SPANISH 101: Elementary Spanish I

Section F01-Fall 2017

Mon & Wed 11:45-12:45 GRUE 413

Tues & Thurs 11:30-1:00 GRUE 410

Instructor: Kim Aragón Stewart Email:

Office: Gruening 608A

Office hours: MTWR 2-3 TA: Asún Williams

COURSE MATERIALS
Our main text for the class will be Panorama, 5th edition, from Vista Publishers, and a Supersite Web-SAM code, both of which are required for this course. One copy of the textbook and a hard copy of the workbook are on e-reserve in the library.

DESCRIPTION

¡Bienvenidos a Español 101 (Elementary Spanish I)! This course is designed for students who have never had previous instruction in Spanish (or minimum instruction). This semester we will focus on: basic vocabulary and grammar, speaking and pronunciation, listening and reading practice, and confidence-building in the use of Spanish in everyday situations in a comfortable environment.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Course goals

·  Build a solid foundation of Spanish grammar/vocabulary for real communicative purposes

·  Provide the opportunity for students to interact and use their Spanish

·  Improve listening and reading skills

Expected Student Learning Outcomes

·  Students will be able to describe their daily lives in Spanish

·  Students will be able to sustain a basic conversation in Spanish about a variety of topics

·  Students will be able to comfortably use both the present and past tenses in speech, writing and reading

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

This is a communicative language class, and as such, there will not be a significant element of lecture. Rather the instructor will act principally as a resource, and as a facilitator of interaction. There will be whole class interaction, small group interaction, and pair work. There may also occasionally be some (educational) games, films and music.

Language Lab. Gruening 609, hours TBA. There are computers with internet and printing access available for foreign language students. In addition there are language-specific tutors who can help you with your work, or act as conversation partners.

COURSE POLICIES

Student responsibilities

·  Preparation. Students must come prepared for every class. Your preparation will have a direct effect on your participation. Due to the intensive nature of this course, you will be expected to study two hours OUTSIDE of class for every one hour of class time (10 hours per week).

·  Attendance and participation. In-class interaction is required. Missed class: if you miss class, it is YOUR responsibility to check with the instructor or a classmate to see if you missed any assignment or schedule change.

·  Monitoring of course grade. It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of grades received, as well as to periodically check for their participation grade in order to monitor progress over the course of the semester, and so be able to make changes in time to avoid receiving a low final grade.

Appropriate class behavior. You are welcome to bring a drink or snack to class, as long as you clean up after yourself. Side conversations are not acceptable. I expect you to be courteous to classmates and the instructor at all times. Cell phones MUST BE TURNED OFF before class begins.

Students with disabilities. UAF makes appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities who have been documented by the Office of Disability Services (203 Whitaker Building, 474-7043). Students with learning or other disabilities who may need classroom accommodations are encouraged to make an appointment to obtain the appropriate documentation if they do not have it. Please meet with me during office hours so that I can collaborate with the Office of Disability Services to provide the appropriate accommodations and support to assist you in meeting the goals of the course.

Student support services. UAF is committed to equal opportunity for all students. Students who are the first in their families to attempt a four-year college degree, or students whose incomes are low, have opportunities for tutorial and other forms of support from the office of Student Support Services. Please make an appointment with Student Support Services at 474-2644.

Student code of conduct. As a UAF student, you are subject to UAF's Honor Code:

"Students will not collaborate on any quizzes, in-class exams, or take-home exams that will contribute to their grade in a course, unless permission is granted by the instructor of the course. Only those materials permitted by the instructor may be used to assist in quizzes and examinations.

Violations of the Honor Code will result in a failing grade for the assignment and, ordinarily, for the course in which the violation occurred. Moreover, violation of the Honor Code may result in suspension or expulsion."

EVALUATION

To measure the expected learning outcomes, we will use the following resources:

A. Participación

Learning a language is not done in isolation. Speaking, listening, and interacting with others are essential parts of the learning process. Therefore you will be graded on your classroom performance—not on whether you get the right answer, but on whether you are in class, with your materials, prepared and willing to speak. It goes without saying (but I’ll say it anyway) that you cannot participate if you are not present. Each unexcused absence will detract heavily from your grade, however you will be allowed 5 “free” absences before your grade will be affected. Missing 23 hours of class or more will result in an automatic “F”.

B. Exámenes

There is a test after chapters 1-7. Each chapter exam will also have a graded oral component. Exams may not be made up without advance accommodation. You may, however, drop your lowest exam grade (if you miss an exam, it will automatically be the dropped grade).

