and group discussions both by asking and by
answering questions; it also means that you will willingly engage in
class activities and that you will always use the language of the
course, i.e., Spanish. All students are expected to attend every day
and arrive on time. Absence from class will affect your grade, as will
late arrivals, early departures, and regularly entering and leaving the
room while class is in session.

Grading Scale
Outstanding work receives an A; outstanding work far exceeds what is
expected (superior).
A = 93, A- = 90
Excellent work receives a B; excellent work exceeds what is expected
(above average).
B+ = 87, B = 83, B- = 80
Good work receives a C; good work basically meets expectations
(average).
C+ = 77, C = 73, C- = 70
Acceptable work receives a D; acceptable work is not particularly
good but is not failing (below average).
D+ = 67, D = 63, D- = 60
Unacceptable work receives an F; unacceptable work demonstrates
poor effort and/or understanding (failing).
F = 59 and below

Do not forget that

● Food is not allowed in the classroom.

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● Cell phones must be silent or turned off. If you are waiting for
an extremely urgent call, leave the room to answer.
● All questions are welcome.
● Every voice deserves to be heard. Participation is a must. Don’t
be shy!
● We are all learning a language (including the instructor!),
tolerance and patience are basic principles for this class. Let’s
make the classroom a fun and safe place to learn!

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SYLLABUS / PLAN DE ESTUDIOS

Semana/Día Objetivos Libro

Semana 1 Learn and practice: basic Introduction to the course
Agosto 29 greetings and farewells, Lección 1: Introduction, p. 1
L1 introductions, and courtesy Preparación, pp. 2–6
expressions
Semana 1 Read about greetings and kisses in Pronunciación, p. 7
Agosto 31 Spanish-speaking countries, learn Aventuras fotonovela, pp. 8–9
L1 informal greetings and leave Cultura, pp. 10–11
takings, learn the gender of nouns, Gramática 1.1: Nouns and articles, pp.
learn about definite and indefinite 12–13
articles
Semana 2 Learn numbers 0–30 and perform Gramática 1.2: Numbers 0–30, pp. 14–
Septiembre 5 simple math problems, use hay, 15
L1 identify people and things, Gramática 1.3: Present tense of ser, pp.
indicate possession, describe 16–17
origin, talk about professions or
occupations

Semana 2 Ask for and tell time, talk about Gramática 1.4: Telling time, pp. 18–19
Septiembre 7 the time of day. Review grammar A repasar, pp. 20–21
L1 concepts from Lesson 1 Ampliación, pp. 22–23
Lectura, pp. 24–25

Semana 3 Read about university majors, talk Cultura, pp. 36–37

Septiembre 12 about activities in the present Gramática 2.1: Present tense of regular
L2 tense, form negative sentences, -ar verbs, pp. 38–39, with The verb
talk about likes and dislikes gustar, p. 39
Semana 3 Ask and answer simple questions Lección 2: Introduction, p. 27
Septiembre 14 in Spanish, talk about people's Preparación, pp. 28–32
L2 health and well-being, describe Gramática 2.2: Forming questions in
the location of a person or object Spanish, pp. 40–41
Gramática 2.3: Present tense of estar,
pp. 42–43

Semana 4 Learn numbers 31 to 100, perform Gramática 2.4: Numbers 31–100, pp.
Septiembre 19 simple math problems, review 44–45
L2 grammar concepts from Lesson 2 A repasar, pp. 46–47
Ampliación, pp. 48–49
Lectura, pp. 50–51

Semana 4 No hay clases

Septiembre 21
L2

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 Semana 5 Talk about families and Lección 3: Introduction, p. 57
Septiembre 26 professions. Talk about family, Preparación, pp. 58–62
L3 describe people, talk about plans, Pronunciación, p. 63
talk about age, learn diphthongs Aventuras fotonovela, pp. 64–65
and linking
Semana 5 No hay clases
Septiembre 28
L3

Semana 6 Read about surnames and Cultura, pp. 66–67 Gramática 3.1:
Octubre 3 families, describe people and Descriptive adjectives, pp. 68–69
L3 things Gramática 3.2: Possessive adjectives,
pp. 70–71

Semana 6 Express ownership, use the Gramática 3.3: Present tense of regular
Octubre 5 present tense (regular -er and -ir -er and -ir verbs, pp. 72–73
L3 verbs)

