Creighton U. Homepage SPN 201- ECreighton U. Homepage

http://www.creighton.edu/~bohlke/spn201

Students, please bookmark this page and visit it on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
in the afternoon to find out about updates and additions for the upcoming week.

Recent changes are marked in RED below
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Press the browser's REFRESH button
to see the latest version in your browser.

SAVO = SPO = Audio/Video online
CAMINOS links etc. = Homepage Dr. Böhlke
CU Calendar Spring 2006 = Definición en español = Wordreference.com

On-Campus listening w/ native speakers - great prep for group presentations
(audio with transcript)

Pulse aquí para avanzar a la semana correspondiente:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Página actualizada: 09.02.2006 a las 12.00 p.m.

Top: Semana 1

Fecha

En clase

 

 

 

FYI only. Student Audio CD mp3 is available here.

Preparación para la clase y los controles


Items and Homework from this column are often selected for the surprise 'Control y Reflexión' quizzes given occasionally.

Fecha para entregar la tarea

Homework in this column has to be turned in.

1. Staple any loose sheets.
2. Put your name on it
3. Label the homework with page number and name of activity.

Miércoles, 11 de
enero

Course syllabus,

HLRC - ejercicios con Spanish Partner, audio y video, intro to this web page.

 

Compre el libro de texto y el libro de actividades CAMINOS en la libraría de Creighton.

 

Be able to answer these questions in class:
1. ¿Qué hiciste ayer por la noche?
2. ¿Qué comiste para el desayuno hoy?
3. ¿Dónde pasaste tus vacaciones de verano?
Viernes,
13 de
enero

Lección 8A; Prepare (306 + 308);

entrevistas en grupos, 

Tarea: Prepare to answer the first 10 questions without much hesitation! You need to install Macromedia's Shockwave Player for this program.

Listen to our first MP3-cast, día01 (7.6 Mb; 8 min)

Practice verb conjugation with present tense: Link1,

Send my an email with subject line "SPN201" and your complete email address in the body of the message - but listen to the MP3-cast first.


Top: Semana 2

Lunes,
16 de
enero

We will cover TB (309-312); Numbers; Subjunctive intro, preview regular verbs (311-313) at home.

Textbook = TB
Workbook = WB

 

Start working with the workbook. Always work parallel, e.g. WB (115-117) should be complete before today's class. Stay current with the workbook. The answers are in the back of the book. Check those after you completed the exercises.

Subjunctive intro, preview TB (311-313) at home.

Review your knowledge on numbers here (10-15 min.): This is Shockwave with Audio, so wait until it's downloaded.

 

Practice body parts (scroll down to 'El Cuerpo') [nothing to turn it, just review it]. More vocab (voluntary).

Log into Caminos on Blackboard a watch all previous Video episodes up to chapter 7b. This is also a good review for those of you who already watched it last semester in SPN102.

Miércoles, 18 de
enero

TB (314-317) To get the most out of today's fast paced session, pretend that TB (316-317) A, B, C and D are "take home quizzes", which we will prepare in class. If you spend "thinking time" at home, then you get feedback of your knowledge in class;
For general knowledge, review (review numbers first here(added at 9:30 pm): then ==> Numbers;

 

FYI: Subjunctive exercises:
1.links to more exercises (María Mena) scroll to bottom of page.
2. Spanish Verb Conjugation Trainer - Subjunctive
3. Spanish Partner Online (PLU) - scroll down to 'Subjunctive'. Work sequentially from top to as far down as needed for 8A.
4. Sp.FlashCards Subjunctive is at bottom of page, e.g. 'Wanting and Wishing' etc.

No olviden trabajar en su libro de trabajo (Activities Manual) cada día.

Ahora hay materiales suplementarios en Blackboard (added at 8 pm)

Viernes,
20 de enero

TB (317 wrap up); TB (320-323) please preview at home; Lectura TB (327-330);

Guía para examen;

Time permitting: El Parkour video (Windows Media Video) y texto (check it out before class). TAREA: If you were the parents of one of them, what wishes, fears etc. would you tell him? (subjunctive mood)

1. TB (322) Do Actividad A and B as preparation for class.

2. Lectura TB (327-330) This vocabulary will help you in the Prueba.

Not sure about a verb conjugation?
Try 'Verbix.com'

Please make sure you know how to find and submit the correct ACE Practice Tests by Monday: Más práctica and 2 videopruebas (I and II) are due. You need Quicktime to watch the Videopruebas.

Remember to go to our SPN 102 Blackboard class and listen to the audio.

Top: Semana 3

Lunes,
23 de
enero

Prueba 1 (Lección 8A)

 

AFTER the exam, time to practice numbers:

Starting Monday afternoon, please continue studying with 8B- El mercado TB(331-332). Here is a more current 'Tasa de cambio' (x-rates) or local backup.

