Frederick Community
College
LS 101
HYB Introductory Spanish I
Fall 2009
Instructor
Information:
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Name:
Ana María Pinzón Associate
Professor CHA |
Office: L101-E |
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E-mail: APinzon@frederick.edu In order to ensure a response, be
sure to use your official FCC e-mail address supplied by the college. The
subject line for all e-mails pertaining to this course must use formatting as
directed by the Blackboard instructions found under Course Information. NOTE:
Use of [LS 101-HYB1] at the
beginning of the subject line for e-mails outside of Blackboard. |
Phone
Number: 301.624.2843 Department
Office Manager: 301.846.2512 |
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Office
Hours: M
11:00am-12:00m T 9:00am-11:00am By appointment |
Campus
Mail Box Number: 137 |
Course Information:
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Credits:
3 |
Last
Day to Drop: November 2, 2009 |
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Prerequisites:
None |
Co-requisites:
None |
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Meeting
Day(s): Wednesday |
Meeting
Time(s): 11:00am-12:15pm |
Course Description:
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LS 101-HYB is an hybrid course that
will provide an introduction to the Spanish language with emphasis on the
four language skills: reading, speaking, writing, and understanding
Spanish. We will also gain an understanding of the culture of various
Spanish-speaking countries. Students enrolled in this class should
expect to devote as much time to this course as they would an on-campus
course. The independent nature of LS 101-HYB requires you to be self-motivated. |
Core Learning
Outcomes:
By the
completion of the course students will:
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1.
Students will be able to read, speak and
understand elementary Spanish structures appropriate for the first semester. |
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2.
Students will understand the critical role
of listening in order to respond and communicate in both situational and
functional contexts. Students will practice and evaluate their listening
comprehension and oral skills in the classroom and through the use of audio
technology. |
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3.
Students will be encouraged to transfer
language skills into new environments and different contexts. Students will
also be able to use inductive and deductive reasoning. |
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4.
Students will understand historical,
geographical, and economic features of the culture of |
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5.
Students will understand the educational
value of communicating in another language and realize that language
acquisition is a lifelong learning process. |
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6.
Students will be able to understand and
value cultural differences through the study of Spanish. |
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Mosaicos, Castells/Guzmán/Rush/García (5th edition)
textbook, Student Activities Manual (SAM). |
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ONLINE
RESOURCES: MySpanishLab access code. |
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Dictionary: A
Spanish-English English-Spanish dictionary or use of the following
instructor-approved web-based dictionary: www.wordreference.com. |
6 Quizzes
(Announced
throughout the semester) |
15%
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100-90 = A 89-80 = B 79-70 = C 69-60 = D 59 – below = F |
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Participation,
Preparedness, Attendance, Homework, Co-curricular activities. |
15% |
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Student Activities Manual SAM (MySpanishLab exercises) |
10% |
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Midterm |
15% |
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3 Compositions @ 2%, 1 oral presentations @ 4%,
one group project @4, 3 speaking test
@2% |
20% |
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Discussion
Board |
10% |
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Final
Exam *Students
with no absences and an A average (90 or above) in all categories will be
exempt from the Final
Exam and will be awarded full credit (15% of grade). |
15% |
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If the graded
performance for online and home assignments differs significantly from the
grade average for class assignments, the instructor reserves the right to
administer additional tests. Students will submit
weekly assignments directly to MySpanishLab platform and Blackboard (Bb) as
directed by the instructor. These will include SAM exercises as well as
reactions to media (songs, films, videos) used in class. Students will post
these assignments to the MySpanishLab platform or Bb each Tuesday evening (or
earlier) as indicated by the instructor. Post all your assignments in the digital box in Bb. Please do no send me any assignments via
email, e.i., compositions, speaking test.
Only the assignments post in the Digital Box in Bb will be graded. |
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Students
should receive some form of written assessment of their progress in the
course no later than the 6th week of this course. Your grades are available through
Blackboard any time. Student’s mid-term evaluations will be based on the completion
of the first seven assignments, class participation, assistance, discussion
board, and homework. |
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Students in this class are expected
to assume responsibility for attending class, their behavior during class
sessions and their desire to learn. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
The majority of students will find
that class attendance and on-line participation are required in order to
complete course work satisfactorily.
Students are expected to start and complete every class on time. Students that attend regularly will be better
prepared to complete testing and lab requirements. The class attendance policy for this class
is: Class attendance and participation in
Foreign language classes is required.
