Department of Spanish and Portuguese StudiesUniversity of Florida

SPN 1131: Beginning Spanish IISpring 2012

Spanish & Portuguese Studies Department: http://www.spanishandportuguese.ufl.eduSyllabus available for download and printing: http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/glord

Instructor: Section: MSL course code:Office: Office hours: Telephone: Email:

All 1000-level SPN classes in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies are taught in hybrid format. Hybrid courses are defined as classes in which instruction takes place in a traditional classroom setting augmented by computer-based or online activities which can replace classroom seat time. These types of courses are common in higher education in the United States, and even in language classes. While we maintain that human interaction is absolutely essential in learning and using a language, we also believe that advances in technologies have enabled us to reach a point where students can accomplish a great deal working on their own, reserving class time for true communication and interactive learning.These classes are 5 credit courses but meet only three days a week, with supplemental instructional activities to be done at home to constitute the other two credits. Although the course requires reduced face-to-face class time, your success and learning require substantial commitment and study both in and out of class. The level of proficiency you attain will depend largely on what you put in to your learning. This course requires self-discipline and time. Please be sure to read the “Methodology and Activities” section of this document for tips on succeeding in a hybrid learning format.

REQUIRED MATERIALS ¡Anda! Elemental package. This package includes everything you need for the course and can

be purchased at any local bookstore. It is available in a 3-ring binder. No used copies are available.

A printed copy of this syllabus, available from http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/glord. A reliable computer, either a PC running Windows 2000 or later, or a Mac running OS X or

later. Check MySpanishLab tune-up for browser specifications. A sound card and speakers or headphones. A hi-speed modem (Cable or DSL strongly recommended to download audio and video

without delays). A dependable Internet Service Provider (ISP). A working e-mail address that you check regularly and keep under quota.

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS A good quality Spanish-English dictionary, such as University of Chicago. 601 Spanish Verbs book, available at most major booksellers. A good quality computer microphone (external is preferable to built-in to avoid the

background noise).

PREREQUISITES SPN is 1131 is only for those students who took SPN 1130 at UF or the equivalent course

elsewhere. Successful completion of SPN 1131 with a grade of C(S) or better satisfactorily fulfills the CLAS foreign language requirement.

Students who are native or heritage speakers of Spanish or grew up speaking Spanish with family and friends must consult with the director of the Bilingual Program, Susana Braylan (sbraylan@ufl.edu) in order to remain in any SPN 1000-level course.

GOALS

The primary goal of the Beginning Spanish courses is to offer students an introduction to basic communicative skills in Spanish while developing an awareness and appreciation of Hispanic/Latino cultures. The courses take their goals from the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century, also known as the 5 Cs, which focus on five general areas:

Communicating in Spanish Gaining knowledge and understanding of cultures of the Hispanic world Connecting with other disciplines and acquiring new information Developing awareness of similarities and differences (comparisons) among language and

culture systems around the world Using Spanish to participate in communities at home and around the world

METHODOLOGY AND ACTIVITIESThis course stresses communication skills in Spanish. Every effort will be made to make this class student-centered. To help students succeed in this course, the class will engage in a variety of activities and assignments, including but not limited to activities such as the following:

Practice and communication using vocabulary and grammar learned in oral and written modes Sociolinguistic practice and functions through communicative activities (pair and group work) Reading activities and exercises, such as pre- and post-reading, intensive and extensive

reading Writing activities ranging from short paragraphs to developed compositions Integration of skills in projects and tasks, in small groups or as a class Video/audio/computer exercises, presentations, and discussions

A note about “hybrid” classesThe keys to success in this class are generally the same as those in any other class. However, given the nature of hybrid classes, in which you will meet less frequently (MWF only) and will be responsible for covering a good deal of material on your own, there are some things that you should keep in mind this semester.

Perform the MySpanishLab browser tune-up immediately, and any time you start to experience problems. Any other technological problems with MySpanishLab should be handled by contacting their tech support at the first sign of trouble (http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com).

Be very careful in managing your time. Set aside specific times each week to complete class activities. It is your responsibility to cover all the required material before class, and if you do not it is likely that you will not get as much out of the class meeting as you should.

Expect electronic glitches, power outages, or the like, and plan ahead. Don’t wait until the last minute to submit your work. The deadline for all work to be submitted in MSL is 11:59pm, and there are no exceptions. Any technological problems that cause you to miss a deadline must be documented through tech support with an official case number before your instructor can consider accepting your work late.

