Course Syllabus –Chaffey College Spring 2009

SPANISH 1 ¡Bienvenidos a español 1!

Welcome to Spanish 1!

I am excited that you have decided to take this course. Rest assured you have made the right choice. Now, more than ever, is the time to learn a new language. Spanish will help you communicate better, understand others, and compete

in a global economy. Learning a new language is fun and exciting. I guarantee that if you become bilingual, it will change your life.

Again, welcome. Get ready to speak Spanish!

This class is designed to introduce you to the basic components of the Spanish language. You will learn and practice Spanish pronunciation, vocabulary and

grammar, conversation and composition. You will also be introduced to the many cultures of the Spanish

speaking countries.

Transfer credit: CSU;UC

WHAT WILL WE DO THIS SEMESTER? (COURSE DESCRIPTION AND GOALS)

Instructor & Class information

Profe. Abril Jiménez Díaz

abril.jimenezdiaz@chaffey.edu

CRN: 55968 Class meets: T/Th 5pm-7pm Semester units: 4 Room: LA-05

Student appointments are available upon request.

You may contact me via email at any time.

Make sure to put your full name and course number in the subject line.

“No hay cosa más libre que el entendimiento humano” –Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

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The textbook

Adelante uno by Blanco

Because this is a worktext (textbook+workbook),

You will need to purchase it NEW as you will have to write in it.

NO USED TEXTBOOKS

Learning a language is different than learning a subject matter in that it involves acquiring and practicing a skill. Therefore, daily and active participation is VERY IMPORTANT. You can only participate if you come to class. If you miss class you miss points.

Each class is worth a certain amount of points. Only make up work that is associated with an excused absence will be accepted Criteria for excused absences:

• Documented illness (Dr.’s note)

• Religious holiday • Family emergency • Other verifiable

documented emergency.

Still, you will not get full credit; group work and oral assignments done as a normal part of the class cannot be made up.

Punctuality is a virtue admired through life.

Be here on time and ready. If you arrive 30 minutes late it will count as half an absence

TIME (ATTENDANCE)

This is a 4 credit hour language course. It requires that you spend a significant amount of time studying outside of class. You should spend at least one hour each day reviewing the day’s material, and preparing the readings and other assignments for the next class.

You must enroll in a web-based course management system called ADELANTE UNO SUPERSITE; it is a REQUIRED component of the course. A book code (purchased in shrink-wrap with your text) and a working email account are necessary.

Visit the following site for a tour (and enrollment instructions) of the Supersite:

http://www.vistahigherlearning.com/supersites/student_tours/

One of the most exciting things about college is the personal freedom you can exercise; however, it is very important to know where to draw the line.

Please refrain from reading or writing anything other than lecture notes, sleeping in class, using cell

WHAT DO I NEED FOR THIS CLASS (COURSE MATERIALS AND OTHER POLICIES)

The textbook

Statement on Plagiarism Plagiarism, an unlawful act which is defined as the misrepresentation of the published ideas or words of another as one’s own, will not be tolerated in Chaffey College courses. At the discretion of the professor, plagiarism may result in zero points for the assignment and/or failing the course.

Internet Access ___________________________________

Proper College Etiquette

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METHOD OF EVALUATION

Students with disabilities who may need academic accommodations should discuss options with me

as soon as possible

(a) Chapter Exams: There are no make-up exams. The lowest score of the 6 chapter exams will be dropped. (b) Final Exam: You have to take the final exam on the scheduled date. I’m sorry I cannot make exceptions. The final exam is cumulative. The comprehensive final exam will assess what you have learned in terms of grammar rules, vocabulary, written, and oral communication skills. (c) Participation, In-Class Assignments and Homework: Daily class participation is of utmost importance in a beginning language class. Oral activities and group tasks aim to help you improve your oral fluency and confidence in speaking Spanish. Therefore, SPEAK IN SPANISH AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. Each in-class and homework assignment (oral and written) is worth aprox. 20-30 points. The greater the effort, the better the grade. (d) Workbook: The workbook is part of your homework assignments. Each lesson will be due on the date of the chapter exam.