Failure to attend sessions does not excuse a student from completing
assignments, examinations, or other requirements of the course on time. Excused absences include illness (with
doctor's note), emergencies, religious holidays, and official College
functions. Late assignments may not be
accepted or may have a percentage (amount to be determined by the instructor)
docked from the score. |
Students with Disabilities
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FCC
provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified students with disabilities
in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and
amendments. Students with disabilities
who are in need of accommodations must contact the Services for Students with
Disabilities (SSD) office at 301-846-2408 (A Building, Room 106A) in order to
request and apply for services. The
SSD office will require appropriate documentation of a disability. Questions related to accommodations or
services can be directed to the SSD office.
Additional information related to services can be viewed at the
following FCC web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx.
If you currently
receive services from the SSD office, please submit your Student Success Plan
to me and make an appointment with me to discuss your accommodations and
needs in class. I will hold any
information you share with me in strict confidence unless you give me
permission to do otherwise. |
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1.
All e-mail to your instructor should be
sent from Blackboard and Blackboard must use your MyFCC e-mail address. This should avoid accidental spam
filtering. 2.
Each e-mail message must pertain to only
one topic and the subject line should contain the name of the assignment. E-mails should contain only one topic
(e.g., Clarify the use of verb estar Assignment 4.) 3.
Examples of proper subject lines: a.
Assignment 1: LS101-HYB b.
Question about grade on Assignment 4: LS101-HYB1 c.
Missed class on Thursday LS101-HYB1 4.
The student should expect to receive a
reply to electronic communications within 24 to 48 hours, not including
weekends. 5.
Assignments will be submitted via
Blackboard –drop box-unless otherwise instructed. |
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Each
student is expected to perform his/her own academic work. If students work
together, they are expected to each be working on separate computers and
completing assignments on their own. Two
students who work together but submit two copies of the same assignment (even
if minor changes like names are made) are plagiarizing. Plagiarism and other
forms of academic dishonesty are considered an extremely serious offense.
The student is personally responsible for understanding the various forms of
academic dishonesty as they are explained in the "Student Code of
Conduct" in the Student Handbook.
Ignorance of any requirement for academic honesty will not constitute
an excuse from disciplinary proceedings. Any form of cheating will be
considered grounds for failure of the course. |
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The
instructor reserves the right to adjust the assignments or schedule. This may also change the date(s) of one or
more of the exams. Any affected
assignment due dates may also be adjusted.
In the event the schedule is adjusted, the student will remain responsible
for all the assignments listed in this syllabus. |
LS 101 HYB
Introductory Spanish I
Topical Outline
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Class |
Date |
Subject
/ Content |
Assignments* & Quizzes |
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1 |
Agosto 26 |
Overview &
Syllabus Review Capítulo Preliminar - Greetings & Introductions. Páginas 3- 7 |
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On-Line |
Agosto 27- Septiembre 1 |
Capítulo Preliminar - Spanish alphabet; numbers 0-99. |
*SAM
Online
QUIZ #1 Speaking
test #1 |
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2 |
Septiembre 2 |
In-Class Discussion
of Capítulo Preliminar |
*SAM |
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On-Line |
Septiembre 3
-Septiembre 8 |
Capítulo Preliminar - Classroom
objects; telling dates and times; Comment on the weather. Páginas 16-21 |
*SAM
Online QUIZ
#2 |
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3 |
Septiembre 9 |
In-Class Discussion
of Capítulo Preliminar |
*SAM |
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On-Line |
Septiembre
10- Septiembre 15 |
Capítulo 1 -Regular “ar” verbs and subject pronouns. Páginas 23-35 |
*SAM; |
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4 |
Septiembre 16 |
- In-Class
Discussion of Capítulo 1 |
*SAM Composition # 1 |
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On-Line |
Septiembre
17- Septiembre 22 |
Capítulo 1 - Definite & indefinite articles;
pluralization of nouns; the verb “estar;” Present tense or regular –er and
–ir verbs, interrogative words. España Páginas 36-53 |
*SAM |
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5 |
Septiembre 23 |
In-Class Discussion
Capítulo 1 |
*SAM |
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On-Line |
Septiembre
24- Septiembre 29 |
Capítulo 2 -
Describing ourselves and others; the verb “ser;” adjectives and agreement. Possessive adjectives Páginas 55-69 |
*SAM |
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6 |
Septiembre 30 |
In-Class Discussion
Capítulo 2 |
QUIZ #3 *SAM |
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On-Line |
Octubre 1- Octubre 6 |
Capítulo 2 -The difference between “ser” and “estar;”
interrogative words. Los Hispanos en los Estados Unidos. Páginas 70-87 |
*SAM |
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7 |
Octubre 7 |
In-Class Discussion
Capítulo 2 Oral Presentations |
*SAM Speaking
test #2 |
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On-Line |
Octubre 8- Octubre 13 |
Capítulo 3 -Present
tense of hacer, poner, salir, traer, and oír.
