SPANISH 101 SYLLABUS for summer 2009

This class meets on:  M, T, W, & Th from 8:30 am to 10:50 am in Room R109

 

Course Description.

This entry level course introduces students to the Spanish language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. In this interactive course, students learn and use the language by speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the novice level. They also examine and explore basic Spanish language structures and vocabulary. This course is intended for beginning students who seek basic proficiency in the Spanish language, students who want to take Spanish 102, and students who want to learn Spanish for their personal enrichment.

 

Course Objectives (SLO's):

 

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

 

1. Identify sound and meaning in Spanish at an introductory novice level both orally and in writing (pronounce Spanish with accuracy)

2. Describe basic life situations by using Spanish grammatical structures, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions

3. Assess the content and meaning of written Spanish works both orally and in writing

 

4. Examine various themes in Hispano-American and Spanish history, art, music, customs, and general culture using Spanish language

 

5. Recognize spoken Spanish by completing exercises in class and in the Independent Learning Center in Spanish

 

6. Write sentences, phrases, and paragraphs. Write short compositions and do oral presentations

 

7. Speak Spanish at an intermediate elementary level as regards to pronunciation and stress, grammar, syntax, word order, and vocabulary.

 

8.Compare and contrast English and Spanish structure, especially as they reflect the culture and society of the peoples who speak each language. Language is both linguistic and cultural.

 

 

Required text and materials: These are your working tools. Have your own copy!  Sharing your books prevents you from using them in class and lowers your participation grade.  This policy is strictly enforced.

• Puntos de partida: An Invitation to Spanish, (Eigth Edition Text) By Marty Knorre . . . [et al.] ISBN: 0-077298209

• Puntos de partida (workbook &, lab manual) ISBN 10:0-07-729821-7

• Spanish/English Dictionary (Larousse, Univ. Of Chicago) or any other.

• An e-mail account  Back to top

E-mail account: As a way to have better communication and to help you with your questions, you need to have an e-mail account.  We’ll discuss this during the first class meeting.

Students with disabilities: --A student with a verified disability may be entitled to appropriate academic accommodations. Please Contact your instructor and/or the Disabled Students Programs & Services Office. Program Activity Manager: Debra Wright-Howard (dwhoward@sdccd.edu) Phone: (619) 388-3513 | (619) 388-3313 (TTY), for further information.

EXPECTATIONS AND POLICIES 

I) Attendance and participation

 

Participation in class is essential and it is directly tied to attendance. Not being in class is no excuse for failing to turn in assignments and/or homework. You are expected to be present on time and for the duration of the class. Be aware that your grade for class participation means your regular active oral participation in Spanish (avoidance of English). You can have only 2 justified absents. The "justified" word means that you can turn in any class work you miss the day you were absent. Students will lose 100 points for each unjustified absent.  more than 4 absents and your grade automatically becomes an F regarless of how well you do in all other areas. Also be aware that a justified absent means that you should let your instructor know about the dates you may be absent.

 

II) Throughout the course the student is expected to:

• read the assigned grammar before coming to class.

• do the corresponding assignments and turn them in to the instructor at the beginning of the class.

• arrive and attend class punctually.

• do the assigned exercises in the Activities Manual.

• be ready to participate in all class activities.

• take all the examinations on the scheduled dates.

• make oral presentations.

• speak Spanish at an intermediate elementary level as regards pronunciation and stress, grammar, syntax, word order, and vocabulary. Back to top

III) Evaluation


Please note that make-up exams will only be given with a doctor's excuse and after filing a petition for a make-up exam with the professor.
The time allocated for chapter exams is 60 minutes.  No additional time is allocated to students arriving late for the test.


Notes

• Spanish, like English, uses colloquial expressions that vary from region to region or from country to country. We will learn the correct international Spanish language and limit, at this level, the highly colloquial “barrio” language.
  

• No drink beverages allowed, other than water, no food.
  

• If you know some Spanish, don’t assume that you know everything. You should, as everyone, complete all assignments.  Avoid having more that 4 absent or being tardy.

• When time comes for doing the oral presentations make sure that you DON’T read them. These will be ORAL presentation rather than reading reports. You won’t get any points if you read instead of orally presenting your work

 

IV) Homework and lab work:

 
Homework and lab work are due on the dates indicated in the tentative schedule.  It is expected that all students, regardless of the entrance proficiency level, complete the workbook.  Failure to do so indicates lack of a serious intent to study for the class and the student may be dropped.  No late homework will be accepted.




V) Oral Practice:


There will be daily speaking activities. 


 

VI) Beepers and Cellular phones:


As courtesy to the class and the instructor, turn off all beepers and cellular phones before entering the class. Back to top


Academic Honesty in accordance with Policy 3100

Cheating and plagiarism can result in any one of a variety of sanctions. Such penalties may range from an adjusted grade on the particular exam, paper, project or assignment to a failing grade in the course at the discretion of the instructor subject to certain conditions. The instructor may also summarily suspend the student for the class meeting when the infraction occurred as well as the following class meeting; extreme cases can result in the extended suspension or expulsion as stipulated by the college's Disruptive Student Behavior Policy. Excessive absences, disruptive behavior, or deliberate falsification on information are bases for dismissal from class and/or from the college for the duration of the semester. Procedure 3100.3 describes the academic and administrative sanctions for students who are found to be cheating.  A copy of Procedure 3100.3 can be obtained in the Office of the Vice President of Student Services.

 

Grading Scale

Your semester grade will be based on the following grading policy:

Points	Evaluation part
600	6  Chapter Exams
200	Workbook (Ch pre = 20 ch1-6 = 30 each)
240	8 Quizzes (30 points each)
300	2 Writing activities
150	Lab Manual (ch 1-6 = 25 each chapter)
260	Attendance & In class Activities
150	Oral presentations
300	Final Exam

 

 

A	2200-1980
B	1970-1760
C	1750-1540
D	1530-1320
F	1310 or less

 

 

 

The following URL address will be helpful for you in taking this class. http://members.cox.net/cityola

 

1. Make a note: I cannot change the dates for the scheduled exams. You must take all examinations as scheduled. Only, under certain extenuated/verifiable circumstances, you may be able to get the average points of a couple of your exams for the exam you may miss. Back to top
   
   

2. Missing last days of classes or failing to take finals? Then you grade will be an “F” for the semester regardless of the points you accumulate during the semester.
   
   

3. I cannot change the dates for finals, Plan carefully. If you already have some plans for these days, I recommend you postpone taking this class for when you can be present for all examinations. If you cannot make it to the finals (oral & written), then you may get a non passing grade for this class, regardless of the points you accumulate during the semester.
   
   

4. If you stop attending classes, It is YOUR responsibility to do proper adjustments to your schedule and drop the class.
   
   

5. If you more than 4 absents you grade automatically becomes an “F” no matter how well you do with quizzes and exams.
   
   

6. Every student must be present during all oral evaluations, even if you have already presented yours. If you fail to do this, then your entire semester grade can be a non passing grade or at least be dropped one letter grade. A becomes B; B become C….. etc
   
   

7. No drink beverages allowed other than bottled water. NO food allowed in the classroom.

 

OFFICE # (618) 388-3785

 

* There will be 2 writing parts for this class. You must type them at double space. Also you must use proper accent marks. The topics will be provided during the semester.

 

 

Writing Diario 1 is due jueves 9 de julio and it needs to be at least 150 words.
Writing Diario 2 is due jueves, 30 de julio and it needs to be at least 200 words.

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