UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL
COURSE
SYLLABUS
SPAN
111: IntRODUCTION TO Spanish
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3
Instructor: Mr. Jeff Kubaszyk
Campus
Location: Goshen Campus
Course Start
Date: January 15, 2004
Final Assessment
Date:
Last Day to
Withdraw without Receiving an F:
April 9, 2004
Señor K’s Website:
http://www.geocities.com/jeffk1964/COLLEGE_CHOICES.html
Meeting Days and
Times: Thursdays, 7:00 – 10:00
p.m. Room Number: 5
Instructor
Contact Information:
Office
Location: Goshen Campus
Office
Hours: 30 minutes before and after
class, and by appointment
Phone: 219-363-2849
Fax: 219-872-2295
E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Textbook(s):
Primary Textbook 1 (Default)
Title: Hola
Amigos, 5th edition, Text with Audio CD-ROM
Author: Ana C.
Jarvis, Raquel Labredo, Franciso Mena-Ayllon
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin
ISBN: 0618094709
Additional
Materials:
Supplemental Textbook 1
Title: Hola
Amigos, 5th edition, Laboratory Manual and Video Manual
Author: Ana C.
Jarvis, Raquel Labredo
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin
ISBN: 0618011862
Course
Description:
This is a beginning language course in
Spanish for non-native speakers. It assumes no previous knowledge of the
language. Students learn basic vocabulary and structure through intensive
classroom drills, listening to, speaking, reading, and writing the language.
Students also learn to practice and speak the language used in practical,
everyday business situations; students examine the social and cultural context
of the Spanish language as it applies to the diverse segments of
Spanish-speaking peoples.
Learning
Outcomes:
After successfully completing this
course, the student will be able to:
1. Select the appropriate Spanish language elements necessary to
communicate effectively at a beginning level
2. Interpret at a beginning level both written and oral Spanish language
messages
3. Construct written and spoken Spanish sentences, paragraphs and other
messages using appropriate nouns, articles, verbs and adjectives
4. Compare the society and culture of diverse segments of Spanish-speaking
peoples
5. Demonstrate a beginning level of competence in Spanish structure and
usage
6. Comprehend spoken and written Spanish at a beginning level
Davenport
University Excellence System:
Davenport University believes that those students who successfully
complete any certificate, associate, bachelor, or master’s program at the
University should be able to demonstrate certain professional and academic
abilities. These abilities embody both the key practical and theoretical skills
taught and measured throughout all Davenport University academic programs and,
in accordance with the mission of the University, prepare students for success
in their chosen profession.
DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP
Leadership
Reasoning and
Problem Solving
Teamwork
UNIVERSAL COMMUNICATION
Interpersonal
Communication
Oral
Communication
Written
Communication
Global
Perspective
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Honesty and
Integrity
Computer
Proficiency
Mathematical
Literacy
Career Skills
Information
Literacy
Student
Responsibilities:
Students are bound by all policies of Davenport University and
should familiarize themselves with these through reading the catalog and
student handbook.
All students must complete the final assessment for the course,
such as the final exam, project, or presentation. Students who do not complete the final assessment will receive a grade
of F.
Students are expected to be adequately prepared for each class
session. It is reasonable to expect at least two hours of outside study for
every hour spent in the classroom.
Students are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom
environment that is conducive to learning. Therefore, free discussion, inquiry,
and expression are encouraged. Behavior that interferes with the instructor’s
ability to conduct the class or the ability of students to benefit from that
instruction is not acceptable. This could include entering class late or
leaving early; use of beepers, cellular telephones, or other electronic
devices; talking in class without being called upon; talking while others are
speaking; or arguing in a way that would be considered disrespectful to the
instructor or other students. Children are not allowed in classrooms; nor can
they be left unattended in any room in the building.
University Academic Integrity Statement:
Davenport University recognizes the principles of honesty and
truth as fundamental to ethical business dealings and to a community of
instructors and students. The University expects students to respect these
principles.
