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Spanish Independent Low 4 In-Person @ Polk Ave (Wed., 6-8pm)


Class
Jorge Luna
Purchase for $346

About

** This class will be held at 193 Polk Ave, Suite D, (2nd floor), Nashville, TN.

Instructor: Jorge Luna

Objective: Learners in this class will build on skills developed during the Beginner and Explorer beginner-level, and Independent Low 1, 2 and 3 classes (approximately 270 contact hours) and the first two levels of intermediate-level classes. Practice will focus on interacting with others by using connected sentences that may combine to form paragraphs and asking a variety of questions, often across various time frames on the topics of expressing agreement and disagreement, culture events and gestures used in Spanish speaking countries, and more. The instructor will also guide the learners to explore real world videos and articles by giving them fun, level-appropriate tasks.

 * While we accept registrations up to week two, please enroll at least a week before the start date. This is when class confirmation/cancellation decisions are made, and your registration can make a difference.  

 Can-Do Statements:  Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to: 

  • Present arguments in order to participate in a debate 

  • Share your opinions with others  

  • Express certainty, agreement and disagreement  

  • Express complete disagreement  

  • Correctly transmit what someone else has said 

  • Recognize the meaning of gestures from Spanish speaking countries  

  • Express feelings with ¡Qué+adjective! 

Use of the Language: This course has been designed in such a way that most of the class time will be devoted to communication and will be taught in the target language (i.e., the language that you are studying).  As you already have some experience with the language, you are encouraged to use the target language as much as possible from Day 1.  You are not expected to understand everything, and you can expect to be pushed beyond your comfort zone. However, your instructor is there to make sure you can succeed in meeting the goals of the activities and of the class in general.  Our goal is for you to be able to communicate in the target language, and we cannot learn to speak a language without speaking it.  Please remember that we learn best by making mistakes, and we encourage you to try to do your best.  Don’t forget that your instructor is there to support you in class and is also available via the Matrix messaging system for assistance.  

Tech Support: For any technology issues, initiate contact by submitting a ticket https://tiny.utk.edu/tlcsupport 

Technology Needed: 
 
For both online and in-person classes 
- Functioning desktop or laptop; tablets are not recommended, and phones are not a good option 

- Access to a stable Internet connection
 

 

For online classes - 

 - Webcam: we ask that you use your webcam in class as this helps to create a feeling of classroom community.  
- Microphone 
 
Digital literacies requirements 

- For both online and in-person classes, understanding of how to log in and navigate Matrix, our learning management system, to access resources (e.g., homework, eBook for Spanish, etc.); a Matrix Getting Started Guide is made available to students once the class is confirmed.  

- For online classes, several Zoom tutorials are available to learn basic skills (e.g., mute/unmute, turning camera on, use of chat, etc.): Zoom Tutorials 

Required Materials: Learners will be using the B1.1 eBook of Hablamos (Edinumen publisher). Enrollment fees include access to this e-book in Matrix, the TLC's learning management system. Details on how to access your e-book will be located on Matrix in your class after purchase. Internet connection is needed to access the e-book. 

This course will cover approximately Lecciones 10-12. Supplemental notes and exercises will be provided by the instructor. 

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