SPAN 110 Wk 1 Discussion – Los gustos y preferencias

Participation Guidelines and Grading Policies:

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. 5 points will be deducted if you do not meet the minimum 2 day participation requirement.

Your initial post is worth 25 points this week. Each required reply is worth 5 points. No points will be awarded for additional posts beyond these requirements.

Remember that there is an 8 hour grace period for submitting your initial post each week. You also have a grace period for submitting your required replies. 5 points will be deducted for any posts made after the 8-hour grace period.

At your instructor’s discretion, additional points may be deducted from your initial post and/or your required replies for not meeting the minimum word requirement, not meeting content requirements (see below), and/or frequent grammar and vocabulary errors that severely impede communication.

Initial Post: Due by Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

This week one of the objectives was to be able to express your likes and dislikes. You learned how to meet and greet people, different numbers, telling time, and how to express your likes and dislikes.

Answer the following questions in English:

• Why is it important to be able to communicate your likes and dislikes in a foreign language?
• In what types of situations would you be discussing with someone your likes and dislikes (e.g. travel situations)?

Answer the following in Spanish:

• What are 10 things that you like and 10 things you dislike?

Use the verb “gustar” in your responses.

For example:

Me gusta comer pizza.

No me gusta el teatro.

Think about the following as you write your response:

• What types of foods do you like and dislike?
• What types of cars, phones, electronics to you like and dislike?
• What types of hobbies do you like and dislike?
• What types of exercise do you like and dislike?
• 2 Required Replies: Due by Monday

Exchange questions and answers with at least two of your classmates to gain practice and confidence in written and conversational Spanish. These posts should be in Spanish only and a minimum of 50 words