Programa 1 y programa 2 para aprender los números.

Not sure about a verb conjugation?
Try 'Verbix.com'

 


(local backup 20 de enero de 2006)

D U E T O D A Y ! If you are very busy on Sunday, then complete these assignments earlier.

1. Workbook 8A (115-122) & Lab Manual 8A (213-214) due before the Prueba. No exceptions.

2. ACE Practice Tests by Monday: Más práctica and 2 videopruebas (I and II) are due before the Prueba. No exceptions.

Miércoles,
25 de
enero
Lección 8B, El mercado TB (331-335) Review numbers and continue studying the subjunctive TB (334-335) Doubt and Certainty. TB (333) B, on a separate sheet of paper, calculate all numbers. You can write numbers like '2451' and learn how to say them out loud.
Viernes,
27 de
enero
TB (334-337) Doubt or Certainty;

TB (336) B

FYI: detailed explanation on subjunctive in noun-clauses (what we are learning right now)

 

Turn in Video Worksheet 8a, which you received on 1-25 (Wed.) in class.

Turn in handout on subjunctive or indicative (received on 1-25 (Wed.) in class.

Top: Semana 4

Lunes,
30 de
enero

TB (338-341); definite article;

 

Videos in which you find use of the definite article: video_1, video_2,

FYI: Watch 8 min. tutorial on present subjunctive (nonn-clauses) beta version: WMV format;

Be prepared to answer FAST in class to questions 11-20 (Shockwave).
¡ La práctica hace al maestro!

BKNelson (Colby.edu) interactive exercises with feedback. Excellent practice for subjunctive vs. indicative. ¡La práctica hace al maestro!


(8 min. tutorial on Subjunctive) 

Miércoles,
1 de
febrero

TB (344-346); Repaso de la lección 8B.

¡Ojalá que llueva café!
1. Listen to song, 2. Make a list of all subjunctive forms in this song, 3. Write the infinitives next to them.

Remember to go to our SPN 102 Blackboard class and listen to the audio.

Prepare TB (341) A.

Link posted by request for practicing grammar: BKNelson

¡Ojalá que llueva café!
1. Listen to song, 2. Make a list of all subjunctive forms in this song, 3. Write the infinitives next to them.

TB (346) B, [Verdadero / Falso] Submit your homework via email, subject line 'spn201'.

Please have all ACE Practice Tests done before the Prueba

Viernes,
3 de
febrero

Prueba 2 (Lección 8B)

FYI: Typing Spanish accents etc. (via PSU)

Pregunta: ¿Cuánta gente vive in Canadá y México?
Repuesta: Población en
Canadá
y México.

1. Workbook 8B (123-127) & Lab Manual 8A (215-216) & Video Worksheet 8b, due before the Prueba. No exceptions.

2. ACE Practice Test Lección B; Más práctica, Videoprueba III and IV y Repaso for this chapter. Submit the results via email before the Prueba.

Top: Semana 5

Lunes,
6 de
febrero

Lección 9A, La cocina sana; TB (350-353).

Videos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,

FYI only: RSS Podcast feed created

Preview 9A.1 Talking about the Unknown (subjuctivo) TB (352).

TB (353) A. Write out on sheet of paper and underline the verb.
TB (351) B. Make a list of foods and drink you had yesterday - at least 6 items.

Miércoles,
8 de
febrero

TB (354-357)

FMI (for my information) If you have an iPod or other PDA/MP3 or MP4 player/ or WMV on your portable, please try to subscribe to my RSS feed and let me know if it works. Computer users - please read the info on the RSS feed and try a Podcatcher program. Muchas gracias.

¡Miren todos los videos! Take notes and remember what each video is about. What do they sell? Videos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,  

Viernes,
10 de
febrero

TB (357-361)

Listen to YOUR sentences from Wednesday!
 

Preview tú-commands (TB 358-360)

 

TB (360) C. Write on sheet of paper and underline the verb.

Video: What is this law about? At what age is it legally permitted to smoke in Spain? What size of restaurants are affected? Is smoking allowed at work? Is tobacco advertisement permitted? Take notes - preferably en español - on paper.

Top: Semana 6

Lunes,
13 de
febrero
Videodrama TB (362-366); Repaso;
TB (366) C, [Verdadero o Falso] Submit your homework via email, subject line 'spn201'.
Miércoles,
15 de
febrero

Repaso; Canción_4 (3.6 MB download - Shockwave);

 

 
Viernes,
17 de
febrero

Prueba 3 (Lección 9A)

 

1. Workbook 9A (129-135) & Lab Manual 9A (217-218) due before the Prueba. No exceptions.

2. ACE Practice Test Lección A; Más práctica,videoprueba I and II. Submit the results via email on time.
 

Top: Semana 7

Lunes,
20 de
febrero
     
Miércoles,
22 de
febrero
     
Viernes,
24 de
febrero
     

Top: Semana 8

Lunes,
27 de
febrero



Miércoles,
1 de
marzo


   
Viernes,
3 de
marzo
Midterm (Lecciones 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B)  

1. Workbook 9B (136-142) & Lab Manual 9B (219-220) due before the Prueba. No exceptions.

2. ACE Practice Test Lección B; Más práctica, Videoprueba III and IV y Repaso for this chapter. Submit the results via email on time.

