Spanish
221, 222, 223 Syllabus
Daily 1:30-2:20
Winter 2013
Instructor: Melissa Massie
E-mail: melissa.massie@bellevuecollege.edu
Phone: 425-564-2743
Office
location: A 245A World Language Department
Office
Hours: Daily 9:30 – 10:20 and by
appointment
We die.
That may be the meaning of life. But we do language.
That
may be the measure of our lives.
- Toni Morrison
Mission Statement:
My purpose as a
Spanish teacher in the World Language Department at Bellevue College is to
provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where learning and using Spanish
is challenging, interesting, creative, intuitive, accessible and fun by
encouraging my students to take intellectual and emotional risks, to develop
empathy and to travel abroad using language to expand their views of themselves
and their places as world citizens.
I love the Spanish
language, the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, the experiences speaking
Spanish has afforded me and the people who have come into my life because of
it. As I learned Spanish, I learned about myself and about the human condition.
I came to understand how many ways there are of being in the world and how many
ways there are of thinking and of expressing the human experience. I find deep
satisfaction in leading students to do something so inherently human – that is
to communicate – but in a new way, with different words, a different mindset,
and a new world view. That we can do all these things through language constantly
amazes me.
Course Information
The
course covers four lessons each quarter designed to strengthen the students’
language skills and further develop their
cultural
competency. This is an Intermediate
level course and is taught as a “cluster” in which students in Spanish IV, V,
and VI attend. The course is conducted
entirely in Spanish so you are encouraged to use Spanish at all times.
Course Outcomes
At the end of the
course, students will be able to:
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Demonstrate
comprehension of the target language spoken at an average speed by native and
non-native speakers, which may include some idiomatic expressions and
colloquialisms within any context. Comprehension increases at the 222 level,
achieving more accuracy and precision at the 223 level.
- Demonstrate
understanding of class lectures and authentic audio/video material (radio,
TV programs, interviews, news broadcasts, documentaries, or films) in the
target language with ease, where materials are introduced by pre-listening
or viewing activities where new vocabulary and/or background information
may be provided to aid the oral comprehension. At the 222 and 223 levels, both verbal
and non-verbal messages are more easily decoded.
- Demonstrate
the ability to take part in discussions communicating effectively in
mostly informal, open-ended situations, with adequate control of grammar,
using a variety of sentence structures and appropriate vocabulary related
to topic at hand with clear pronunciation and intonation.
- Demonstrate
the ability to express thoughts and ideas in writing in an organized
manner, using syntax appropriate to target language, employing a variety
of sentence structures, with adequate control of modes and tenses, with
increased elegance of style, complexity of expression, originality of
ideas, and precision in spelling and punctuation at the 222 and 223
levels.
- Demonstrate
ability to understand authentic edited or unedited written material of
popular or literary texts of various genres: describing, and summarizing
content, discerning main idea, author’s tone, purpose, audience, message,
and cultural value, formulate a simple critique. Demonstrate more effective use of
reading strategies (cognates, prior knowledge, visuals, etc) in aiding comprehension.
- Demonstrate
awareness of the similarities and differences among Hispanic cultures,
with increased sensibility and appreciation of their customs, ideas, and
values as compared to one’s own. Demonstrate increased awareness and
appreciation of Hispanic contribution to culture and civilization in all
fields.
How Outcomes will be met
You will meet the
above outcomes if you complete your assignments, participate in class, and do
the following:
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Follow
the 221, 222, 223 sequence of courses without interruption beginning in the
Fall if possible.
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Study
something related to Spanish every day of the week for 1-2 hours per day. Try to hear, speak, read, write, and memorize
vocabulary every day.
- Always begin
with the assigned sections in the Textbook before coming to
class. Prepare them so you can
discuss, ask questions and participate.
Write out vocabulary and take notes on paper or in the margins of
your book.
- Go next to
the Workbook. Complete all
the activities in the assigned section for that day after class. Use your textbook as a reference tool to
complete the workbook exercises.
- Do Lab
Manual assignments after the workbook.
Listen to the Lab MP3s online as many times as it takes. You are training your ear, and that
takes time and repetition.
- Do the Video
Manual early in the chapter or later when you have a better grasp of
vocabulary. You can check your
comprehension by occasionally using the Spanish subtitles while watching
the video.
- Keep up with the worksheets, verb tables,
and Power Points lectures posted on the MyBC
site. I will post answer keys
to some of the worksheets and verb tables too.
- Explore the
extra stuff that will make this language fun and interactive –
conversations with native speakers, web sites, music, movies, newspapers,
magazines, radio AM 1360/Radio Sol.
Consider joining the Latin American Culture Club (LACC) at Bellevue
College. Visit Student Programs in C building to inquire about it or their
website.
