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SPANISH 109 – Spring 2011

University of South Carolina, Lancaster

 

Professor:  Judy Langston                                          Classroom:   Starr Hall 123

Telephone: 803-286-4913                                           Time:  1:00-2:15                                   

E-mail: langstop@mailbox.sc.edu                              blog: http://axel1.edublogs.org/

Text Web Site:  MySpanishLab.com                         Registration code: CRSCD84-432646

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Beginning Spanish I.  3 credit hours.  Introduction to grammar and practical vocabulary necessary for fundamental communication skills.  Admission to SPAN 109 is reserved exclusively for those who have never studied Spanish or have not studied Spanish within the past five (5) years, or have placed into this class according to the results of his/her Phase I placement exam.  Please note the following:  1) admission to SPAN 110 is reserved exclusively for those who have successfully completed SPAN 109;

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS:          

 

Anda. Audrey L. Heining-Boynton and Glynis S. Cowell, Pearson, 2009.

 

MySpanishLab for Anda online component to accompany the Anda textbook.

Student Activity Manual

Loose Leaf Notebook as binder for Textbook

Spanish/English Dictionary

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course should be able to do the following:

 

FINAL GRADE:

 

Daily Grade (Homework, Class Participation, Attendance                  

                 (Assignments 15%,  Attendance/Class participation 5 %  *)          

 

 

20%

Writing Assignments

10%

Speaking Evaluations                                                                       

10%

Quizzes

15%

Chapter Exams (3)

30%

Final Exam

15%

Total

100%

 

                                                                                                           

Speaking Evaluations will take place during the last 5-10 minutes of most classes and will be ongoing through the entire semester.

GRADING SCALE:

 

            92-100             A                     80-82               C+                   65-70               D

            89-91               B+                   74-79               C                     BELOW 65     F

            83-88               B                     71-73               D+                  

                                                           

 

CLASS POLICIES

ATTENDANCE:
Regular class attendance is essential for successful completion of the course.

·         Absences for any reason (excused or unexcused) in excess of 10% (i.e., 3) will result in a lower Daily Grade according to the scale below.

·         Arriving late and leaving early from class will also be accumulated into absences.

·         Anyone with chronic health problems or any other factor that may influence attendance or in-class performance is expected to provide written documentation from a doctor, dean, etc. within the first two (2) weeks of class without exception.

·         At the end of the semester, the number of absences (including those due to late arrivals) will be totaled and the following penalties will apply to the Attendance part of Daily Grade component of your final grade in SPAN 109: 

 

 

 

 

0

=

+5 points on Att. Grade

1

=

+3 points on Att Grade

2

=

+1 point on Att Grade

3

=

no effect on Att Grade

4

=

-10 points from Att Grade

5

=

-20 points from Att Grade

6

=

-30 points fromAtt Grade

7 or more

=

Attendance Grade is lowered to 0

 

 

EXAMS AND QUIZZES: 

 

·         If you miss a Chapter exam or the Oral Exam due to an unexcused (and/or undocumented) absence, you will receive a score of zero (0) for the missing evaluation.  The final exam may only be rescheduled in the case of a severe illness or emergency for which you provide documentation.

·         The use of any electronic device during an exam or quiz will result in a zero on that exam/quiz.

·         Excused absences include official representation of the University, illness, attendance at funerals or weddings of family members, and the like; the student must provide the requested documentation (official letter, doctor’s note, funeral program, etc.)  Please note that vacation travel does not count as an excused absence. Nor do well check-ups and dental appointments.

 

HOMEWORK and Classwork

·         SAM assignments MUST BE COMPLETED ON THE My Spanish Lab website by the time indicated on your syllabus to receive credit.  When you log-in to MySpanishLab, you will be on the Today’s View page.  Your calendar is to the right.  Just click on the day to see what is due that day.  

·         .  No work will be checked or corrected in class, but if you have a question about any activity, we can go to the website in class to clarify the activity. The paper manual is only for use in class activities not assigned to web, and to provide a copy of web activities for study convenience.  Please bring the manual to every class since it will be needed for class activities.

