Course Syllabus

FULLERTON COLLEGE
321 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, California 92832-2095
Department of Foreign Languages
          Fall 2017

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Dr. Kelly Kim                               Spanish 201 F (on-line) CRN 11283                      

Office: HUM 523-P2                 Office hours:  M & W 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Messages: 714-992-7345                                  T & Th 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.   
E-Mail: kkim@fullcoll.edu                                   Th 1:10 p.m - 2:10 p.m.                                                                                      _________________________________________________________________________

External Email: kkim@fullcoll.edu and internal Canvas email (use external email only in case of emergency)

Spanish for the Spanish Speaker (5 units)                                               
Catalog Description
Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass option.
Prerequisite: Heritage speaker proficiency in Spanish equivalent to two semesters of Spanish at a college or university or two years of high school Spanish.
90 hours lecture per term. This course is designed to improve the communicative skills in Spanish for bilingual students. Although the course addresses all four skills of language learning, listening comprehensive, speaking, reading and writing, the emphasis of the course is to improve reading and writing skills in Spanish through the study of grammar, spelling, vocabulary and composition. Selective readings of Hispanic writers will be used to enhance knowledge of literature and culture. The class is conducted primarily in Spanish. Students may not receive credit for both SPAN 101 F and SPAN 102 F and SPAN 201 F. (CSU, UC Credit Limitation: SPAN 201 F and SPAN 203 F combined; maximum credit one course.) (Degree Credit) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC

Who should take Spanish 201?  Students with demonstrated native ability to speak and understand Spanish Students with exposure to Spanish at home, who understand and can produce some Spanish Students who are completely bilingual and demonstrate a command of spoken Spanish and oral and written English Students whose first language is Spanish but demonstrate subsequent English language dominance Students who speak Spanish as natives and have little or no formal instruction in the language Students who have a near-native oral command of the Spanish language due to extended exposure/contact either with native speakers in the US or in a Spanish speaking country Skills needed to enroll in the class: Reading clearance recommended 2 years of High School Spanish recommended Completion of English 60 with a grade of "C" or better is recommended Students must be able to understand spoken Spanish Students must be able to engage in short, impromptu dialogue or conversation in Spanish Students must be able to read and understand brief written passages in Spanish   Entry Level Skills and Knowledge Before entering this course, the student needs to be able to do the following:  Demonstrate the ability to speak and understand spoken Spanish as a native or near-native speaker.  Use vocabulary necessary for socializing, traveling, conveying feelings, and expressing hypothetical situations.  Use grammatical and structural patterns necessary for formulating simple and more complex statements about the present, past, future, and hypothetical and conjectural situations.  Interpret and make judgments with respect to verb forms and their meaning.  Use a variety of cognitive strategies to manipulate verb forms and their meaning within a new set of language symbols.  Derive meaning at more abstract levels by synthesizing previously learned material with new information, and consequently making hypotheses based on context.  Compare, analyze, synthesize, and understand basic linguistic similarities and differences between English and Spanish  Compare, analyze, and evaluate the similarities and differences between Spanish speaking people, countries and cultures, and those represented by the students in class.

 

Objectives: Students will develop writing and composition skills along with oral communication skills in the standard variety of Spanish.  Emphasis will be placed on contrastive analysis between English and Spanish, and between standard Spanish and the many different registers from Latin America, Spain, and the US. Students will expand their vocabulary base in Spanish through reading, interviews, film, the Internet, and other avenues.  Students will further develop a working vocabulary in their major area of study. Students will study the structure of the Spanish language through textbook exercises, individual and collaborative writing assignments, and interviews, as well as the study of culture, geography, literature, the arts, food, and the media. Instructional Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will be able to do the following: Develop writing and composition skills in the standard variety of Spanish.  Develop oral communication skills in the standard variety of Spanish.  Develop reading skills in Spanish.  Demonstrate awareness of the differences between regional varieties of Spanish and the standard register.  Develop and expand their vocabulary base in Spanish to communicate information about the past, present, future, as well as hypothetical situations, personal values, opinions and experiences.  Develop critical thinking skills through contrastive and inductive analysis. Demonstrate the ability to synthesize material covered in readings and discussions.  Produce writing that develops a topic or thesis statement in a coherent, logical, and unified manner.  Work collaboratively with classmates to learn to evaluate, revise, and edit written passages. Derive meaning at an abstract level by synthesizing acquired and new material, and by making hypotheses based on context.  Demonstrate an appreciation of Latin American, Spanish, and Latino people and their culture, as well as an awareness of the similarities and differences of the cultures represented in the student population.  Skills to be acquired: Expansion of the student's Spanish language register Acquisition of reading, writing, oral communication, and oral presentation skills in the standard variety of Spanish Ability to write short compositions on familiar topics using the standard variety of Spanish Expansion of the student's bilingual range so that the Spanish register approximates the English register Cultural enrichment/expansion through exposure to the text, newspaper and magazine articles, film, music, Internet research, etc. Transfer of literacy skills from English to Spanish and from an oral command to a written command of Spanish

