Intermediate spanish 1

SPAN 2311 Core Objective Assignments

Core Objectives Assessed

Intercultural competence includes the following:

· knowledge of one’s own culture and how it has shaped one’s worldview,

· knowledge of significant characteristics of other cultures,

· ability to compare and contrast different cultures, and

· ability to adjust one’s actions to successfully interact with someone from another culture.

Culture includes history, values, politics, economics, communication styles, beliefs and practices.

Oral communication is a prepared, purposeful presentation designed to increase knowledge, to foster understanding, or to promote change in the listeners' attitudes, values, beliefs, or behaviors.

Core Objective Assignments

There are three assignments to complete as you create and give an oral presentation in Spanish comparing and contrasting two different cultures. Here is more information about the three Core Objective Assignments explained very briefly in the syllabus. These three assignments are steps to the final oral presentation:

1. Outline and Script:

The outline and script in Spanish will show how students made a decision to live in the US or in a Spanish-speaking while comparing and contrasting the two cultures.

The outline and script will be the result of research to avoid stereotypes and assumptions. Students will based their presentation on facts.

The outline and the script for the presentation will also include personal reflection based on those facts.

Students should document their sources. In many cases, the web address is enough.

Students will submit the outline and script using a link on eCampus in the area called Core Objective Assignments.

2. Slide Presentation:

The slide presentation in Spanish will provide visuals and highlights for the oral presentation.

Students will use their script for the oral presentation. The slides simply highlight the important points.

Students will submit the slide presentation using a link on eCampus in the area called Core Objective Assignments.

3. Oral Presentation:

Students should practice giving the oral presentation and record themselves.

The oral presentation should be at least five minutes long and it should provide an introduction, body, and conclusion.

Students will record themselves giving an oral presentation in Spanish.

Students must show their face and slides. It is important that the student show their face at least during the introduction.

Then they will upload the recording to YouTube and then submit the link on eCampus in the area called Core Objective Assignments.

Prompt and Requirements

The presentation and the related assignments (outline, script, and slides) must address this prompt and include these requirements.

Prompt and Situation

You are about to graduate from college. You must decide whether to spend the next phase of your life in the United States or in a Spanish-speaking country. You presentation will answer this question: Would you rather live in the United States or in a Spanish-speaking country?

Requirements

1. For the presentation, you must choose one of these Spanish-speaking countries: Costa Rica, Perú, Ecuador, Chile, España, or Cuba.

2. The presentation use facts and information to avoid assumptions and stereotypes. There are some reliable sources on the web that may be helpful:

a. The CIA World Factbook

b. The US Department of State

c. The “Ministerio del Exterior” (the department in charge of foreign relations) of the country you pick.

d. Tourism and travel pages and blogs can be helpful but they do not focus on living abroad.

3. The presentation should be complete and organized. It should have the following:

a. Introduction in which you explain your situation and state your central message (your decision).

b. Body in which you compare and contrast various aspects of daily life in both countries to demonstrate intercultural competence.

c. Conclusion in which you state your decision and explain it by summing up the advantages of your choice.

Outline and Script

Research for the Outline and Script

Students should start with picking a country and doing the research.

1. For the presentation, you must choose one of these Spanish-speaking countries: Costa Rica, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, España, or Cuba.

2. The presentation use facts and information to avoid assumptions and stereotypes. The following are some reliable and helpful sources on the web:

a. The CIA World Factbook

b. The US Department of State

c. The “Ministerio del Exterior” (the country’s department in charge of foreign relations)

3. The research should focus on daily life in the chosen country and in the US. Here are some topics you may consider:

a. Where do most people live? In the city or in small towns? In houses or in apartments?

b. Is a car necessary or is there public transportation?

c. What is the daily routine like?

i. What do people eat? Breakfast? Lunch? Snacks? Dinner?

ii. Who does the chores? Who does the cooking?

d. What do people do for fun?

e. What spiritual and cultural activities are important?

Reflect on Current and Future Daily Life

After completing some or all of the research, students should reflect on how their culture has shaped their current daily life and their preferences for the future. Here are some questions to consider:

1. What is your daily routine like here in the US in contrast with daily life for someone age in the other country?

2. Do you prefer to live in a city or in a small town? Why?

3. Would you be able to find a job or to set up a business using your skills?

4. What do you do for fun?

5. What spiritual and cultural activities are important to you?

Draft and Final Copy of Outline and Script

Both the outline and script should be in Spanish.

Outline

A simple outline provides organization to your script. The outline should include the following:

1. Introducción – Debes presentarte (¿Cómo te llamas? ¿Dónde estudias?) Luego, responde a la pregunta: ¿Prefieres vivir en los Estados Unidos o en (el país que escogiste)?

2. Comparación y contraste entre la vida en los Estados Unidos y en (el país que escogiste).

3. Conclusión – Declara tu decisión y por lo menos tres razones por tomarla.

4. Fuentes de información – Escribe qué páginas de web consultaste para tu investigación.

Guion

· Students should Microsoft Word to write the script. Google Docs and Pages sometimes can be difficult to open. If you use Google Docs or Pages, please do a Save as to convert the file to Word.

· Draft a script using your research and your reflections in Spanish. The script should follow the outline.

· Revise your script. It is a good idea to read it aloud to catch mistakes, repetition, omission, or lack of coherence.