Some of the MySpanishLab activities you will be assigned will be oral or will not have any task to complete, but simply require you to go through a tutorial or practice on your own. While it may be impossible for your instructor to grade you on completing these tasks, it is in your best interest to complete them just as thoroughly and carefully as you would complete any other graded activity. These types of practice are just as important as any other activity.

It is especially important to be consistently prepared for and actively involved in all class meetings, since there are fewer of these than in traditional classes.

Class time will be spent primarily on communicative activities, pair work, etc. However, your instructor will always make sure there are no vocabulary or grammar questions from the homework before moving on, so as you do your exercises be sure to take note of any confusion or questions you have so you can bring them to class.

Don’t be shy! The more willing to share, talk and interact with your instructor and your classmates you are, the more you will get out of your class time. And don’t worry, everyone feels the same way, even if they don’t show it!

ASSESSMENTThe final grade scale is as follows:

A = 100-93 C(S) = 76-73A- = 92-90 C-(U) = 72-70B+ = 89-87 D+ = 69-67B = 86-83 D = 66-63B- = 82-80 D- = 62-60C+ = 79-77 E = 59-0

NOTE: A grade of C- will not be a qualifying grade for major, minor, Gen Ed, Gordon Rule or Basic Distribution Credit courses. For further information regarding passing grades and grade point equivalents, please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog at (http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/regulationgrades.html).

The assessment categories below will be measured according to three major criteria of language performance: accuracy, fluency, and complexity. Testing procedures will be representative of the type of language instruction offered through classroom and web-based practice. You will be evaluated based on your achievement of the course goals (above) and the following criteria:

Class Participation and Preparation 15% Tests (3) 25% MySpanishLab Activities 25% Compositions (2) Writing activities (5)

10%5%

Oral exams (2) 10% Final exam 10%

COMPONENTSAttendance policyYou must be exposed to Spanish and use Spanish in order to learn Spanish, i.e., you must be in class. For that reason, attendance is required and will be taken on a daily basis. You will be allowed THREE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES for which no documentation or excuse is required. After the THIRD unexcused absence one point per absence will be deducted from your final grade. If you are absent the day of a test, quiz, oral exam or composition, you will receive a 0 on that assignment. There are no make-ups and no exceptions. Three late arrivals and/or early departures will count as one absence. Assignments are due on the day indicated, regardless of whether or not you are in class that day. If you miss class, arrange for your assignment to get to your instructor’s box before your scheduled class time. There are no make-ups and no late work will be accepted. Make sure to get the name and phone number of a classmate, as you are responsible for finding out about any changes in the syllabus or any additional assignments announced in your absence. In the case of university approved absences (i.e., illness, university-sanctioned events, etc. – refer to your undergraduate catalog), you must provide official documentation to your instructor within a week after the absence in order to be excused. Any work missed due to excused absences will be handled on a case by case basis in conjunction with advice from the program director.

Class Participation and Preparation Participation in class involves a number of variables, including but not limited to:

Your use of Spanish in the classroom Your willingness to participate actively in all class activities Your cooperation during group and pair work Your respect and attitude toward the class and your peers Your daily preparation for each class. Your instructor may assign written homework that will be collected and graded; these assignments

form part of your participation grade. Your instructor reserves the right to administer pop quizzes on grammar, vocabulary etc. in order to

assess students’ preparation. These grades also form part of your participation grade. The use of cell phones, pagers, iPods or mp3 players and all other electronic equipment during class is

prohibited unless otherwise indicated by your instructor. All equipment must be turned off in the classroom. Any evidence of cell phones (use, ringing, buzzing, etc.) and similar equipment use will result in an automatic zero in participation for that day. Using a cell phone during a composition or test will result in a zero on that assignment.

Participation grades will be assigned approximately every two weeks, for a total of 6-8 grades throughout the semester, depending on holidays and breaks. You may ask your instructor for your participation grades at any time.

Tests There will be three in-class written tests (see calendar for specific dates). The goal of the tests is to assess your ability to assimilate what you have learned about Spanish grammar, vocabulary, language, and culture in each unit. You are also expected to critically respond to and analyze the topics covered in class and in the texts. Tests will consist of listening, reading and writing sections in which your overall knowledge of the course material is evaluated. Note that language learning is cumulative, and all tests may include material from previous chapters. Tests are not curved and no make-up tests will be given. NO DEVIATION OF THE TEST SCHEDULE WILL BE ALLOWED, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES; this means NO early or late exams.