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Adapt informal native language abilities to improve control of oral and written production of standard Spanish in response to discourse related to self, family, social situations, school, work, and societal issues.
• Adapt informal native language abilities to improve control of oral and written production of standard Spanish in response to written materials in Spanish.
• Evaluate similarities and differences between the cultural practices and perspectives of the target language and those of other cultures.

 

HUMANITIES DIVISION STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students completing courses or programs in the Humanities Division will be able to:

• Use language skills effectively in reading, writing, listening, and speaking to achieve personal, academic, or vocational goals.
• Use critical thinking skills to examine information, events, and ideas from a broader perspective.
• Recognize the significance of language and culture in the human experience.
• Apply principles of academic honesty and integrity.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
• Use campus and/or community resources to participate actively in their own education.

 Focus:
The focus of the class is to establish a forum in which the whole class participates actively.  We will exchange ideas and information about the US and Spanish/ Latin American/Chicano cultures so as to find their influence on language and language structure.  We will gather this information from textbooks, the Internet, film and media, class interaction, and the exploration of Spanish/ Latin American/ Chicano cultures in our communities.

Required Books
TEXTBOOK:
Foerster, Sharon. Punto y aparte with Connect, 5th Ed., New York:  McGraw-Hill, 2015.

The FC bookstore price for this text is $174.00 (new)
ISBN 9781308554877

 

DICTIONARY:
A good Spanish-English/English-Spanish dictionary such as the Oxford Spanish Dictionary. You may wish to subscribe to www.diccionarios.com (online dictionary).

Other Required Materials

• Computer with WiFi connection, speakers, and a webcam.
• Make sure you install your speakers and computer webcam correctly. Follow the instructions provided with your product and call the vendor if you have problems.
• Go to the Canvas Getting Started Guide Webpage at https://guides.instructure.com/m/8470 to familiarize yourself with their site and the support they provide.

Note: You will need all required materials by the beginning of the first week of the semester.

Course content: Chapters 1 through 6 (inclusive) of the above text and Connect.

The course is divided into six chapters. Each chapter contains a set of assignments from the textbook and electronic workbook-lab: interactive exercises; related audio, video or slide show presentations; self-tests; online discussion questions; written and oral discussions; and quizzes. The course is not designed to be self-paced. The first week will cover introductory material, but after that, students have 2 weeks to complete each chapter. Each chapter is available only during its related 2-week period. For instance, the only chapter available from week 2 through week 3 is Chapter 1. All homework, quizzes, written and oral conversations, and PowerPoint presentations related to the chapter are due during those 2 weeks. Once the availability period is over, the chapter closes and the next chapter becomes visible for its corresponding two weeks. 
                                                            
                                                           Calendar

Chapter 1 “España” September 10 – September 26	Chapter 4 “El Cono Sur” October 22 – November 7
Chapter 2 “El Caribe" September 24 – October 10	Chapter 5 “La región andina" November 5 – November 21
Chapter 3 “México" October 8 – October 24	Chapter 6 “Centroamérica" November 19 – December 6
Final Exam and Final Presentation December 3 – December 7

 

We will dedicate two weeks per Chapter. This means that you should NOT wait until the end of the two-week period, when the chapter is due, to try to complete the chapter's activities. Log on to the course any time or day you wish, but be sure to log on frequently so that you are able to finish the work before the deadline.

Key Grammar Topics

1. Differences between ser and estar
2. Past participles used as adjetives
3. Uses and omission of articles
4. Formation of the preterite and imperfect
5. Using the preterite and imperfect
6. The present perfect and pluperfect
7. Formation of the present subjunctive
8. Formation of the past subjunctive
9. Using the subjunctive in noun clauses
10. Commands
11. Pronouns: direct and indirect objects
12. Gustar and similar verbs
13. Future and conditional tenses
14. Prepositions: por and para
    
    

Note: Other topics introduced in first-year Spanish classes will be reviewed as needed.

