Language: Español Howard Community College World Languages Program

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Howard Community College
World Languages Program
Fall 2011 Semester
Language: Español
Instructors:
Robin Bauer-Taylor
Adela Hirsch
Course: SPAN 201
Section:101: T-Th 2:00-3:50 pm
4 credits
Lab Component:
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Contact Your Instructor
Office Hours: MWF 11-12, Th 1-2, M 2-3
Office Location: DH 145
Email: rbauer-taylor@howardcc.edu
Adela Hirsch: ahirsch@howardcc.edu
Phone Number: (443) 518-4583
Canvas: https://howardcc.instructure.com/login
HCC Express: www.hccexpress.net
Wiley Plus Website:
www.wileyplus.com
What to Expect
In this first intermediate-level course, students will further advance their ability to apply four language skills -listening, speaking, writing, and reading -- in order to refine their ability to communicate at a intermediate level by
exchanging, interpreting, and presenting information in multiple tenses and contexts; to deepen the comparisons of
(Spanish)-speaking cultures’ practices, perspectives, and products to students’ own cultures; to connect the
(Spanish) language to other relevant disciplines; and to expand their use of the (Spanish) language outside of the
classroom in a variety of contexts. Content and supporting language structures and vocabulary will be theme-based,
with outcomes measured in a variety of ways, including task-based activities that support effective communication
around the theme.
Participation, both individual and in groups, is essential for this class. In order to learn a language, you must
practice frequently!
♦Students are responsible for the following:
Quizzes and/or tests, a midterm exam, a final exam, oral presentations and responses, homework (on
paper or computer-based), workbook, writings, Lab assignments, Lab tests, Lab Oral Final, projects,
journals, active participation, and any other assignments to be determined.
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Textbook & Other Required Items
-Dicho y hecho: Textbook and Workbook. 8th edition
-Register to use Wiley Plus, the interactive resource website that accompanies your textbook
(registration instructions will be given the first week of class. A code is required to register. This code
comes with your new textbook or can be purchased separately. If you have a Wiley plus code from a
previous semester, you will be able to use it again)
-Headphones with microphone so you can record and listen
Note: This syllabus may be subject to change. Students will be notified in advance of
important changes that could affect grading, assignments, etc.
DATES
Semana 1:
29 de agosto-2 de
septiembre
You will be review
how to:
Talk about your family,
friend, college, and
community in the present
and preterite tenses
Review: emphasis on Chapter 6 and
8
Class intros and surveys
regular and irregular verbs in the present
tense (Ch 1-5)
Regular and irregular verbs in the preterite
(Ch 6-8)
Ser vs estar, (Ch 5)
Pronouns: reflexive (Ch 6), direct object
(Ch 6). Indirect object (Ch 6), prepositional
(Ch 7)
Vocab: family(Ch 3), food (Ch 4), college life
(Ch 2), activities (Ch 5), daily routine (Ch
6), places around town (Ch 7), clothing (Ch
8)
LAB: Introduce yourself and talking
about your summer. Register with
WileyPlus
Semana 2:
5-9 de septiembre
LABOR DAY: No HCC classes
Monday
QUIZ
You will review how
to:
Talk about your family,
friend, college, and
community in the present
and preterite tenses
(continued from Week 1)
Review: emphasis on Chapter 6 and
8
regular and irregular verbs in the present
tense (Ch 1-5)
Regular and irregular verbs in the preterite
(Ch 6-8)
Ser vs estar, (Ch 5)
Pronouns: reflexive (Ch 6), direct object
(Ch 6). Indirect object (Ch 6), prepositional
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(Ch 7)
Vocab: family(Ch 3), food (Ch 4), college life
(Ch 2), activities (Ch 5), daily routine (Ch
6), places around town (Ch 7), clothing (Ch
8)
Introduce the imperfect (pp 309-311)
LAB:
Practice more with Preterite and
pronouns
Watch Ch 8 video: Qué le compro
Semana 3:
12-16 de septiembre
You will be able to
Identify body parts
Start talking about your
physical well-being,
childhood and adolescence
You will be able to
Semana 4:
19-23 de septiembre
Semana 5:
Health vocab(pp 292-295, 301,
The Imperfect (pp 309-311)
LAB: If needed: More with the preterite.
