FNLG 1501S - Conversational Spanish 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42907,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Gina Villamizar Vasquez
Email: gvillamizar@ysu.edu
Course Description
An introductory course focused on developing functional conversation skills in the chosen language.
Conversational Spanish 1 is an introductory course designed for students with little to no previous experience in Spanish. The course emphasizes the development of practical communication skills through thematic modules focused on everyday situations and topics. Students will develop foundational skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing while building vocabulary, learning essential grammatical structures, and exploring the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Introducción al Español | Rita M. Palacios |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Class Calendar
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 8/27 | Course eBook: The Spanish-Speaking World | Module 1: ¿Quién soy? Spanish-speaking world and getting to know each other | Read and review the assigned materials before class. Weekly Practice and Activities and Module Quiz 1 are due in Blackboard Fri. 9/4 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Thu | 9/3 | Course eBook and Blackboard materials: Greetings, Introductions, and Personal Information | Module 1: ¿Quién soy? Greetings, introductions, and basic personal information | Read and review the assigned Course eBook materials before class. Weekly Practice and Activities and Module Quiz 1 are due in Blackboard Fri. 9/4 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Thu | 9/10 | Course eBook: 6.1 La fecha y los días de la semana, 6.3 La fecha y los meses, and 6.5 Forming Questions in Spanish | Module 2: Mi vida universitaria. Classes, schedules, days, dates, and time | Read and review the assigned materials before class. Weekly Practice and Activities are due in Blackboard Fri. 9/11 by 11:59 p.m |
| Thu | 9/17 | Course eBook and Blackboard materials: Classroom Vocabulary, Nouns, Articles, and Plural Formation | Module 2: Mi vida universitaria. Classroom and university vocabulary, nouns, articles, and plurals | Read and review the assigned Course eBook materials before class. Weekly Practice and Activities and Module Quiz 2 are due in Blackboard Fri. 9/18 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Thu | 9/24 | Course eBook and Blackboard materials: Family Vocabulary, Ser, and Adjectives | Module 3: Mi familia y yo. Family members, relationships, and descriptions | Read and review the assigned materials before class. Weekly Practice and Activities are due in Blackboard Fri. 9/25 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Thu | 10/1 | Course eBook and Blackboard materials: Numbers 30–100, Ages, and Descriptions | Module 3: Mi familia y yo. Talking about family members, ages, and descriptions | Read and review the assigned materials before class. Weekly Practice and Activities and Module Quiz 3 are due in Blackboard Fri. 10/2 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Thu | 10/8 | Course eBook and Blackboard materials: Sports, Hobbies, and Regular Verbs | Module 4: ¿Qué me gusta hacer? Hobbies, sports, likes, and leisure activities | Read and review the assigned materials before class. Weekly Practice and Activities and Oral Activity 1 are due in Blackboard Fri. 10/9 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Thu | 10/15 | Course eBook and Blackboard materials: Regular Present-Tense Verbs | Module 4: ¿Qué me gusta hacer? Talking about interests and activities | Read and review the assigned materials before class. Weekly Practice and Activities and Module Quiz 4 are due in Blackboard Fri. 10/16 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Thu | 10/22 | Course eBook and Blackboard materials: Daily Activities and Regular Verbs | Module 5: Mi vida cotidiana. Asking about and describing everyday routines | Read and review the assigned materials before class. Weekly Practice and Activities are due in Blackboard Fri. 10/23 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Thu | 10/29 | Course eBook and Blackboard materials: Questions and Daily Routines | Module 5: Mi vida cotidiana. Talking about routines and frequency | Read and review the assigned materials before class. Weekly Practice and Activities are due in Blackboard Fri. 10/30 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Thu | 11/5 | Course eBook and Blackboard materials: Time and Frequency | Module 5: Mi vida cotidiana. Talking about a typical day | Read and review the assigned materials before class. Weekly Practice and Activities and Module Quiz 5 are due in Blackboard Fri. 11/6 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Thu | 11/12 | Course eBook and Blackboard materials: Places, Location, and Estar | Module 6: ¿Qué hacemos y adónde vamos? The Verb Estar and Its Uses | Read and review the assigned materials before class. Weekly Practice and Activities and Oral Activity 2 are due in Blackboard Fri. 11/13 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Thu | 11/19 | Course eBook and Blackboard materials: Talking About Places and Everyday Activities | Module 6: ¿Qué hacemos y adónde vamos? Using Ser and Estar in Everyday Communication | Read and review the assigned materials before class. Weekly Practice and Activities and Module Quiz 6 are due in Blackboard Fri. 11/20 by 11:59 p.m |
| Thu | 11/26 | None | Thanksgiving Break – No Class | None |
| Thu | 12/3 | Course materials from Modules 1–6 | Course Review and Integration | Review course materials before class. Comprehensive Progress Assessment is due in Blackboard Fri. 12/4 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Thu | 12/10 | None | Finals Week – No Class | None |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.