As a point of academic integrity, students are required to submit
original material of their own creation. Plagiarism of any material and cheating
are serious offenses and, if established with sufficient evidence, can result
in failure of the course or dismissal from the University.
Plagiarism refers to the use of someone else’s ideas or words without
correct documentation. It is the student’s responsibility to ask the faculty
member to clarify any questions on correct use of documentation for the work
submitted in the course.
Cheating refers to the use of someone else’s knowledge or sharing
course work in a way that is unauthorized by the faculty member. The faculty
member may authorize the use of reference books for a paper, for example, but
require that a test be done without such help.
Should a student be penalized and wish to contest the allegation,
the academic integrity due process procedure will be followed.
ADA Statement:
Students with disabilities may request accommodations as provided
within federal law. In order for the
University to adequately review each case, requests should be made to the
Disability Services Coordinator prior to the start of the semester. Requests made after the start of the
semester should be completed as early in the semester as possible to prevent
delays in accommodation. Students may
contact their advisor or go to the Davenport University website for the name of
the Disability Services Coordinator for the location where they attend.
Reservation
Statement:
The instructor reserves the right to make adjustments to this
syllabus as needed.
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Course
Grade Determination:
To eliminate any confusion regarding how grades will be determined
in this course, the following information is being provided. If you have any questions or concerns, please
see me.
POINTS:
Attendance/Participation: 150
pts. Total
15 class sessions x 10 points
each = 150 pts.
Workbook
Assignments: 120 pts. Total
6 workbook assignments x 20 points each = 120 pts.
Web-Based
Assignments: 180 pts. Total
18 assignments (3 per chapter) x 10 points each = 180 pts.
Class
Assignments: 90 pts. Total
9 class assignments x 10 points
each = 100 pts.
Vocab
Quizzes: 180
pts. Total
9 quizzes x 20 points each = 180 pts.
Tests: 300
pts. Total
3 tests x 100 points each = 300 pts.
GRADING SCALE:
1020 - 918 pts. earned = A (100%
- 90%)
917 - 816 pts. earned = B (89% - 80%)
815 - 714 pts. earned = C (79% - 70%)
713 – 612 pts. earned = D (69% - 60%)
611 - 000 pts. earned = F (59% - 00%)
VOCAB QUIZZES are conducted on the days indicated. All vocab quizzes follow this format:
1)
The instructor says the words aloud in class. (Words are said
aloud more than once)
2)
The student writes down the words which the instructor says in
Spanish
3)
The student writes down the English translation for the words the
instructor says in Spanish.
4)
If a word has two spelling errors within it, it is counted as
incorrect.
5)
The vocab quizzes are worth 20 pts. each
6)
There are no make-ups for vocab quizzes.
Below are the word lists for each quiz:
Quiz #1 P. 8, the
numbers 0-10, and p. 9, the 11 different colors.
Quiz #2 P. 14 and
15, the words in the purple boxes.
Quiz #3 P. 32 and
33, the words in the purple boxes.
Quiz #4 P. 56 and
57, the words in the purple boxes
Quiz #5 P. 82 and
83, the words in the purple boxes.
Quiz #6 P. 100
and 101, the words in the purple boxes.
Quiz #7 P. 128
and 129, the words in the purple boxes.
Quiz #8 P. 148,
the words in the purple box.
Quiz #9 P. 149,
the words in the purple box.
CLASS ASSIGNMENTS are given in class. They are collected by the instructor at the
end of the next class for credit.
Assignments are worth 10 pts. each and there will be 10 of them total. Late assignments receive only 1/2
credit. If you ask me for a missed
assignment on the day it is due you can only receive 1/2 credit for completing
it.
