Elementary Spanish I - Second Semester

Course Details

Course Number: 1234  Section Number: 202, 204 and 205

Spring 2012

Location: Dillard College of Business Administration

Classroom Number: 323

Days & Times:

All sections meet Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

202 10:00 - 10: 50 am

204 11:00 - 11:50 am

205 12:00 - 12:50 pm

Course Attachments

Spanish 1234 SyllabusSpanish 1234 Syllabus, spring 2012, Butler   1234syllabusspring2012.doc

Textbooks

Con brio
Lucas Murillo, Dawson - 1st ed.
  ISBN: 978-0-471-26417-0
MSU Faculty Member
Sarah Butler   
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Course Objectives

OBJECTIVES AND METHODOLOGY

This course is primarily designed to develop students’ ability to communicate orally in Spanish, acquire skills necessary for effective reading and writing in Spanish and gain insight into the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. These objectives can be realized only through your active participation, both in and out of class. To be successful in this course, you must read, study, and complete assignments prior to each class period, and while in class, actively participate in activities.

            The Foreign Language Department’s methodology is based on the Communicative Approach to language teaching. This means that students are encouraged to interact with the teacher and other students in Spanish.

            Although I may offer explanations of grammar points in English, the language of interaction in the classroom for instructor and students is Spanish.


Grading Standards

GRADING

            Attendance and Participation               10%                 Exams                                      45%

            Quizzes and Homework                       15%                 Final Exam (Comprehensive)  20%

            Language Lab & Speaking Tasks         10%


Final Exam5/5/2012  10:30 am -12:30 pm

Submission Format PolicyNote: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

No late homework accepted. No make-up quizzes. See attendance policy for information concerning missed exams.


Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

 

  1. Attendance and Absences

You are required to arrive on time and be in class for the entire 50-minute period. You may be counted absent if you arrive more than 10 minutes late.

 This syllabus serves as notice that you may be dropped from the class without further notification if you are absent more than eight times. Please note that if you decide to drop the course, you must follow university procedure for dropping a course in order to receive a “W.” If the instructor drops you, you will receive a “WF” or “F.”

Absences due to official university functions or documented illness will be dealt with on an individual basis. There are no “excused absences” from regular class periods. Should you be absent from an exam, you must present documented proof of illness or university activity to your instructor before a make-up exam will be allowed.

 


Other Policies
  1. Participation/Attendance

Ten percent of your final grade will be based on a combination of attendance and participation. Six percent (6%) will be based on your use of Spanish, your active participation in classroom activities and your volunteering.  The remaining four percent (4%) is based on your attendance.

 

3.     Quizzes and Homework

Typically, we will have a weekly quiz over material that is currently being studied. In addition, homework assignments may be given from time to time. Your lowest two quiz or homework grades will be dropped at the end of the semester.  No make-up quizzes. No late homework.

 

4.     Language Lab and Speaking Assignments

You must take a listening comprehension quiz in the Language Lab in Moffett Library (112) once for each chapter covered during the semester. There are a total of six lab quizzes to complete. The due dates for the lab quizzes are given below. You will need to present your Student I.D. in order to take the lab quiz. You will be given a schedule of Language Lab hours.

 

Also, you must complete the three speaking assignments describe below. This will involve your calling my Google Voice number at 940-247-0037 and completing the speaking assignment given. I will give you more information about these assignments closer to the due dates. You should be able to use any phone to complete this task without charge. Please see me if you have any questions or concerns.

 

Lab Due Dates:     Capítulo 7: Feb. 6                   Capítulo 8: Feb. 20                 Capítulo 9: March 8

                              Capítulo 10: April 2                Capítulo 11: April 19              Capítulo 12: May 2

 

Speaking Assignment Due Dates:

                              Speaking 1 Give Directions: Feb. 2

                              Speaking 2 Talk about what happened: March 2

                              Speaking 3 Make a request: April 2


Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.