Top: Semana 9

Lunes, 6 de marzo

Descanso

de
primavera
Miércoles, 8 de marzo
Descanso
de
primavera
Viernes, 10 de marzo.

Descanso

de

primavera

Top: Semana 10

Lunes,
13 de
marzo
   

 

Miércoles,
15 de
marzo
 

Viernes,
17 de
marzo

 

NOTE: Monday is last day to withdraw with a "W".

Top: Semana 11

Lunes,
20 de
marzo



Miércoles,
22 de
marzo

 

 
Viernes,
24 de
marzo

Prueba 4 (Lección 10A)


 

1. Workbook 10A (145-150) & Lab Manual 10A (221-223) due before the Prueba. No exceptions.

2. ACE Practice Test Lección A; Más práctica,videoprueba I and II. Submit the results via email on time.

Top: Semana12

Lunes,
27 de
marzo
  Download worksheet, then listen to Canción 2 (2.8 Mb, wait until completely downloaded!) and fill in the blanks.
 
Miércoles,
29 de
marzo
 


Viernes,
31 de
marzo

ACE Practice Test Lección B;
Más práctica, Videoprueba III and IV y Repaso for this chapter. Submit the results via email on time.

Top: Semana 13

Lunes,
3 de
abril
   
Miércoles,
5 de
abril

 
Viernes,
7 de
abril
Prueba 5 (Lección 11 A)

 

1. Workbook 11A (159-164) & Lab Manual 11A (227-230) due before the Prueba. No exceptions.

2. ACE Practice Test Lección A; Más práctica,videoprueba I and II. Submit the results via email on time.


Top: Semana 14

Lunes,
10 de
abril


Due before class:
1. ACE Practice Test Lección B; Más práctica, Videoprueba III and IV y Repaso for this chapter. Submit the results via email on time.

Miércoles,
12 de
abril

   
Viernes,
14 de
abril


Descanso para celebrar Pascua. ¡Felices Pascuas!

Top: Semana 15

Lunes,
17 de
abril
Descanso para celebrar Pascua. ¡Felices Pascuas!
Miércoles,
19 de
abril

 

   

Viernes,
21 de
abril

2. Canción 3 y otra información cultural sobre el tema de la violencia doméstica en España.

3.
información para SPN 102


Mujeres en Cifras (Ministerio de Trabajo y Asuntos Sociales)



local link of Terra (from 2004; website disappeared 2005)

1.Download worksheet (RTF), then listen to Canción 3 (2.7 Mb, wait until completely downloaded!) and fill in the blanks.
2.Official Bebe website with Video (ver el video) of Malo.

5. Victor Manuel, El club de las mujeres muertas VIDEO (El País)

4.Telediario: New law to protect women [25 de junio de 2004] (Quicktime6+, 5Mb); or Windows Media Player format

Talk about the number of deaths, nationalities, and age of the victims.

For example: En 2000 murieron más mujeres que en 2001.




Top: Semana 16

Lunes,
24 de
abril

Finish 11 B today.

Repaso Capítulos 8-11

 

1. Workbook 11 B (159-164) & Lab Manual 11 B (227-230) due before the Prueba. No exceptions.

2. ACE Practice Test Lección B; Más práctica, Videoprueba III and IV y Repaso for this chapter. Submit the results via email on time.

Miércoles,
26 de
abril
Presentaciones

Viernes,
28 de
abril

Hoy no hay clase. Si quiere, visite las presentaciones de los famosos 'eFellows'.

Study practice for final:
(Selected links taken from this page (Maria Mena)).

 


Top: Semana 17 - FINALS WEEK

Lunes

 


   
Miércoles
Exámenes finales (Registrar)
Download worksheet, then listen to Canción 1 (1.7 Mb, wait until completely downloaded!) and fill in the blanks.

Please download and print this worksheet, then listen to the song and fill in the blanks.

Turn in worksheet for Canción 1

Viernes
5 de
mayo

Español 201
(Chapters 8-11)
Friday, May 5th
at 8 a.m. in our regular classroom

Spanish Live TV & Radio: look for 'en directo' on left side.
RNE en Directo
(yellow left)
TVE en Directo (blue on left)

 

 

FYI: Authentic Spanish dialogues for On-Campus users.

2 CDs with Top 100 songs, los números uno, Cadena 100
Practice (no feedback) subjuntivo;