PELLISSIPPI STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MASTER SYLLABUS BEGINNING SPANISH I SPAN 1010

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1 1 PELLISSIPPI STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MASTER SYLLABUS BEGINNING SPANISH I SPAN 1010 Class Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: Revised: Fall 2016 Catalog Course Description: Introduction to Spanish. Conversation, grammar, composition, vocabulary building, reading. Listening and practice materials online. Language laboratory required. Prerequisites: None Required Textbook and Other Reference Materials: Hershberger, Robert, Guiomar Borras A., and Susan Navey-Davis. Plazas. 5 th ed. Boston, MA: Heinle, Cengage Learning, Pellettieri, Jill, Silvia Rolle-Rissetto, and Veronica Añover. Plazas Student Activities Manual. 5 th ed. Boston, MA: Heinle, Cengage Learning, Online Lab Manual: Access Code is included in packet. Spanish - English dictionary Week/Unit/Topic Basis: Topic Preliminary Chapter, Nice to Meet You: The Hispanic World p.1 Alphabet p.16 Vocabulary: Greetings, Titles p. 2-5 Culture, p. 6-9 Subject Pronouns and Present Tense of verb ser p The verb hay, Numbers 0-30 p Question Words p Chapter 1: In a Spanish Class, United States p Vocabulary 1: Classroom p Culture p , p Structure 1: Definite and Indefinite Articles, Gender and Number of Nouns p Vocabulary 2: Campus and Courses at the University p Structure 2: Present Tense of Regular ar verb, p Present Tense of Regular ar verb, p (continued) Time, Days of the Week, p Chapter 2: The Family, México p Vocabulary 1: Family p Possession with de(l) and possessive adjectives p Culture, p , p Structure 2: Uses of the Verb Ser p Structure 3: Descriptive Adjectives, Adjective Agreement p

2 2 Vocabulary 2: Where are you from? Nationalities Structure 4: Present Tense of er and ir verbs p Present Tense of er and ir verbs p (continued) Structure 5: Common uses of tener p Numbers p Chapter 3: Free Time, Colombia p Vocabulary 1: Sports and Pastimes p Structure 1: Gustar + infinitive and Gustar + nouns p (recognition concept) Culture, p , p Vocabulary 2: Places in the Town and the City p Structure 2: Ir a + destination or infinitive p Structure 3: Verbs with irregular yo forms p Structure 4: Verbs saber vs conocer and personal a p Weather Expressions with hacer and estar, Months and Seasons p Chapter 4: In the House, Spain p Vocabulary 1: House p Structure 1: Present Tense of Stem Changing Verbs p Culture p , p Vocabulary 2: Chores p Structure 3: The verb estar, Location p. 132, Structure 3: The verb estar, Physical Emotional States p. 133, Structure 3: The verb estar, Actions In Progress p. 133, (recognition concept) Numbers 100 to a million p Course Goals*: The course will: A. Build listening comprehension: I.1 B. Develop speaking skills I.4, I.5 C. Spanish, relying on learned phrases. I.4, I.5 D. Improve reading comprehension I.6 E. Develop writing skills I.3, I.5 F. Expand understanding of cultural sensitivity Expand understanding of different cultures as well as developing cultural sensitivity III.2,IV.3,IV.5 * Roman numerals after the course goals reference TBR s General Education Goals. Expected Student Learning Outcomes*: Upon successful completion of this course the student will: 1. React and respond to basic oral conversations in Spanish A,B 2. Pronounce Spanish text correctly B, C 3. Use basic oral Spanish in a conversation with native speakers to acquire goods and services B 4. Use correct declarative or interrogative intonation in Spanish B 5. Use Spanish vocabulary to describe your family and likes and dislikes B, E 6. Read and understand simple articles in Spanish 7. Write elementary compositions in Spanish D 8. Have a basic sensitivity and understanding of family life, pastimes and university life in other cultures 9. Describe Hispanic holidays, food, family life, and patterns of daily living. B, D, E. 10. Discuss contributions of Hispanics in art, literature and patterns of daily living. E

