Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies University of Florida SPN 1134: Accelerated Spanish Review Spring 2013 Spanish & Portuguese Studies Department: http://www.spanishandportuguese.ufl.edu Syllabus available for download and printing: http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/glord Instructor: Section: MSL course code: Office: Office hours: Telephone: Email: All 1000-level SPN classes in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies are taught in hybrid format. Hybrid courses are defined as classes in which instruction takes place in a traditional classroom setting augmented by computer-based or online activities which can replace classroom seat time. IMPORTANT: Please see below “A note about hybrid classes”. These types of courses are common in higher education in the United States, and even in language classes. While we maintain that human interaction is absolutely essential in learning and using a language, we also believe that advances in technologies have enabled us to reach a point where students, by managing their own time responsibly and creating their own study plans , can accomplish a great deal, reserving class time for true communication and interactive learning. These classes are 5 credit courses but meet only three days a week, with supplemental instructional activities and assessments to be done at home to constitute the other two credits. Although the course requires reduced face-to-face class time, your success and learning require substantial commitment and study both in and out of class. The level of proficiency you attain will depend largely on what you put in to your learning. This course requires self-discipline and time. Please be sure to read the “Methodology and Activities” section of this document for tips on succeeding in a hybrid learning format.
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Department of Spanish and Portuguese StudiesUniversity of Florida
SPN 1134: Accelerated Spanish ReviewSpring 2013
Spanish & Portuguese Studies Department: http://www.spanishandportuguese.ufl.eduSyllabus available for download and printing: http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/glord
Instructor: Section: MSL course code:Office: Office hours:Telephone: Email:
All 1000-level SPN classes in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies are taught in hybrid format. Hybrid courses are defined as classes in which instruction takes place in a traditional classroom setting augmented by computer-based or online activities which can replace classroom seat time. IMPORTANT: Please see below “A note about hybrid classes”. These types of courses are common in higher education in the United States, and even in language classes. While we maintain that human interaction is absolutely essential in learning and using a language, we also believe that advances in technologies have enabled us to reach a point where students, by managing their own time responsibly and creating their own study plans, can accomplish a great deal, reserving class time for true communication and interactive learning.These classes are 5 credit courses but meet only three days a week, with supplemental instructional activities and assessments to be done at home to constitute the other two credits. Although the course requires reduced face-to-face class time, your success and learning require substantial commitment and study both in and out of class. The level of proficiency you attain will depend largely on what you put in to your learning. This course requires self-discipline and time. Please be sure to read the “Methodology and Activities” section of this document for tips on succeeding in a hybrid learning format.
REQUIRED MATERIALS ¡Anda! Curso elemental, 2e package. This package includes everything you need for the
course and can be purchased at any local bookstore. It consists of a soft bound copy of your textbook and the Student Access Code Card, which will allow you to use all the on-line resources. No used copies are available.
A printed copy of this syllabus, available from http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/glord. A reliable computer, either a PC running Windows 2000 or later, or a Mac running OS X
or later. Check MySpanishLab tune-up for browser specifications. Important note: A malfunction in your personal computer will never be a valid excuse for not doing your work. There are plenty of computers available on campus and you will always be able to reach the Pearson site from any one of them.
A sound card and speakers or headphones. A hi-speed modem (Cable or DSL strongly recommended to download audio and video
A dependable Internet Service Provider (ISP). A working e-mail address that you check regularly and keep under quota.
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS A good quality Spanish-English dictionary, such as University of Chicago. 601 Spanish Verbs book, available at most major booksellers.
PREREQUISITES SPN 1134 is for students with prior study of Spanish but insufficient preparation to
advance to intermediate (2000-level) coursework. Successful completion of SPN 1134 with a grade of C (S) or better satisfactorily fulfills the CLAS foreign language requirement.
Students who took AP, IB or AICE exams in high school and have already received credit for SPN 1130, 1131 and/or higher level courses must meet with an advisor before taking SPN 1134.
Students who are native or heritage speakers of Spanish or grew up speaking Spanish with family and friends must consult with the director of the Bilingual Program, Susana Braylan ([email protected]) in order to remain in any SPN 1000-level course.