Semana 7 Learn the forms of tener and Gramática 3.4: Present tense of tener
Octubre 10 venir, talk about what you have and venir, pp. 74–75
L3 and what you have to do, talk A repasar, pp. 76–77
about how you feel using tener, Ampliación, pp. 78–79
review grammar concepts from Lectura, pp. 80–81
Lesson 3.
Semana 7 Primer Examen
Octubre 12

Semana 8 Read about soccer rivalries and Cultura, pp. 92–93

Octubre 17 famous athletes, learn the forms of Gramática 4.1: Present tense of ir, pp.
L4 ir, express future events, express 94–95
let's...
Semana 8 Speak in the present tense using Gramática 4.2: Stem-changing verbs
Octubre 19 stem-changing verbs (e:ie, o:ue, e:ie, o:ue, pp. 96–97
L4 e:i) Gramática 4.3: Stem-changing verbs
e:i, pp. 98–99
Semana 9 Use verbs with irregular yo forms, Gramática 4.4: Verbs with irregular yo
Octubre 24 review grammar concepts from forms, pp. 100–101
L4 Lesson 4, read about cultural A repasar, pp. 102–103
activities Ampliación, pp.104–105
Lectura, pp. 106–107

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 Semana 9 Talk about travel and vacations, Lección 5: Introduction, p. 113
Octubre 26 talk about seasons and weather, Preparación, pp. 114–118
L4 learn ordinal numbers Aventuras en los países hispanos, pp.
109–112

Semana 9 Talk with hotel personnel, Pronunciación, p. 119

Octubre 31 describe a hotel, talk about how Aventuras fotonovela, pp. 120–121
L5 you feel, pronounce b and v

Semana 10 Learn about direct objects, review Gramática 5.4: Direct object nouns and
Noviembre 2 grammar concepts from Lesson 5, pronouns, pp. 130–131
L5 read about a trip to Puerto Rico, A repasar, pp. 132–133
Ampliación, pp. 134–135
Lectura, pp. 136–137

Semana 11 Talk about shopping, clothing, and Lección 6: Introduction, p. 139

Noviembre 7 colors Preparación, pp. 140–144
L6

Semana 11 Talk in the past by using the Gramática 6.2: Preterite tense of regular
Noviembre 9 preterite tense of regular verbs. verbs, pp. 152–153
L6

Semana 12 Talk in the past by using indirect Gramática 6.3: Indirect object
Noviembre 14 object pronouns pronouns, pp. 154–155
L6

Semana 12 Use demonstrative adjectives and Gramática 6.4: Demonstrative

Noviembre 16 pronouns, review grammar adjectives and pronouns, pp. 156–157
L6 concepts from Lesson 6, read an A repasar, pp. 158–159
advertisement Ampliación, pp. 160–161
Lectura, pp. 162–163

Semana 13 No hay clases

Noviembre 21

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 Semana 13 No hay clases
Noviembre 23

Semana 14 Segundo Examen

Noviembre 28

Semana 14 Talk about food and ingredients, Gramática 7.2: Indefinite and negative
Noviembre 30 tastes, fruits and vegetables, and words, pp. 182–183
L7 drinks. Learn the placement and
use of indefinite and negative
words

Semana 15 Use comparatives and Gramática 8.4: Comparatives and

Diciembre 5 superlatives. superlatives, pp. 212–213
L7 A repasar, pp. 214–215
Ampliación, pp. 216–217
Lectura, pp. 218–219

Semana 15 Read about la siesta, use ser and Cultura, pp. 178–179
Diciembre 7 ir in the preterite Gramática 7.3: Preterite of ser and ir,
L7 pp. 184–185

Semana 16 Preparation for the Final Exam.
Diciembre 12 Learn gustar and verbs that
L7 follow the pattern of gustar,
review grammar concepts from
Lesson 7.
Gramática 7.1: Reflexive verbs, pp.
180–181
Gramática 7.4: Gustar and verbs like
gustar, pp. 186–187
A repasar, pp. 188–189
Ampliación, pp. 190–191
Lectura, pp. 192–193

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 Semana 16 Final Exam
Diciembre 14
L7

EXAMEN FINAL
**The instructor
reserves the right to
alter this schedule at any
time to better
accommodate the
learning needs of the
students.