Course Syllabus

SPAN& 121 - SPANISH I - Winter Quarter 2014

 Instructor Contact Information

Professor:   Archana Alwar

●E-mail: aalwar@bellevuecollege.edu

● Office: R230K   ●Ph: 425-564-2127

●Office hours: By appointment only

Course Information

●5 credits   

●Prerequisites: No prerequisites

●This course is not intended for Spanish native-speakers. Contact me ASAP if you have any questions.

Textbook

 Donley/Blanco, AVENTURAS 4e with Supersite access package, Vista Higher Learning, Boston, 2013 ISBN 9781618576392

 This package includes: 

If you are not buying the book at the bookstore you can buy it online:

 http://vistahigherlearning.com/store/bellevuecollege.htm/

 Textbook:  For in-class and daily study.

                   You must register your book with the Publisher as soon as possible. Click the link and follow these instructions to get started:

 Supersite code:  Brief instructions

  1. Go to: http://www.vhlcentral.com/register
  2. Enter the Passcode printed inside your textbook.
  3. Choose your username and password, and enter your contact information.
  4. Find your school by selecting Colleges/Universities in Washington.
  5. Select Bellevue College from the list of schools.
  6. From the list of available courses, select Spanish 121 (9:30-10:20 am) taught by instructor Archana Alwar, from January 6 to March 24, 2014.

 

Online workbook:       Click here http://www.vhlcentral.com/to access the online workbook, video materials, lab manual and Flash Cultura.

 Other Websites:   www.conjuguemos.com (verb conjugation)

 

 

 www.studyspanish.com (all kind of practices)

 

 

Course Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate listening comprehension skills by writing in the target language what is

heard, by answering questions related to the information given in a monologue, a dialogue or an interview provided by native speakers of different Spanish-speaking countries.

2. Demonstrate speaking ability by utilizing vocabulary and basic grammatical constructions in a prompted dialogue, an interview, or in open-ended questions. Produce original dialogues during pair/group activities and role-playing. Ask questions with proper intonation and provide general information in the present tense.

3. Demonstrate reading comprehension skills by answering questions orally or in writing after reading a passage in the target language; deduce meaning about what was read by making educated guesses using cognates and context to assist in the comprehension process.

4. Demonstrate writing ability by creating simple yet grammatically correct affirmative,

interrogative, and negative sentences using the present tense or present progressive

for role-play situations or for descriptive paragraphs, with few spelling errors.

5. Identify basic cultural information through the introduction of theme-specific vocabulary, the description and recognition of photographs, as well as by viewing authentic video material centered on the world of the target language. Recognize both differences and similarities between the cultures.

6. Demonstrate knowledge of parts of speech by correctly identifying verbs tenses, distinguishing between regular and irregular verbs, and recognizing some pronouns categories; show noun-verb and noun-adjective agreement, and distinguish formal and informal situations; recognize and accurately use nouns, adjectives, pronouns, adverbs, conjunctions, and prepositions.

 

Course description and objectives

 

Topics Covered

The course covers Lección 1 to Lección 5 of the textbook.

 

This course will develop basic language skills in Spanish. The emphasis is listening and speaking; basic reading and writing skills are also introduced. It introduces you to fundamentals of the Spanish language (grammar, vocabulary, common expressions) and the Hispanic culture (customs/attitudes/countries).

 Equal emphasis is given to the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, writing, and reading, in which culture plays an intricate role as a fifth component in order to truly appreciate the target language and its people. You are encouraged to develop a genuine interest in Spanish by embracing its culture.

 

Syllabus Modification

 

The course syllabus is subject to change. This includes, but it is not limited to class schedule, number of exams, exam dates, percentages, etc. If necessary, the instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus. Changes will be announced in class and in Canvas site. Students not attending when changes are announced are responsible for obtaining this information. If you miss class, you are responsible for obtaining any missed information from a classmate if you can’t reach the instructor through e-mail. Make friends and study partners with your classmates and exchange phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

 Course Requirement

 Attendance. It is mandatory. Attendance is taken at 9:30, if you are not in class I will count you absent. If you leave before 9:20,it will count as an absence. You are allowed to miss 3 classes without jeopardizing your grade.

 In order for you to be eligible for a grade in this course, you must not miss more than ten classes, or 20% of the total class time scheduled, for any reason.  Absences are excused or unexcused.

 During the course of the quarter you may incur loss of points due to excessive absences, lack of participation and cooperation in class, refusal to use the target language, and/or not bringing the required material to class. 

Excuses-There are no excuses. Turn in your work on time and come to class. Plan accordingly and budget your time and absences. 

Homework and Assignments are announced on the Supersite on a daily basis.

 https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/studentinfo.asp

 NO MAKE UPS WILL BE GIVEN. NOTESTS, FINAL EXAM, QUIZZES, HOMEWORK, OR ANY OTHER ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED. There will be five exams (I will drop the lowest grade from the first five exams given) and the final. The final is comprehensive. It will include the material covered in class from the beginning of the first week of classes, from Lección 1 to Lección 5 and any additional material. Quizzes may be also given every week. If so, they will be announced. Students not attending when quizzes are announced are responsible for obtaining this information. WORK TURNED IN LATE (after 9:30) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

 

 

 

 

Division Statements

For a detailed guide to policies and expectations, please read the Arts and Humanities Division Handbook at http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/ArtsHum/studentinfo.htmlDrop 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.  "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/1011.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. If you decide to drop this class, you must withdraw officially with the Registration Office by the date set by the college. If you simply stop coming, you will receive an―F.

 

●If you cannot commit to this course for lack of time or other unforeseen circumstances in your life, please withdraw promptly rather than incur an inevitable and GPA-damaging failing grade (F). Simply stop attending class is not an official withdrawal. Keep me informed! ● Please consult section #2 of “Dropping a Course” under the A&H Division Procedures & Expectations link for policy on Withdrawing (W) or Incomplete (I) .