Or: Practice Imperfect
Chapter 9
Continue to talk about health Health vocab(pp 292-295, 301,
and wellness, physical well- The Imperfect (pp 309-311)
being, childhood and
adolescence
LAB: Practice Imperfect and health vocab
Ch 9 video:La medicina moderna y
tradicional
You will be able to
Chapter 9
Start telling stories and
narrate in the past
Chapter 9
26-30 de septiembre
TEST: Parts of Ch 9
Start contrasting the preterite and
imperfect (pp 314-315)
Start looking at the verb hacer to express
events that have happened and how long
ago events happened (p 318, 320)
LAB: Prepare for Oral Exam 1
You will be able to
Semana 6:
3-7 de octubre
Continue telling and writing
stories and recounting
events in the past
Chapter 9
Continue contrasting the preterite and
imperfect (pp 314-315)
Continue looking at the verb hacer to
express events that have happened and
how long ago events happened (p 318, 320)
LAB: Oral Exam 1
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Semana 7:
10-14 de octubre
MIDTERM EXAM
LAB: Ch 9 video: Un deporte peligroso
You will be able to
Communicate quickly with
Chapter 9-10
House vocab (Ch 10: pp 328-329)
real or potential housemates Formal commands (Ch 9, p 300)
Semana 8:
LAB: Practice Formal commands
17-21 de octubre
You will be able to
Semana 9:
24-28 de octubre
Chapter 10
Tell people what to quickly
Informal Commands (p 338)
and to the point
Quehaceres domésticos vocab: p 333
Talk about chores and duties
around the house
Lab: Practice Informal Commands
You will be able to
Semana 10:
Chapter 10
Talk about activities you Present perfect (p 344)
and others have done
Past Perfect (p 349)
Talk about events that
had happened prior to pat Lab: Prepare for Oral Exam 2
events
31 de octubre-4 de
noviembre
QUIZ
Chapters 9-10
Semana 11:
7-11 de noviembre
Test: Chapter 10
Review the past tenses and perfect
tenses
LAB: Oral Exam 2
You will be able to
Semana 12:
14-18 de noviembre
Semana de Educación
Internacional
Express wishes, requests,
and emotions to others.
Talk about relationships
and how people affect
your life
Chapter 11
Introduction to present subjunctive (pp
381-382, 386-387)
Relationship vocab (pp 366-367, 370,
371)
Review por vs para (Ch 12 p 416)
LAB: Practice basic subjunctive
examples
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Ch 10 video: Los patios de Andalucía
Semana 13:
21-25 de noviembre
Día de Acción de Gracias
Quiz
Chapter 11
Semana 12 continued
You will be able to
Semana 14:
28 de noviembre-2 de
diciembre
Thanksgiving break— No Class W, Th or F
Practice for Lab Final Exam
Continue to talk about
relationships
Talk about how you react
emotionally to others’
actions and to events or
ideas
Chapter 11
More with the present subjunctive (pp
381-382, 386-387, 389-390)
Relationship vocab (pp 366-367, 370,
371)
Lab: Start Lab Final Exams
Semana 15:
5-9 de diciembre
Catch up and Review
Lab: Finish Lab Final Exams
YOUR FINAL EXAM is
scheduled :
Thursday, December
15: 1:30-3:30 pm
Grading Policy
Exams (one comprehensive midterm,
one comprehensive final):
30%
Tests (2 chapter-based tests)
15%
Quizzes (One Quiz grade may be dropped)
10%
Lab (including Lab Oral Final)
20%
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Active Participation and preparation
10%
Project (Service Learning Project or Language
10%
And Culture Journals: see Canvas for details)
Homework
5%
A NOTE ON LATE WORK:
For graded assignments (projects, writings, and anything that receives a letter grade), late work will be
accepted ONLY for partial credit. 5-10 points will be deducted PER CALENDAR DAY of lateness. I expect you to
notify me BEFORE the assignment is due so we can agree TOGETHER when you will turn it in for PARTIAL CREDIT.
