Spanish 102 Syllabus fall 2009

Spanish 102 (79548) fall 2009
San Diego City College
Instructor: Jaime Estrada-Olalde. jolalde@yahoo.com
Office: A1-K Office Hours: T & Th 9:45 am– 11:00 am Phone: 388-3785

 

This class meets on T & Th from 6:55 am to 9:25 a.m. Room R-109

 

Course Description.

In this interactive continuation of Spanish 101, students develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills at a more complex level. Students further develop their receptive and productive competencies to the intermediate low/mid level. The course explores additional Spanish language structures and vocabulary for communication. This course is intended for students who want to further their basic proficiency in the Spanish language, students who want to take a third-semester Spanish course, and students who want to continue learning Spanish for their personal enrichment

Prerequisite:

SPAN 101, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent; or two years of high school Spanish with a grade of 'C' or better, or equivalent.

Advisory:

ENGL 043, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level W4. Concurrent enrollment in SPAN 296.

 

Course Objectives (SLOS's)

 

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

1. Identify sound and meaning in Spanish at a novice-high level by building on previously acquired skills
   
   
2. Express immediate needs, ask questions, or make statements orally and in writing in Spanish using slightly longer learned utterances
   
   
3. Describe basic life situations by using previously introduced grammatical structures of Spanish with increased accuracy and by applying the newer structures presented in this course
   
   
4. Comprehend written work in Spanish by applying pre-reading strategies, making decisions based on context, answering questions, and expressing an opinion, orally and in writing, in Spanish at a novice-high level
   
   
5. Examine various themes in Hispano-American and Spanish history, geography, art, music, and general culture using Spanish language
   
   
6. Produce original research-based writing in Spanish by utilizing various forms of learning and communication technology.

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Notes:

1. 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.
2. No drink beverages allowed, other than water, no food.

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.

1. Puntos de partida: An Invitation to Spanish, (Eight Edition Text) By Marty Knorre . . . [et al.] ISBN 0-07-353442-8
2. Puntos de partida (workbook &, lab manual) ISBN 0-07-7298225-5
3. Spanish/English Dictionary (Larousse, Univ. Of Chicago)
4. An e-mail account

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 Coordinator, Barbara Mason | 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 up to 4 justified absents. Still you lose 10 points for each of these absents. The "justified" word means that you can turn in any class work you miss the day you were absent. Students will lose 40 points for each unjustified absent.

 

II) Throughout the course the student is expected to:

1. read the assigned grammar before coming to class.
2. do the corresponding assignments and turn them in to the instructor at the beginning of the class.
3. arrive and attend class punctually.
4. do the assigned exercises in the Puntos de partida workbook.
5. be ready to participate in all class activities.
6. take all the examinations on the scheduled dates.
7. pronounce Spanish with accuracy.
8. write sentences, phrases, and paragraphs.
9. make oral presentations. (randomly questions asked during class)
10. speak Spanish at an intermediate elementary level as regards pronunciation and stress, grammar, syntax, word order, and vocabulary.
11. 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
12. evaluate, compare, contrast, and analyze Spanish and Hispanic culture.

III) Evaluation

During the semester will have 6 chapter exams (one exam for each chapter) as well as 13 quizzes. 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.

If you know some Spanish, don’t assume that you know everything. You should, as everyone, complete all assignments.

IV) Homework and lab work:

Homework and lab work are due on the dates indicated in the tentative scheduled.  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.  Also, students will present a final five-minute oral presentation in class.  This oral presentation should reflect the content and grammar structure studied in class.  Preparation prior to performing this activity will be provided by the instructor.

 

VI) Beepers and Cellular phones:

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

Grading & evaluation:

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

 

Academic Integrity

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.
 
¡Bienvenidos y buena suerte!

 

The following URL address will be helpful for you in taking this class.

 

http://members.cox.net/cityola

 

Make a note:

1. 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.
   
   
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 have 12% of 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

 

Writings: These will be the 3 writing parts for this class. You will receive more information on how to write these "writings" during the semester. You must type them at double space.  Also you must use proper accent marks.

 

Writing 1 is due Jueves, October 1st and it needs to be at least 180 words.

Writing 2 is due Jueves, October 29th and it needs to be at least 220 words.

 

Writing 3 is due Jueves, December 3th. It needs to be at least 260 words.

 

Last Update: November 1, 2009