etextbook Audio Learning Lessons on Media Links Read the Information to help you with Written Assignments. Class Notes etextbook

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University of the Incarnate Word Course Syllabus / Outline

Course:

Elementary Spanish II

Term:

Fall 2 October 17

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December 9

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2016.

Instructor:

S

ilvia Lorenzen

([email protected])

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Catalog Description:

This is a course in Beginning Spanish, with emphasis on communicative abilities in listening, speaking,

reading, and writing. This course fulfills the language requirement of the Core Curriculum

.

Texts and Course Materials:

1. Dos mundos en breve by Terrell et al, ELECTRONIC Fourth Edition Textbook, and Workbook Third

Edition Paso A, B, C & Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5.

2. Computer with speakers, a microphone, anti-virus program, Windows Media Player.

Outcomes of the Course:

This course is designed to fulfill students' needs to learn enough basic Spanish to,

a. Communicate orally and in writing in ways appropriate to everyday situations;

b. Gain control over necessary language structure and vocabulary to discuss personal and general topics;

and,

c. Understand and appreciate the Hispanic culture.

Study Objectives / Expectations:

This course contains two main components Audio Assignments and Written Assignments, focused on

the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. You will work along with the eTextbook, Audio

Learning Lessons, and eWorkbook.

Learning objectives are under “Class notes” on each week on Blackboard.

- You will use the eTextbook along with the Audio Learning Lessons for the Audio

Assignments.

- You will use the eWorkbook for the Written Assignments.

You will find both eTextbook and eWorkook under “Course Outline and Book” tab.

You will find a link to the Audio Learning Lessons Files under “Media Links” on each week.

How to do Audio Assignments

Where to find them on Blackboard

Study the grammar and vocabulary at the end of

each chapter on the textbook.

eTextbook

Read the activities on the eTextbook, then listen the

Audio Learning Lessons to answer only the

questions asked on the Audio Learning Lessons.

Finally, voice record/tape your answers.

Audio Learning Lessons on “Media

Links”

How to do Written Assignments

Where to find them on Blackboard

Read the Information to help you with Written

Assignments.

Class Notes

Study the grammar and vocabulary at the end of

each chapter on the textbook.

eTextbook

Answer the Activities on the Workbook on a Word

document.

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Assignments

1. Audio Assignments.

Due date for all audio assignments is each FRIDAY by 11:59 p.m. Central. When taping/recording your

assignments, do not repeat the questions, but be sure to answer in complete sentences.

All missing assignments must be posted before taking exams, and all exams must be taken to pass the

course. Since learning a language is cumulative (like math), you must submit each week’s assignments

before you move on to the next week.

You can record in any way you prefer according to your computer. Please use mp3, .m4a, .wma or .wav

format.

Note: To record, many students are using their phones. They tape/record one activity at a time, send the files to

their email, label and save the activities, and then upload them to Blackboard.

Another way is to purchase a microphone, tape/record the audio activities directly on the computer, label and save

them, and finally upload to Bb.

2. Written Assignments. Your assignments reflect your ability to articulate your thoughts in writing. Be mindful

of your spelling (including accents), punctuation, presentation, and organizational skills when writing. Be sure to

answer all exercises in complete sentences. Post your written assignments on a Word document. The due date for

all written assignments is each FRIDAY by 11:59 p.m. Central time.

Lectures: At the beginning of each week, there will be a handout posted under “Class Notes”. It will explain the

weekly objectives for that week.

3. Discussions on Cultural Topics:

Discussion in this course is a forum for learning new aspects about Hispanic culture. Discussion topics are due on

FRIDAY by 11:59 p.m. Central. On Week 1, post a brief BIO. On Weeks 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, the instructor will post the

topic. Make sure you post not just your opinion or personal experience, but support your ideas with appropriate

reference and research. It will be very helpful if you post a summary of the topic (do not post just a link).

Respond at least one time to a classmate posting. Note: As the purpose of discussions is for everybody to read

and comment on your postings, do not wait to post until Friday afternoon/night, when everybody have

already posted and commented on.