In more detail . . .

"Al nopal lo van a ver sólo cuando tiene tunas"

January 26 Last day to drop and be eligible for refund March 16-22 Spring Break January 30 Deadline to add April 17 Deadline to drop

Dates to remember

Category Grading Scale 50% Six Chapter Exams (a) 90%-100% A

59% and bellow F

25% Final exam (b)

80%-89% B

20% Daily Participation (c) (10%) Class Assignments (10%)Homework Assignments

70%-79% C

10% Workbook (d)

60%-69% D

Credit/No Credit option: to receive credit, you must receive a letter grade of “C” or better. A grade of “D” or “F” will result in a “no credit” for the course.

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This course is based on the philosophy that students’ (and my) class time is best spent using Spanish, that is, listening to and speaking with me and your classmates, listening to and viewing a variety of audiovisual materials and reading.

For that reason, you are expected to read the self-explanatory grammar explanations as well as to complete follow-up exercises in the workbook.

I will gladly answer questions about the assignments in class, but I will spend the majority of the class time providing you with activities through which you can practice what you have read and learned, and with opportunities to use the language in meaningful ways. You can best learn Spanish by coming to class on a regular basis and by being actively involved in classroom activities.

You are not expected to speak perfect Spanish, so don't be afraid to open you mouth and make mistakes!

MORE ABOUT THE COURSE & INFORMATION ON HELPFUL RESOURCES

Student Success Centers

The Rancho Success Centers are designed to address specific subject needs as well as more general multidisciplinary needs: Math Center

PS-12 (909) 652-6452 Language Success Center

BEB 101 (909) 652-6907 Writing Success Center

Library (909) 652-6820 Multi-disciplinary/Reading Success Center BEB 101

(909) 652-6932 The Fontana Success Center supports all academic support needs: Fontana Success Center

CCFC-10(909) 652-7408 The Chino Center offers two Centers to address all subject areas: Chino Success Center Chino

MIB 145 (909) 652-8150 Chino Reading/Writing Center Chino

MIB 240 (909) 652-8160 *Please note that a Chaffey ID is required to access any of the Success Centers.

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HOMEWORK AND CLASS ASSIGNMENTS (Notice: This schedule is subject to change. Absences are not a valid excuse for not being aware of changes.)

Date Class Assignments Homework

T 1/13

Introduction to the course Course syllabus Classroom phrases

Study dialogues on p. 2-3 (& p34) Do práctica 4 (p 3) Rd p.10 “Saludos y besos”: Answer questions Study Pronunciación ; The Spanish alphabet on

(p.9 [Supersite])

Th 1/15

Hola, ¿qué tal? The Spanish alphabet Lab orientation Room EEC-101

Study Nouns & articles ( p 12-14 ) Study numbers 0-30 (p.16 [Supersite]) Memorize, numbers 0 a 30 Do ¡Inténtalo! p. 14 & 16

T 1/20

Nouns and articles Numbers 0-30

Study The present tense of se (p.19-20) Do ¡inténtalo! (p.21)

Th 1/22

Present tense of ser

Study Telling time (p24) Do ¡inténtalo! (p.25)

T 1/27

Telling time

Study for test Finish workbook Complete SAVS

Th 1/29

Test chapter 1 Workbook and Assignment Verification Sheet (SAVS)

Study Vocab. on p 56-58 (& p.76 [Supersite) Memorize days of the week (p 58)

T 2/3

En la universidad Los días de la semana

Study –ar verbs & gustar (p.66-68) Do ¡inténtalo! (p. 68)

Th 2/5

Present tense of –ar verbs The verb gustar

Study forming questions (p 71-72) Do ¡inténtalo! (p. 72)

T 2/10

Forming questions

Study estar & preposions used w/ estar (75-76)

Do ¡inténtalo! (p. 76) Th

2/12 Present tense of estar & prepositions

Study numbers 31 and higher (p 79-80) Do ¡Inténtalo! (p.80) Memorize numbers 31-100 (p.79 [Supersite])

T 2/17

Numbers 31 and higher Numbers101 and higher

Study for test Finish workbook Complete SAVS