GOALSThe primary goal of the Beginning Spanish courses is to offer students an introduction to basic communicative skills in Spanish while developing an awareness and appreciation of Hispanic/Latino cultures. The courses take their goals from the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century, also known as the 5 Cs, which focus on five general areas:
Communicating in Spanish Gaining knowledge and understanding of cultures of the Hispanic world Connecting with other disciplines and acquiring new information Developing awareness of similarities and differences (comparisons) among language and
culture systems around the world Using Spanish to participate in communities at home and around the world
METHODOLOGY AND ACTIVITIESThis course stresses communication skills in Spanish. Every effort will be made to make this class student-centered. To help students succeed in this course, the class will engage in a variety of activities and assignments, including but not limited to activities such as the following:
Communication using vocabulary and grammar learned in oral and written modes Sociolinguistic practice and functions through paired/group activities
Reading activities, such as pre- and post-reading, intensive and extensive reading Writing activities ranging from short paragraphs to developed compositions Integration of skills in projects and tasks, in small groups or as a class Video/audio/computer exercises, presentations, and discussions
A note about hybrid classesThe keys to success in this class are generally the same as those in any other class. However, given the nature of hybrid classes, in which you will meet less frequently (MWF only) and will be responsible for covering a good deal of material (including grammar concepts) on your own, you should keep in mind the following: Perform the MySpanishLab browser tune-up immediately, and any time you start to
experience problems. Any other technological problems with MySpanishLab should be handled by contacting their tech support at the first sign of trouble (http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com). Always document these contacts.
Be very careful in managing your time. Set aside specific times each week to complete class activities. It is your responsibility to cover all the required material before class, and if you do not it is likely that you will not get as much out of the class meeting as you should.
Expect electronic glitches, power outages, or the like, and plan ahead. Don’t wait until the last minute to submit your work. The deadline for all work to be submitted in MSL is 11:59pm, and there are no exceptions. Any technological problems that cause you to miss a deadline must be documented through tech support (http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com) with an official case number before your instructor can consider accepting your work late.
Check the calendar in MySpanishLab daily. The notes will remind you of important activities, tutorials, deadlines and exercises, and are there to help keep you focused. Learning a language is a daily endeavor.
Some of the MySpanishLab activities you will be assigned will be oral or will not have any task to complete, but simply require you to go through a tutorial or practice on your own. While it may be impossible for your instructor to grade you on completing these tasks, it is in your best interest to complete them just as thoroughly and carefully as you would complete any other graded activity.
It is especially important to be consistently prepared for and actively involved in all class meetings, since there are fewer of these than in traditional classes. Class preparation entails reading and studying the material assigned for that day, as well as completing any assigned activities indicated on your calendar.
Class time will be spent primarily on communicative activities, pair work, etc. However, your instructor will always make sure there are no vocabulary or grammar questions from the homework before moving on, so as you do your exercises, be sure to take note of any confusion or questions you have so you can bring them to class.
ASSESSMENTThe final grade scale is as follows:
A = 100-93 C(S) = 76-73 NOTE: A grade of C- will not be a qualifying grade for major, minor, Gen Ed, Gordon Rule or Basic Distribution Credit courses. For further information regarding passing grades and grade point equivalents, please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog at (http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/regulationgrades.html).
The assessment categories below will be measured according to three major criteria of language performance: accuracy, fluency, and complexity. Testing procedures will be representative of the type of language instruction offered through classroom and web-based practice. You will be evaluated based on your achievement of the course goals (above) and the following criteria:
Class Participation and Preparation 15% In-class exams (2)
o Midterm (in class)o Final (during exam week)
10%15%
MySpanishLabo Homework (activities and exercises)o Chapter Tests
10%15%
Written Compositions (2) 15% Oral Component:
o Oral Presentationo Effective Communication Practices (2)o Oral Exam
6%8%6%
Your instructor will periodically post on MSL (Gradebook) the results of your evaluations
COMPONENTSATTENDANCE POLICYYou must be exposed to Spanish and use Spanish in order to learn Spanish, i.e., you must be in class. For that reason, attendance is required and will be taken on a daily basis. You will be allowed THREE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES for which no documentation or excuse is required. After the THIRD unexcused absence one point per absence will be deducted from your final grade . If you are absent the day of a test, quiz, oral exam or composition, you will receive a 0 on that assignment. There are no make-ups and no exceptions. Three late arrivals and/or early departures will count as one absence.
Assignments are due on the day indicated, regardless of whether or not you are in class that day. If you miss class, arrange for your assignment to get to your instructor’s box before your scheduled class time. There are no make-ups and no late work will be accepted. Make sure to get the name and phone number of a classmate, as you are responsible for finding out about any changes in the syllabus or any additional assignments announced in your absence.
