PROGRAM SYLLABUS FOR SPANISH 101,102, 201, 202 – FALL 2003

 

 

SPAN 101 TEXT:            Aventuras package, Covering Leccións 1-4 *included

SPAN 102 TEXT:  Claro que sí and Claro que sí Activities Manual, Covering Chapters 6-10 *included

SPAN 201 TEXT:  Claro que sí and Claro que sí Activities Manual, Covering Chapters 11-14 *included

SPAN 202 TEXT:  Claro que sí and Claro que sí Activities Manual, Covering Chapters 15-18 i*ncluded

                                    *Time permitting, additional materials may be used--such as readings or videos, etc.

 

Course Evaluation Requirements

1.               Two partial tests (50 points each) and a final comprehensive test at the end of the semester 

(100 points).

 

                        Students absent on the days of the tests will be able to take the examination at a later date provided they present a physician’s certificate to the instructor.

 

2.         A minimum of 11 quizzes and maximum of 15 quizzes (5 points each).  Only the best 10 quizzes will be counted.  Quizzes will not be announced and there will not be make-up quizzes. 

 

                        The are 17 assignments assigned for this semester, each assignment is worth 3 points.  They cannot be turned in late without a loss of 50% of the points possible.

 

            3.            A maximum of 25 points for oral proficiency.

 

            4.            A maximum of 25 points for class participation, 1 point per day attended.

 

            5.            A maximum of 25 points for             SPAN 101 (Interactive CD ROM) or

SPAN 102, 201, 202 CAT Program (CD ROM).

                                                                        (6.25 points per chapter)

 

            6.            A maximum of 25 points for laboratory work. (6.25 points per chapter)

 

            7.            The grades will be on a scale of 400 points as follows:

                                    90%            =            360            =            A

                                    80%            =            320            =            B

                                    70%            =            280            =            C

                                    60%            =            240            =            D

 

Student Conduct

            Expected Student Conduct: Proper conduct and decorum are expected at all times in order to facilitate instruction and the learning of all students.  Disrespectfulness and disruptive “sidebar” conversations will not be tolerated.  During class discussion, only one person may speak at a time.  Students are expected to abide by the Purdue University codes of conduct as stipulated in the Purdue North Central Connections Student Handbook.  Violation of conduct codes may result in appropriate disciplinary action and removal from the course and Purdue University North Central.

 

            Inappropriate and disruptive conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following examples: lewd and hostile comments or inappropriate remarks in class and on written work; dishonesty in connection with any University activity; physical abuse of any person or conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any other person; obstruction or disruption of any University activity or inciting, aiding, or encouraging other persons to engage in such conduct; violation of the University anti-harassment policy; challenging faculty authority.

 

ADA ACT

            ADA ACT: In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), all qualified students enrolled in this course are entitled to “reasonable accommodations.”  If you require assistance because of a documented disability that prevents you from achieving your academic potential, please notify me before the end of the first week of class so that accommodation can be made.