Your contribution to the weekly discussions should consist of at least one paragraph. Points will not be given for

responses such as, “Very interesting!” “Thanks for sharing.” or “I agree.” Missing topics cannot be made up—no

one reads postings from previous weeks. . See below how to submit the assignments:

1-Click on Weekly Lessons. 2-Click on the week you are working on. 3.-Click on Assessments

4- Click on the title of the assignment you are submitting (It will be in black print, underlined).

5-On that window, see the browse to look for the file to upload. 6-After selecting the file, click “Submit”.

Grading

Discussion

20%

Written Assignments

20%

Audio Assignments

20%

Mid Term Exams ( Audio and Written)

20%

Final Exams (Audio and Written)

20%

Total

100%

Grading Standards:

A - 93 – 100 B+ 87 – 89 C+ 77 – 79 D+ 67 – 69 F - 60

A- 90 – 92 B 83 - 86 C 70 – 76 D 63 – 66

B- 80 – 82 There is no C- D- 60 – 62

Notes:

If you know in advance you are going on military duty, please let me know as early as possible.

This course is eight weeks long -it is not self-paced, so all deadlines must be met. There is not make up

work. Will be deducted ten percent each day on late submissions.

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A

ssignments Schedule

Week

Material

Audio/Recorded Assignments

due Fridays 11:59 p.m. Central

eTEXTBOOK

Written Assignments

due Fridays 11:59 p.m. Central

eWORKBOOK

1 Chapter

6 Textbook

Activity 1 (p. 217)

Activity 3 (p. 218-219)

Activity 6 (p. 220)

Activity 13 (p.227)

DUE: OCT 21

st

Workbook

A (pp. 23-24)

B (p. 25)

H (p. 27)

I (p. 28)

K (p. 29)

DUE: OCT 21

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2 Chapter

7 Textbook

Activity 3 (pp. 247-248)

Activity 5 (p. 250)

DUE: OCT 28

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Workbook

A (p. 45)

B (p. 46)

C (p.46)

D (pp. 46-47)

DUE: OCT 28

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3 Chapter

7 Textbook

Activity 7 (p. 251)

Activity 13 (p. 256)

DUE: NOV 4

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Workbook

E (p.47)

H (pp. 48-49)

I (p.49)

J (pp. 49-50)

DUE: NOV 4

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4 Midterm

Exams

Mid-Term Audio Exam

DUE:

NOV 11

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11:59 Central

Mid-Term Written Exam

DUE:

NOV 11

th

11:59 p.m. Central

5 Chapter

8 Textbook

Activity 1 (p. 278)

Activity 6 (p. 282)

Activity 10 (p. 286)

Activity 16 (p. 291)

DUE: NOV 18

th

Workbook

A (pp. 71-72)

B (p. 72)

H (p. 75)

I (p. 76)

* from TEXTBOOK Activity 4 (p. 280)

DUE: NOV 18

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6 Chapter

9 Textbook

Activity 5 (p. 314)

Activity 7 (p. 316)

Activity 11 (p. 321)

Activity 13 (pp. 322-323)

DUE: NOV 25

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Workbook

C (p. 96)

G (p. 99)

I (pp. 99-100)

J (p. 100)

DUE: NOV 25

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7 Chapter

10 Textbook

Activity 6 (p. 347)

Activity 10 (p. 351)

Activity 12 (p. 355)

DUE: DEC 2

nd

Workbook & Textbook

F (p. 122)

* from the TEXTBOOK Activity 1 (p.342)

* from the TEXTBOOK Activity 4 (p.345)

* from the TEXTBOOK Activity 7 (p.350)

DUE: DEC 2

nd

8 Final

Exams

Final Audio Exam

WEDNESDAY

DUE: Wednesday

DECEMBER 7

th

11:59 Central

Final Written Exam

WEDNESDAY

DUE: Wednesday

DECEMBER 7

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Each week you will notice a number in parenthesis. This is the Alternative Learning Equivalencies for this course. It is an expectation for the minimum amount of time (hours) you will spend on each topic each week.