In the case of university approved absences (i.e., illness, university-sanctioned events, etc. – refer to your undergraduate catalog), you must provide official documentation to your instructor within a week after the absence in order to be excused. Any work missed due to excused absences will be handled on a case-by-case basis in conjunction with advice from the program director.
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CLASS PARTICIPATION AND PREPARATION Participation in class involves a number of variables, including but not limited to:
Your use of Spanish in the classroom Your willingness to participate actively in all class activities Your cooperation during group and pair work Your respect and attitude toward the class and your peers Your daily preparation for each class. Your instructor may assign written homework that will be collected and graded; these
assignments form part of your participation grade. Your instructor reserves the right to administer pop quizzes on grammar, vocabulary
etc. in order to assess students’ preparation. These grades also form part of your participation grade.
The use of cell phones, pagers, iPods or mp3 players and all other electronic equipment during class is prohibited unless otherwise indicated by your instructor. All equipment must be turned off in the classroom. Any evidence of cell phones (use, ringing, buzzing, etc.) and similar equipment use will result in an automatic zero in participation for that day. Using a cell phone during a composition or test will result in a zero on that assignment.
Participation grades will be assessed approximately every three-four weeks throughout the semester, using the rubric included later in this syllabus. You may ask your instructor for your participation grades at any time.
IN-CLASS EXAMSThere will be two written exams administered face-to-face, a midterm and a final. The midterm exam will be given during class time in the semester (see Calendar for specific date), and the final exam will be given during Final Exam Week according to the schedule provided by the University Registrar (see Calendar or http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/soc). The goal of the tests is to assess your ability to assimilate what you have learned about Spanish grammar, vocabulary, language, and culture. You are also expected to critically respond to and analyze the topics covered in class and in the texts. Tests will consist of listening, reading and writing sections in which your overall knowledge of the course material is evaluated. Tests are not curved and no make-up tests will be given. NO DEVIATION OF THE TEST SCHEDULE WILL BE ALLOWED, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ; this means NO early or late exams. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure that you will be present for both scheduled exams
MYSPANISHLAB ACTIVITIES You will be assigned a variety of homework assignments from the MySpanishLab site generally divided as follows (see assessment for information on how this are graded):
Pre and Post Readiness checks (different from Chapter tests) Grammar and vocabulary exercises Listening and writing practices Tutorials
You are responsible for completing all the assigned activities. The online exercises that are assigned will appear in the MySpanishLab calendar on the dates assigned. Most of these exercises are computer-graded and your instructor will receive notification of your work. We do not expect you to get all the exercises right on the first try, which is why the program offers you feedback and hints. You have various attempts to complete each assignment and improve your score as much as possible and the program will provide you with feedback as you move on in your work. The final score you receive on the activity will be the grade you receive for that homework assignment. The exercises and practices assigned for a chapter will be averaged, resulting in a grade for each chapter, which is what will be calculated for your homework grade.
Keep in mind that the program: Is set to allow for a limited number of attempts Will count the highest grade of all attempts in your grade book It allows you to “Save for later”. Remember: saving for later counts as an attempt Asks you to answer all questions in an activity before you are able to submit for scoring Will on occasion allow you to submit activities after the due date. Your instructor will
determine if the grades will be accepted or not following the guidelines set in this syllabus.
Important Information for MSL (MySpanishLab)Mozilla Firefox, Safari (32-bit mode) and Internet Explorer are the only supported browsers. Students using Chrome or other non-supported browsers will be held responsible for any and all technical problems. Instructors will not accept late work resulting from the malfunction of these browsers.
You are responsible for updating your computer, clearing the cache and complying with all other technical requirements as explicitly stated in other parts of the syllabus. It is the student’s responsibility to try other computers on campus to make sure problems are not linked solely to their own computer. If the on-campus network requires additional plugs-in it is the student’s responsibility to resolve this issue promptly.
Security is your responsibility. Do not share passwords or personal information. Follow UF’s recommended guidelines (http://infosec.ufl.edu/athome/passwords.shtml).
You MUST start submitting your work from the date of your enrollment in class. As a general policy, late submissions are NOT accepted. The ONLY reasons to request acceptance of a late submission are:
1. Assignments were due before you enrolled in the course, according to the UF registrar or,
2. You had documented technical problems when attempting to submit your work at least an hour before the assignment was due. Documentation in this case consists of your interactions (chat or email, or written follow-up to a phone conversation) with
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Pearson’s technical support. Only if Pearson confirms a technical problem on their end will your request be considered.
