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COURSE SYLLABUS
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SPAN&121(Spanish I) - Spring 2009
Intensive (5 weeks) (Apr. 6- May 13)
CLASSROOM: IB 3325 (10-11:50 Mo-Fri)
INSTRUCTOR:
Cristina Czyzewski Zahajko
OFFICE: IB 2309A
Office Hours: 5:00-5:25
pm M.W
12:00-12:50pm M.T.W.Th (preferably by appt.)
Telephone:
(206) 528-4539
Fax: (206) 527- 3784
E - mail: czahajko@sccd.ctc.edu
Web page: http://facweb.northseattle.edu/czahajko
* for homework - go to Ass121SpringInt.HTM
| SUGGESTED READING FOR LEARNING ENHANCEMENT - Brain Rules - John Medina |
PUNTOS DE PARTIDA, 8th Ed., Knorre/Dorwick > ISBN 978-0-07-353442-8
& LAB MANUAL ISBN 978-0-07-332550-7 > (hardcopy)
- ISBN 978-0-07-3325546 > (online)
RECOMMENDED MATERIAL:
Small Dictionary
OTHER MATERIAL:Audio Program - three options
Either) a): Online Laboratory Manual (could be purchased
aa) .with a credit card- online)
ab). at the bookstore)
Course Code:SPAN&121:01 - XRNFFA688
b) Hardcopy lab manual (purchased at the bookstore and set of CD,s purchased at the library) or for free at
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073534420/student_view0/capitulo_preliminar/laboratory_audio_program.html##
ADDITIONAL PRACTICE MATERIAL:
Textbook material online
www.mhhe.com/puntos8
TUTORING CENTER - language learning assistance:
http://www.northseattle.edu/services/loft/h_langs.htm
COURSE DESCRIPTION: (This is an intensive course and it runs for five weeks for two hours a day)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: SPAN&121 (Spanish I) is the first segment of a structured introduction to the language and to the cultural aspects of regions and countries where Spanish is spoken. There is no prerequisite for this course, but students are expected to understand the basic grammatical structures, such as the function of nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, pronouns, etc. in English and/or in their native language.
At all times, the learning process involves the four elements of language acquisition and use, i.e., reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Students begin with basic survival language, such as name, address, numbers, etc. and are encouraged to use it even before understanding the grammatical formations. The structures are learned alongside and eventually they explain some of the spoken language already in use.
To facilitate the learning process and to address the different methods of memorization, we use in class and have available in our resource center (the Loft) a series of audio and video programs and other electronic tutorial. We also have a free-of-charge personal tutoring,
http://www.northseattle.edu/services/loft/h_langs.htm.
COURSE OUTCOMES / LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
A) Based on General Education (North Seattle Community College)(January 2005) A Definition of General Education ... the mission of North Seattle Community College , the college community affirms the place of general education in all programs. General education provides the non-specialized portion of students' education, emphasizing attitudes necessary to function as a citizen and life-long learner, skills required for college level inquiry and competence, and knowledge that demonstrates awareness of the complex world in which we live. Attitudes To help students achieve the outcomes of general education, certain attitudes should pervade the entire culture of NSCC and encourage faculty, staff and students to: • Recognize the value of intellectual inquiry, personal responsibility, and ethical behavior. • Discover the interdisciplinary nature of knowledge. • Demonstrate a willingness to learn from many cultures, persons, methods, and viewpoints. • Be actively involved in the community. • Find joy in the process of self-discovery, in expressing oneself creatively, and in lifelong learning. Skills General education will provide introduction and practice in the ability to think critically, to use quantitative reasoning, to write, to demonstrate information literacy, to use computer skills, to work in groups, and to deal with diversity. This course will satisfy the following General Education outcomes: Outcome 1. Think critically in reading and writing . Outcome 3. Discover, develop, and communicate one's own creative and critical ideas in writing and respond in effective writing to the spoken, written, and visual ideas of others. Outcome 6. Work and communicate effectively in groups. Outcome 7. Deal constructively with information, ideas, and emotions associated with such issues of diversity and conflict as culture, ethnicity, race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, and abilities. Outcome 13. Understand the elements of a global society. |
B) Specifically: By the end of this course, students should be able to:
* read with a fairly good pronunciation * understand basic instructions and communicate in the present tense with good use of descriptions (students will prepare a photo album with descriptions and locations of relatives and friends and they will also write a ready- to-send postcard ) * conjugate verbs in the present tense with a variety of subjects and endings * recognize the main similarities and differences between their own culture and the Hispanic world * have a personalized mini-portfolio entitled "Mi vida en español" which will adapt the textbook-learned structures into their own experiences. * BE CONVINCED THAT EVERYONE CAN LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND THAT THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A MENTAL BLOCK FOR IT (*_*) |
COURSE OUTLINE: Grammatical structures, vocabulary, idioms, etc., and written assignments, will be taken from the textbook Puntos de partida and from its corresponding laboratory manual.
