Objective and Instructions
The following listening comprehension assignment will require you to listen to an audio recording of a conversation and/or passage. After you have heard the passage and read the script, you will respond in writing to the assignment presented. This should be your original work, written in your own words, and not copied or paraphrased from some other work.
Your response may be written in either English or the target language. You may use the erasable note function to make notes, write an outline, or otherwise prepare your response. However, your final response to the assignment must be typed in the response box provided for the assignment.
Your response will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
Purpose
The extent to which your response addresses the prompt and/or exhibit in relation to relevant subject matter requirement
SUBJECT MATTER KNOWLEDGE
The application of accurate subject matter knowledge as described in the relevant subject matter requirements
Support
The appropriateness and quality of the supporting evidence in relation to relevant subject matter requirements
Relevant Subject Matter Requirements
- Demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas and significant details of oral messages in a variety of authentic contexts.
- Make deductive and inductive inferences based on information contained in oral messages.
- Analyze and evaluate oral messages in relation to their purpose, context, and point of view.
The assignment is intended to assess subject matter knowledge and skills, not writing ability. Your response, however, must be communicated clearly enough to permit a valid judgment of your knowledge and skills. Your response should be written for an audience of educators in the field and should be written in English.
Your response should be your original work, written in your own words, and not copied or paraphrased from some other work. You may not use any reference materials during the test. Remember to review your work and make any changes you think will improve your response. Assignments which are found to be created by ChatGPT or any other AI tools are subject to a failing grade of a 0.
Sample Assignment
Example #1: Ordering Fast Food in Spanish – Comida Rápida
Listen to the first conversation between a waiter and a customer in Spanish and find out what the customer wants to order. We will be including some of the questions and phrases introduced before, plus a few new ones. Write down as many details as you can so you can later solve the quiz about it and compare your notes with the transcript.
New phrases and questions in the conversation:
- “¿Qué más desea ordenar?” means “What else would you like to order?”
- “¿Algo más señor?” means “Something else Sir?”
(The student will listen:)
Conversation script: Ordering fast food in Spanish
Vendedor: Buenos días. ¿Qué desea ordenar?
Cliente: Buenos días. ¿Me puede dar un sándwich de atún por favor?
Vendedor: Claro, no hay problema. ¿Qué más desea ordenar?
Cliente: Sí, también quiero el combo número tres.
Vendedor: ¿Qué le gustaría tomar?
Cliente: ¿Qué bebidas tienen?
Vendedor: Tenemos café, refrescos naturales, té de limón y soda.
Cliente: Tomaré un vaso mediano de té de limón.
Vendedor: ¿Algo más señor?
Cliente: Solamente eso, gracias.
Grading Rubric
This rubric is intended to assess and award a grade for the assignment. Instructors and teaching assistants will take into account timely submission, adherence to guidelines, basic content engagement, and a reflective component to encourage ongoing improvement.
- Assignments submitted on time receive full points for the submission criterion.
- Deductions may be applied for late submissions but still considered for completion credit.
- Students can expect to receive feedback to help identify areas for improvement, reinforcing positive aspects of their performance while guiding them in refining their Spanish listening skills.
Evaluation Criteria
Conclusion
This assignment will be instrumental in enhancing your listening comprehension skills. Through consistent practice and exposure to various accents and speech speeds, we hope to strengthened your ability to understand conversations in this language. These activities are crucial in building confidence in our capacity to communicate effectively in everyday situations in Spanish.