In either case, you must request consideration for your case within 24 hours of the first missed deadline. There are no exceptions.
NOTE: Repeated computer problems, crashes, failures to do the browser tune-up, etc. are NOT considered valid reasons for failing to turn in your work. There are plenty of computers available on campus for you to use, and all the computers in the Language Learning Center have been formatted to work with MSL. If you happen to encounter technological problems with MySpanishLab, you should do the following:
1. Contact Pearson tech-support (http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com) as soon as the problem happens.
2. Send a copy to your instructor of all communications with Pearson. 3. Save all communications with Pearson, in case they get lost in cyberspace. When
Pearson provides a definitive answer to the problem, a decision will be made on your case.
4. In the event that the technical difficulty persists after the student and the instructor have followed all recommended steps, then and only then should the student be referred to the office of the coordinator, Dr. Víctor Jordán, who will work with the student to resolve the issue. If Dr. Jordán’s office hours are not convenient the student should ask for an appointment via e-mail ([email protected]). If the issue can’t be resolved at this level it will be forwarded to the director of the program.
HB (High Beginners) ON-LINE CHAPTER TESTSIn order to periodically assess your learning of the material, you will complete an on-line test at the end of each chapter, administered through MySpanishLab. These tests occur in three stages:
1. At the beginning of each chapter, you will take the “pre-test” (see the dates announced in your MySpanishLab calendar notes). It is your responsibility to do the pre-test when directed by the calendar. Not doing this will diminish the possibilities of working on the recommended exercises, being successful in the post-test and being prepared for the in-class examinations.
2. The program will recommend a series of tutorials and exercises based on your individual performance on the pretest. You must complete this material over the course of the chapter (in addition to the assigned materials) in preparation for the post-test.
3. You MUST complete the post-test by the date indicated in the calendar. Your score on the post-tests will be averaged to make up 15% of your final grade. Post-tests not completed by the date indicated will receive a 0. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS.
COMPOSITIONSYou will write two (2) short compositions of about 180 words each on topics selected by the instructor. The first draft of each composition will be written in-class (see dates indicated in the Calendar) during the day before each of the effective communication practices, and will account for 70% of the composition grade. Your instructor will make comments and mark errors (with the symbols indicated in the “Correction Code”) on the first draft. You will then revise the composition and write the second version, worth 30%, which you will hand in one week after the first draft was written in class. The specific rubric used to grade your compositions is included in this packet. What you turn in for grading must be your own original work. You may NOT collaborate with anyone when writing your composition. NO ONE, STUDENT OR NOT should LOOK at your composition, suggest changes, or make corrections. The use of computer- or internet-based translation programs is not allowed. Individuals who misrepresent work done by another will be dealt with in accordance with the student judicial process.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONThe oral communication component comprises 20% of your overall course grade, and contains three components: effective communication practices, an oral class presentation and an oral exam.
Effective communication practicesTwice during the semester the class will be divided into two groups. On one day, one group will come to class and, in pairs or groups of three, converse on a variety of topics for the duration of the entire class period. The instructor will evaluate these interactions utilizing the same rubric that is used to evaluate the oral exam (see below), by walking around the classroom and observing each group on multiple occasions during the period in a nonintrusive manner. On the other day, you should use that time to prepare for or revise and correct compositions, study for in-class tests, do your homework, and in general continue your preparation for class. These practices will also serve as preparation for the oral test that takes place at the end of the semester, as it familiarizes the student both with a similar set-up and the same evaluation rubric.
Oral ExamFor the oral exam you will converse or role-play with a fellow classmate. This interaction is not an interview or a question and answer section. It should last approximately 7 minutes. Topics will be provided prior to the oral exam to help you prepare. You will be assigned a time (during class time) to come to your classroom for your oral exam; you are not required to come to class on the other days designated in the calendar for the oral exam. Grades will be assigned according to the grading criteria provided in this syllabus.
Oral cultural presentation For the in-class cultural report you will present on one of the cultural sections of your textbook entitled “Les presento mi país”. At the beginning of the semester your instructor will discuss the procedure of the presentation in detail.
Two or three students will present at the end of chapters 2-5, 7-11, for a total of 9
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presentations throughout the semester. At the beginning of the semester, your instructor will distribute a sign-up sheet, which includes presentation dates throughout the semester starting on the 3rd week of class (end of chapter 2). Each student should speak for three-four minutes, during their presentation, Presentations will be graded individually.
