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Spanish 102COURSE GOALS AND POLICIES
DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURESMaterials: Two textbooks. One blank cassette tape is optional.Texts: ˇDímelo tú!, Third edition, Samaniego et al. Cuaderno de actividades y manual de laboratorio: ˇDímelo tú! Course description:This course is the second half of an eight-hour, two-semester series designed as an introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish and to Hispanic culture. Interactive learning activities will create a wide variety of learning opportunities, enabling students to achieve a novice-level competence, as outlined by national guidelines*.Classes in the classroom on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and in the audio/video and computer laboratories on Tuesdays and Thursdays respectively. Course goals:1. To demonstrate progressive acquisition of the basic language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, in accordance with American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages proficiency guidelines.2. To demonstrate the ability to manipulate high-frequency vocabulary and structures in the target language. 3. To demonstrate basic knowledge of the geography, social organization, and culture of Spanish-speaking countries and Hispanic areas of the US. Grades:1. Four exams (100 pts. each) - 40% - 400 pts2. Four vocabulary quizzes (25 points each) - 10% - 100 pts 3. Lab work - 10% - 100 pts 4. Mid-term and Final exams (100 pts. each) - 20% - 200 pts 5. Other (class preparation/participation, groups, - 20% - 200 pts quizzes, homework, etc.) Total: 100% - 1000 pts A: 93-100% = 925-1000pts A-: 90-92% = 895-924pts B+: 88-89% = 875-894pts B: 83-87% = 825-874pts B-: 80-82% = 795-824pts C+: 78-79% = 775-794pts C: 73-77% = 725-774pts C-: 70-72% = 695-724pts D+: 68-69% = 675-694pts D: 63-67% = 625-674pts D-: 60-62% = 595-624pts F: 59%-0 = 594-0pts Your exams and quizzes will be available for review throughout the course. Exams are not to leave the office, lab, or classroom. If you wish to discuss your grade, tests, or progress, please feel free to speak with your instructor. Daily routine:Monday/Wednesday/Friday (classroom)Before class, read and prepare all material and exercises on the pages indicated on the syllabus. For days marked DT (ˇDímelo tú!) write the answers to all ˇA practicar! and CD exercises in your notebook. For days marked CA (Cuaderno de actividades) prepare the exercises as indicated, and then correct them accurately in red ink according to the answer key behind the CA activities. Failure to complete or correct assignments will result in a loss of points in your daily grade. Tuesday (a/v lab) The designation ML means that you need to bring your (Cuaderno de actividades y) manual de laboratorio. Otherwise, exercises will be provided for you. Thursday (computer lab) Report to the computer lab. Assignments have been prepared for you. Course requirements/policies:1. Participation: Because the course methodology is student-centered, students are expected to come to class prepared to participate actively in discussions, drills, role-play, oral and written presentations, and group activities. Daily class participation and a positive classroom attitude will play a major role in successful completion of the course and attainment of desired competency levels. Proper classroom behavior is required at all times.2. Attendance: Because language acquisition success is directly proportionate to the consistency of daily practice, students are expected to be present at all class and laboratory sessions. Please refer to the Departmental Attendance Policy (separate document) for more details. Attendance policy for lab will be provided by the Lab Director. In all cases it is the student’s responsibility to keep track of his/her absences. Make-up policies stated below. 3. Responsibility for satisfactory academic progress rests with the student. Students must maintain an awareness of their status in the class by careful review of returned tests and graded activities, as well as ongoing communication with the instructor. 4. Academic integrity: Samford students are expected to maintain high standards of scholarship and integrity. Any student handing in work or engaging in behavior displaying dishonesty in academic work as described in the Student Handbook will be subject to the process outlined in the value violation Procedural Guide published by the University. Make-up policies:Although there are no make-ups for cuts, in all cases the student is responsible for keeping up with the material. If a student is absent for an exam for reasons other than University business, he/she may be asked to sign a written excuse explaining the absence. For documented absences only follow these procedures:Chapter test: Although all students will take the Mid-term, in the case of a missed exam, the grade for the Mid-term will replace the grade of the exam missed to that point in the semester. Likewise, the Final Exam grade will replace that of an exam missed during the second half of the semester. Vocabulary quizzes: One (1) of the 4 quizzes may be made up by way of an alternate quiz. Vocab makeup must be taken before the next chapter is introduced. Labs: Consult with the lab director. Homework: Homework may be turned in the class period before or the class period after an absence for half credit. *For a detailed description of the abilities of a novice-level student of Spanish, consult the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages proficiency guidelines. See your instructor. Schedule, requirements, policies, and procedures subject to change upon written notification. |