MySpanishLab Activities You will be assigned a variety of homework assignments from the MySpanishLab site, consisting of tutorials, grammar exercises, listening and writing practice, etc. You are responsible for completing all the assigned activities. The online exercises that are assigned will appear in the MySpanishLab calendar on the dates assigned. Most of these exercises are computer-graded and your instructor will receive notification of your work. We do not expect you to get all the exercises right on the first try, which is why the program offers you feedback and hints. You have unlimited attempts to complete each assignment and improve your score as much as possible. The final score you receive on the activity will be the grade you receive for that homework assignment. The activities assigned for a chapter will be averaged, resulting in a grade for each chapter, which is what will be calculated for your homework grade.

CompositionsYou will write two (2) compositions of about 200 words each on topics selected by the instructor. The first draft of each composition will be written in class (see dates indicated in the Calendar) through a guided process and will account for 70% of the composition grade. Your instructor will make comments and mark errors (with the symbols indicated in the “Correction Code”) on the first draft. You will then revise the composition and turn in the second version, worth 30%, along with the first version for the final grade on the date specified by your instructor. The second version will not be accepted without the first. You must type and double space all second drafts. You must also highlight anything that is different from the first draft, and include a word count. The specific rubric used to grade your compositions is included in this packet. What you turn in for grading must be your own original work. You may NOT collaborate with anyone when writing your

composition. NO ONE, STUDENT OR NOT should LOOK at your composition, suggest changes, or make corrections. The use of computer- or internet-based translation programs is not allowed. Individuals who misrepresent work done by another will be dealt with in accordance with the student judicial process.

Writing activitiesWriting short passages helps you practice sentence structure and develop your thinking in Spanish. You will write a short (50 word) composition at home for each of the Chapters 1-5. Your instructor will assign the topic and provide feedback based on content. Each writing activity will be assessed on a scale of 0-3, based on the thoroughness and effort evident in your development of the topic.

Oral ExamsFor the midterm exam you will converse one-on-one with your instructor, and for the final oral exam you will converse or role-play with a fellow classmate. General topics will be provided prior to these oral exams to help you prepare. You will be assigned a time (during class time) to come to your classroom and perform your oral exam; you are not required to come to class on the other days designated in the calendar for oral exams. Grades will be assigned according to the grading criteria in the syllabus.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUESExpected Time Required (Approximate): A general guideline for the amount of time you should plan to dedicate to this and any other University course is 2-3 hours of homework per course credit hour. Extra Credit: No extra credit will be given under any circumstances. There are NO EXCEPTIONS.Late and Make-up Work: Tests, compositions or writing activities will not be administered EARLY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. If you cannot take an announced test due to an emergency, OFFICIAL WRITTEN proof of the circumstances must be presented to your instructor no later than the day after you return to class. Medical excuses must be in writing on physician’s letterhead, and must have a statement “could not attend class", as well as the inclusive dates in which the student could not attend. A receipt from a physician or ER is not acceptable. Acceptable funeral excuses are a letter from a funeral home, or clergy person, on letterhead, indicating attendance at the funeral or service. At the Administrative Coordinator’s discretion, an average of two tests may substitute for a make-up. Incompletes: A grade of I or INCOMPLETE will not be given under any circumstances. There are NO EXCEPTIONS.S/U Option: You are free to take this course S/U if you desire (even if you are a major or minor, the first course that counts towards the degree and that therefore must be taken for a grade is 2240). Please see your instructor for the necessary form.

CLASSROOM DISPUTESAny classroom issues, disagreements or grade disputes should be discussed first between the instructor and the student. If the problem cannot be resolved contact the Administrative Coordinator of the Lower Division Spanish Program, Prof. Antonio Gil (agil@ufl.edu, 160 Dauer Hall). He will require documentation of the problem as well as all graded assignments for the semester. Final grades cannot be changed unless there is an error. Students must present the graded materials as evidence that a mistake was made.

UNIVERSITY POLICIESAcademic IntegrityAll students are required to abide by the Academic Honesty Guidelines which have been accepted by the University. The UF Honor Code reads:

We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied: “On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment.” For more information please refer to http://www.dso.ufl.edu/studentguide.

