Frederick Community
College
Course
Syllabus
(LS101-HYB
Introductory Spanish I)
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Class Begins: August 23, 2011 |
Class Ends: December 10, 2011 |
Last Day to Withdraw: 11/2/11 |
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Meeting Days, Times & Room: Tuesdays,
11:00 – 12:15pm, Room B211 |
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Instructor
Information
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Instructor: Ana María Pinzón |
Office: L101E |
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E-mail: apinzon@frederick.edu |
Phone Number: 301-624-2843 |
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Office Hours: : M 11:00am - 12:00m T 10:00am - 11:00am W 2:00-3:00pm By appointment |
Campus Mail Box Number: 293 |
Course Information
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Course:LS101
Hybrid |
Credits:
3 |
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Prerequisites:
None |
Co-requisites:
N/A |
Course Description:
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LS 101-HYB is a
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:
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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 Spain and Latin America. |
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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. |
Instructional
Methods
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Class
time will include oral question and answer drills (books closed!) on relevant
topics as well as the explanation of basic Spanish grammar. Most of the class will be conducted in
Spanish, especially at the beginning of each class period. However, there will be some instruction in
English as warranted. Students will be
responsible for the completion of reading and written assignments. Most of your assignments will be reviewed
in class. Although I will not collect each and every homework assignment, I will make
periodic checks to verify that these assignments are being completed as
assigned |
Text(s) for
Course:
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Mosaicos, Castells/Guzmán/Rush/García (5th
edition) textbook, Student Activities Manual (SAM). REQUIRED |
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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. |
Progress
Report
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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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Assessment
Method
6 Quizzes
(Announced
throughout the semester) |
18%
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100-90 = A 89-80 = B 79-70 = C 69-60 = D 59 – below = F |
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Participation,
Discussion Board, Preparedness, Attendance, Homework, Co-curricular
activities. |
25% |
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Student Activities Manual SAM (MySpanishLab
exercises) |
12% |
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Midterm |
15% |
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2 Compositions @ 2%, 1 oral presentation @ 5%, 2
speaking test @3% |
20% |
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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
Monday evening (or earlier) as indicated by the instructor. Please do not send me any assignments via email, i.e.,
compositions, speaking test. Only the
assignments post in MSL
or in Bb will be graded. |
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Codes of Academic Integrity
and Student Conduct
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Students
are required to uphold the Code of Academic Integrity and the Code of Student
Conduct. Students who violate either of these codes may receive a failing
grade in the class. Information about
these codes and other student policies, procedures, and penalties is available
on the Student Policy and Procedures web page at http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/studentpolicies.aspx . |
Student Services
A variety of services are available to
assist students in succeeding at FCC. Students can learn more about these
services by visiting the Student Services web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/index.aspx
Students
with disabilities who are in need of accommodations or who have questions related
to disabilities services should contact the Services for Students with
Disabilities (SSD) office at 301-846-2408. Students can learn more about these
services by visiting the Services for Students with Disabilities web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx .
Participation
Policy
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1. What satisfactory participation IS: Satisfactory participation must include all
of the following: -
Attending class for the full
scheduled duration of the class -
Greeting the other students and the
instructor in Spanish at the start of each class -
Attending class with textbook -
Attending class with necessary
materials to take notes (pen/pencil, notebook) -
Taking notes* -
Listening attentively and silently
to presentations and explanations* -
Participating in activities assigned
by the instructor, in Spanish and until signaled by the instructor to stop* -
Asking questions (In Spanish or
English)* -
Volunteering answers to questions in
Spanish* -
Working in groups as assigned by the
instructor -
Saying goodbye to the other students
and the instructor in Spanish at the end of each class Failure to comply with any one of the above
will result in a lowered participation grade. * these
are the five classroom behaviors acceptable in this course. What satisfactory participation IS NOT:
Satisfactory participation cannot include any of the following: -
Use or display of electronic devices
of any kind whatsoever (including but not limited to phones and
computers) -
Sleeping or resting your head on
your desk -
Eating -
Engaging in conversation not related
to class materials and activities -
Use of English, unless it is to ask
a question to the instructor or clarify part of an activity being done with
other students *Any
of the above will result in a lowered participation grade. 2.
