Spring 2004 Dr. Luz Marcela Hurtado
SPN 102 Office: Pearce 312 Phone: 774-3536
Room:
Pearce 328 Office Hours: MW
MTWR
Sec 44332 @
SYLLABUS
TEXTS REQUIRED:
TEXTBOOK WEBSITE: www.mhhe.com/socscience/spanish/puntos/
COURSE
DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES.
Spanish 102 is a continuation of Spanish 101. It focuses on developing the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) at the elementary level, on using the language in basic communicative situations ranging from daily experiences, travel, pastimes to health issues, art, culture, and social life. Since culture is an integral part of language learning, a variety of themes and countries of the Hispanic world will be introduced.
REQUIREMENT: the equivalent of one semester of college Spanish.
PLACEMENT: students who have had Spanish in high school or who have previously been enrolled in Spanish courses other than SPN 101 at CMU are required to take a placement test to see if they are eligible to enroll in this class or if they can test out of SPN 102 and still receive credit for this course (and for 101). The placement test must be taken on line. Follow the directions, enter your email address when you are asked to do so in order to receive a copy of your score. If you have a printout of your score, bring it to your instructor. URL:http://webcape.byu.edu/cmich-entry/menu.cmich. UserId: cmich user Password: chippewas1
Retroactive credit: If your score on the placement test indicates that you should enroll in SPN 102 and if this is your first college course in Spanish, you are eligible to receive 4 hours of retroactive credit (for SPN 101) if you earn a grade of B (83) or better in this class. There is no grade attached to these credits, but they do count toward graduation, and you do not have to pay for them.
UNIVERSITY PROGRAM SUBGROUP IV-B, STUDIES IN GLOBAL CULTURES:
SPN 102 satisfies the University Program requirement in subgroup IV-B, Studies in Global Cultures. In this course, course materials and class discussion cover the cultural study requirement. The writing requirement of the University Program is covered through a combination of writing activities that include compositions, homework assignments and other exercises.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
*It is essential that you attend every class period, since that is probably the only time you will have exposure to the language. If you are absent, you and your classmates miss out on valuable practice time. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, you are allowed up to 4 absences during the semester without penalty. Each additional absence will result in 1 point (%) off your participation grade. You are responsible for missed assignments and coming prepared for the following class. I suggest you get the name and phone number of a couple of your classmates. *If you need to miss class for religious or family reasons, it is acceptable, but shall be counted as one of your 4 “free” absences. Therefore, use your absences wisely! *For more details on the Academic Senate’s Missed Class Policy, please see the college web page.
EVALUATION
Partial Exams (3).............................................................................… 30%
Quizzes (7) ………………………………………………………... 10%
Class participation, attendance, and homework……………….…... 10%
Workbook and lab exercises............................................………….. 10%
Compositions (“Mi diario”(4)/ “Guided Writing”(4))…................... 16%
1 Group Presentation about a Hispanic country………………… 5%
Oral Exam (final)............................................................…………... 5%
Final Exam ..........................................................…….........………. 14 %
100%
Class Participation: Active class participation is essential, because success in the study of Spanish depends largely on daily exposure to the language. If the student is absent, s/he cannot make up in-class participation, however a student may attend other cultural activities in Spanish (conversation hours, film showings, presentations, etc.) for extra credit. Participation will be measured according to the following criteria:
a) attendance and punctuality e) positive attitude
b) preparation for each class f) primary on task
c) initiative and being active g) other in-class work (in groups, pairs or individual)
d) use of Spanish mainly
Homework: May be assigned at your professor’s discretion. Being prepared everyday will enhance in-class activities and communicative skills. Before coming to class: a) read and study the material assigned in the syllabus for each day b) do Textbook and Supplement exercises pertaining to the assigned section(s). If you miss class, you are still responsible for obtaining any other assignment from another classmate and for reading out/showing/turning in the assignment when required. A student MAY miss homework or an assignment (NH), turn it in one day late (L), or have it incomplete (I) up to two times during the semester without it affecting his/her grade
Workbook written exercises should be done at home on a regular basis and turned in when specified in the syllabus.
n Check your answers in the answer key (in the back of book).
n Correct them with a different color ink or pencil.
Turn in the pages with the required corrected exercises, stapled and with your name. Do the following exercises in the purple book:
Chapter 7: B(97), C(98), "se" (99), C D(100), B(102), D(103),
Panorama (107), Mi diario (109)
Chapter 8: B(111),
B(113), B C(114-5), A B (116-7), B (118-9), Panorama (121).
Chapter 9: C(125-6),
A(126-7), B(128-9), E(130), A(131), A(131-2), Panor. (135), Mi diario (137).
Chapter 10: A(139),
C(140), A(140-1), A(142-3), C(144), A(144), B(145-6), Panorama (148-9).
Chapter 11: C(154),
E(155), A(155), C(157),C(158), D(159), D(160), Panor. (163); Mi diario (165).
Chapter 12: A(167),
D(168), La vivienda(169), B(170), D(171), C(172), E(174), Panorama(176)
Chapter 13: C(182),
C(184), A(185), A B(187), Panorama (189-90), Mi diario (193).
Laboratory Manual: To obtain the audio script for these exercises go to the Language Learning Center Audio Lab in Pearce 303 and use the “Puntos de Partida” program on any one of the computers. Do all the exercises corresponding to the assigned chapter (audio script is approx. 45-50 mins. but it may take you up to 2 hrs to do it all). Fill in exercises on the corresponding pages in your green manual. Turn in these pages (stapled, with your name on them) on the day indicated in the syllabus.
Tests, quizzes and examinations: Progress is measured through a series of announced tests and quizzes. There will be 3 partial exams (exámenes) and 7 quizzes (pruebas) during the semester, taken in the room and period in which class is held. Note that language learning is cumulative, and tests may include material from previous chapters. Tests, quizzes and in-class compositions cannot be made-up unless there are extenuating circumstances and arrangements are made in advance.
Compositions: There will be 4 in-class "guided writings", and 4 at home compositions based on “Mi diario” section of the Workbook. After the initial correction by your instructor, you will turn in a final draft of your "guided writing" together with the first draft. For corrections you should use the correction code. Important: What you turn in for grading must be your original work.
Oral Exam: will
take place in the classroom at the end of the semester on the days established
in the syllabus. The topic and specific information regarding the exam will be
given in class some time in advance. It will be held in pairs. You will be
evaluated individually on the aspects of fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary and
grammar.
Grade scale:
94-100 A 80-82 B- 67-69 D+
90-93 A- 77-79 C+ 63-66 D
87-89 B+ 73-76 C 60-62 D-
83-86 B 70-72 C- <60 F
ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT: “CMU provides students with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in educational programs, activities, or services. Students with disabilities requiring accommodation to participate in class activities or to meet the course requirements should first register with the office of Student Disability Services (in 120 Park Library 774-3018, TDD #2568), and then contact the professor as soon as possible.”
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
In May 2001, the Central Michigan Academic Senate approved the Policy on Academic Integrity. This policy applies to all the students. Copies are available on the CMU web site at http://academicsenate.cmich.edu/noncurric.htm and in the Academic Senate Office, Bovee University Center 108. All academic work is expected to be in compliance with this policy. All work submitted for a grade must be the product of your own efforts. Academic dishonesty in any form (e.g. cheating on tests, copying another person’s assignment, quoting from a text without giving credit to the author, copying from internet sources, using an electronic translator) will result in a minimum penalty of no credit for the work submitted and may result not only in a failing grade for the course but in your being reported to the Office of Student Life for prosecution. I encourage working together with other students; however, work merely copied from another person is a form of cheating.