-Expressing
future plans; the verb “ir. Basic food
vocabulary. Review Midterm |
*SAM |
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8 |
Octubre 14 |
In-Class Discussion
Capítulo 3 |
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October 15th Co-Curricular day |
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On-Line |
Octubre 15- Octubre 20 |
Capítulo 3 -Numbers
above 100; “to know or not to know” (the difference between “saber” and
conocer.”); some uses of por and para.
Perú. Páginas 88-121 |
**ON-CAMPUS MIDTERM *SAM |
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9 |
Octubre 21 |
In-Class Discussion
Capítulo 3 |
Online QUIZ
#4 |
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On-Line |
Octubre 22- Octubre 27 |
Capítulo 4 - Identifying and describing our
family; family routine; expressing preferences, desires, and feelings; stem-changing
verbs. Expressing obligation with tener que. Páginas 123-138 |
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10 |
Octubre 28 |
In-Class Discussion
Capítulo 3 |
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On-Line |
Octubre 29- Noviembre 3 |
Capítulo 4 -Formation
of adverbs; using “hace que” with expressions of time; talking about daily
routine: reflexive verbs and pronouns. Colombia. Páginas 138-153 |
*SAM Composition # 2 |
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11 |
Noviembre 4 |
Capítulo 4 In-Class Discussion Capítulo 4 |
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On-Line |
Noviembre 5- Noviembre 10 |
Capítulo 5 - Discussing where we live and our
homes; tareas domésticas. Páginas 155-163 |
*SAM |
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12 |
Noviembre 11 |
In-Class Discussion
Capítulo 5 |
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On-Line |
Noviembre 12- Noviembre 17 |
Capítulo 5 - Using
present progressive to express ongoing actions. Expressions
with tener. Páginas 164 169 |
*SAM |
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13 |
Noviembre18 |
In-Class Discussion
Capítulo 5 |
Composition # 3 |
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On-Line |
Noviembre 19- Noviembre 24 |
Capítulo 5 - Avoid
repetition in speaking and writing: direct object pronouns. Demonstrative adjectives; Nicaragua, El
Salvador y Honduras. Páginas 170-187 |
Online QUIZ
#5 Speaking
test #4 |
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Noviembre 25 |
NO HAY CLASE /Día de acción de gracias |
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On-Line |
Noviembre 25- Diciembre 1º |
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14 |
Diciembre 2 |
Capítulo 6 In-Class Discussion Capítulo 6 - Talking about clothings and
shopping; discussing past events using the preterit or regular verbs and the
irregular verbs “ir” and “ser.” Venezuela.Páginas 189-221 |
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On-Line |
Diciembre 3- Diciembre 7 |
Capítulo 6 - Talking about clothings and
shopping; discussing past events using the preterit or regular verbs and the
irregular verbs “ir” and “ser.” Venezuela. Review Final |
Online QUIZ #6 |
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15 |
Diciembre 8 |
In-Class Discussion Capítulo 6 Examen Final |
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On-Line |
Diciembre 8- Diciembre 12 |
Capítulo 6 -Expressing
likes and dislikes with the verb “gustar; “usage of indirect object pronouns;
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ON-CAMPUS FINAL EXAM |
*Remember, it will be
necessary to hand in every Assignment to receive an “A” grade in this course
Please note: This syllabus may be
modified by the instructor.
*For more information on
these assignments refer to the Assignments toolbar in Blackboard (Bb), or
MySpanishLab calendar.
**No notes, No books are
allowed on the exams.
Student
grades are posted online at the end of the semester. Grades are not mailed. Check www.frederick.edu for help accessing your grade.
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Additional tools |
Description |
Website and login information |
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Blackboard
Companion website |
In our course companion website in Blackboard, you
could find information about your class, update syllabus, exercises, videos,
PP presentations, grades, etc. |
http://frederick.blackboard.com Username: W+ID # Password:
Last four digits of your ID#. |
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Online Lab and workbook |
MySpanishLab is a highly successful
online learning and assessment systems for basic language courses.MySpanishLab
is designed to serve the unique needs of language learners and language
teachers. Its unparalleled combination of tools and resources takes online
support for language learning and teaching to new levels! |
Please follow the instructions given
by your instructor. Course: Introductory Spanish,
Fall 2009 Instructor
Code: CRSCDG6-418658
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