Accommodations Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the Instructor when requesting accommodation. For more information see http://www.dso.ufl.edu/drc.

Counseling and WellnessA variety of counseling, mental health and psychiatric services are available through the UF Counseling and Wellness Center, whose goal is to help students be maximally effective in their academic pursuits by reducing or eliminating emotional, psychological, and interpersonal problems that interfere with academic functioning. The Center can be found online at http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc or reached by phone at 392-1575.

COURSE FEEUpon registration, you were charged a $1.00 fee by the Spanish and Portuguese Studies department to enroll in this course. Those funds are used to cover the costs of copying materials used in assessment and evaluation throughout the semester.Additional course fees were charged by the Language Learning Center (http://www.clas.ufl.edu/llc) for the maintenance and upkeep of their resources and equipment for all language students.

CALENDARA few notes on using MySpanishLab:

Using the Calendar view will always tell you what activities are due when. If you would like to explore what additional content is available to you for practice, click on “All Content” and select the chapter you would like to see in more detail.

Each chapter is preceded by a Readiness Check [RC] that assesses your knowledge of ENGLISH grammar structures and prepares you for the Spanish grammar you will study. These readiness checks are assigned in MySpanishLab for the day prior to beginning a chapter in class, often a day in which there is no class (a Tuesday, Thursday or weekend) in order to ensure that you are prepared for the upcoming material. Note that you must complete the pre- and post-test, the latter with a 100%, in order to receive credit for the Readiness Check as a whole. The RCs do not appear on the calendar below but do appear on the calendar of assignments in MySpanishLab.

Within the Student Resources folder of each chapter you will find a Pronunciation Guide, downloadable media files (text and Student Activities Manual audio and Ambiciones Siniestras [AS] video), web links for the chapter, video resources (including the Vistas Culturales [VC] country-specific cultural videos and the AS videos), and the Student User Guide for MySpanishLab.

In the Additional Practice folder in each chapter, you will find a variety of opportunities to continue practicing on your own, including Extra Practice activities, Oral Practice activities, a Soccer Game activity, and Vocabulary Flashcards. You are encouraged to use these resources regularly.

Fecha CapítuloTAREAS

Páginas del texto para preparar ANTES de clase

9 de enero Introduction to course Capítulo Preliminar B

Purchase book, enroll in MSL, check for assignments immediately!

11 Capítulo Preliminar B pp. 222-235

13 Capítulo Preliminar B pp.236 -24816 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. : no hay clase18 Capítulo 7 pp. 250-25720 Capítulo 7 pp. 258-26523 Capítulo 7 pp. 266-27425 Capítulo 7 pp. 276-28027 Repaso Hand in writing activity 130 Examen 11 de febrero Capítulo 8 pp. 284-2973 Capítulo 8 pp.298-3056 Capítulo 8 pp. 306-3108 Capítulo 8 pp. 312-31710 Composición 1 Hand in writing activity 213 Capítulo 9 pp. 320-32715 Capítulo 9 pp. 328-34017 Capítulo 9 pp.341-34320 Capítulo 9 pp. 345-35022 Repaso Hand in writing activity 324 Examen 227 Práctica para el examen oral29 Examen Oral 12 de marzo Examen Oral 15-9 de marzo Spring Break12 Examen Oral 114 Capítulo 10 pp. 354-36316 Capítulo 10 pp. 364-37319 Capítulo 10 pp. 374-37921 Capítulo 10 pp. 381-38623 Composición 2 Hand in writing activity 426 Capítulo 11 pp. 390-397

Remember to ALWAYS check MySpanishLab’s calendar to see what activities, tutorials and assignments accompany these pages before each class meeting. Due dates are generally the day or two before class meetings, and are always at 11:59pm. No late assignments can be accepted, so CHECK DAILY!