Missed Class Policy. Up to three absences per semester may be
unexcused, and used at the student’s discretion. For each two unexcused
absences beyond these three, the final grade will be lowered one letter. Documentation
will be required in order for an absence to be excused. |
Attendance Policy
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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 |
Email Communication
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All students will receive and be expected
to use their FCC email address for their correspondence with faculty and
staff at the college. Students can
establish and access their FCC email accounts at the login page: https://myfcc.frederick.edu. 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 Tuesday
LS101-HYB1 4.
The student should expect to receive a reply to
electronic communications within 24 to 48 hours, not including weekends. Assignments will be submitted via
Blackboard –or MSL unless otherwise instructed. |
Topical
Outline
Every effort will be made to keep to this schedule;
however, the instructor reserves the right to alter or amend it as necessary.
Additional dates, as published in the academic schedule of classes and listed
below, may be required as make-up days for inclement weather.
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Class |
Date |
Subject
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Assignments* & Quizzes |
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1 |
Agosto 23 |
Overview &
Syllabus Review Capítulo Preliminar - Greetings &
Introductions. Páginas 3- 7 |
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On-Line |
Agosto 24- Agosto 29 |
Capítulo Preliminar - Spanish alphabet;
numbers 0-99. |
*SAM |
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2 |
Agosto 30 |
In-Class Discussion
of Capítulo Preliminar |
*SAM |
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On-Line |
Agosto 31- Septiembre 5 |
Capítulo Preliminar -
Classroom objects; telling dates and times; Comment on the weather. Páginas 16-21 |
*SAM Online
QUIZ #1 Speaking
test #1 |
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3 |
Septiembre 6 |
In-Class Discussion
of Capítulo Preliminar |
*SAM |
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On-Line |
Septiembre 7-
Septiembre 12 |
Capítulo 1 -Regular “ar” verbs and subject pronouns. Páginas 23-35 |
*SAM; |
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4 |
Septiembre 13 |
- In-Class
Discussion of Capítulo 1 |
*SAM Composition # 1 |
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On-Line |
Septiembre
14- Septiembre 19 |
Capítulo 1 - Definite &
indefinite articles; pluralization of nouns; the
verb “estar;” Present tense or regular –er and –ir verbs, interrogative
words. Espańa Páginas 36-53 |
*SAM Online
QUIZ #2 |
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5 |
Septiembre 20 |
In-Class Discussion
Capítulo 1 |
*SAM |
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On-Line |
Septiembre
21- Septiembre 26 |
Capítulo 2 - Describing ourselves and others; the verb
“ser;” adjectives and agreement.
Possessive adjectives Páginas 55-69 |
*SAM |
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6 |
Septiembre 27 |
In-Class Discussion
Capítulo 2 |
QUIZ
#3 *SAM |
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On-Line |
Septiembre 28 Octubre 3 |
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 4 |
In-Class Discussion
Capítulo 2 Oral Presentations |
*SAM Speaking
test #2 |
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On-Line |
Octubre 5- Octubre 10 |
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 11 |
In-Class Discussion
Capítulo 3 |
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On-Line |
Octubre 12- Octubre 17 |
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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October 13th Co-Curricular day |
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9 |
Octubre 18 |
In-Class Discussion
Capítulo 3 |
Online
QUIZ #4 |
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On-Line |
Octubre 19- Octubre 24 |
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 25 |
In-Class Discussion
Capítulo 3 |
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On-Line |
Octubre 26- Octubre 31 |
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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Noviembre 1 |
No hay clase Election day |
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On-Line |
Noviembre 2- Noviembre 7 |
Capítulo 5 - Discussing where
we live and our homes; tareas domésticas. Páginas 155-163 |
*SAM |
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11 |
Noviembre 8 |
Election Day |
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On-Line |
Noviembre 9- Noviembre 14 |
Capítulo 5 -
Using present progressive to express ongoing actions. Expressions
with tener. Páginas 164 169 |
*SAM |
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12 |
Noviembre15 |
In-Class Discussion
Capítulo 5 |
Composition # 3 |
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On-Line |
Noviembre 16- Noviembre 21 |
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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13 |
Noviembre 22 |
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 |
Noviembre 23- Noviembre 28 |
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 |
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14 |
Noviembre 29 |
In-Class Discussion
Capítulo 6 |
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On-Line |
Noviembre 30-Diciembre 5 |
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 6 |
In-Class Discussion
Capítulo 6 Examen Final |
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On-Line |
Diciembre 7- Diciembre 10 |
Capítulo 6 -Expressing
likes and dislikes with the verb “gustar; “usage of
indirect object pronouns; |
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 2011 Instructor
Code:
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