Here is a checklist to guide your revision:

1. Organization

a. Does the presentation have an introduction, a body, and a conclusion?

b. Does the introduction clearly state the central message (your decision)?

c. Does the body provide a comparision and contrast?

d. Does the body include supporting details such as explanations or examples?

e. Does the conclusion state your decision and why?

2. Language: SPANISH

a. Are the sentences complete? Do they express a complete thought?

b. Are some sentences too long for an oral presentation? You may want divide a long sentence into two shorter sentences.

c. Are the verbs in the correct form (subject-verb agreement, correct tense)?

d. Are the adjectives in the correct form and place?

i. Articles, numbers, and demonstrative adjectives go in front of the noun.

ii. Descriptive adjectives should follow the noun.

iii. All adjectives should agree with the noun (noun-adjective agreement).

e. Did you use the vocabulary accurately (avoid the use of English and slang)?

Make the necessary changes. Then save the file with your first and last name. Submit by using the link on eCampus and attaching the file. Files sent via email will not be graded.

Slide Presentation

Students should use PowerPoint to create a slide presentation. Keynotes and other programs are other alternatives. The final submission should be in PDF format because there can problems with opening other versions.

The purpose of the slide presentation is to highlight main points of your presentation. The script is what you will say. Highlight the important parts of your presentation. You should not type the whole script into the slide presentation.

· Keep the number of slides to less than ten:

· A title

· An introduction

· Body

· A conclusion

· Sources – Webpage addresses are fine.

· The presentation should use correct punctuation, spelling and capitalization.

· Visuals (photos, maps, charts, and other) should support the central message. If the visual does not support the central message and supporting details leave it out.

· Other decorations such slide frames and backgrounds should be avoided.

· The slides should be readable.

· Strive for contrast (black letters on white or light yellow background or white letters on a dark background).

· Letters should be large enough to be readable.

· Use bullets or numbers to list supporting details.

You should revise your slide presentation before submitting it. Consider the following:

1. Do the slides include title, introduction, body, conclusion and sources?

2. Does the introduction slide clearly state the central message (your decision)?

3. Are there slides that state the supporting details of the body?

4. Do the slides show a comparison and a contrast of daily life in the U.S. with that of the other country?

5. Does the slide with conclusion clearly state your decision and why?

6. Does the final slide document your sources?

Finally, correct and save the presentation as a PDF. Then submit the PDF of your slide presentation on eCampus.

Oral Presentation

Students must show their face for part of the presentation. It is a good idea to show your face at the beginning when you are giving the introduction (introducing yourself and saying where you go to school).

· You need to show your face when presenting the ppt, so choose a tool that allows you to share video and screen. Some options are, Screencastomatic, Screencastify, YuJa (available on ecampus).

· Another alternative is to upload your video to YouTube. Make sure it is public and that it can be opened.

· Record your presentation between 3 to 5 minutes.

· Post the link to the video of your presentation in the eCampus section named Core Objective Assignment.

Practice the Presentation

Record yourself while practing the presentation. Listen to your presentation:

· Is the presentation too short (less than three minutes) or too long (more than five minutes)?

· If too short, can you slow down or add an example?

· If too long, can you cut out something repeated?

· Can you be understood?

· Speaking at a good pace: not too fast, not too slow

· Speaking at a good volume: not too softly, not yelling

· Are you saying the words correctly?

· Note the correct sounds of vowels and consonants.

· Follow the rules of stress and accentuation.

· Are you reading or delivering your presentation?

· Does your delivery flow with appropriate pauses?

· Do you appear comfortable and confident?

· Are your gestures distracting or helping the delivery?

· Are you boring and monotone? Try adding some enthusiasm.

Make the changes and then record again. Post the link on eCampus.

Grading Rubric

Criteria	A	B	C	D
Intercultural competence 20 pts.	How to adjust one’s actions to successfully interact with someone from another culture.	Is able to compare and contrast different cultures.	Discusses significant characteristics about other cultures.	Discusses how one’s own culture has shaped one’s identity and worldview.
Organization 10 pts.	The organization supports the effectiveness of the presentation. Easy to follow and cohesive.	The organization and transitions are clearly and consistently observable.	The organization and transitions are intermittently observable.	The organization (an introduction, a body, and a conclusion) and transitions are not observable.
Language: Vocabulary, terminology, and sentence structure 40 pts.	Compelling and memorable language Appropriate to the topic and audience, grammatical, clear, and free from bias.	Language choices are thoughtful and generally support the presentation. Appropriate to the topic and audience.	Mundane and commonplace language partially Appropriate language to the topic and audience.	Unclear language and it minimally supports the presentation. Not appropriate to the topic and audience.
Delivery: Posture, gestures, eye contact, use of the voice. 10 pts.	Delivery is compelling Speaker appears polished and confident.	Delivery is interesting. Speaker appears comfortable.	Delivery is understandable. Speaker appears tentative.	The delivery is incomprehensible Speaker appears uncomfortable.
Supporting Material 10 pts.	The materials significantly support the presentation and establish credibility.	The materials generally support the presentation and establish credibility.	The materials partially support the presentation and establish credibility.	Insufficient supporting materials
Central Message 10 pts.	Compelling	Clear and consistent	Understood, but not memorable	Not explicitly stated