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Spanish 201Course Goals and PoliciesIntermediate Spanish The textbooks for this course are ¡Dímelo tú!, 3rd ed., Cuaderno de actividades y manual de laboratorio, 3rd. ed.,and Civilización y cultura, 6th ed. Course description: This four hour semester course is designed to develop crosscultural understanding of Spanish-speaking people, as well as proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing within the target language's geographical and cultural context. Learning activities in our interactive and target-language dominated classroom and laboratories will create a milieu for mastery, enabling you to attain functional, intermediate-level competence*, as outlined by nationally normed guidelines, and linguistic proficiency that will enhance your personal and professional lives. ------------------------------------------------------------------ * According to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), an intermediate-level student can successfully: - ask and answer questions in Spanish -maintain face-to-face conversation and interact in everyday social situations -create with the language beyond the simple recitation of memorized material -initiate, sustain, and close basic communicative tasks *For a more detailed description of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages proficiency guidelines, please see your instructor. ------------------------------------------------------------------ COURSE GOALS: Students will demonstrate: 1. Knowledge of: 2. Ability to:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Students will:1. demonstrate progressive acquisition of the basic language skill of speaking, in accord with American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages(ACTFL) proficiency guidelines.* 2. demonstrate progressive acquisition of the basic language skill of listening, in accord with American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages proficiency guidelines.* 3. demonstrate progressive acquisition of the basic language skill of reading, in accord with American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages proficiency guidelines.* 4. demonstrate progressive acquisition of the basic language skill of writing, in accord with American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages proficiency guidelines.* 5 demonstrate the ability to manipulate high-frequency vocabulary and structures in the target language. 6. demonstrate knowledge of the target country (or countries)--its geography, history, social organization, and cultural manifestations (art, music, literature and way-of-life culture.) 7. demonstrate aspects of Critical and Creative Thinking: the ability to organize, compose, and express their ideas and perceptions in a foreign language, resulting in an enhanced understanding of their native language. *For a more detailed description of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages proficiency guidelines, please see your instructor. Grades and policies: The semester course grade will be a composite of the following: 3 exams on the ¡Dímelo tú! and grammar review materials, 3 exams on the Civilización y cultura book, 2 activity grades (class participation , homework and quizzes), 1 language laboratory grade (combined audio/video and computer labs) 1 cumulative exam grade: 50% oral interview, 50% cultural final exam. There are opportunities to make up some coursework in case of illness or excused absences (see below). Daily routine: Intermediate Spanish students meet four times a week, twice a week for classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, once a week on Monday for Audio/Video lab, and once a week on Wednesday for computer lab. On Mondays you will attend the Audio/Video laboratory. This portion of your course is conducted by the lab director, Professor Barbara Crider. You will receive instructions at the beginning of lab for that day's lab activities On days designated "Lab DT", you will practice listening comprehension in Spanish, as well as conversation. The "Videos culturales" are video presentations designed to stimulate your cultural knowledge of the Hispanic world. Attendance and participation are required, and brief quizzes and worksheets help assess your comprehension abilities. For the Wednesday Computer lab report to the Chapman computer laboratory. Computer activities will include writing practice in Spanish, a review of structures and vocabulary with designated software, and working with geographical/ statistical data from Spanish-speaking countries on the computer. Detailed instructions for this part of the course will be explained to you in the computer lab. On Tuesdays and Thursdays participation grades are based on your class attendance, preparation, oral participation, and quizzes over the assigned material. Éach ¡Dímelo tú! assignment is indicated by the «Paso» to be covered. For each «Paso» (1, 2, 3), you should do the following: 1) Read and study carefully the grammar explanation on the green pages at the end of the chapter. 2) Write (on separate paper*) the exercises under the ¡A practicar! section for that «Paso», (also on the green pages). 3) Read the selections related to ¿Eres buen observador? and ¿Qué se dice? at the beginning of the «Paso» in the white pages. Listen to your student CD for¿Qué se dice? 4) Write (on separate paper) any exercises assigned under ¡Ahora a hablar! for the appropriate «Paso» 5) Write the grammar and vocabulary exercises for each «Paso» in the Cuaderno de actividades in the workbook. Using the answer key at the back of the workbook, check your responses and correct with a contrasting color ink. 6) Begin to study the words and expressions that are found in the Vocabulario list at the end of the white pages. Written homework may be checked periodically to help determine your participation grade. *All textbook exercises must be written on separate paper for credit, and all workbook exercises must be checked and corrected in contrasting color ink for credit On the class sessions for Vocabulario and Grupos you will take a quiz over the vocabulary list in the chapter studied. It is important that you study vocabulary with each «Paso» and then review the entire list for the quiz. During the remainder of this class period, the class will be divided into smaller groups to give you more opportunity to speak Spanish with your classmates. To prepare for Grupos, do the following: 1) Read and complete the Group Preparation handout 2) Read over the instructions for any group activities assigned in the ¡A conversar! or the ¡Luz!, ¡Cámara!, ¡Acción! sections of the textbook chapter. Write down your answers or ideas and bring your notes to class. 