3 3 11. Exhibit respect for the cultural and linguistic differences of various people. E 12. Be fully informed regarding the Study Abroad opportunities available through the Tennessee Consortium for International Studies. Evaluation: Quizzes Short quizzes are given throughout the semester. To do well, study the material daily. You may drop one (1) quiz at the end of the term. No make-up quizzes will be given. Chapter exams Exams are given at the end of each chapter, testing the material in the chapter. No make-up exams will be given. (See Final Exam Option) Final Exam Option If you have missed an exam or would like to try to replace a lower grade, you can take the final. Check the Final Examination Schedule for the correct time and day. Grade Distribution: 5 Exams 50% Quizzes 40% Completed Online Lab Manual 10% Grading Scale A B B C C D F Below 60 Policies: A. Attendance Policy: Pellissippi State expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities. As a minimum, students in all courses (excluding distance learning courses) must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course. Individual departments/programs/disciplines, with the approval of the vice president of Academic Affairs, may have requirements that are more stringent. In very specific circumstances, an appeal of the policy may be addressed to the head of the department in which the course was taken. If further action is warranted, the appeal may be addressed to the vice president of Academic Affairs. B. Academic Dishonesty: Academic misconduct committed either directly or indirectly by an individual or group is subject to disciplinary action. Prohibited activities include but are not limited to the following practices: Cheating, including but not limited to unauthorized assistance from material, people, or devices when taking a test, quiz, or examination; writing papers or reports; solving problems; or completing academic assignments.

4 Plagiarism, including but not limited to paraphrasing, summarizing, or directly quoting published or unpublished work of another person, including online or computerized services, without proper documentation of the original source. Purchasing or otherwise obtaining prewritten essays, research papers, or materials prepared by another person or agency that sells term papers or other academic materials to be presented as one s own work. Taking an exam for another student. Providing others with information and/or answers regarding exams, quizzes, homework or other classroom assignments unless explicitly authorized by the instructor. Any of the above occurring within the Web or distance learning environment. Please see the Pellissippi State Policies and Procedures Manual, Policy 04:02:00 Academic/Classroom Conduct and Disciplinary Sanctions for the complete policy. C. Accommodations for disabilities: Students that need accommodations because of a disability, have emergency medical information to share, or need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated should inform the instructor immediately, privately after class or in her or his office. Students must present a current accommodation plan from a staff member in Disability Services (DS) in order to receive accommodations in this course. Disability Services ( may be contacted via or by visiting Alexander 130. D. Other Policies: Familiarize yourself with the assignment due dates, exam dates, attendance policies, etc. Correct spelling and grammar are necessary components of this class. Absence After six (6) hours of absences (MWF= 6 days, TR= 4 days, Night classes= 2 days), your final grade will drop half a grade for each additional hour of absence. After twelve (12) hours of absences, you will not receive a passing grade. All absences count (ex. illness, jury duty, business trips, etc.). If you miss class, it is your responsibility to find out whatever work or assignments you missed. Tardiness It is your responsibility to tell the instructor if you arrive after attendance has been taken. You must be in class 75% of the time to be counted present. Being late or leaving early two (2) times will result in one absence. Study Abroad Check out the study abroad opportunities available through the Tennessee Consortium for International Studies Program. You receive academic credit and a grade for these courses, some of which are taught in the target language and others in English. Programs take place in countries throughout the world, including Spain, Cuba, Ecuador, etc. Full and partial scholarships are available. Online Lab Manual You are expected to do listening comprehension activities on your own time using the website given in class. To access the online section, you need the book key (in your book packet) and the code that the instructor gives you. Online work must be done individually and on time. Completed manual assignments are due the class before (not the day before) chapter exams No credit for late labs. Practicing these activities will help you do well on the oral part of your exams. If you have problems 4

5 with the language, the instructor. For technology problems, call technical support at Do not wait until the last day to do the labs, because if you have problems and cannot complete them, you will not receive credit. Homework and Preparation Completing handouts, workbook activities, and other assignments on time determine your success in the course. Complete the assignments before class and be prepared to share answers. Assistance with Course Content If you need extra help, have questions, or are concerned with your grade, make an appointment with the instructor. Electronic Devices Electronic devices must not be visible or audible during class time. Sending or reading texts, talking on the phone, or using mobile , internet, etc. are not allowed during class. It is disruptive to the rest of the class and non-productive to learning. If you are seen in possession of a cell phone during an exam/quiz, you will receive an F for that exam/quiz. Etiquette during Class: Please be respectful of others and do not go in and out of the classroom during class unless you have accommodations from the Disabilities Service Office or a verification from your doctor that you have a physical condition that requires you to exit the room during class. Going in and out of the classroom disrupts the flow of the class and interferes with students learning (see code of conduct).take care of your food and drink, bathroom, and phone needs before or after class. Academic Honesty Any cases of cheating will result in an immediate and final course grade of F. 5