·          You can attempt an activity as many times as necessary.  You must score 80% or better in order to get credit for each individual activity.  All assignments will be graded and recorded by the website. You should repeat each activity until you have an acceptable grade, because the grade given to you by the website will be your final grade on that activity. 

·         Web assignments listed on the syllabus should be done as soon as possible on or after the date listed.  After the date listed, the web site will mark assignments as late but will be accepted by instructor override.

·         Absence does not excuse you from assignments.  You are responsible for checking the web site (myspanishlab.com) and/or the blog for classwork assignments given during your absence, and preparing them to turn in when you return to class. 

 

Writing assignments

Diacritical Marks
Hold down the Alt key as you type the number code on the keypad.

á - Alt 160   í - Alt 161  ó - Alt 162 ú- Alt 163
é - Alt 130   ñ - Alt 164   Ñ- Alt 165 ¿ - Alt 168
¡ - Alt 173

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR: 

·         All students are expected to come to class fully prepared to participate in all activities and to speak Spanish in class. 

·         Please ensure that your cell phone and all electronic devices (earpieces, earphones, MP3 players)  are turned off during class. Your phone and electronic devices should be put away during class. A ringing or vibrating cell phone, listening to an MP3 player, or text-messaging during class is disruptive and may negatively affect your class participation grade.

 

HONOR CODE:  You are encouraged to study and to practice with your friends and classmates; however, all homework assignments, compositions, and other methods of evaluation must be your own work.  Any student who violates this rule or knowingly assists another to violate this rule shall be subject to strict disciplinary action.  Please refer to your Student Handbook for information regarding the USC code of ethics.  An electronic translator may not used on writing assignments.

 

Upon successfully completing SPAN 109, students should enroll in SPAN 110 or take the            PHASE I PLACEMENT EXAM RETEST as indicated below.

 

SPANISH 109 PHASE I PLACEMENT EXAM RETEST POLICY: Any student who meets all of the conditions below may choose to take another version of the Spanish Phase I Placement Exam. 

The following conditions must exist in order to qualify for the retest:

Your major is in a School or College other than the Colleges of Liberal Arts, Math and Sciences, or Music.

You completed SPAN 109 with a grade of B or higher.

You previously took the regular version of the Spanish Phase I Placement Exam and received a score of S1.

 

If you do not meet the three conditions above, then you are NOT eligible to take the retest and you are required to take SPAN 110 in order to satisfy the foreign language requirement for your College.  If you meet the three conditions above and you wish to take the retest, please be sure to bring a picture ID and a #2 pencil.  No test will be administered to any student without a picture ID.  You may check on VIP twenty-four (24) hours after taking the exam to find out your results.  If you receive a score of S1, you are required to take SPAN 110.  If you receive a score of S2 or higher, you are not required to take SPAN 110 in order to satisfy your foreign language requirement.

PLEASE NOTE that any portion of this syllabus may be amended in order to benefit the class as a whole.

 

 

 

In Class

MySpanishLab (online assignments due on this date. (SAM-Student Activities Manual)

 

 

Lunes, 10 de enero

 

Introduction to the course

 

 

 

miércoles,

12 de enero

 

Study pp. 2-10

NOTE:  Be sure to check out the pronunciation guide on-line.  Click on :View all Content under Course Content then select your chapter and click on the Student Resources folder.  Remember, you can always use the eBook, too, if you would like to hear your vocabulary words pronounced for you.  Click on the eBook link in MySpanishLab on the toolbar on the upper-right-hand side of the screen.

In class: Saludos, despedidas y presentaciones, Expresiones útiles para la clase, El alfabeto, Los cognados, pp. 2-10

 

Readiness Check

Chapter PA pre-test

SAM  0A-01, 0A-02, 0A-3,0 A-04,  (NOTE: For activity 0A-01, the clock in item 2 is a.m., item 4 is p.m., and item 6 is p.m.  Also, you will need to use the accent toolbar in the upper right-hand corner if you want to insert.)

