SPAN 203, Elementary Spanish 3
Rosa Arceo
Spanish 203 (5 units), Summer 2008
Section 30737, Online
Office location:
525-01
Office hours: Students may request online or virtual office hours. All such appointments must be requested by email. Instructor requires at least two day advance notice.
External Email: rarceo@fullcoll.edu and internal CE6 email (use external email only in case of emergency)
Telephone (714) 992-7000, ext 26311
Course Description and Prerequisites: Elementary Spanish 203 (4 units)
Spanish 203 develops oral and written expression and listening and reading competency based on cultural and literary materials. The course includes an expanded review of key grammatical concepts. The student should have available at least 12-16 hours weekly to do nothing but Spanish. Letter grade or credit/no credit option. Transfer: UC, CSU.
Prerequisite: The
prerequisite for SP 203 is Spanish 102 at
Upon the completion
of this course, students can reasonably expect to be able to:
1.
Demonstrate
intermediate communicative competence in Spanish to include listening, reading,
speaking and writing.
2.
Use
vocabulary needed for conveying information in the past, present and future, as
well as hypothetical situations, personal opinions and personal experiences.
3.
Demonstrate
critical thinking skills through contrastive and inductive analysis. This means
that you will figure out grammatical rules for yourself, apply conversation
strategies in oral and written communication, and make comparisons between the
Spanish language and Hispanic cultures and your own language and culture.
4.
Demonstrate
ability to synthesize material covered in readings, discussions and online
media.
5.
Produce
essay-format writing that develops a topic or thesis statement in a coherent,
logical and unified manner.
6.
Demonstrate
awareness and appreciation of Latin American, Spanish and Latino people and
culture, as well as similarities and differences with the cultures represented
in the student population.
7.
Demonstrate
ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with classmates to evaluate,
revise and editing writings.
HUMANITIES DIVISION STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students completing courses or programs in the Humanities Division will be able to:
· Use language skills effectively in reading, writing, listening, or speaking to achieve personal, academic, or vocational goals.
· Use critical thinking skills to examine information, events, and ideas from a broader perspective.
· Recognize the significance of language and culture in human experience.
· Apply principles of academic honesty and integrity.
· Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
· Use campus and/or community resources to participate actively in their own education.
Required Texts:
1. Textbook: Collopy O'Donnell and Kelly. Portales. Comunidad y
cultura. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2003.
2.
Workbook: Collopy O'Donnell and Kelly. Portales.
Manual de actividades.
3.
A good
Spanish-English/English-Spanish dictionary such as the Oxford Spanish
Dictionary. You may wish to subscribe to www.diccionarios.com (online
dictionary).
Be advised: The Copyright Act of 1976 grants to copyright
holders the exclusive right to produce their work and distribute copies of
their work. Works that receive copyright protection include published works
such as a textbook and workbooks. Copying a textbook without permission from
the owner of the copyright (the publisher Prentice Hall) constitutes copyright
infringement. Civil and criminal penalties may be assessed for copyright
infringement.
Note: You will need all required materials by the beginning of the
first week of the semester.
Calendar
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Chapter 1 “ Los cinco sentidos” June 17 - June 26 |
Chapter 4 “¡Deja tu huella!
July 18 - July 27 |
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June 27 - July 7 |
Chapter 5 “Vistas Urbanas" July 28 - August 6 |
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Chapter 3 “ Encuentros" July 8 - July 17
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August 7 - August 10 |
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We will
dedicate ten days per Chapter. This means that you do NOT wait until the end when
the chapter is due to try to complete the chapter's activities. Log on to the
course any time or day you wish, but be sure to log on constantly to be able to finish the work before the deadline.
1. Differences between ser, estar, and haber
2. Stem-changing verbs in the present tense
3. Prepositions: por and para, verbs that use a, en, con, de
4. Past tenses: preterit, imperfect, present perfect and past perfect
5. Pronouns: reflexive, direct and indirect objects
6. Gustar and similar verbs
7. Adjectives and rules of agreement
8. Future and conditional tenses
9. Present subjunctive used in nominal clause
10. Introduction to "If" clauses contrary-to-fact
Note: Other topics introduced in first-year Spanish classes will be reviewed as needed.
Withdrawing from the Course
Last day to drop with “W”: July 17; Last day to drop for refund: June 19.
If you decide to
withdraw, you must drop the course via WebStar by Thursday, June 19, 2008 in order to qualify for a refund or by
Monday June 23, 2008 in order to drop without receiving a
"W" on your transcript. The very last day to drop with a
"W" on your transcript is Thursday, July 17 , 2008.