The week before your presentation, you must provide your instructor with an outline (not a script or summary) in Spanish of the main points of your presentation, as well as bibliographic reference to any and all sources consulted in gathering the information for the presentation. Use your textbook as a point of departure.
Presentations should contain the following:o Part 1: Basic facts (geography, capital city, important historical sites, currency,
etc.) This part should serve as an introduction to the presentation and should not, under any circumstance, make up the bulk of the presentation.
o Part 2: Presentation, in some detail, of one-two cultural themes of importance to the country being presented.
o Part 3: Presentation, in some detail, of one current news story related to the country being presented
Avoid complex or controversial topics, and/or areas that require the use of specialized language. To the extent possible you should use vocabulary with which you and your classmates are familiar. You may consult with your instructor regarding cognates or circumlocutions that you can integrate to your presentation so that your classmates are able to understand and follow along. In sum, this activity should be used as a way to expand upon your existing knowledge of language and culture, not tackle brand new topics.
Presentations are not to be read, although you may refer to note cards containing key vocabulary words, reminders of main ideas, etc. The presentations should be practiced and prepared, but not memorized or scripted. The instructor reserves the right to deny the acceptability of any presentation that is wholly or partially read or scripted, resulting in a 0. You are encouraged to use computer programs but ONLY to display images (NO TEXT). Please make sure that you arrive early on the day of your presentation to ensure that all of the necessary technology is working properly.
Grades will be assigned according to the criteria provided in the syllabus. Note that you and your partner may receive different grades based on your preparation and delivery. However, to ensure that the presentation is well developed and logical, you must work together to plan a cohesive presentation.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUESExpected Time Required (Approximate): A general guideline for the amount of time you should plan to dedicate to this and any other University course is 2-3 hours of homework per course credit hour, per week. Extra Credit: No extra credit will be given under any circumstances. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. Late and Make-up Work: Tests, compositions or writing activities will not be administered EARLY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. If you cannot take an announced test due to an
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emergency, OFFICIAL WRITTEN proof of the circumstances must be presented to your instructor no later than the day after you return to class. Medical excuses must be in writing on physician’s letterhead, and must have a statement “could not attend class", as well as the inclusive dates in which the student could not attend. A receipt from a physician or ER is not acceptable. Acceptable funeral excuses are a letter from a funeral home, or clergy person, on letterhead, indicating attendance at the funeral or service. At the Administrative Coordinator’s discretion, an average of two tests may substitute for a make-up. Incompletes: The Lower Division Spanish Program abides by the University policy on Incomplete grades (http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/staff/grades.html#incomplete) and we will NOT assign any I grades except under truly exceptional extenuating circumstances. You MUST arrange a meeting with your instructor and with the Administrative Coordinator, Prof. Antonio Gil, if you believe your situation qualifies for consideration. S/U Option: You are free to take this course S/U if you desire (even if you are a major or minor, the first course that counts towards the degree and that therefore must be taken for a grade is 2240). Please see your instructor for the necessary form.
CLASSROOM DISPUTESAny classroom issues, disagreements or grade disputes should be discussed first between the instructor and the student. If the problem cannot be resolved contact the Administrative Coordinator of the Lower Division Spanish Program, Prof. Antonio Gil ([email protected], 160 Dauer Hall). He will require documentation of the problem as well as all graded assignments for the semester. Final grades cannot be changed unless there is an error. Students must present the graded materials as evidence that a mistake was made.
UNIVERSITY POLICIESAcademic Integrity: All students are required to abide by the Academic Honesty Guidelines which have been accepted by the University. The UF Honor Code reads:
We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied: “On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment.” For more information please refer to http://www.dso.ufl.edu/studentguide. Accommodations: Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the Instructor when requesting accommodation. For more information see http://www.dso.ufl.edu/drc.Counseling and Wellness: A variety of counseling, mental health and psychiatric services are available through the UF Counseling and Wellness Center, whose goal is to help students be maximally effective in their academic pursuits by reducing or eliminating emotional, psychological, and interpersonal problems that interfere with academic functioning. The Center can be found online at http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc or reached by phone at 392-1575.
Upon registration, you were charged a $1.00 fee by the Spanish and Portuguese Studies department to enroll in this course. Those funds are used to cover the costs of copying materials used in assessment and evaluation throughout the semester.Additional course fees were charged by the Language Learning Center (http://www.clas.ufl.edu/llc) for the maintenance and upkeep of their resources and equipment for all language students.