 

Last day to drop for a refund: September 10, 2017. Last day to add the class: September 10, 2017. Last day to drop without a “W”: September 10, 2017. Last day to drop with a “W”: November 19, 2017. As noted in the 2017-2018 Fullerton College Catalog (p. 26) and elsewhere, “it is the student's responsibility to withdraw if the student does not continue in attendance.” It is not the instructor's responsibility.

 

Failure to officially drop a course that you are no longer attending may affect your academic records. This may mean a grade of "F" can be applied for not meeting the requirements of the course including failure to turn in homework and take quizzes and exams after you have stopped attending the class.

 

Grading Scale:

90 - 100%       A                                

80 - 89%         B                                

70 - 79%         C                    

60 - 69%         D

0 - 59%           F

 

Methods of evaluation and grade distribution: The student will receive a grade based on the evaluation of the following criteria: 1) Written Conversations 2) Oral Conversations 3) Quizzes 4) Homework 5) Cultural Presentations 6) Final Exam.

 

1. Written conversations (6 conversations total) 18%
2. Oral Conversations (6 conversations total) 12%
3. Quizzes (36 quizzes total) 30%
4. Homework (Connect) 18%
5. Cultural Presentations (6 PowerPoint projects) 12%
6. Final Exam 10%

Read the following information on each aspect of the course several times. Make sure that you understand what is expected of you, the requirements for homework assignments, and the course grading policies.

Participation: Although we won't be meeting every week on campus, you will be required to "meet" with the class every week online for a total of approximately 12-16 hours minimum (actual time will depend on your learning style and previous knowledge from Spanish 101 and 102). This means that you will need to log on to the course almost every day in order to read lesson assignments; complete interactive, media-based activities; participate in written discussions and oral discussions; and take quizzes. This total number of hours is calculated in the following manner. Spanish 201 is a five-unit course, which means we have to meet online 5 hours a week.  Also, according to college guidelines, a student should expect to spend an additional 2 to 3 hours per week for each unit of credit taken during a sixteen 16-week course. In a normal semester for this course, you will need to schedule 10-15 hours per week (in addition to the five (5) hours that you will be "meeting" online) in order to successfully complete homework, create and upload presentations, listen to audio segments, and prepare for quizzes, etc.

Be advised: Regular and active participation is a very important aspect of this online course. It is critical that you read all assignment materials, complete all online interactive exercises, and participate in all discussions. Your full participation on a regular basis is not only a requirement, but also an essential aspect of the online course process.
 
Tutoring/Assistance with your work:
Please consult with me as often as necessary.  Do not wait. Seek help early.  You may reach me using the internal email, by emailing me at kkim@fullcoll.edu, or by using the phone number listed above. Also, free tutoring is available to students through the Skills Center-Tutoring Services at (714) 992-7151.  Take advantage of this resource early on in the semester. You may also come to see me in my office by scheduling an appointment.

1) Written conversations (18%):
There will be six written discussion topics this semester. Use the Discussions Tool (CONVERSACIONES ESCRITAS) to post your responses. For each topic, you are required to write an original entry using 120 or more words, as well as read the postings of, and follow-up with a response to, at least two other students using 80 or more words per response. Follow-up responses MUST incorporate the conversational gambits (phrases) from the back inside cover of your textbook: Conectores y palabras de transición.

Students cannot pass this class without participation in the online written and oral discussions.

Grading policies:
Bulletin Board Discussions: The grading policy rewards three things: the quality and timeliness of your responses to the topic and your contributions to the overall development of the discussion. Responses should be written to the best of your ability and show improvement over the course of the semester.

1. Students are required to check spelling, use appropriate accentuation, think though the questions before beginning to write, use the vocabulary and conversational gambits presented in the textbook, and self-correct or edit for common grammar errors. A substantial penalty is applied for lack of careful preparation.
2. I also expect you to submit your response(s) to the discussion question(s) within the week assigned and read and respond to your group members as well. Students who consistently wait to complete their postings will be penalized.

Do remember the purpose of discussions: “These take the place of conversations that we would have had in a typical face-to-face course. To minimize anxiety and get the most out of each discussion, follow these simple procedures: ·      First, log on to the course site with the intention of downloading discussion questions and reading only. ·      In order to respond thoughtfully to the discussion questions, prepare your responses in a word processor and then copy and paste them onto the course site. Be sure to check for spelling, accentuation, and grammar before copying and pasting. ·      Read as many of your classmates' posts as time permits. ·      Once posts have been read, select the two that interest you the most and formulate a response. Remember, an immediate response is not necessary. Prepare your commentary in a word processor and then copy and paste it onto the course site.