As noted in the
2007-2008 FC Catalog (p. 23) and elsewhere, it is the student's
responsibility to officially add or drop classes “not the instructors.
Failure to
officially add or drop a course that you are no longer attending may affect
your academic records. This may mean a grade of "F" can be applied
for not meeting the requirements of the course including failure to turn in
homework and take quizzes and exams after you have stopped attending the class.
Grading Scale:
90 - 100% A
80 - 89% B
70 - 79% C
60 - 69% D
0 - 59% F
Methods of evaluation and grade distribution: The student will receive a grade based on the evaluation of the following criteria: 1) Written Conversations 2) Oral Conversations 3) Quizzes 4) Homework (Manual & Text) 5) Final Project 6) Final Exam.
1. Written conversations (5 conversations total) 20%
2. Oral Conversations (5 conversations total) 10%
3. Quizzes (30 quizzes total) 30%
4. Homework (40 HW assignments total) 20%
5. Final Project 10%
6. Final Exam 10%
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON EACH ASPECT OF THE COURSE SEVERAL TIMES. MAKE SURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU, THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING POLICIES.
Participation: Although we won't be meeting every week on
campus, you will be required to "meet" with the class every week
online for a total of 8 hours. This means that you will need to log on to
the course almost every day in order to read lesson
assignments; complete interactive, media-based activities; participate in
bulletin board discussions and chat; and take quizzes.
According to college guidelines, a
student should expect to spend 2 to 3 hours per week for each unit of credit
taken during a sixteen 16 week course. In a normal semester, you will need to schedule from 8
to 12 hours per week, in a summer course you need about 16-24 hours per week in order to successfully complete homework and journal
entries, upload homework, listen to audio segments, and prepare for quizzes. This
is in addition to the eight (8) hours that you will be "meeting"
online.
Be advised: Regular and active participation is a
very important aspect of this online course. It is critical that you read all
assignment materials, complete all online interactive exercises, and
participate in all discussions. Your full participation ON A WEEKLY BASIS is
not only a requirement; it is an essential aspect of the online course process.
Tutoring/Assistance
with your work:
Please consult with me as often as necessary. Do not wait; seek help early. You may reach me using the internal
email, by emailing me at rarceo@fullcoll.edu or by phone as listed
above. Free tutoring is
available to students through the Skills Center-Tutoring Services at (714)
992-7000, ext 25386. Take advantage of this resource early on in the semester.
You may also come to see me during my office hours, or schedule an appointment.
1)
Written conversations (20%):
There will be five written discussion
topics this semester. Use the Discussions or Bulletin Board Tool
(CONVERSACIONES) to post your responses. For each topic, you are required to
write an original entry using 120 or
more words, as well as read the postings of, and follow-up with a response to, at least two other students using 80 or
more word per response. Follow-up responses MUST incorporate the
conversational gambits (phrases) from the front and back inside covers of your
textbook: Para conversar and
Students cannot pass this class
without participation in the online written and oral discussion.
Grading policies:
Bulletin Board Discussions: The grading policy rewards three things: the quality
and timeliness of your responses to the topic and your contributions to
the overall development of the discussion. Responses should be written to the
best of your ability and show improvement during the course of the semester.
1.
Students
are required to check spelling, use appropriate accentuation, think though the
questions before beginning to write use the vocabulary and conversational
gambits presented in the textbook, and self-correct or edit for common
grammar errors. A substantial penalty is applied for lack of careful
preparation.
2.
I also
expect you to submit your response to the discussion question(s) within the
week assigned and read and respond to your group members as well. Students who consistently wait to complete their postings will be
penalized.
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Do remember the purpose of discussions “These
take the place of conversations that we would have in a typical face to face
course. To minimize anxiety and get the most out of each discussion, follow
these simple procedures: ·
First,
log on to the course site with the intention of downloading discussion
questions and reading only. ·
In
order to respond thoughtfully to the discussion questions, prepare your
responses in a word processor and then copy and paste them to the course
site. Be sure to check for spelling, accentuation and grammar before copying and pasting. ·
Read
as many of your classmates' posts as time permits. ·
Once
posts have been read, select the two that interest you the most and formulate
a response to be posted. Remember, an immediate response is not necessary.
Again, prepare your commentary in a word processor and then copy and paste to
the course site. |
3.