CALENDARA few notes on using MySpanishLab:
Using the Calendar view will always tell you what activities are due when and will provide you with important reminders. If you would like to explore what additional content is available to you for practice, click on “All Content” and select the chapter you would like to see in more detail.
Each chapter is preceded by a Readiness Check [RC] that assesses your knowledge of ENGLISH grammar structures and prepares you for the Spanish grammar you will study. These readiness checks are assigned in MySpanishLab for the day prior to beginning a chapter in class, often a day in which there is no class (a Tuesday, Thursday or weekend) in order to ensure that you are prepared for the upcoming material. Note that you must complete the pre- and post-test, the latter with a 100%, in order to receive credit for the Readiness Check as a whole. The RCs do not appear on the calendar below but do appear on the calendar of assignments in MySpanishLab.
Within the Student Resources folder of each chapter you will find a Pronunciation Guide, downloadable media files (text and Student Activities Manual audio and Ambiciones Siniestras [AS] video), web links for the chapter, video resources (including the Vistas Culturales [VC] country-specific cultural videos and the AS videos), and the Student User Guide for MySpanishLab.
In the Additional Practice folder in each chapter, you will find a variety of opportunities to continue practicing on your own, including Extra Practice activities, Oral Practice activities, a Soccer Game activity, and Vocabulary Flashcards. You are encouraged to use these resources regularly.
ALWAYS check MySpanishLab’s calendar to see what activities, tutorials and assignments accompany these pages BEFORE each class. Due dates are BEFORE class meetings, and
ALWAYS at 11:59 p.m. No late assignments can be accepted. CHECK DAILY!
Date Chapter HOMEWORKTo prepare BEFORE class
7 January(Week I)
Introduction to course Purchase book, enroll in MSL, check for assignments IMMEDIATELY!
9 Syllabus review/My Spanish Lab Overview / Preliminar A
pp. 2-29;
11 (drop/add ends) Chapter 1 pp. 30-39 HB Pre-test Chapter 114 (Week II) Chapter 1 pp. 40-59 HB Post-test Chapter 1 due16 Chapter 2 pp. 60-73 HB Pre-test Chapter 218 Chapter 2 pp. 74-95 HB Post-test Chapter 2 due
21 (Week III) Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Holiday – no classes)23 Chapter 3 pp. 96- 108 HB Pre-test Chapter 325 (S/U deadline) Chapter 3 pp. 112-131 (Presentaciones-I)
HB Post-test Chapter 3 due28 (Week IV) Chapter 4 pp. 132-145 HB Pre-test Chapter 430 Chapter 4 pp. 146-1541 February Chapter 4 pp. 154-169 (Presentaciones-II)
HB Post-test Chapter 4 due4 (Week V) Chapter 5 pp. 170-180 HB Pre-test Chapter 56 Chapter 5 pp. 180-1888 Chapter 5 pp. 188-203 (Presentaciones-III)
HB Post-test Chapter 5 due11 (Week VI) Repaso y consolidación Prepare for composition13 Composition 1 (see Syllabus for instructions)15 Effective Communication I (Oral) Study for Midterm / Review Chapter 618 (Week VII) Effective Communication I (Oral) Study for Midterm / Review Chapter 620 Midterm exam (listening comprehension: + vocabulary.)22 Midterm examination (grammar + vocabulary)25 (Week VIII) Chapter 7 pp. 254-268 HB Pre-test Chapter 727 Chapter 7 pp. 269- 2761 March Chapter 7 pp. 277- 291 (Presentaciones-IV)
HB Post-test Chapter7 due4 - 8 (Week IX) Spring Break11 (Week X) Chapter 8 pp. 292-301 HB Pre-test Chapter 813 Chapter 8 pp. 302-30815 Chapter 8 pp. 309-31618 (Week XI) Chapter 8 pp. 317-331 (Presentaciones-V)20 Effective Communication II (Oral) HB Post-test Chapter 8 due22 Effective Communication II (Oral) HB Pre-test Chapter 925 (Week XII) Chapter 9 pp. 332-34527 Chapter 9 pp.346 -35529 Chapter 9 pp.356 -371 (Presentaciones-VI)
HB Post-test Chapter 9 due1 April (Week XIII) Composition 2 (please see Syllabus)3 Chapter 10 pp. 372-382 HB Pre-test Chapter 105 Chapter 10 pp. 383-3918 (Week XIV) Chapter 10 pp. 392-409 (Presentaciones-VII)
HB Post-test Chapter 10 due10 Chapter 11 pp. 410-425 HB Pre-test Chapter 1112 Chapter 11 pp. 426-43115 (Week XV) Chapter 11 pp. 432-449 (Presentaciones-VIII)
HB Post-test Chapter 11 due17 Repaso y consolidación Study for Midterm / Review Chapter 619 Oral Exam (please see Syllabus)22 (Week XVI) Oral Exam (please see Syllabus)
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Date Chapter HOMEWORKTo prepare BEFORE class
24 April Final Exam (Part I) (Listening comprehension)FINAL EXAM: May 1st , 10:00pm – 12:00pm [Rooms TBA]
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CLASS PARTICIPATION GRADING SCHEME
Participation in class involves a number of variables, listed in the rubric below. Participation grades will be assessed out of 25 possible points approximately every 3-4 weeks
(for a total of 4 during the semester. 4x25%=100%). You may ask your instructor for your participation grades at any time.
