UT Dallas Syllabus for span2311.001.11f taught by George Henson (gbh071000)

8/4/2019 UT Dallas Syllabus for span2311.001.11f taught by George Henson (gbh071000)

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SPAN 2311.001 / INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I

Course Syllabus

Fall 2011

Section 001

MWF 1:00PM 1:50PM

Class location: JO3.906

George HensonEmail: [email protected] Number: JO 5.408Office Hours: 12:00-12:50 MWFOffice Phone: (972) 883-4506

NOTE: Students are responsible for all assignments, dates and policies contained in the syllabus. Allmatters associated with this course are subject to change at the instructor's discretion. Any changesrelated to policy and/or scheduling will be communicated to students in writing. Assignments may beadded to the syllabus on an ongoing basis. (Missing class does not excuse students from completing andturning in assignments on the due date.)

Course Description

Intermediate Spanish I is a continuation of Beginning Spanish II in a four-course sequence. This courseallows advanced-beginning language learners to hear and speak Spanish and experience its cultural andlinguistic diversity both in the classroom and online. The text, Punto y aparte (expanded edition), utilizesa communicative content-based approach, incorporates culture, and introduces students to authenticlanguage material (realia) through use of state-of-the-art online technology that create a 24/7 activelanguage-in-culture environment.

All four skills involved in learning a foreign language (listening, speaking, reading and writing) will beintegrated into the course work and evaluations.

During class, the components of listening and speaking will be emphasized. WE will spend most of the

time using the language, not talking about it. The grammatical explanations will be kept to a minimumand, occasionally, you will be required to work in pairs and small groups. Your active participation inindividual and group work is required for the success of the class. The reading and writing components ofthe class will be mainly practiced at home online. The online workbook/lab manual serves multiple

purposes: it allows you to practice and develop listening, reading and writing skills; it prepares you toparticipate in class; it prepares you to succeed on quizzes and exams.

Required Text(s) (bring to class daily)

Punto y aparte (expanded edition). Foerster and Lambright. Mc Graw Hill

Online Workbook/Lab Manual Access code

Workbook URL:http://www.mhcentro.com

Required Supplies (bring to class daily/failure to bring these to class will result in a 0 as a

daily participation grade)

3-ring binder (any color), 5 dividers, white lined paper

Pencil and eraser

Dry-erase marker (any color except red)

White 4x6 lined index cards
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Student Learning Objectives

To improve competency in speaking, reading, listening and writing.To review and sharpen first-year structuresTo allow student to move from basic conversational Spanish toward greater proficiency,

expressing both concrete and hypothetical information.To prepare the student to continue in Spanish 2312.To deepen the students knowledge of Hispanic culture.

Chapter objectives include:

expanding the students ability to describe and comparesynthesizing past structures and vocabulary while acquiring new vehicles to express wishes,desires, reactions especially in relation to othershelping students begin to express more complex thoughts, attitudes and opinions related tocontemporary social topicsdeveloping a broader understand of the verb structures related to present, past, indicative and

subjunctive

Grading

Workbook 10%

Notebook 5%

Quizzes (3) 15%

Partial Exams (3) 30%

Oral Evaluation 10%

Final 20%

Daily Participation 10%

Total 100%

Extra Credit 8%

(I will make use of the +/- system in grading as stipulated by the University of Texas at DallasUndergraduate Catalogue, 2008 2010.)

Graded Categories

The online workbookmust be completed outside of class and by the assigned dates. After that date,the exercises will be locked, and you will not be allowed to complete them. The online exercises arequantitative, which means they will be assigned a numeric grade.

The notebook(3-ring binder) must have five clearly separated sections: class notes, study notes,handouts, vocabulary/verbs, things I need to study. Your syllabus should be placed before the first

section. The binder should have front and back side pockets. Your quizzes and midterm should be placedin the front pocket. You may use the back pocket for loose paper, etc. Do not blow this notebook off.Bring it to class daily. And use the sections accordingly. Notebooks that appear to be thrown together atthe last minute, have sections out of order, or have little or no content will receive a 0 (zero).

There will be three quizzesat the end of each A section of the chapter.

There will be three partial exams after chapters 1, 2 and 3.


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The oral presentations will take place at the end of the semester. Topics, requirements and metricsTBA.

The final exam will be comprehensive and will be taken at the specified time during finals week. Therewill be no early or late exams.

Daily active participation includes responding when called on, volunteering, writing on the board,group work, and any other activity assigned by the instructor. This is a language class. Speaking is themost important of the four skills. Students are expected to be active listeners AND speakers. Effort isimportant. Answers dont have to be perfect, but they need to be comprehensible. Your participation willbe graded daily.