3. Your original postings and follow-up responses should demonstrate that you tried your best to contribute to a thoughtful discussion of the topic. This means that you may not simply respond by saying "Hello" or "I agree." You must clearly address the discussion question(s) and provide pertinent details and/or personal examples. You must also add to the discussion by asking questions of your classmates in your follow-up responses or by beginning a new (related) topic. Last minute, sloppy work will be recognized and penalized.

Please note that if I suspect that you have used the aid of a translator or of another person to write your postings, you will receive a zero.

2) Oral conversations (12%):
There will be six oral discussion topics this semester. Students cannot pass this class without participation in the online written and oral discussions. We will be using Voice Thread to complete the oral conversations. 

Voice Thread Voice Thread is an online media album that can hold essentially any type of media (images, documents, or videos) and allows people to make comments in 5 different ways - using voice (with a microphone or telephone), text, an audio file, or a video (with a webcam) - and share them with anyone they wish. Voice Thread allows group conversations to be collected and shared in one place, from anywhere in the world. Students in this class, however, must use the webcam to receive credit for their work.

Oral webcam conversations must show your best effort. Conversations should be thoughtful, creative conversations with an extensive variety and accurate use of level-appropriate vocabulary and structures.                                      

3) Quizzes (30%):
There are 6 quizzes per chapter. You are responsible for preparing for and taking all quizzes. The types of questions include multiple-choice, fill-in-the blank, matching, and short answers. These quizzes will be given using the Assessment Tool (PRUEBAS). Quizzes for a specific chapter are due the day the chapter closes.

Be advised that there are no make-up quizzes given in this online course and that you must take the quizzes during the period indicated.

4) Homework/Language Lab & LearnSmart (18%):

CONNECT Procedures for electronic lab manual and workbook:

• Visit http://www.mhhm.com
• Please use the access code provided in the CONNECT REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS (attached)
• Set up a username and password as instructed in the attached CONNECT REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
• Click HELP to view the ONLINE GUIDE once you have logged in
• Click FAQ to view a list of frequently asked questions
• Click TECHNICAL SUPPORT to submit your questions online

Once you have created the Connect account, you MUST log in through Canvas to do your assignments so that they will be recorded in the Gradebook!

 

12 % Homework/Language Lab & 6% LearnSmart

These are obligatory and due as assigned. No make-up or late assignments will be accepted. This course is worth five units. Homework and lab assignments are appropriate to a five-unit course.  Plan on studying 10-15 hours per week in addition to the five hours of "class" time to keep pace. Every time you do an electronic workbook and lab exercise, your goal should be 100% on each exercise. All the assignments are automatically graded; the computer will give you an overview of your score, and it will list the answers you got wrong. Recommendation: complete each exercise with a perfect score.  Please type your answers in complete sentences. Upon completing an exercise, I recommend that you go back to study any errors you may have made.  I strongly recommend you either ask me or a tutor for help as needed.  In order to receive full credit for the electronic workbook and lab portion of your grade, you MUST complete all the exercises assigned. If you try to squeeze in doing all the homework in one day, or do it on the day before the chapter is due, you will NOT receive any points; you must do the Manual y laboratorio electrónico on a regular basis. See Calendario for more details regarding due dates.

5) Cultural Presentations (PowerPoint projects) (12%):
You will have six cultural projects and you will need PowerPoint to create these presentations. You will be given detailed instructions on how to make your presentations under MODULE located on the main page of our online course. Please note that you should start working on your presentations early. Your presentation for a specific chapter will be due on the day that the chapter closes.  I will not accept any presentations after the deadline.

6) Final Exam (10%):

The final exam is an avenue for you to apply everything you have learned in this class. Your final exam is divided into three independent exams: Examen final-Vocabulario, Examen final-Cultura, and Examen final-Gramática. If you keep up with the work assigned and consult with me, you will be very prepared to complete the final successfully. The final exam will be administered online. There is no make-up for the final exam; please study the material before you start the exam, and consult with me as often as necessary. Your final exam will be open from Sunday, December 3, 2017, until Thursday, December 7, 2017.

Online Procedures

It can be difficult to keep up with the material presented in an online course. To minimize any problems caused by unexpected technical glitches and/or personal emergencies and obligations, make a commitment to follow the procedures outlined below.