 

 

Lunes, 17 de enero

Dr. King Holiday-No hay clases

 

 

Miércoles, 19 de enero

 

 

Study pp. 11-17

 

In class: Los pronombres personales, El verbo ser, Los adjetivos de nacionalidad, Los números 0-30, pp. 11-18

 

0A-06, 0A-08, 0A-10, 0A-13, 0A-14, 0A-17, 0A-18, 0A19

 

Lunes, 24 de enero

 

Study pp. 18-19

 

In class: La hora, pp. 18-20

Review for Quiz

0A-20, -A-21, 0A-23, 0A-25, 0A-26, 0A-28, (NOTE:  Some of the activities may have more than one correct answer.  Be sure to mark all of the correct answers.)

 

 

 

miércoles,

26 de enero

 

Study pp. 20-25

 

Los días, los meses y las estaciones, El tiempo, Gustar, pp. 20-26

 Quiz 1 (pp. 4-17),

 

0A-29, 0A-31, 0A-32, 0A-34,   0A-35, 0A-36, 0A-38, 0A-39

 

 

lunes,

31 de enero

 

Study for the Exam.  (NOTE:  Be sure to do the Additional Practice exercises at MySpanishLab to help you review.)

 

In class: Review for the Chapter Test. Last day to complete MySpanishLab Activities on website.

 

0A-40,0A-41, 0A-42,0A-44, 0A-45, 0A-47

 

 

 

miércoles,

2 de febrero

 

Chapter Test -   Capítulo Preliminar

 

 

 

 

lunes,

7 de febrero

 

 

Study pp. 30-37

 

In class: La familia, Los nombres en el mundo hispano, El verbo tener, El singular y el plural, pp. 30-37

 

Readiness Check Ch01 Pre-Test

(NOTE:  The first few questions are review from the Capítulo Prelimar, but there are new questions afterwards so be sure to do the whole pre-test.),

 

 

miércoles,

9 de febrero

 

Study pp. 38-41

 

In class: El masculino y el femenino, Los artículos definidos e indefinidos, Gente, pp. 38-42

 

01-01,  01-04, 01-05, 01-09

 

 

 

lunes,

14 de febrero

 

Study pp. 42-43

 

In class: Los adjetivos posesivos, pp. 42-43

 

01-10, 01-11, 01-14, 01-15, 01-17, 01-18, 01-19, 01-20

 

 

miércoles,

16 de febrero

 

Study pp. 44-50,

 

Quiz Chapter 1 (pp. 32-41),

In class:  Los adjetivos descriptivos, El español, lengua diversa (p. 48), Los números 31-100, Hablar de Escucha (p. 50), pp. 44-50

 

01-21, 01-22, 01-23, 01-24, 01-26

 


 

lunes,

21 de febrero

 

Chapter video and Chapter PowerPoint

01-27, 01-29, 01-30, 01-32

 

 

miércoles,

23 de febrero

 

Study for the exam.  (NOTE:  Be sure to do the Additional Practice exercises at MySpanishLab to help you review.)

 

Writing Assignment Chapter 1 Due (double space); Speaking evaluation in class today. Also, Review for Chapter test

– Last day to complete MySpanishLab activities on website.  

 

01-38, 01-40, 01-41

 

lunes,

28 de febrero

Chapter Test   Capítulo 1

 

 

 

 

miércoles,

2 de marzo

Study pp. 60-66

In class: Las materias y las especialidades, Los estereotipos (p. 65), La sala de clase, pp. 60-68

Readiness Check Ch02 Pre-Test

 

6-13 de marzo

Vacacciones de Primavera-no hay clase

 

 

 

Lunes

14 de marzo

 

Study pp. 68-72

In class: Presente indicativo de verbos regulares, La formación de preguntas y las palabras interrogativas, pp. 68-73

02-01, 02-02, 02-03, 02-05, 02-06, 2-07

 

 

 

miércoles,

16 de marzo

In class:  Los números 100-1,000, pp. 74-75

Review for Quiz

02-09, 02-10, 02-11, 02-12, 02-13

 

 

 

lunes,

21 de marzo

 

Study pp. 76-81

 

Quiz Chapter 2  (pp. 62-73), En la universidad, El verbo estar, Emociones y estados, pp. 76-82

02-14, 02-19, 02-20,

 

 


 

miércoles,

23 de marzo

 

Study pp. 82-83,

In class: El verbo gustar, Los deportes y los pasatiempos, Los deportes en el mundo hispano (p. 85), Hablar de Escucha (p. 87), pp. 82-87

 

02-21, 02-22, 02-27, 02-28

lunes,

28 de marzo

Chapter Video and PowerPoint

 02-30, 02-31, 02-32, 02-33

 

miércoles,

30 de marzo

 

Writing Assignment Chapter 2 Due (Double Space) – Speaking evaluation Review for Chapter Test – Capítulo 2

 Last day to complete MySpanishLab activities on website.