Your instructor reserves the right to administer homework assignments or pop quizzes in order to assess students’ preparation. These grades also form part of your participation grade.
The use of cell phones, pagers, mp3 players and all other electronic equipment during class is prohibited unless otherwise indicated by your instructor. All equipment must be turned off in the classroom. Any evidence of cell phones (use, ringing, buzzing, etc.) and similar equipment use will result in an automatic zero in participation for that day. Using a cell phone during a composition or test will result in a zero on that assignment.
25-22points
constantly greeted people and took leave using Spanish constantly used Spanish in class ( i.e., with instructor and in small groups) constantly listened attentively when others spoke and showed respect for her/his peers always came prepared to class and actively participated in all classroom activities actively made a positive impact on the class and helped peers with in-class activities
21-18points
greeted people and took leave using Spanish most of the time mostly used Spanish in class and in group work with peers generally listened attentively when others spoke and showed respect for her/his peers usually came prepared and participated in all classroom activities made a positive, although quiet and passive contribution to the class
17-14points
did not greet people and take leave in Spanish frequently used English, especially during group and pair work at times got distracted and was occasionally disrespectful to her/his peers and/or
instructor showed some preparation for class, but needed more preparation participated in some classroom activities but was more passively attentive than active
13-10points
used more English than Spanish during class paid little attention during class (e.g., sometimes slept, read the newspaper, did other
homework. etc.) and was disrespectful to her/his peers and/or instructor showed little preparation for class participated minimally in classroom activities
9-5points
used only English during class paid no attention during class and was disrespectful to her/his peers and/or instructor showed no preparation for class failed to contribute to the class with her/his presence and/or detracted from the class
with her/his negative attitude; occasionally used cell phone or other device during class time
4-0points
did not attend enough classes or did not demonstrate sufficient participation for evaluation
used cell phone, mp3 player or other device during class time
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CODES USED IN CORRECTING COMPOSITIONS
Your instructor will return your compositions having underlined words/phrases/sentences that need to be corrected. Above each underlined section there will be a symbol from the list below, which will indicate to you how to revise that portion of the composition.SYMBOL ERROR TYPE EXAMPLE (INCORRECT) EXAMPLE (CORRECTED)
Ella estudian Ella estudiaCasa blanco Casa blancaLa día El día
VBIncorrect verb form Me gusta nadando Me gusta nadarIncorrect verb conjugation Yo sabo eso Yo sé esoIncorrect verb tense, aspect or mood
Ayer estudia Ayer estudióQuiero que estudias más Quiero que estudies másCuando tuve 14 años . . . Cuando tenía 14 años . . .
PPIncorrect or missing preposition
Pagó diez dólares para este libro Pagó diez dólares por este libro
Trabajo a la tienda Trabajo en la tienda
PR
Missing or incorrect pronoun or relative pronoun
Las son mis amigas Ellas son mis amigasGusta bailar a él A él le gusta bailarLos estudiantes quienes viven en la Florida
Los estudiantes que viven en la Florida
Los estudiantes sus padres no viven en la Florida
Los estudiantes, cuyos padres no viven . . .
LX Lexical error, wrong word choice, or dictionary error
Somos cansados Estamos cansadosYo lata mosca Yo puedo volar
[ ?] UnintelligibleRewrite the section in [brackets] because it is incomprehensible or because it is not expressed that way in Spanish.
English phrase or constructionFalse cognate
X Omit whatever element is crossed out
^ Insert missing element where mark indicates
WO Word order.
G Other grammatical error (consult with your instructor for further information)
+ Used to indicate two (or more) errors in the same construction
¡OJO! Always consult this list of symbols when making corrections to your written work. Corrections should be made with a dictionary, verb book, textbook, class notes, etc. Don’t guess!
