SPA 248/348 Preparatory Course for Study in Spain
4:00-5:20 T (February 6 – April 17), MC 106
Missouri Western State College
Division of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department of English, Foreign Languages and Journalism
Spring 2001

 
Instructor:                  Dr. John M. Hall, Assistant Professor of Spanish and
                                    Director of Summer Study Abroad in Spain
Office:                         SSC 212F 
Office  hours:             11:00-12:00 TTh & 10:00-1:00 W,  and  by  appointment 
Telephone:                 816  271-4322 
Fax:                             816  271-4543 
E-mail:                        hall@griffon.mwsc.edu

Web  Site:                   http://www.missouriwestern.edu/eflj/lg/faculty/hall.html

Suggested Text:

Lonely Planet: Spain, www.lonelyplanet.com

Course Objective:

Prepare students for their upcoming study abroad experience by introducing them to contemporary Spanish culture.  This will be a very practical and general course on the society and recent history of Spain.  Students will participate in group discussions and oral presentations.

Course Rules and Guidelines:

1. No food or drink allowed in class.
2. Unexcused absences and arriving late to class will negatively affect your participation grade.
3. There will be no make-up work and assignments will not be accepted late.
4. Students requiring special accommodations due to a disability should meet with me as soon as possible.

Determination of Final Grade:

                        Participation                 40%

                        Group Presentation       30%

                        Final Exam                   30%

Class Schedule:

2-6    Introduction

2-13 Reading and discussion

2-20 Group work and discussion

2-27 Group work

3-6 Group work

3-13 Spring Break

3-20 Presentations

3-27 Presentations

4-3 Presentations

4-10 Review

4-17 Exam