2-34, 2-41

 

lunes

4 de abril

 

Chapter Test  Capítulo 2 –

 

 

 

miércoles,

6 de abril

 

 

In class: Begin Chapter 3. La casa, Algunos verbos irregulares, ¿Dónde viven los españoles? (p. 108)

Readiness Check Ch03 Pre-Test,

 

lunes, 11 de abril

 

In class: Los muebles y otros objetos de la casa, Los quehaceres de la casa, Las mujeres del mundo hispano (p. 114)

 

03-01, 03-02, 03-03, 03-04, 03-07, 03-08, 03-10,

 


 

miércoles,

13 de abril

 

:

Quiz Chapter 3 (pp. 100-114), Los colores, pp. 115-116

In class: Unas expresiones con tener, Los números 1.000-100.000.000, Hay, Hablar de Escucha (p. 124), pp. 117-124

 

Writing Assignment Chapter 3 Due (Double Space

 

03-11, 03-12,  03-13, 03-15, 03-17, 03-18, 03-19, 03-22, 

 

 

 

lunes,

18 de abril

 

 

Exam Review and

Speaking Test in class today

Last Day assigned MySpanishLab – website activities.

 

03-23, 03-27, 3-28, 03-30, 03-31, 03-34, 03-37, 03-38

 

 

 

Miércoles,

20 de abril

 

.

Review for Exam

 

 

 

 

Lunes,

25 de abril

 

Last class day

Review  for Exam

Receive grade average up to this point in class today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Final Exam

Monday, May 2, 2011

Chapters PA-Chapter 3

1-3:30 p.m.

 

 

If you miss the final exam, you must provide documentation of unavoidable absence (medical excuse, death in family, court) to be able to take it. 

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SPANISH 110 SYLLABUS -

Spring Semester 2011
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINALANCASTER

Professor:  Judy Langston                                                 Classroom:   Starr Hall 123

Telephone: 803-286-4913                                      Time:  2:30-3:45                                

E-mail: langstop@mailbox.sc.edu                        blog: http://axel1.edublogs.org/

Text web site: MySpanishLab.com                       Registration code: CRSCDXP-1013077

COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR SPANISH 110.   BEGINNING SPANISH II
Introduction to grammar and practical vocabulary necessary for fundamental communication skills.  Admission to 110 restricted to those who have completed Span 109.  Credit may be received only for one of the following:  109/110; 111; or 121.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:            

 

Anda. Audrey L. Heining-Boynton and Glynis S. Cowell, Pearson, 2009.

 

MySpanishLab for Anda online component to accompany the Anda textbook.

Student Activity Manual

Loose Leaf Notebook as binder for Textbook

Spanish/English Dictionary

COURSE OBJECTIVES: The student who completes the course successfully should be able to:
1. SPEAK the language well enough to initiate and sustain conversation in both present and past time frames on specific factual topics of high personal interest.  Typical topics include both asking and responding to questions, talking about places, work, and the community, talking about music and art, talking about large quantities, describing typical actions and routines in both the present and the preterite (past) verb tenses,  ordering ,shopping for and preparing food, talking about pastimes, etc.
2. LISTEN TO AND COMPREHEND the main idea and some supporting pieces of information from audio and video texts and face-to-face conversations that deal with topics of high personal interest.
3. READ AND COMPREHEND the main idea and some details from several authentic written text types, such as dialogues, advertisements, and magazine and newspaper articles on topics of high personal interest.
4. WRITE LONGER SENTENCES AND PARAGRAPHS on familiar topics in the present and the past tenses.
5. UNDERSTAND CULTURAL INTERACTION in basic social and survival situations.