If we
spoke a different language, we would perceive a somewhat different world.
- Ludwig Wittgenstein
Grading
Grading Scale -- based on percentage and conforming with
BC policy
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A 100-94 |
B+ 89-87 |
C+ 79-77 |
D+ 69-67 |
F 59 or below |
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A- 93-90 |
B 86-83 |
C 76-73 |
D 66-60 |
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B- 82-80 |
C- 72 -70 |
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1.
Classwork: approx
220 points ·
“Presentacion” 100 pts for
presenting it in class. ·
Escrituras 30 pts each. |
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This
grade is based on the oral and video presentations of “Entrevistas”
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You
must be in class to present them. ·
You
will complete the “Escritura” assignments three
times per chapter. ·
Further
instructions for both assignments are on MyBC in
Shared Documents. |
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2.
Homework: approx
400 points That means 100
points per chapter ·
Workbook
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Lab
Manual ·
Video
Manual |
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This
grade is based on completed Workbook, Lab Manual, and Video Manual assignments
on the Web-SAM only. ·
I
will accept homework via the Supersite
on the day it is due. ·
In
the event that I must cancel class, I will leave instructions and homework
assignments on our class website on MyBC. You
must check the website on days when class is cancelled, and you must
keep up to date. |
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3.
Tests Lecs 5-8: 300
points |
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4.
Final Orals: 150 points |
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“It is of
interest to note that while some dolphins are reported to have learned English
- up to fifty words used in correct context - no human being has been reported
to have learned dolphinese.”
Carl Sagan
Syllabus and Calendar Modification:
Occasionally, I may
need to change the syllabus or calendar.
Such changes could include, but are not limited to, the number and dates
of tests, homework assignments, etc. I
will announce changes in class and in the “Announcements” section of MyBC. Students who
are absent when changes are announced are responsible for obtaining this
information.
Books and Materials Required
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TEXTBOOK: Blanco,
Enfoques 3/e Curso intermedio de lengua
española, Boston: VHL, 2012
(A textbook is
available on reserve at the BC library in the D bldg. for your convenience)
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SUPERSITE
access codes: The Supersite code is located inside a new textbook cover. The
Supersite code can be purchased separately and directly from the publisher store
site in the link below, especially useful if you have purchased or borrowed a
used book http://www.vhldirect.com/Store/catalog/Spanish,2.htm
Optional Material: Spanish / English Dictionary
Material Description:
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Textbook: |
For in-class
use and daily study. |
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Supersite passcode: |
If you are a returning student, you
must register for the new section of Spanish but will use your username and
password from previous quarters. If you are new to
this material, you must register your book with the Publisher as soon as
possible. Click on the link and follow
these instructions to get started: Brief Instructions
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Maestro WebSAM
passcode: |
Click here http://www.vhlcentral.com/ to access the online
workbook, video materials, lab manual and Flash Cultura |
Other Web sites |
www.conjuguemos.com (verb conjugation) www.studyspanish.com (all kinds of
practice) http://dictionary.reference.com/wordoftheday/es/
(online dictionary for “word of the day”) |
Classroom Learning Atmosphere
Instructor’s Expectation
In the event that I must cancel class, I will leave instructions and
homework assignments on our class website on MyBC. You
must check the website on days when class is cancelled, and you must
keep up to date.
Language is a
social endeavor, and so I expect that you engage with me and your classmates in
a way that provides the practice you will all need to succeed. Also, in order to make our class time the
most efficient and enjoyable possible, I have certain behavioral expectations
for my students.
- Please turn
off music listening devices, pagers and cell phones during class. Texting in my class is strictly
forbidden.
- You may
bring drinks or food into class but you
must dispose properly of the trash.
- The following
are disruptive behaviors
which will negatively affect your grade and may even get you kicked out of
class if they become a habit:
texting
during class, forgetting to turn off cell phones, arriving late, yawning loudly
and/or sleeping, constant chatting with classmates, studying for another class
Affirmation of Inclusion
Bellevue College is
committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus
community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from
harassment and discrimination.
We value our
different backgrounds at Bellevue College, and students, faculty, staff
members, and administrators are to treat one another with dignity and respect. http://bellevuecollege.edu/about/goals/inclusion.asp
My
classroom is an LGBTQ safe space where I welcome your individuality and will
defend your right to be yourself in the spirit of learning and in an
environment of mutual respect. I am here to teach and you are all here to
learn, and I am committed to maintaining an environment wherein we all feel
safe to do so.