C. Tarea

Your written homework assignments will be done online through the Panorama website: http://panorama.vhlcentral.com/ . You should have received a WEBSAM code with your textbook when you purchased it. You will need to activate your code and register online for the class. Be sure that you register for the correct section for this class-F01. I have attached printed instructions for registering on the site. If you did not receive a WEBSAM code (either you purchased a used book, or are sharing a book), you may purchase one directly from the publisher. If either you do not have a computer at home or your computer does not have the capability to do the workbook, you may use the computers in the Language Lab. (GRUE 609). Homework is due on the day of the exam for each chapter (dates listed in calendar below). Late homework will not be accepted.

D. Exámenes orales. In addition to an oral component to each chapter exam, there will be an oral final in my office on December 7th and may not be made up. The oral exam is 30% of your final exam grade.

Students will converse in groups of two. The topics will be drawn from themes and conversations practiced during the semester. .

E. Examen Final: Will be comprehensive but will focus heavily on Chapter 7. We will review for the final exam on Dec. 5-6..

Components of the final grade and weight by percentage
Participation / 20%
Tests / 45%
Final exam / 15%
Homework / 20%
Departmental grading scale
A+ 97-100
A 93-96
A- 90-92
/ B+ 87-89
B 83-86
B- 80-82
/
C+ 77-79
C 73-76
C- 70-72
/
D+ 67-69
D 63-66
D- 60-62
/
F 0-60

Drop dates:

Sept. 8 is the last day to drop a course for a 100% refund of tuition and fees.

Nov 3 is the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” grade on record.

Horario:

28 de agosto: Introducción

29 de agosto -7 de septiembre: Capítulo 1

11 de septiembre: Examen (Capítulo 1) WEBSAM due

12 de septiembre- 21 de septiembre: Capítulo 2

25 de septiembre Examen (Capítulo 2) WEBSAM due

26 de octubre- 5 de octubre: Capítulo 3

9 de octubre: Examen (Capitulo 3) WEBSAM due

10 de octubre -19 de octubre: Capítulo 4

23 de octubre: Examen (Capítulo 4) WEBSAM due

24 de octubre -1 de noviembre: Capítulo 5

2 de noviembre- Examen (Capítulo 5) WEBSAM due

6 de noviembre-15 de noviembre - Capítulo 6

16 de noviembre- Examen (Capítulo 6) WEBSAM due

20-22 de noviembre-Capítulo 7

23 de noviembre- No hay clases- El día de las gracias

27-30- Capítulo 7

4 de diciembre- Examen (Capítulo 7) WEBSAM due

5-6 de diciembre- Repaso para el examen final

7 de diciembre- Exámenes orales

FINAL EXAM: FRI DEC 15 10:15-12:15PM

Setting up your PANORAMA Supersite account and enrolling in your Instructor's course

In order to see and submit your assignments, receive important announcements, and communicate with your Instructor, you will need to set up an account on the PANORAMA Supersite, and then enroll as a registered student in your Instructor's course.

Instructions

Step 1 - Go to VHLCentral

To begin, go to vhlcentral.com (the link will open in a new window).

Step 2 - Create an Account

·  In the "Login Information" section of the account creation page, enter a username of your choice.

·  Enter the email address you would like to associate with your account.

·  Enter and confirm a password of your choice.

·  In the "Personal Profile" section, enter your first and last name as you wish them to appear in your Instructor's roster.

·  Select the year of your birth from the drop down list.

·  Enter a student ID (optional).

·  In the "Security Information" section, you will provide the answer to a secret question, which may later be used to help you access your account if you forget your password.

·  After you enter all of the information, click "create an account."

·  Click "agree." (Before your account is created, you must agree to the terms and conditions of use policy.)

Step 3 - Activate Code

·  On the code activation screen, enter your Supersite code.

·  Click "activate code" to continue.

·  Look for a flash alert confirming that the code was successfully redeemed.

Step 4 - Select a School

·  Locate your school by typing your school’s name. To narrow the search results, include the city and state) in which your school is located.

·  Click "find." If the terms you entered did not result in a successful search, follow the on-screen tips to revise your search.

·  Select your school from the list by clicking the radio button next to the school name.

·  Click "select school" to add the school to your account.

·  Look for a flash alert confirming you successfully added the school.

Step 5 - Select a Course/Class

·  From the list of available classes at your school for your textbook's Supersite, look for Instructor "Stewart, Kim" and the course "Spanish 101-01".

·  Click the radio button for the course section "Section 1." If more than one class is listed for your Instructor, click the information icons in the class listings until you locate the section.

·  Click Save. You should see a confirmation that you successfully enrolled in your instructor's course.

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