Your
original postings and follow-up responses should demonstrate that you tried
your best to contribute to a thoughtful discussion of the topic. This means
that you may not simply respond by saying "Hello" or "I
agree." You must clearly address the discussion question(s) and provide
pertinent detail and/or personal examples. You must also add to the discussion
by asking questions in your follow-up responses to your classmates or by
beginning a new (related) topic.
4.
Last
minute, sloppy work will be recognized and penalized.
Please note
that if I suspect that you have used the aid of a translator or of another
person to write your postings, you will receive a zero.
2)
Oral conversations (10%):
There will be five oral discussion topics this semester. Students cannot pass this class without participation in the online written and oral discussions. We will be usign CLEAR from Michigan State University to complete the oral conversations. To become familiar with this program go to the http://clear.msu.edu/clear/
About
CLEAR
The Center of Language Education and Research (CLEAR) at Michigan State University was established in 1996 as a Language Resource Center (LRC) through a Title VI grant from the U.S. Department of Education. As an LRC, CLEAR strives to promote and support the teaching and learning of foreign languages in the United States through its various projects and outreach activities. |
Oral
conversations must show your best effort. Conversations should be thoughtful,
creative conversations with an extensive variety and accurate use of
level-appropriate vocabulary and structures. .
3) Quizzes (30%):
You are responsible for preparing for and
taking all quizzes. Types of questions include multiple-choice, fill-in-the
blank, matching and short answers. These quizzes will be given on a weekly
basis using the Assessment Tool (PRUEBAS). Quizzes are announced in advance and,
in some instances, you will be able to take each quiz at least 2 times in order
to improve your score.
Be advised that there is no make-up quizzes given in this online course and that you
must take the quizzes during the period indicated.
4)
Class Activities and Homework (20%):
You
will be completing both the kinds of activities and homework assignments
that would take place in a normal face-to-face course Assignments include exercises from the workbook (MANUAL DE
ACTIVIDADES) and exercises from the textbook.
Grading policies for activities
and homework:
In
order for you to receive full credit for your work, you must meet the
requirements for each assignment, complete it to the best of your ability, and
edit for correct spelling and accentuation before submission.
The
Grading Rubrics for Homework take into account the following rules of thumb for
completing specific exercises:
5) Final
Project (10%):
You will have a final
cultural project which you will present to the class using the ASSIGNMENTS
tool in CE6. You will follow the instructions provided under
ORIENTACION Y RECURSOS. Please note that you should start working on your
presentation early. Your final presentation is due Sunday, August 10, 2008.
I WILL NOT ACCEPT PRESENTATIONS AFTER THE DEADLINE.
6) Final Exam
(10%):
The final exam is an
avenue for you to apply everything you have learned in this class. If you keep
up with the work assigned and consult with me, you will be very prepared to
take it successfully. The final exam will
be administered online. There is no
make-up for the final exam; please study the material before you start the
exam, and consult with me as often as necessary. Your final exam will
be open from Thursday, August 7, 2008 until Sunday, August 10, 2008.
Online Procedures
It can be difficult to keep up with
the material presented in an online course. To minimize any problems caused by
unexpected technical glitches and/or personal emergencies and obligations, make
a commitment to follow the procedures outlined below.
Tips for Success
What we know from experience is
there is usually an adjustment period for most students as they learn the
patterns of online communication. Here are some tips for getting comfortable:
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Know
your "course geography." Know where everything (tools, lessons,
files) is located. Go to the Home Page, click on every button and link to see
where they take you.
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Get to
know your browser and ensure that all settings are the correct ones.
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Make
sure you have regular access to the Internet. Plan your schedule accordingly.
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Budget
time daily for assignment preparation and online participation.
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Check
the course site at least 3 times a week, or more, if possible, to see what is
new and to keep up with course activities.
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Be
organized. Print out all assignments and keep in a notebook or folder for
additional review.
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Avoid
procrastination (waiting to the last minute to complete lesson assignments). If
you manage your time wisely and follow procedures you will not have this
problem.
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Be
proactive in communicating with your instructor and fellow students. Most
problems are easily solved, but we have to hear from you before we can help.
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Remain
flexible and communicate with the professor if life events intervene and
interfere with participation.
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Be
persistent. Don't quit. If you feel like dropping out, email me or another
student first for some words of encouragement and suggestions.
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Share
information, tips and questions with other students and with me. You may have
the answer someone needs. We really are in this all together.
Online communication has its own set of rules
for appropriate behavior. Here are some guidelines to help you get along with
others in this class:
Read what you are going to send before you
click on the send button. In online communication it is important to say things
carefully, since you cannot use body language as you do with verbal
communication.