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://www.bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/calendar/holidays/1314.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.

 

Student code

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

Do not be disruptive. After the first warning, I will change you to another seat, if the

behavior persists, you may be asked to leave the classroom immediately. If you refuse,

security will be called. DO NOT SPEAK while your instructor is SPEAKING, IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CLASS -ASK ME.

 Academic Honesty:

 

Cheating is not tolerated on either exams or assignments. Submitting in work that you did not write, for which you had considerable direct help from someone else, or which have been translated by a translation service or computer program will be considered cheating. Anyone copying from others, allowing others to copy their work, or using information fraudulently obtained may receive an “F” in this class.

 

Technology on Campus

  1. The Open Lab –N 250 425-373-3960 http://ac.bellevuecollege.edu

2.     Library Media Center –D 124 425-564-2253 http://ir.bellevuecollege.edu/library

3.     Language Lab A 244

 

Bellevue College E-mail and access to MyBC

 All students registered for classes at Bellevue College are entitled to a network and email 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. Find current campus locations for all student labs by visiting the Computing Services website.

 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 CLASS is an LGBTQ Safe Space where I welcome your individuality, and I will defend your right to be yourself in the spirit of learning and in an environment of mutual respect.

We are all here to learn. I am committed to maintaining an environment wherein we all feel safe to do so.

Disability Services

● If you need course modifications due to a disability, I can refer you to our Disability Resource Center (DRC) in the Library Media Center (D126) or you may contact them directly by dialing (425) 564-2498 or TTY (425) 564-4110. Information is also available at their website: www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc

DRC has moved temporarily to the Library Media Center.  The location is in the former study room area back and to the right as you enter the Library. Testing Center offices have been moved into L 100.

Tutoring Services

● The Academic Success Center (ASC) is located in D204 for those of you coming to the BC campus. Drop-in tutoring schedule is announced and posted by your instructor on Bb Vista and on the ASC website as it becomes available. Tutoring is free and available for all students regardless of grades. If your grade is C- or below, you may request one-on-one tutoring by following proper application procedure. Forms are available on the ASC site at http://bellevuecollege.edu/tutoring.

Final Exam Schedule

http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/courses/exams/

Span 121 930-1020 Sec A, Final

Monday, March 24th, 2013. 930-1120.

 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.

 

                                                                                           

 On this calendar you will find admissions and registration dates and important dates for withdrawing and receiving tuition refunds.

 

 

This calendar gives you the year at a glance and includes college holidays, scheduled closures, quarter end and start dates, and final exam dates

               

 

Arts & Humanities Division Procedures & Expectations (*)

●Please consult the Arts and Humanities website for students’ procedures and expectations. Become familiar will all 15 points! http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/policy.html

● http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/AHGdlns-StdntGrwth.htm

 

 

Grades

Tests 40%

100-93=A

76-73=C

Workbook  15 %

92-90=A-

72-70=C-

Quizzes 10%

89-87=B+

69-67=D+

Presentación Oral(Persona Hispana) -5%

86-83=B

66-60=D

 Presentación Grupal-5 % 

82-80=B-

59-0=F

Attendance- 5% 

79-77=C+

 

Composiciones -5%

 

 

 Final-15 %

 

 

Course Calendar

Enero/Febrero 2014

 

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

 

 

6

Lección 1

7

1

8

1

La Tertulia

1030-1120-Cafetería

9

1

10

1

 

 

13

1

14

1

15

1

Composición en clase 930-945

La Tertulia

 

1030-1120-Cafetería

16

1-
Quizzes en línea

17

Prueba # 1

 

 

20

No hay clases

21

Lección 2

22

2

La Tertulia

 

1030-1120-Cafetería

23

2

24

2

 

 

27

2

28

2

29

2

Composición en clase 930-945

La Tertulia

1030-1120-Cafetería

30

2

Quizzes en línea

31

Prueba # 2

 

 

3

Lección 3

Persona Hispana

4

3

Persona Hispana

5

3

La Tertulia

 

1030-1120-Cafetería

Persona Hispana

6

No hay clases

7

3

Persona Hispana

 

 

10

3

Persona Hispana

11

3

Persona Hispana

12

3

La Tertulia

 

1030-1120-Cafetería

Persona Hispana

13

 3

Composición en clase 930-945

Persona Hispana

14

3

Quizzes en línea

Persona Hispana

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Month/Year

 

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

 

 

17

No hay clases

18

Prueba 3/Cuaderno en línea

19

Lección 4

La Tertulia

 

1030-1120-Cafetería

20

4

21

4

 

 

24

4

25

4

26

4

La Tertulia

 

1030-1120-Cafetería

27

4

28

4

Composición en clase 930-945

 

 

3

4

Quiz en línea

 

4

No hay clases

5

Prueba # 4/Cuaderno en línea

1030-1120-Cafetería

6

Lección  5

7

5

 

 

10

5

Presentación Grupal

11

5

Presentación Grupal

12

5

La Tertulia

 

Presentación Grupal

13

5

Presentación Grupal

14

5

Presentación Grupal

 

 

17

5

Presentación Grupal

18

5

Composición en clase 930-945

19

5

La Tertulia

 

Quizzes en línea

1030-1120-Cafetería

20

Prueba # 5/Cuaderno en línea

21

Repaso/

Fiesta

 

 

 

24

Examen Final

930-1120

Leccion 1-Leccion 5

25

26

27

28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                    Please print and bring to class.  No copies will be provided.

 

I hereby sign that I have read the above information, and that I fully understand the format of this class; Span 121, Item # 1487, Section A, Winter 2014.

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Name print

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