Class Attendance

Attendance is absolutely crucial to your success in Spanish 2311. Each student is allowed three missedclasses, no questions asked. Save them for when you really need them. Students who miss for anyreason will receive a 0 participation grade for that day. Each additional absence above the noted threewill cause 2% to be deducted from your final letter grade for the semester. Example: If you miss seventimes, three are free, four will be penalized at 8%.

Nota bene: It is possible to fail this course based solely on attendance (or lack thereof).

Punctuality

Tardiness is disrespectful to both your instructor and your peers. Arriving late to class willaffect your daily participation grade in the course. Every three tardies will result in anunexcused absence for the course; I will consider you absent if you arrive more than 10minutes late to class. In some instances, attendance will be taken by roll call; in others, itwill be taken via a sign-in sheet. Time is measured by my watch, not yours.

Class Participation

Your success in this course and your ability to communicate effectively in Spanish is a function of yourlevel of engagement in this class. I am interested both the quantity and quality of your participation.Simply attending class does not guarantee a student a good participation grade.

Late Work

All work is due on the dates specified. No late work will be accepted. No exceptions.

Nota bene: As free agents, you are free to make decisions about coming to class and completing your

assignments on time. But every decision (action) carries a consequence. The consequence for missingclass is outlined above. The consequence for missing an assignment deadline (regardless of the reason orintention) is a zero on the assignment.

Out of respect for me and for your classmates, please do not ask me to deviate from thispolicy.


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If you ask me to make an exception, I will refer you to the syllabus policy and expect the issue to bedropped. All students are special, but no student is more special than the other. Asking me to makeexceptions to my policy, in effect, is making a claim of privilege over your fellow students.

Personal Communication Devices

We will use texting in this class as a pedagogical tool. Unauthorized texting, use of laptops, MP3s, andother personal communication devices is prohibited.

Email and Course Communication

Students must use their UTD email account for all correspondence. Please be aware of the following:

Failure to receive a reply does not constitute permission, etc.No homework should be sent via email without prior approval.

Emails sent at night or on weekends may not be answered until the next class day.Students must place their class number and section, e.g. Spanish 2311.001, in the subject field,

include a salutation and closing, and follow standard rules of style (grammar, capitalization,spelling).Please make sure your UTD email account is not full.

University Policies

University policies are available here: http://coursebook.utdallas.edu/syllabus-policies/


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Date In class Homework Workbook Exam Other

W. Aug 24 Introduction

F. Aug 26 Review

Week 2

M. Aug 29 Review

W. Aug 31 ReviewF. Sep 2 Review

Week 3

M. Sep 5 No hay

clase.

Da del

trabajo

W. Sep 7 C1A

F. Sep 9 C1A Last day to

withdraw with

a W

Week 4

M. Sep 12 C1A

W. Sep 14 C1A

F. Sep 16 QUIZ 1 QUIZ 1Week 5

M. Sep 19 C1B

W. Sep 21 C1B

F. Sep 23 C1B

Week 6

M. Sep 26 C1B

W. Sep 28 C1B

F. Sep 30 EXAM 1 EXAM 1 Fechaimportantsma

Week 7

M. Oct 3 C2A

W. Oct 5 C2A

F. Oct 7 C2AWeek 8

M. Oct 10 C2A

W. Oct 12 C2A

F. Oct 14 QUIZ 2 QUIZ 2

Week 9

M. Oct 17 C2B

W. Oct 19 C2B

F. Oct 21 C2B

Week 10

M. Oct 24 C2B

W. Oct 26 C2B

F. Oct 28 EXAM 2 EXAM 2Week 11

M. Oct 31 C3A

T. Nov 1 Last day to

drop with a

wp/wf

W. Nov 2 C3A

F. Nov 4 C3A


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Week 12

M. Nov 7 C3A

W. Nov 9 QUIZ 3 QUIZ 3

F. Nov 11 C3B

Week 13

M. Nov 14 C3B

W. Nov 16 C3BF. Nov 18 C3B

Week 14

M. Nov 21 EXAM 3 EXAM 3

W. Nov 23 OPEN Yes, we do

have class

this day.

F. Nov 25 No hay

clase.

Da de

Accin de

Gracias

Week 15

M. Nov 28 PRES

W. Nov 20 PRES

F. Dec 2 PRES

Week 16

M. Dec 5 REVIEW

T. Dec 6 Last day of

classes

W. Dec 7 Reading Day

Th Dec 8 Reading Day

F. Dec 09 EXAMENFINAL

11 :00-1 :45 NOTEBOOKS DUE

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