1. "Flaming" or flying off the handle
and ranting at someone else are unacceptable; it's the equivalent of having a
tantrum, something most of us wouldn't do in a face-to-face classroom.
2. Typing in ALL CAPS is the equivalent of
YELLING. Please do not yell at people.
3. Any derogatory or inappropriate comments
regarding race, gender, religion or sexual orientation are unacceptable.
4. When posting a long message it is generally considered
courteous to warn readers at the beginning of the message that it is a lengthy
post.
5. It is considered extremely rude to forward
someone else’s messages without their permission.
6. It is O.K. to use humor, but use it
carefully. The absence of face-to-face cues can cause humor to be
misinterpreted as criticism. Do use emoticons such as J or ;) to let
others know that you're being humorous.
Academic dishonesty and misconduct: Will not be tolerated in this course. Students have an obligation to become familiar with the College's policies, rules, and regulations and to conduct themselves in a reasonable, respectful manner conducive to attaining their educational goals. Students should refer to the 2007-2008 Fullerton College Catalog under the following headings for additional information: Academic Honesty (page 31), Student Conduct (page 37), and Standard of Student Conduct and Discipline Policy (page 35-36).
Students are expected to abide by ethical standards in preparing and presenting material which demonstrates their level of knowledge and which is used to determine grades. Such standards are founded on basic concepts of integrity and honesty. These include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
1. Students shall not plagiarize, which is defined as:
A. stealing or passing off as one's own the ideas or words of
another, or
B. using a creative production without crediting the source.
The following cases constitute plagiarism:
· paraphrasing published material without acknowledging the source,
· making significant use of an idea or a particular arrangement of ideas, e.g., outlines,
· writing a paper after consultation with persons who provide suitable ideas and incorporating these ideas into the paper without acknowledgment, or
· submitting under one's own name term papers or other reports which have been prepared by others.
2. Students shall not cheat, which is defined as:
A. using notes, aids, or the help of other students on tests or exams in ways other than those expressly permitted by the instructor, or
B. misreporting or altering the data in laboratory or research projects involving the collection of data.
3. Students shall not furnish materials or information in order to enable another student to plagiarize or cheat.
Instructors may deal with academic dishonesty in one or more of the following ways:
1. Assign an appropriate academic penalty such as an oral reprimand (as in cases where there is reasonable doubt that the student knew that the action violated the standards of honesty); assign an "F" on all or part of a particular paper, project, or exam (for example, where it was felt that it was a one-time occurrence); or assign an "F" in the course (as in cases where the dishonesty was serious, premeditated, or part of an ongoing scheme).
2. Report to the appropriate administrators, with notification of same to the student(s), for disciplinary action by the College. Such a report will be accompanied by supporting evidence
and documentation.
Cheating
Cheating of any kind will not be
tolerated. Students are
urged to review the Fullerton College Policy on Academic Honesty from the FC
Catalog 2007-08. Any person or persons caught cheating will dropped from the
course or receive an F for the course at a minimum. Additional disciplinary
action, such as expulsion from the college, will be pursued at my discretion.
Cheating includes but is not limited to:
If you are uncertain
whether something you are doing may be considered cheating, ask me.
Students are
encouraged to form study groups, discuss material and help each other with
material in the course. However, you must perform all of your own work
and you must answer all quiz and exam questions on your own.
AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT (
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
STATEMENT
Take note of the safety features in around the classroom. Also, please study the posted evacuation routes. The most direct route of egress may not be the safest. Running out of the building during earthquakes may be dangerous. During strong earthquakes, it is recommended to duck, cover, and hold until the quaking stops. Follow the guidance of your instructor. Your cooperation during emergencies can minimize the possibility of injury to yourself and others.
The Fullerton College
Catalog and the Class Schedule
contain a number of policies relating to students that are important to you.
Please be sure that you have read these publications thoroughly. You may
purchase copies of these publications at the campus bookstore, or you may read
them online at the
Please remember that this syllabus
is designed to be thorough, to lay out with clarity what you can expect from
the course in terms of class interaction, course design, student rights and
responsibilities, grading criteria and the procedures you will need to follow
in order to be successful in Spanish 203. Reread the syllabus on a regular
basis “it contains the answers to most of your questions about the course"
and don't hesitate to ask me for help when you need it.
I really enjoy teaching in
cyberspace and believe that you can learn a lot of Spanish in the online format
without some of the stress that comes with a face-to-face class. I look forward
to communicating with and learning about each and every one of you throughout
the next 8 weeks.