FINAL GRADE:

 

Daily Grade (Homework, Class Participation, Attendance                  

                 (Assignments 15%,  Attendance/Class participation 5 %  *)          

 

 

20%

Writing Assignments

10%

Speaking Evaluations                                                                       

10%

Quizzes

15%

Chapter Exams (3)

30%

Final Exam

15%

Total

100%

 

The following scale will be used to determine the grades:
92-100 = A  83-88 = B  74-79 = C  65-70 = D
89-91 = B+  80-82 = C+  71-73 = D+  0-64 = F

CLASS POLICIES:
ATTENDANCE:
Regular class attendance is essential for successful completion of the course.

·         Absences for any reason (excused or unexcused) in excess of 10% (i.e., 3) will result in a lower Daily Grade according to the scale below.

·         Arriving late and leaving early from class will also be accumulated into absences.

·         Anyone with chronic health problems or any other factor that may influence attendance or in-class performance is expected to provide written documentation from a doctor, dean, etc. within the first two (2) weeks of class without exception.

·         At the end of the semester, the number of absences (including those due to late arrivals) will be totaled and the following penalties will apply to the Attendance part of Daily Grade component of your final grade in SPAN 110: 

 

 

 

 

0

=

+5 points on Att. Grade

1

=

+3 points on Att Grade

2

=

+1 point on Att Grade

3

=

no effect on Att Grade

4

=

-10 points from Att Grade

5

=

-20 points from Att Grade

6

=

-30 points fromAtt Grade

7 or more

=

Attendance Grade is lowered to 0

 

 

 MAKE-UP EXAMS.  If an exam is missed due to an excused (documented) absence, it may be made up in the class of the final exam, or by arrangement when the 109 class has a scheduled exam.  There are no make-up exams for unexcused absences. The oral exam and final exam  can only be rescheduled if there is a severe illness or emergency for which you provide documentation.  Please plan your schedule and appointments so that it will not be necessary for you to miss exams.  Quizzes may be made up after class if the absence during which the quiz was missed is excused.

HOMEWORK and Classwork

·         SAM assignments MUST BE COMPLETED ON THE My Spanish Lab website by the time indicated on your syllabus to receive credit.  When you log-in to MySpanishLab, you will be on the Today’s View page.  Your calendar is to the right.  Just click on the day to see what is due that day.

·         .  No work will be checked or corrected in class, but if you have a question about any activity, we can go to the website in class to clarify the activity. The paper manual is only for use in class activities not assigned to web, and to provide a copy of web activities for study convenience.  Please bring your manual to every class since it will be needed for class activities.

·          You can attempt an activity as many times as necessary.  You must score 80% or better in order to get credit for each individual activity.  All assignments will be graded and recorded by the website. You should repeat each activity until you have an acceptable grade, because the grade given to you by the website will be your final grade on that activity. 

·         Web assignments listed on the syllabus must be done by or before the date listed.  The date due is also on the calendar on the web site. The website will not accept work after the date designated on this syllabus.  

·         Absence does not excuse you from assignments.  You are responsible for checking the web site (myspanishlab.com) and/or the blog for classwork assignments given during your absence, and preparing them to turn in when you return to class. 

 

Writing Assignments

Diacritical Marks
Hold down the Alt key as you type the number code on the keypad.

á - Alt 160   í - Alt 161  ó - Alt 162 ú- Alt 163
é - Alt 130   ñ - Alt 164   Ñ- Alt 165 ¿ - Alt 168
¡ - Alt 173

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR:  All students are expected to come to class fully prepared to participate in all activities.  Failure to come to class prepared can adversely affect your success and the success of your classmates since pair work and group interaction are necessary for successful development of your conversational skills.

HONOR CODE:  You are encouraged to study and to practice with your classmates; however, all homework assignments, compositions, and other methods of evaluation must be your own work. Since written assignments are graded, please do not ask the USC-L tutor or any other person to check over your work.   Any student who violates this rule or knowingly assists another to violate this rule shall be subject to strict disciplinary action.  Please refer to your Student Handbook for information regarding the USC code of ethics.

________________________________________________________________
Upon successful completion of Spanish 110, students should register for Spanish 122.

