Spanish for Heritage Speakers

Clara Dominguez

cdomingu@learningcommunity202.org

(815) 577-5996

2005-2006

Required Texts: Sendas Literarias 1

Sendas Literarias 1 workbook

Manual de gramática y ortografía para hispanos workbook

Course Description

This course is designed to develop the skills of reading and writing for Spanish speakers in their native language. The learning outcomes will focus on written expression and standard written and oral usage. The course is conducted in Spanish. Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are emphasized.

Illinois Learning Standards Addressed in Course

§ State Goal 28: Use target language to communicate within and beyond the classroom setting.

§ State Goal 29: Use the target language to develop an understanding of the customs, arts, literature, history and geography associated with the target language.

§ State Goal 30: Use the target language to make connections and reinforce knowledge and skills across academic, vocational and technical disciplines.

Units of Study

Semester 1

In these units, we will read stories of Puerto Rican, Cuban and Mexican authors.

Unit 1: Students will learn what the life of an immigrant is like, their economic conditions and their influence in the United States. Study the verbs (regular and irregular), infinitives, and conjugation. Focus on the conjugation and the proper way of speaking as well as writing.
Unit 2: This unit focuses on the history of the Spanish-speaking people. The material is presented through legends and myths. The students will be studying verb tenses as well as the parts of speech: subject, predicate, prefix and suffix.

Semester 2

In these units, we will be reading works of Mexican-American, Cuban, and Perubian authors.

Unit 3:Family is the main focus on this unit. The traditions and customs of the Hispanic family and the roles of each family member. Study the nouns, preterite, imperfect, definite, indefinite articles, adjectives and matching in number and gender.
Unit 4: The unit focuses on the Hispanic community in the United States and how it has changed. The present perfect, past perfect, and conditional will be discussed.

Components assessed

Speaking proper Spanish, improvement in writing (grammar and spelling) and reading skills, expanded vocabulary and appreciation other cultures.

Tips for succeeding in this Course

Participation, class attendance, homework, practicing newly learned material.

Routines and Procedures

Tests at the end of units, activities in the language lab, bi-weekly quizzes, frequent journal writing.

Grading policy

Tests 20% A 90-100%

Quizzes 15% B 80-89%

Homework 15% C 70-79%

Participation 20% D 60-69%

Projects 10% F 59-below

Semester Exam 20%