SPA 248/348 Preparatory Course for Study in Spain
 (February 6 – April 24, 4:00-4:50 plus one special meeting), MC 106
Missouri Western State College
Division of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department of English, Foreign Languages and Journalism
Spring 2002

Instructor:                  David Young, Assistant Professor of Spanish and
                                    Director of Summer Study in Spain
Office:                         SSC 213
Office  hours:             12:00-1:00 MTh & 1:00-2:00 T,W  and  by  appointment 
Telephone:                 816  271-4167 
Fax:                             816  271-4543 
E-mail:                        dyoung@missouriwestern.edu

Web  Site:                  

Suggested Text:

Lonely Planet: Spain, http://www.lonelyplanet.com/

Lonely Plant: Andalucía

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:

                     Attendance, preparation, participation, quizzes and written exercises                    40%

                     Group Presentation                                                                                            30%

                     Final Exam                                                                                                               30%

Class Schedule:

2-6    Introduction

2-13

2-20 Introduction II

2-27

3-6

3-13 Spring Break

3-20 Class extended until 7 pm to in order to see a movie about Spain.

3-27

4-3

4-10

4-17

4-24 EXAM