Instructor: Deborah Lemon     Email: dlemon@Ohlone.edu
Office Hours:11:30-12:00 MWF     2312 Newark Campus

COURSE DESCRIPTION

1. In this 5 unit course you will learn further essential elements of Spanish language structure, vocabulary, and aspects of Hispanic culture. Spanish 101B focuses on advanced grammar and communication skills. You will be introduced to the Preterite and Imperfect past, Future and Perfect tenses as well as the Conditional and the Subjunctive mood. 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 with a 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.
   
   
2. In class we will concentrate on listening and speaking skills through a variety of activities.
3. You will prepare for these activities by successfully completing your online lecture and homework requirements.

4. 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.
     
     
     • If you already have an account from Spanish 101A, you need only log in and add the new Course Code found on the Bulletins page.
     
     
     • If you need to purchase the online homework, Go to the Virtual Lab page to get directions for setting up your Quia Account and purchasing the Activities Manual. The 101B Course Code is found on the Bulletins page.
     
     
   • A set of headphones with an attached microphone. A good set used for gaming is best. iPod style earplugs are not acceptable.
   • A Voice Thread Basic Account: your instructor may assign you an account or you will need to purchase a Basic Account.
   
   
5. By the end of this course, you will be using all of the material included in the text. This is not nearly as intimidating as it may at first appear since the material is progressive, building upon the earlier materials. Since you already have a good grasp of the 101A materials in chapters P-6, you can apply these in chapter 7; and then you apply the concepts of chapters P-7 in chapter 8. The key is to do a little Spanish each day, rather than doing huge chunks of grammar at one time. 


6. 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 101B 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.