Note:  MySpanishLab assignments should be done on the website by the date listed on the syllabus and the calendar on the website. All work will be done and graded on the website.  Work will not  be checked or corrected in class but if you have a question about any activity, we can go to the website in class to clarify the activity. 

L=lunes          M=miércoles  

Fecha

Libro de Texto

Cuaderno y laboratorio

enero

 

MySpanishLab assignments

L 10

Introduction to Class

Páginas 134-137 – Los Lugares

 

 

 

 

M. 12

Páginas 138-141 – Saber/conocer

4-1, 4-2, 4-4

 

 

 

L 17

Dr. King  Holiday – No hay clase

 

 

 

 

M 19

Páginas 142-146 -Stem verbs

4-11, 4-12, 4-13

 

 

 

L 24

Páginas 147-153 –ir, ir + a; trabajos y servicios voluntaries

Quiz Capítulo 4

4-14, 4-15, 4-16,    4-17, 4-18

 

 

 

M.26

Páginas 154-159 – Affirmative and negative expressions; ser/estar

4-19,4-20,4-21,4-22,4-23,4-24

 

 

 

L.31

PowerPoint – Video Ambiciones Siniestras

4-26,4-27,4-32,4-39

febrero

 

 

M. 2

Writing Chapter 4 Due – Speaking evaluation – Review for Chapter test . Last day to complete MySpanishLab assignments

4-40, 4-41, 4-42,     4 -43

 

 

 

L 7

Chapter Test 4-

 

 

 

 

M.9

Capítulo 5-Páginas 171-175 – El Mundo de Música

 

 

 

 

L.14

Páginas 176-181 – Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns

5-2, 5-3, 5-4, 5-6

 

 

 

M.16

Páginas 182-187 – Present Progressive; El cine

5-14, 5-16, 5-17,     5-22, 5-23

 

 

 

L  21

Páginas 188-193 – números ordinales; complementos directos

5-25, 5-36

 

 

 

M  23

Páginas 194-203 – Quiz Capítulo 5 PowerPoint and Video Ambiciones Siniestras

5-38, 5-39, 5-42,    5-43

 

 

 

L  28

Writing Assignment Chapter 5 due

Speaking evaluation

Review for Chapter test; Last day to complete MySpanishLab assignments

 

marzo

 

 

M  2

Chapter Test 5 –

 

 

 

 

6-13 de marzo

Vacaciones de primaverau-no hay clase

 

 

 

 

L. 14

Capítulo 7 – páginas 250-256 vocabulario La Comida

 

 

 

 

M  16

Páginas 257-258 -  complementos directos; complementos indirectos, El preterito – verbos regulares

7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 7-4,   7-5

 

 

 

L 21

Páginas  259-262 –Preterito car, gar, zar

7-13, 7-14, 7-15,    7-17, 7-18

 

 

 

M 23

Páginas 263-270 – Preterito irregular  - vocabulario –Preparación de La Comida Writing assignment Capítulo 7

7-20, 7-21, 7-24, 7-26, 7-29

 

 

 

L 28

Página 271-273 ; vocabulario el restaurante; preterito  - due; Páginas 274-283 PowerPoint; Video Ambiciones Siniestras. Quiz Chapter 7      

7-31, 7-32

 

 

 

M 30

Review for Chapter Test ; Last day to complete MySpanishLab assignments

7-34, 7-35, 7-36    7-38

abril

 

 

L 4

Chapter Test 7 –

 

 

 

 

M  6

Capítulo 8-Páginas 302-305  - verbos reflexivos 

8-26, 8-27, 8-28

 

 

 

L 11

Capítulo ocho

 

 

 

 

M  13

Writing assignment reflexive verbs due;

 

 

L 18

Speaking evaluation – Exam Review

 

 

 

 

M 20

Review for Exam

 

 

 

 

L 25

 Last class Day -Review for Exam 

 

 

 

 

Final Exam

Wednesday April 27

Capitulos 4,5,7 and part of Chapter 8

2:30-5:00 pm

Please note:  To make up final exam, speaking test, or chapter test, you will need to document absence with medical excuse

 


 

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