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A short name of the resource. This will be displayed on the course's homepage. Elementary Spanish II (Pilot—Spring 2006)
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You may type the summary of the resource here. This will be displayed on the resources page. GENERAL INFORMATION: This is a pilot hybrid course which means you will do part of the work outside of class using a computer. The on-line activities are meant to prepare you for in-class activities. One of the advantages of a computer enhanced course is that you have several days to complete the on-line assignments as long as they are done by the deadlines. Another advantage is that this format will permit you to work consistently. The on-line assignments will help you keep up with the materials and pace your own learning.
CLASS FORMAT: Your instructor will conduct the class in Spanish. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO LET HIM OR HER KNOW WHEN YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND. You are not expected to understand every word that the instructor says. Your comprehension will improve with time, particularly if you prepare the materials before class and do the listening comprehension exercises. Classtime will be dedicated to communicating in Spanish using the structures and the vocabulary that you have prepared prior to class. Your instructor will not spend time on extensive grammar or vocabulary instruction. If you need help with grammar or vocabulary, see your instructor during his office hours or request assistance from a tutor in the LARC. Do not expect your instructor to answer questions about on-line material that you have not completed. Do the work first and then ask for help.
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Attendance and participation 10%
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Workbook and Lab Manual 10%
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On-line assignments 20%
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Writing Assignments 15%
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Test 10%
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2 Exams 35%
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Scale: 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D 0-59 F
ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance is essential for the development of language skills. Understand that, specially in two-day classes, failure to attend class on a regular basis will increase the difficulty of the course work. With the exception of scheduled test/composition days, you will be allowed 4 absences. These are not “days off,” so use them wisely for events that may prevent your attendance (e.g., illness, funerals, weddings, etc.). Two times tardy will be considered an absence. Also, leaving the classroom for a considerable period of time will be considered a tardy. Every subsequent absence after the fourth (4th) will lower your attendance and participation grade by half a percentage point. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to contact a classmate to obtain missed information. In case of an ongoing problem (such as a personal crisis or chronic illness) the student should withdraw from this course and take it when circumstances allow fulfillment of the requirements. It is the responsibility of the student to observe all university deadlines.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR: There will be no tolerance for disruptive behavior in class. “Such behavior includes, but is not limited to, making/receiving personal phone calls or pages during class, leaving and entering class frequently in the absence of notice to instructor of illness or other extenuating circumstances, and persisting in disruptive personal conversations with other class members”. (Source: Faculty Handbook, Section 401. Disruptive Student Behavior Policy.)
PARTICIPATION: The descriptions represent various preparation and participation grades, and are designed to help you understand what is expected of you as well as how performance is assessed:
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[A = 10-9] Student prepares assigned materials and exercises prior to class; attends entire class period; listens attentively to instructor and classmates; participates actively in pairwork and small group activities; attempts to communicate in Spanish.
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[B = 8.9-8] Student performs a majority, but not all, of the behaviors and activities described above, or performs all of them to a lesser degree.
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[C = 7.9-7] Student attends class having prepared materials but does not pay attention; does not stay on-task in small group work, or makes little attempt to communicate in Spanish; or listens attentively but has not prepared exercises.
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[D = 6.9-6] Student attends all or part of the class (e.g. arrives late, leaves early), has not prepared materials; does not pay attention during class activities; disrupts the class; speaks in English; and/or does not stay 'on-task' during group work.
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[F = 5.9-0] Student is absent from class and thus does not participate; or attends class but has not prepared and does not participate, does not pay attention to class activities, and does not complete group activities.
MAKE-UPS: All Exams, Tests, and Writing Assignments must be taken on the date indicated on the syllabus. You have 48 hours to contact your instructor and make suitable arrangements. You must provide written documentation for your absence before a make-up exam without penalty is given (travel, oversleeping, and car problems are not considered legitimate excuses for missing exams or tests). You may only make-up one major assignment (one test, exam, or writing assignment) in this mannner.
WORKBOOK AND LAB MANUAL: Complete the exercises assigned by your instructor. Write your exercises legibly. Check the answer key (available at LARC 128-GCB) and make any necessary corrections using a different color pen. These grades are meant to motivate regular practice. Workbooks will be collected at instructors’ discretion. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.
LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND RESOURCE CENTER: Regular attendance to the LARC (128-GCB) is encouraged. Take advantage of the many resources provided including videos, computer software, Internet, and one-on-one tutoring.
ON-LINE ASSIGNMENTS: any assignments given by your instructor and the textbook pages indicated in the syllabus that must be read before you come to class.
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS: Three in-class writing assignments to be graded. The assignments are indicated in the calendar as Escritura your instructor will tell you which assignments will be graded.
TEST & EXAMS are departmental, they are prepared with the assistance and contributions of all instructors who teach the course. Tests and exams include listening comprehension, grammar, reading, and vocabulary. Dates are indicated in the calendar. Exam # 2 will be given during FINALS WEEK (MAY 2-8). DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS UNTIL YOU KNOW THE DATE OF THE FINAL EXAM. If you must make reservations early, assume that it will take place the last day of finals week. Exam # 2 will not be given before Finals Week. There will be no exceptions.
NO EXTRA CREDIT: Do not miss assignments hoping that you will have a chance to earn extra credit.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: Plagiarism is presenting another person's work as one's own. Cheating on Examinations involves giving or receiving unauthorized help before, during, or after an examination. Cases of cheating are handled within the policies of the College of Arts and Sciences and in accordance with the University Statement on Students Rights. In any case, a grade of 0 will be assigned for any piece of work for which cheating or plagiarism is proven.
INCOMPLETES: Your instructor is not authorized to grant a grade of “I” (incomplete) for academic reasons (i.e. if a student is failing the class). The Department of Modern and Classical Languages abides strictly by the University’s policy regarding Incompletes.
Learning a foreign language is not like other subjects where you may miss classes and still be able to study several chapters the night before an exam. Learning a foreign language means practicing every day in order for the material to sink in. Your brain can deal with only so much new information. Moreover, most material builds on previous material, so that if you are absent or wait to complete assigments, you will not have enough time to absorb the information and your grade will reflect this.
Expect to spend at least two hours on out-of-class preparation for each hour in class. Understand that failure to attend class on a regular basis will increase exponentially the level of difficulty of the course work. If things are not coming together, even after devoting the necessary time, talk to your instructor.
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