If you cannot be in class on the due date and want full credit, you can email me the project/assignment or have
someone drop it by the English-World Languages Division Office (DH 239). If you email me the project and I do not
respond, you can assume I have not received it and it will be counted as late.
Daily homework (homework that is graded for completion, not a letter grade) will not be accepted late: It must
be received by the time class starts.
Exams, Tests and Quizzes must be taken on the assigned day, unless you have made arrangements
beforehand. A student who misses a quiz, test, or exam must present documentation of an emergency to the instructor
in order to avoid a 0. If permission is attained to take the quiz, test, or exam on a different day, it is expected to be
taken as soon as possible.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students who do not miss more than 3 days of class in a semester, and who arrive promptly and
remain for the entire class session, have the best opportunities to earn the highest grades in this class.
Students may miss up to and including 3 classes. Each absence after the allowed 3 lowers a student’s final
grade in addition to the loss of participation points for the day. In order to simply remain eligible to pass this
course, you must be present for fully 75% of the class sessions. Therefore, students who for any reason
miss more than 25% of the class sessions (25% of this class = 7 absences) by absence and lateness
will receive an F unless there is significant evidence with a supporting plan agreed upon by student and
teacher that shows the student can complete the course successfully. If a situation arises that interferes with
regular class attendance over an extended period of time (for example, prolonged illness, personal or work
problems), you may need to drop the course or see an advisor about your options for withdrawal.
If you have to miss a class, you need to communicate with your instructor as soon as possible to find
out what you missed and make a plan for keeping up with the class material and work.
Lateness and missing part of class:
Lateness and leaving early is disruptive to you, your classmates, and the instructor. Missing more
than 5 minutes of class, due to lateness or leaving class early will be recorded. For every 3 times
this happens, one absence will be counted.
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Required Lab Class
Fifty minutes per week will be used as Lab time. This time is dedicated to practicing language being
learned in class through activities with other students, with the teacher(s), and with online or other
media. Lab activities focus on practicing speaking skills and listening comprehension, with writing
and reading activities to complement and support the speaking and listening. Lab is activity-based
and may include games, skits, conversation, dialogues, interviews, music, videos, presentations,
dictations, and other activities. The lab part of the course is especially designed to practice, practice,
practice… And then practice some more! There will be a minimum of 2 oral exams given during Lab
during the semester and a final oral Lab exam at the end of the semester.
How to Succeed
When you attend class, you’re part of the way there. Attendance and participation
are essential to learning a language. The more you use the language, the more you
will become proficient. This requires time spent outside of class as well as
actively participating in class activities. Homework assignments help you prepare
for class, but it is up to you supplement assignments with practice and resources
that will help you personally. Many resources are available (see resources
section). If you want extra practice, or have questions or any confusion, be
willing to ask questions in class and/or outside of class.
Have a Question??
If you have a question about an assignment, what to do if you missed class, what the
snow policies are, etc. ASK your INSTRUCTOR first.
Where is it?
Test Center: RCF 359:
(443)518.1280
English and World Languages Division Office: DH 239
(443)518.1540
Learning Assistance Center: Free tutoring available: RCF 340: (443)518.1320
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Projects:
PROJECTS are as follows, and may be added to at any time. Choose either Option A or Option B.
Project descriptions are on Canvas
OPTION A:
Service Learning Project (to be completed throughout the semester). Serve with an approved
community organization working with Latinos, learning about culture and language learning through their
perspective. You will write journals about your experience. See Canvas for details.