Division Statements
For
a detailed guide to policies and expectations, please read the Arts and
Humanities Division Handbook at http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/ArtsHum/studentinfo.html
Drop Procedure:
If you decide to drop a course, you are
responsible for doing the required paperwork at the Student Services
Center. Should you fail to do so, your name will appear on the final
roster and your instructor will be required to assign a grade for you—in most
cases, that will be an "F." Many instructors, in fact, feel
strongly that students who take up seats in this unproductive way are keeping
more serious students from getting an education, so they use "F"
grades for "phantoms."
Student Code
“Cheating, stealing
and plagiarizing (using the ideas or words of another as one’s own without
crediting the source) and inappropriate/disruptive classroom behavior are
violations of the Student Code of Conduct at Bellevue College. Examples of unacceptable behavior include,
but are not limited to: talking out of turn, arriving late or leaving early
without a valid reason, allowing cell phones/pagers to ring, and inappropriate
behavior toward the instructor or classmates.
The instructor can refer any violation of the Student Code of Conduct to
the Vice President of Student Services for possible probation or suspension
from Bellevue College. Specific student
rights, responsibilities and appeal procedures are listed in the Student Code
of Conduct, available in the office of the Vice President of Student
Services.” The Student Code, Policy
2050, in its entirety is located at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/policies/2/2050_Student_Code.asp
Important Links
Bellevue College E-mail and access to MyBC
All students
registered for classes at Bellevue College are entitled to a network and e-mail
account. Your student
network account can be used to access your student e-mail, log in to computers
in labs and classrooms, connect to the BC wireless network and log in to MyBC. To create your account, go to: https://bellevuecollege.edu/sam .
BC offers a wide
variety of computer and learning labs to enhance learning and student success.
World Language students also have a dedicated Language Lab located in A
244. It is a great place to complete
Web-sam homework and find study partners. Find current campus locations for all student
labs by visiting the Computing
Services website.
Bellevue College Academic Support Center D 204 425-564-2200
Visit http://bellevuecollege.edu/tutoring/ to see how to sign up for individual tutoring
or show up at group tutoring sessions listed on the site that begin usually
during the second week of classes. Both
tutoring options are free.
Disability Resource Center (
The Disability
Resource Center serves students with a wide array of learning challenges and
disabilities. If you are a student who has a disability or learning challenge
for which you have documentation or have seen someone for treatment and if you
feel you may need accommodations in order to be successful in college, please
contact us as soon as possible.
If you are a person
who requires assistance in case of an emergency situation, such as a fire,
earthquake, etc, please meet with your individual
instructors to develop a safety plan within the first week of the quarter.
Deaf students can
reach us by video phone at 425-440-2025 or by TTY at 425-564-4110. .
. Please visit our website for
application information into our program and other helpful links at www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc
Public Safety K100 425.564.2400
The Bellevue
College (BC) Public Safety Department’s well trained and courteous
non-commissioned staff provides personal safety, security, crime prevention,
preliminary investigations, and other services to the campus community, 24
hours per day,7 days per week. The Public Safety website is your one-stop
resource for campus emergency preparedness information, campus closure
announcements and critical information in the event of an emergency. Public Safety
is located in and on the web at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/publicsafety/
Final Exam Schedule
Refer to our
calendar below to view our final exam date.
Because our final exam is the last chapter test, we will have finished
with our chapter exam before the beginning of finals week set by the
college. Here is the link to the
college-wide final exam schedule.
http://bellevuecollege.edu/classes/exams
Academic
Calendar
The Bellevue
College Academic Calendar is separated into two calendars. They provide
information about holidays, closures and important enrollment dates such as the
finals schedule.
- Enrollment Calendar - http://bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/calendar/deadlines/.
On this calendar you will find admissions and registration dates and
important dates for withdrawing and receiving tuition refunds.
- College Calendar - http://bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/calendar/holidays/0910.asp.
This calendar gives you the year at a glance and includes college
holidays, scheduled closures, quarter end and start dates, and final exam
dates.
Tips:
1.
Make
friends and study partners with your classmates and exchange phone numbers and
email addresses.
2.
Come
see me!! I instruct, tutor, and answer
all questions. Don’t hesitate to visit
me in A 245 A.
3.
Never
underestimate the power of good ethnic food and great Spanish language music.
¡ Bienvenidos a clase y muy buena suerte !
“Ahora ella podía decidir qué se decía y qué se callaba. Qué se afirmaba
y qué se negaba. Qué se daba a conocer y qué se mantenía en secreto, y en ese
momento ése era su principal problema. No sólo se trataba de decir o no decir o
de sustituir un nombre por otro, sino que al hacerlo se corría el riesgo de
cambiar el significado de las cosas. Al traducir, Malinalli
podía cambiar los significados e imponer su propia visión de los hechos y, al
hacerlo, entraba en franca competición con los dioses, lo cual la aterrorizaba.”