3) Read the «lectura» section from the chapter in the Cuaderno de Actividades and complete the A ver si comprendiste exercises. The Civilización y cultura (CC) chapters will give you some knowledge and insight into Hispanic history and culture. On the class assignments labeled CC Introducción y Vocabulario, study the «Vocabulario Util» sections of the two chapters (you may be given a quiz), read the «Enfoque» and respond to the «Anticipación» questions. At the end of the units, do the «Práctica I» vocabulary exercises. On the CC assignments, complete the reading for the appropriate chapter, answer the «Comprensión A» questions after each section, and the «Preguntas Extras» on the handout. The class may be in smaller groups to discuss and cover the material. You will need to prepare thoroughly in order to perform well in class.. Grading scale: 93 - 100 = A; 90 - 92 = A-; 88 - 89 = B+; 83 - 87 = B; 80 - 82 = B-; 78 - 79 = C+; 73 - 77 = C; 70 - 72 = C-; 68 - 69 = D+; 63 - 67 = D; 60 -62 = D-; 59 or below = F. Half points are recorded. When calculating the semester grades, fractions are rounded off if above .5, but points are never added when the average is close. All exams are filed in the offices of the Department of World Languages and Cultures. You are welcome to study these exams in the presence of your instructor. Under no circumstances are these exams to leave the office or the classroom. If you wish to discuss your grade, tests or progress, please feel free to talk with your instructor. Make-up policies: All major exams must be taken as scheduled on the Programa, however a student may be granted prior permission to take an exam with another section, if necessary, and only with prior permission. If a daily quiz is missed, the exam grade on that particular unit may be used to fill in that missing grade. If a student misses a scheduled Dimelo tú exam, he/she must request permission in writing to count the DT 12 - Mid Term Exam for the missing test. In this case, the DT 12 test grade would count twice, once for itself and again for the missing exam grade. If a student misses a scheduled CC exam, he/ she must request permission in writing to count the cultural final exam grade for the missing test. In this case the cultural exam would count for itself (50% of the cumulative grade) and also for the missing CC grade. Exam replacement permission forms are available from your instructor. There are limited opportunities to make up class work because there is no way to recoup one’s oral practice in class. If class is missed, it is the responsibility of the student to seek out the information missed and hand in the appropriate written work for partial credit. If a Dímelo tú «Paso» assignment is missed, the student may write out all the exercises from that section and hand them in to receive half credit. If a Dímelo tú Grupo assignment is missed, the student should write in Spanish two of the dialogues from the group activities, complete the Group Preparation handout and the C/A lectura activities for half credit. If a Civilización y cultura chapter is missed, the student may write out all answers to assigned exercises and turn in for half credit. All make-up work must be turned in prior to the exam on that respective unit, (except in the case of hospitalization or an extended illness.) Cultural enrichment opportunities: One of the objectives of this course is to deepen your understanding of Spanish and the Spanish-speaking world. Cultural enrichment opportunities are outlined below. The course instructors would rather have you spend your time on the work assigned in class; however, we realize that some of you may have talents or interests in related areas, so we are willing to reward you for your efforts outside of class. You may receive up to an additional 2 points for these projects; these points are added to your final point average in the course. Cultural Enrichment projects must be turned in to the instructor within one week of the event reported. All efforts will be filed along with your exams in the Department of World Languages and Cultures. All projects must be clearly labeled, identifying the student, the project, and the number of points solicited. A list of acceptable projects follows: Outside class activities such as Spanish Club meetings, community events, movies and television programs about Spain, Latin America or the Hispanic culture. These activities must have the preapproval of the instructor to receive credit. If you hear of events or programs, share this information with us, so that we can announce it to the class. All activities must be written up (1/2 to 1 page in Spanish) and include your impressions as well as a summary of the event. Each activity viewed, written up and turned in will be worth 1/2 point added to the semester average. Additional policies and requirements: 1. Positive classroom attitude: 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. 2. Absences: Because language acquisition success is directly proportionate to the consistency of daily practice, students are expected to be present, unless officially excused or providentially hindered, at all class and laboratory sessions. Attendance and participation are essential in language learning. Absences in excess of 4 in class or 4 in lab will result in severe academic penalties for the course. Tardiness in 3 class periods will be counted as 1 absence from class. It is the responsibility of the student to keep track of his or her own absences in class and in lab. See separate sheet on departmental absence policy. 3. Responsibility for satisfactory academic progress rests with the student. Students must maintain an awareness of their status in class by careful review of returned tests and graded activities, as well as ongoing communication with the instructor. In the event of an absence, it is the student's responsibility to find out information or announcements missed. 4. Academic Integrity: Samford students are expected to maintain high standards of scholarship and integrity. Any student found guilty of 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. 5. Disabilities: Samford University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabiliation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with disabilities who seek accommodations must make their request through the Advisor for Students with Disabilities located in Counseling Services on the lower level of Pittman Hall, or calling 726-4078 or 726-2105. A faculty member will only grant reasonable accommodations upon notification from the Advisor for Students with Disabilities. Schedule, requirements, policies, and procedures are subject to change upon written notification. Fill in with instructor: Course number and section ____________________________________________ Instructor's name ___________________________________________________ Instructor's office ___________________________________________________ Instructor's office hours_______________________________________________ Instructor's phone number ____________________________________________ Be sure to keep these pages for future reference. Thanks for studying Spanish with us. We're looking forward to a great semester! |