Fecha CapítuloTAREAS

Páginas del texto para preparar ANTES de clase

28 Capítulo 11 pp. 398-40730 Capítulo 11 pp. 408-4152 de abril Capítulo 11 pp. 417-4224 Repaso / práctica6 Repaso / práctica Hand in writing activity 59 Examen 311 Examen Oral 213 Examen Oral 216 Examen Oral 218 Capítulo 12 pp. 426-43220 Capítulo 12 pp. 433-43723 Capítulo 12 pp. 437-44225 Repaso/ Componente aural del examen final

EXAMEN FINAL: 2 de mayo 10:00am-12:00pm Rooms to be announced later

CLASS PARTICIPATION GRADING SCHEME

Participation in class involves a number of variables, listed in the rubric below. Participation grades will be assessed out of 25 possible points approximately every two weeks, and you may ask

your instructor for your participation grades at any time. Your instructor reserves the right to administer homework assignments or pop quizzes in order to assess

students’ preparation. These grades also form part of your participation grade. The use of cell phones, pagers, mp3 players and all other electronic equipment during class is prohibited unless

otherwise indicated by your instructor. All equipment must be turned off in the classroom. Any evidence of cell phones (use, ringing, buzzing, etc.) and similar equipment use will result in an automatic zero in participation for that day. Using a cell phone during a composition or test will result in a zero on that assignment.

25-22points

constantly greeted people and took leave using Spanish constantly used Spanish in class ( i.e., with instructor and in small groups) constantly listened attentively when others spoke and showed respect for her/his peers always came prepared to class and actively participated in all classroom activities actively made a positive impact on the class and helped peers with in-class activities

21-18 points

greeted people and took leave using Spanish most of the time mostly used Spanish in class and in group work with peers generally listened attentively when others spoke and showed respect for her/his peers usually came prepared and participated in all classroom activities made a positive, although quiet and passive contribution to the class

17-14 points

did not greet people and take leave in Spanish frequently used English, especially during group and pair work at times got distracted and was occasionally disrespectful to her/his peers and/or

instructor showed some preparation for class, but needed more preparation participated in some classroom activities but was more passively attentive than active

13-10 points

used more English than Spanish during class paid little attention during class (e.g., sometimes slept, read the newspaper, did other

homework. etc.) and was disrespectful to her/his peers and/or instructor showed little preparation for class participated minimally in classroom activities

9-5 points

used only English during class paid no attention during class and was disrespectful to her/his peers and/or instructor showed no preparation for class failed to contribute to the class with her/his presence and/or detracted from the class

with her/his negative attitude; occasionally used cell phone or other device during class time

4-0 points

did not attend enough classes or did not demonstrate sufficient participation for evaluation

used cell phone, mp3 player or other device during class time

CODES USED IN CORRECTING COMPOSITIONS

Your instructor will return your compositions having underlined words/phrases/sentences that need to be corrected. Above each underlined section there will be a symbol from the list below, which will indicate to you how to revise that portion of the composition.SYMBOL ERROR TYPE EXAMPLE (INCORRECT) EXAMPLE (CORRECTED)

AO

Missing or misplaced accent

dia arból

día árbol

Missing or overused personal “a”

Amo mis padres Amo a mis padres

Spelling error huego Juego Agreement error (subject-verb, gender, number, etc.)

Ella estudian Ella estudia Casa blanco Casa blanca La día El día

VBIncorrect verb form Me gusta nadando Me gusta nadar Incorrect verb conjugation Yo sabo eso Yo sé eso Incorrect verb tense, aspect or mood

Ayer estudia Ayer estudió Quiero que estudias más Quiero que estudies más Cuando tuve 14 años . . . Cuando tenía 14 años . . .

PPIncorrect or missing preposition

Pagó diez dólares para este libro Pagó diez dólares por este libro

Trabajo a la tienda Trabajo en la tienda

PR

Missing or incorrect pronoun or relative pronoun

Las son mis amigas Ellas son mis amigas Gusta bailar a él A él le gusta bailarLos estudiantes quienes viven en la Florida

Los estudiantes que viven en la Florida

Los estudiantes sus padres no viven en la Florida

Los estudiantes, cuyos padres no viven . . .

LX Lexical error, wrong word choice, or dictionary error

Somos cansados Estamos cansadosYo lata mosca Yo puedo volar

[ ?] Unintelligible Rewrite the section in [brackets] because it is incomprehensible or because it is not expressed that way in Spanish.

English phrase or constructionFalse cognate

X Omit whatever element is crossed out

^ Insert missing element where mark indicates

G Other grammatical error (consult with your instructor for further information)

+ Used to indicate two (or more) errors in the same construction

¡OJO! Always consult this list of symbols when making corrections to your written work. Corrections should be made with a dictionary, verb book, textbook, class notes, etc. Don’t guess!