“Malinche”, Laura Esquivel.
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Melissa Massie
CALENDARIO
Invierno 2013 Español
221, 222, 223
1:30 – 2:20pm |
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Día |
Fecha |
En Clase |
En Casa |
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sem 1 |
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1 |
miércoles |
1/2 |
Programa,
Calendario, Repaso de materiales Lección 5 |
Imprimir Calendario de MyBC |
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2 |
jueves |
1/3 |
Lección 5 |
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3 |
viernes |
1/4 |
Lección 5 |
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sem 2 |
4 |
lunes |
1/7 |
Lección 5 |
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5 |
martes |
1/8 |
Lección 5 |
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6 |
miércoles |
1/9 |
Lección 5 |
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7 |
jueves |
1/10 |
Lección 5 |
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8 |
viernes |
1/11 |
Lección 5 |
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sem 3 |
9 |
lunes |
1/14 |
Lectura 5 |
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10 |
martes |
1/15 |
Presentación |
Last Day to add or change
classes |
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11 |
miércoles |
1/16 |
Presentación |
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12 |
jueves |
1/17 |
Prueba
5 |
ENTREGAR: Escritura Lec. 5 |
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13 |
viernes |
1/18 |
Lección 6 |
ENTREGAR: WB, VM, LM 5 |
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sem 4 |
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lunes |
1/21 |
Feriado -- No hay clase |
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14 |
martes |
1/22 |
Lección 6 |
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15 |
miércoles |
1/23 |
Lección 6 |
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16 |
jueves |
1/24 |
Lección 6 |
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17 |
viernes |
1/25 |
Lección 6 |
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sem 5 |
18 |
lunes |
1/28 |
Lección 6 |
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19 |
martes |
1/29 |
Lección 6 |
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20 |
miércoles |
1/30 |
Lección 6 |
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21 |
jueves |
1/31 |
Lectura 6 |
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22 |
viernes |
2/1 |
Presentación |
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sem 6 |
23 |
lunes |
2/4 |
Presentación |
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24 |
martes |
2/5 |
Prueba
6 |
ENTREGAR: Escritura Lec. 6 |
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25 |
miércoles |
2/6 |
Lección 7 |
ENTREGAR: WB, VM, LM 6 |
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26 |
jueves |
2/7 |
Lección 7 |
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27 |
viernes |
2/8 |
Lección 7 |
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sem 7 |
28 |
lunes |
2/11 |
Lección 7 |
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29 |
martes |
2/12 |
Lección 7 |
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30 |
miércoles |
2/13 |
Lección 7 |
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31 |
jueves |
2/14 |
Lección 7 |
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32 |
viernes |
2/15 |
Lección 7 |
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sem 8 |
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lunes |
2/18 |
Feriado -- No hay clase |
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33 |
martes |
2/19 |
Lectura 7 |
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34 |
miércoles |
2/20 |
Presentación |
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35 |
jueves |
2/21 |
Presentación |
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36 |
viernes |
2/22 |
Prueba 7 |
ENTREGAR: Escritura Lec. 7 |
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sem 9 |
37 |
lunes |
2/25 |
Lectura 8 |
ENTREGAR: WB, VM, LM 7 |
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38 |
martes |
2/26 |
Lección 8 |
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39 |
miércoles |
2/27 |
Lección 8 |
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40 |
jueves |
2/28 |
Lección 8 |
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41 |
viernes |
3/1 |
Lección 8 |
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sem 10 |
42 |
lunes |
3/4 |
Lección 8 |
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43 |
martes |
3/5 |
Lección 8 |
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44 |
miércoles |
3/6 |
Lección 8 |
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45 |
jueves |
3/7 |
Lectura 8 |
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46 |
viernes |
3/8 |
Presentación |
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sem 11 |
47 |
lunes |
3/11 |
Presentación |
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48 |
martes |
3/12 |
Prueba 8 |
ENTREGAR: Escritura Lec. 8 |
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49 |
miércoles |
3/13 |
Orales Finales |
ENTREGAR: WB, VM, LM 8 |
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50 |
jueves |
3/14 |
Orales Finales |
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51 |
viernes |
3/15 |
Orales Finales |
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sem 12 |
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lunes |
3/18 |
Finals Week for College |
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martes |
3/19 |
Finals Week for College |
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miércoles |
3/20 |
Finals Week for College |
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“Muere lentamente
quien se transforma en esclavo del hábito
repitiendo todos los días los mismos
trayectos,
quien no cambia de marca,
no se atreve a cambiar el color de su
vestimenta
o bien no conversa con quien no conoce.”
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Pablo Neruda
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