The following Weekly Checklist will help you to organize your work: Assignments, Discussion, Exams, and Deadlines:

Week 1

ü Click on Discussion and create a brief, yet interesting bio about yourself. Post it by Friday. @ 11:59 p.m. Central

Click on Discussion and respond to a classmate bio. Post it by Friday. @ 11:59 p.m. Central. .(1.5)

ü Listen to the Vocabulary sound files for Week 1 — this first step each week is crucial for learning to understand and pronounce Spanish. Follow along with the vocabulary list in the text at the end of the chapter. (1.0)

ü Study the grammar in the text at the end of the chapter. (1.5)

Listen to the Audio Learning Lessons that are coordinated with assignments in the text for the week. Record your answers. Post them by Friday. @ 11:59 p.m. Central. (2.0)

Click on “Class notes” and read the document for Week 1. It has the list of written assignments in the Workbook and information/instructions to help you prepare them. Type your answers in a Word document – do not scan. Use accents and other Spanish punctuation. Post itby Friday. @ 11:59 p.m. Central.

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Weeks 2, 3, 5, 6 & 7

ü Click on Discussion and post on the weekly topic. The topic is posted by the instructor at the beginning of each week.

ü Click on Discussion and respond to another student’s posting about the weekly topic. Post it by Friday. @ 11:59 p.m. Central. (1.5)

ü Listen to the Vocabulary Audio Learning Files and follow along with the vocabulary list in the text at the end of each chapter(1.0)

ü Study the grammar in the text at the end of each chapter. (1.5)

Click on Media Links and listen to the Audio Learning Lessons that are coordinated with assignments in the text for each week. Record your answers. Post your Audio Homework Assignments by Friday @ 11:59 p.m. Central. (2.0) Click on “Class notes” and study the objectives for the week. It has the list of assignments in the Workbook and information/instructions to help you prepare them. Type your answers in a Word document – do not scan. Use accents and other Spanish punctuation Post it by Friday @ 11:59 p.m. Central.

____________________________________________________________ Week 4 MID TERM EXAMS

ü Review Audio Learning Lessons (2.5)

ü Review Vocabulary on Audio Learning Lessons (1.0) ü Review Chapter Grammar (2.5)

ü There are no assignments or Discussion topic this week.

ü To pass the course: Midterm exams must be posted. All audio and written assignments for weeks 1-3 must be posted before taking the exams.

ü Click

“Class notes”,

and read the instructions for the exams. All exams are timed and have a time/date stamp.

ü Click on “Assessments” to access the Midterm Audio Exam. Record your answers—then play it back and check to make sure that your answers were recorded at an appropriate volume without static or background noise. Answer the questions in complete sentences—do not repeat the questions. Post your sound file.

ü Click on “Assessments” to access the Midterm Written Exam.

Once you enter the written exam, you may not leave and re-enter. Finish the exam and click on SUBMIT.

_____________________________________________________________ Week 8 FINAL EXAMS

ü Review Audio Learning Lessons (2.5)

ü Review Vocabulary on Audio Learning Lessons (1.0) ü Review Chapter Grammar (2.5)

ü There are no assignments or Discussion topic this week.

ü To pass the course: Final exams must be posted. All audio and written assignments for weeks 5-7 must be posted before taking the exams.

ü Click on “Class notes” and read the instructions for the exams. All exams are timed and have a time/date stamp.

ü Click on Assessments” to access the Final Audio Exam. Record your answers—then play it back and check to make sure that your answers were recorded at an appropriate volume without static or background noise. Answer the questions in complete sentences—do not repeat the questions. Post your sound file.

ü Click on Assessments to access the Final Written Exam.

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1. Cheating on tests, examinations, or other class or laboratory work.

2. Plagiarism (appropriation of another's work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one's own written work offered for credit).

3. Counterfeit work - including turning in as one' own, work which was created, researched, or produced by someone else.

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