COMPOSITION GRADING SCHEME

Nombre _____________________________________ Composición 1 2

Pre-Writing (5%)Completed all required pre-writing tasks. 5 4 3 Completed some required pre-writing tasks. 2 1 No evidence of pre-writing. 0

Written product (65%):Content:Very complete information. Broad, effective use of vocabulary covered in the chapter. 17 16 15Adequate information. Some development of ideas, but lacks detail or support. Few errors with vocabulary.

14 13 12

Limited information. Ideas present, but underdeveloped. Occasional errors with vocabulary.

11 10 9

Minimal information. Frequent errors with vocabulary. Presence of English. 8 7 6

Organization:Ideas connected. Logically ordered from beginning to end. Fluent. 16 15 14Order apparent, but somewhat choppy. Loosely organized. 13 12 11Limited order to the content. Disjointed and/or choppy. 10 9 8Basically a series of separate sentences. No transitions. No apparent order. 7 6 5

Language:Well-edited for the grammar covered in the course lessons to date. Very few errors overall.

32 31 30 29

Occasional grammatical errors with the grammar covered in the course lessons to date. 28 27 26 25Frequent errors that would probably impede comprehensibility for a native speaker not accustomed to communicating with language learners.

24 23 22 21

Abundance of errors. Mostly incomprehensible. 20 19 18 17Excessive errors, evidence of carelessness. Incomprehensible. 16 15 14 13FIRST DRAFT GRADE ______ / 70

Post-writing (30%):Carefully and thoroughly made indicated corrections for content, style and organization. 30 29 28 27Completed all editing steps, shows considerable improvement. 26 25 24 23Some editing completed, but overall quality of composition similar to first draft. 21 19 17 15Minor changes made, but lack of effort. 13 11 10 9No evidence of the revisions. 0POST-WRITING GRADE ______ / 30

FINAL GRADE (1st draft plus Post-writing) ______ / 100

ORAL EXAM GRADING SCHEME

Nombre ________________________ Tema _______________________________

VOCABULARY (20%)- Inadequate, inaccurate for this level 6 8 10- Barely adequate for the situation and level, repetitive 12 14- Adequate for the situation and level 17 18- Broad, precise, impressive for this level 19 20

FLUENCY (20%)- Halting, fragmented, unnatural pauses 8 10 12- Generally natural and continuous 14 15 16- Very natural, with no unnecessary pauses 18 19 20

INFORMATION PROVIDED (25%)- Little information is provided; ideas not well developed 13 15 17- Only basic information is provided; ideas fairly well developed 19 21 23- Most necessary information is provided; ideas very well developed 24 25

GRAMMAR (25%)- Almost inaccurate except for stock phrases 14 15 16- Uncertain control of the language; frequent errors 17 18 19- Fair control of the language; some errors 20 21 22- Very good control of the language; very few errors 23 24 25

PRONUNCIATION (10%)- Pronunciation is frequently unintelligible 3 4- Heavy English influence requires concentrated listening 5 6- Occasional mispronunciations 7 8- Very few mispronunciations 9 10

TOTAL /100 pointsComments:

ENROLLING IN A NEW SEMESTER: MySpanishLab(For Students that already have a MyLanguageLab Login/Password from a previous semester)

1. Visit www.mylanguagelabs.com and click Browser Tune-up. This will confirm that you have met the System Requirements and have the necessary free plug-ins on your computer.

If you do NOT use a browser listed below, you will NOT be able to login to your MyLanguageLab Course.

Operating Systems Browsers

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Macintosh OSX 10.6 (Snow Leopard)

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For PC USERS:1. Click Tools Pop-up Blocker Pop-up Blocker Settings.

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(You may also purchase instant access online at www.mylanguagelabs.com).

Your Instructor’s Section/Course ID ___________ eBook ID (if applicable) ________________

**Refer to the eBook Registration link on the Welcome Message inside your course for instructions on how to access the eBook, with or without an eBook code from your instructor.

MediaShare ID (if applicable) _______________**To access Media Share, click on the “More Resources” button in the upper right hand corner of your course on the Today’s View.

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2. On the “My Courses” page, click Enroll in a Course.

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4. On the Confirm Course screen, verify that the Course ID you entered matches your instructor’s course. Click Next.

5. On the Summary screen, confirm the information is correct and then click Enter Course Now to enter your instructor’s course.

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