* Capítulo Preliminar
* Chapters 1-5
* Audio program through Chapter 5 (available @ the Media Center and online - as stated above)
NOTE: Textbook exercises will be reviewed in class and then will be turned in ( neatly organized and with corrections clearly shown) together with the Laboratory manual exercises on the days of the corresponding exams. Other individualized homework will be picked up, corrected and graded by the instructor as stated on the web page. The completion of all assigned homework is mandatory in order to receive a grade for this course.
The homework assigned from the textbook has abreviated answers given online. This form will not be accepted as completed homework. The purpose of writing these exercises is to have a foundation for the individualized " creative thinking" projects that will be picked up. Students need to work through each exercise by writing and understanding complete sentences in order to read and translate them in class.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Regular attendance, punctuality and participation. Because this is an intensive course, students are expected to spend at least two hours a day on homework in addition to the work done in class.
(Suggested Organization)
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#2. Sitting arrangement. Please rotate around the classroom every
class day, so that throughout the quarter, you may be able to work with every single student.
Since we have different backgrounds and levels of Spanish knowledge in class, this interaction will be of benefit to all students.
ASSESSMENT /EVALUATION:
The proficiency in conversation, structure, vocabulary, reading and overall communication will be measured by:
* class participation and reading
* preparation of questions for classroom dialogues
* commentaries and discussion of video series and films viewed in class
* interviews and discussions with guest speakers
* Interviews with classmates (intended to create a relaxed classroom atmosphere)
GRADING SYSTEM:
The final grade will be
based on the number of points earned during the quarter. The maximum of 320 will be tallied as follows:
Exams: 2 (50 min) of 100 points each (dates given below) . 100 points
QUIZ GRADE ): There will be 2 quizzes. These could be sets of questions for guest speakers or other assignments. Each one will be worth 10 points and will be labeled "QUIZ" on the web assignment page. (THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT GRADE THE SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENT WILL BE PICKED UP ONLY ON THE DAY THAT IS DUE) 20 points
CLASS PARITICIPATION: Each student will receive up to 100 points for his/her participation in class. The instructor's criteria will be based on discussion of written and oral assignments, pronunciation, reading techniques, preparation of questions for classroom dialogues, class attendance and the laboratory exercises.
Great emphasis given to attendance for the full class period each day, participation in class , homework turned in or reviewed in class on the day that it is due, reading skills, structure comprehension , pronunciation, discussion of “Destinos” video , class group activities, overall oral proficiency, laboratory exercises etc. 100 points
Total______________________________320points
VERY IMPORTANT: Class attendance is mandatory and the key element in grading class participation. If the student foresees more than three hours of absenteeism during the quarter, s/he must discuss the circumstances with the instructor.
NOTE: This course is not designed for students who have a reasonable
knowledge of the language and want to take a couple of exams. If this is your
situation, please ask about our Challenge exams.
Other Credits: *b) Extra credit from the selection following: To a maximum of 10 points *Class presentation and drill of a grammatical point. * Etc. (please submit your suggestions) * Service Learning. Students may get 5 points for working as volunteers in a Spanish-speaking helping capacity. Students must work at least 5 hours. They must present a) documentation signed by the supervisor of the program b) a brief report 10 sentences in Spanish about the project. *Mini-porfolio "Mi vida en español" Making Learning Visible (Best work will be exhibited at the symposium in June) . Organizing all "para entregar" homework after rewriting all corrections, illustrating and turning it in. (Students must make all of the corrections in order to get the full points) 3 points *Conversation. Students will receive 3 points for participating 5 hours in the conversation sessions offered by the Loft. (Note this is not the regular "tutoring" session) * Borderline students (with excellent class participation ) may be granted up to: 3 bonus points (usually on exam #1) |
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
| EXAMS (50min each) | HOL (Non-instr days) |
| # 1 -Thu, April 23 | None :( this segm. |
| #2 -Wed. May 13 | |
GRADE BREAKDOWN:
The Seattle Community Colleges
use a numerical grading system. Numerical grades may be considered equivalent
to letter grades as follow:
| A | 94-100 | 3.9-4.0 | 301-320 |
| A- | 90-93 | 3.5-3.8 | 288-300 |
| B+ | 87-89 | 3.2-3.4 | 278-287 |
| B | 84-86 | 2.9-3.1 | 267-277 |
| B- | 80-83 | 2.5-2.8 | 256-266 |
| C+ | 77-79 | 2.2-2.4 | 246-255 |
| C | 74-76 | 1.9-2.1 | 237-245 |
| C- | 70-73 | 1.5-1.8 | 224-236 |
| D+ | 67-69 | 1.2-1.4 | 214-223 |
| D | 64-66 | 0.9-1.1 | 205-213 |
| D- | 60-63 | 0.7-0.8 | 192-204 |
| E | -59 | 0.0 | 191 and below |
Accommodations for students with disabilities. In our commitment to student learning we want to support all students. If you have a disability that will affect your performance in this class please let me know . Students with disabilities are encouraged to use Disability Services for support in implementing reasonable accommodations for their disabilities. You may make an appointment with Disability Services by calling 527-3697 or stopping by the DS office on the 2 nd floor of the Campus Center. |