WORKBOOK ASSIGNMENTS:
These assignments are due on or before the date indicated on the weekly
course outline if you want to receive full credit consideration. Workbook assignments turned in after the due
date will only receive a maximum of half credit. The workbook assignments are listed below:
Lección 1, do pages 7-14 – Do on or before Feb. 12 in order to
receive full credit consideration
Lección 2, do pages 15-22 – Do on or before Feb. 12 in order to
receive full credit consideration
Lección 3, do pages 23-29 – Do on or before Mar. 25 in order to
receive full credit consideration
Lección 4, do pages 31-37 – Do on or before Mar. 25 in order to
receive full credit consideration
Lección 5, do pages 39-48 – Do on or before Apr. 29 in order to
receive full credit consideration
Lección 6, do pages 49-57 – Do on or before Apr. 29 in order to
receive full credit consideration
WEB-BASED ASSIGNMENTS:
These assignments are due on or before the date indicated on the weekly
course outline if you want to receive full credit consideration. Web-based assignments turned in after the
due date will only receive a maximum of half credit. In order to complete the web-based assignments, go to the following
website address:
http://college.hmco.com/languages/spanish/jarvis/hola/5e/students/ace/
1. Fill in your answers
for the Vocabulario Pratice Test, Gramática Test I and Gramática Test II for
each chapter. 2. Click on the submit box at the bottom of the
webpage.
3. On the new page, go to
the bottom and click on the Print Quiz box.
4. On the next page, fill in the Student Name box, and leave the
others blank, and click on the Go To Printable
Page box.
5. Print out the page with
your results, sign your name to it and turn it in at class. The submission schedule for the web-based
assignments is as follows:
Chapter 1, Do
the Vocabulario Pratice Test, Gramática Test I and Gramática Test II, and turn
them in on or before Feb. 12 in order to receive full credit consideration
Chapter 2, Do the Vocabulario Pratice Test,
Gramática Test I and Gramática Test II, and turn them in
on or before
Feb. 12 in order to receive full credit consideration
Chapter 3, Do the Vocabulario Pratice Test,
Gramática Test I and Gramática Test II, and turn them in
on or before
Mar. 25 in order to receive full credit consideration
Chapter 4, Do the Vocabulario Pratice Test, Gramática
Test I and Gramática Test II, and turn them in
on or before
Mar. 25 in order to receive full credit consideration
Chapter 5, Do the Vocabulario Pratice Test,
Gramática Test I and Gramática Test II, and turn them in
on or before
Apr. 29 in order to receive full credit consideration
Chapter 6, Do the Vocabulario Pratice Test,
Gramática Test I and Gramática Test II, and turn them in
on or before
Apr. 29 in order to receive full credit consideration
TESTS: If you miss a test
due to absence, you must make it up the next time you attend class.
EXTRA CREDIT: Is open to all
students via Señor K’s website, but it will not be available or accepted until
after the first test.
Weekly
Course Schedule:
Jan. 15: Preliminary
lección
Jan. 22: Lección
1, Take vocab quiz #1, Turn in class assignment #1
Jan. 29: Lección
2, Take vocab quiz #2, Turn in class assignment #2
Feb. 05: Lección
2, Take vocab quiz #3, Turn in class assignment #3
Feb. 12: Test #1, Turn in workbook pages for
lección 1 and 2, and turn in web-based assignments for Chapter 1 and 2.
Feb. 19: Lección 3
Feb. 26: Lección
4, Take vocab quiz #4, Turn in class assignment #4
Mar. 04: No Class
- Spring Break
Mar. 11: Lección
4, Take vocab quiz #5, Turn in class assignment #5
Mar. 18: Lección
5, Take vocab quiz #6, Turn in class assignment #6
Mar. 25: Test #2, Turn in workbook pages for
lección 3 and 4, and turn in web-based assignments for Chapter 3 and 4.
Apr. 01: Lección 5
Apr. 08: Lección
6, Take vocab quiz #7, Turn in class assignment #7
Apr. 15: Lección
6, Take vocab quiz #8, Turn in class assignment #8
Apr. 22: Lección
7, Take vocab quiz #9, Turn in class assignment #9
Apr. 29: Final Exam, Turn in workbook pages
for lección 5 and 6, and turn in web-based assignments for Chapter 5 and 6.