OPTION B:
Culture and Language Journals (to be completed throughout the semester), including an oral
presentation in Spanish. You will use media (movies, music, newspaper articles, etc) and interview at least
one native speaker to use the Spanish language outside of class. You will write about what you did. See
Canvas for details.
Snow/ Bad Weather Days:
If HCC will be opening late and there is more than 30 minutes of time left of a
scheduled class at the late opening time, that particular class will meet for the
remainder of the class time. If HCC will be closing early and there will be more than
30 minutes of time available for a scheduled class before HCC closes, that particular
class will meet during the available time. If HCC is closed for the entire class period,
all assignments, quizzes, tests, and exams scheduled for that day will be due the
following class period. Call (443) 518-1000 or check the college’s website:
www.howardcc.edu NOTE: We do NOT follow Howard County Public Schools’
closings.
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Academic Honesty:
Please review the HCC student handbook policy on academic honesty or visit the website:
http://www.howardcc.edu/academichonesty. We consider any breach of academic honesty serious and it will
impact your grade. All graded work in language classes MUST be your own work. Use of online or other
electronic translators for graded work is prohibited. All graded work in this class must be your own
work, without any help from native speakers. When information is used from the internet or others sources,
it must be cited. No extensive quoting from internet or other sources is acceptable and all work is subject to
being reviewed by a “cheat site detector.” Students are encouraged to track the grades they receive in the
event of any questions.
PARTICIPATION
Your participation grade will be determined by the following criteria:
•Be actively engaged in class. Don’t be shy! Remember, practice is the key to learning a new
language. Don’t hesitate to use your new language skills.
•Completion of all assignments (written and oral) on time.
•Arriving on time to class and being physically and mentally present the entire class. Use of cell
phones and Internet use other than what the teacher indicates is allowed will result in a lower
participation grade.
•Arriving to class PREPARED: Please review all new material to be covered in class BEFORE you
come to class. Don’t just read the assigned pages in the textbook: re-write in your own words
what each lesson is about. Write down ideas, examples, and questions. Make flashcards,
charts, drawings, or any other tool that will help you learn. Be an active learner!
•Frequent readiness quizzes at the beginning of class
WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT POLICY:
Exams and quizzes:
Unless you have made arrangements beforehand, quizzes, tests, and exams must be taken on the
assigned day. A student who misses a quiz, test, or exam must present documentation of an emergency to
the instructor in order to avoid a 0. If permission is attained to take the quiz, test, or exam on a different
day, it is expected to be taken as soon as possible.
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General Courtesy:
•Cell Phones must be turned off during class
• Email, Facebook or personal websites, and IM: Just say NO! If you think about it, you understand
that your participation will be affected in a negative way.
• Respect: Respect yourself as a learner, the learning of your classmates, and your instructor at all
times. Your classmates and instructor will in turn respect you!
• Your instructors want the best for you in your pursuit of learning Spanish. If a question arises
about a particular grade, please make time during office hours to ask about it. Before or after class,
instructors are busy getting the class ready or packing up—not a good time to have a chat about grades. If
you are questioning a lab grade, please talk directly with the lab instructor.
Special Needs:
If you have any special needs or need accommodations, please let the instructor know during the
first 2 weeks of the semester.
RESOURCES
☺ You are your own best resource! The effort that YOU put into your learning will reflect how
much you learn and how well you can speak and understand the new language. While there are many
resources available, it is up to you to take advantage of these resources in the ways that best fit your needs.
If you have any problems understanding what is being taught in class, DO NOT WAIT until it is too late in
the semester to ask for help. Using the available resources empowers you to make the most out of learning
a new language.
☺ Your instructors: They are always an excellent resource.
☺ Other resources include:
- Useful Links in the HCC and Class Resources area of Canvas
- Free tutoring through the Learning Assistance Center (RCF 340)
-Class study partners/groups
- Walk-in extra practice/tutoring is available. Days and times will be announced in class and put
on our Canvas site. Tutoring is available for everyone for extra practice – you do not need to have problems
in class to need tutoring – it is a good way to go over material being learned in greater depth!