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COMPOSITION GRADING SCHEME
Nombre _____________________________________ Composición 1 2
Pre-Writing (5%)Completed all required pre-writing tasks. 5 4 3Completed some required pre-writing tasks. 2 1No evidence of pre-writing. 0
Written product (65%):Content:Very complete information. Broad, effective use of vocabulary covered in the chapter. 17 16 15Adequate information. Some development of ideas, but lacks detail or support. Few errors with vocabulary.
14 13 12
Limited information. Ideas present, but underdeveloped. Occasional errors with vocabulary.
11 10 9
Minimal information. Frequent errors with vocabulary. Presence of English. 8 7 6
Organization:Ideas connected. Logically ordered from beginning to end. Fluent. 16 15 14Order apparent, but somewhat choppy. Loosely organized. 13 12 11Limited order to the content. Disjointed and/or choppy. 10 9 8Basically a series of separate sentences. No transitions. No apparent order. 7 6 5
Language:Well-edited for the grammar covered in the course lessons to date. Very few errors overall.
32 31 30 29
Occasional grammatical errors with the grammar covered in the course lessons to date. 28 27 26 25Frequent errors that would probably impede comprehensibility for a native speaker not accustomed to communicating with language learners.
Post-writing (30%):Carefully and thoroughly made indicated corrections for content, style and organization. 30 29 28 27Completed all editing steps, shows considerable improvement. 26 25 24 23Some editing completed, but overall quality of composition similar to first draft. 21 19 17 15Minor changes made, but lack of effort. 13 11 10 9No evidence of the revisions. 0POST-WRITING GRADE ______ / 30
FINAL GRADE (1st draft plus Post-writing) ______ / 100
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ORAL EXAM and EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION ASSESSMENTS
Nombre ____________________________ Fecha ___________________Tema _______________________________
VOCABULARY (20%)- Inadequate, inaccurate for this level 6 8 10- Barely adequate for the situation and level, repetitive 12 14- Adequate for the situation and level 17 18- Broad, precise, impressive for this level 19 20
FLUENCY (20%)- Halting, fragmented, unnatural pauses 8 10 12- Generally natural and continuous 14 15 16- Very natural, with no unnecessary pauses 18 19 20
INFORMATION PROVIDED (25%)- Little information is provided; ideas not well developed 13 15 17- Only basic information is provided; ideas fairly well developed 19 21 23- Most necessary information is provided; ideas very well developed 24 25
GRAMMAR (25%)- Almost inaccurate except for stock phrases 14 15 16- Uncertain control of the language; frequent errors 17 18 19- Fair control of the language; some errors 20 21 22- Very good control of the language; very few errors 23 24 25
PRONUNCIATION (10%)- Pronunciation is frequently unintelligible 3 4- Heavy English influence requires concentrated listening 5 6- Occasional mispronunciations 7 8- Very few mispronunciations 9 10
TOTAL / 100 points
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ORAL PRESENTATION GRADING SCHEME
Nombre ______________________________ Tema _______________________________
ComprehensibilityCompletely comprehensible, listener always understands meaning, ungrammaticality and minor pronoun errors do not impede comprehensibility.
30 29 28
Mostly comprehensible, some significant grammar and/or pronunciation errors that impede comprehensibility.
26 24 22
At times difficult to understand, major grammar and/or pronunciation errors, meaning unclear.
20 18 16
ContentComplete and detailed presentation based on syllabus guidelines, provides a cultural/historical perspective; high quality of visuals and outline.
30 29 28
Fairly complete presentation; sometimes lacks details and cultural information; moderate quality of visuals and outline.
26 24 22
Incomplete presentation of the material --listeners walk away with no new information; poor quality of visuals and/or outline.
20 18 16
OrganizationWell planned and organized, objective of presentation was clear. 20 19 18Apparent organization to presentation, although at times the listener got lost, objectives of the presentation were vague.
16 14 12
Very disjointed, listener had difficulty following the presentation. 10 8 6DeliveryPresents the information using complete sentences without reading or depending heavily on note cards, is expressive, uses gestures, and communicates naturally. Clear evidence of communicative ability.
20 19 18
Presents the information without reading, but with some difficulty at times OR relies occasionally on note card for reading. Evidence of communicative ability.
16 14 12
Relies heavily or completely on note card. Little evidence of communicative ability.
10 8 6
OVERALL GRADE ______ / 100
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