Tips for Success 
What we know from experience is there is usually an adjustment period for most students as they learn the patterns of online communication. Here are some tips for getting comfortable:

• Know your "course geography." Know where everything is located (tools, lessons, files). Go to the Home Page, click on every button and link to see where they take you.
• Get to know your browser and ensure that all the settings are the correct ones.
• Make sure you have regular access to the Internet. Plan your schedule accordingly.
• Budget time daily for assignment preparation and online participation.
• Check the course site at least 3 times a week, or more if possible, to see what is new and to keep up with course activities.
• Be organized. Print out all the assignments and keep them in a notebook or folder for additional review.
• Avoid procrastination (waiting to the last minute to complete lesson assignments). If you manage your time wisely and follow procedures, you will not have this problem. 
• Be proactive in communicating with your instructor and fellow students. Most problems are easily solved, but we have to hear from you before we can help.
• Remain flexible and communicate with the professor if life events intervene and interfere with your participation.
• Be persistent. Don't quit. If you feel like dropping out, email me or another student first for some words of encouragement and suggestions.
• Share information, tips, and questions with other students and with me. You may have the answer someone else needs. We really are all in this together.

Netiquette
Online communication has its own set of rules for appropriate behavior. Here are some guidelines to help you get along with others in this class:

Read what you are going to send before you click the send button.  In online communication, it is important to say things carefully since you cannot use body language to convey meaning as you do with face-to-face communication.

1. "Flaming" or flying off the handle and ranting at someone else is unacceptable; it's the equivalent of having a tantrum, something most of us wouldn't do in a face-to-face classroom.
2. Typing in ALL CAPS is the equivalent of YELLING. Please do not yell at people.
3. Any derogatory or inappropriate comments regarding race, gender, religion or sexual orientation are unacceptable.
4. When posting a long message, it is generally considered courteous to warn readers at the beginning of the message that it is a lengthy post.
5. It is considered extremely rude to forward someone else’s messages without his or her permission.
6. It is O.K. to use humor, but use it carefully. The absence of face-to-face cues can cause humor to be misinterpreted as criticism. Use emoticons such as J or :) to let others know that you're being humorous.

Academic dishonesty and misconduct will not be tolerated in this course.  Students have an obligation to become familiar with the College's policies, rules, and regulations and to conduct themselves in a reasonable, respectful manner conducive to attaining their educational goals.  Students should refer to the 2017-2018 Fullerton College Catalog under the following headings for additional information:  Academic Honesty (page 27), and Standard of Student Conduct and Discipline Policy (page 31-33).

 

FULLERTON COLLEGE ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY
Students are expected to abide by ethical standards in preparing and presenting material which demonstrates their level of knowl- edge and which is used to determine grades. Such standards are founded on basic concepts of integrity and honesty. These include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

1. Students shall not plagiarize, which is defined as
2. stealing or passing off as one’s own the ideas or words of another, or
3. using a creative production without crediting the source. The following cases constitute plagiarism:

• paraphrasing published material without acknowledging the source,
• making significant use of an idea or a particular arrangement of ideas, e.g., outlines,
• writing a paper after consultation with persons who provide suitable ideas and incorporating these ideas into the paper without acknowledgment, or
• submitting under one’s own name term papers or other reports which have been prepared by others.

2. Students shall not cheat, which is defined as
3. using notes, aids, or the help of other students on tests or exams in ways other than those expressly permitted by the instructor, or
4. misreporting or altering the data in laboratory or research projects involving the collection of data.
5. Students shall not furnish materials or information in order to enable another student to plagiarize or cheat.

Instructors may deal with academic dishonesty in one or more of the following ways:

1. Assign an appropriate academic penalty such as an oral reprimand or point reduction.
2. Assign an “F” on all or part of a particular paper, project, or exam.
3. Report to the appropriate administrators, with notification of same to the student(s), for disciplinary action by the College. Such a report will be accompanied by supporting evidence and documentation.

Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. Students are urged to review the Fullerton College Policy on Academic Honesty from the FC Catalog 2017-2018. Any person or persons caught cheating will be dropped from the course or receive an "F" for the course at minimum. Additional disciplinary action, such as expulsion from the college, will be pursued at my discretion. Cheating includes but is not limited to:

• Direct copying of a tutor's or another student's work (of any kind), EVEN if you are allowed to work together.
• Submitting papers or exams with the same exact answers.
• Submitting work or taking the course for other students.
• Plagiarism (=copying) of published materials, including Internet materials. THIS INCLUDES COPYING AND PASTING FROM WEBSITES INTO YOUR OWN DOCUMENTS OR USING TRANSLATION DEVICES.

If you are uncertain whether something you are doing may be considered cheating, ask me.

Students are encouraged to form study groups, discuss materials, and help each other with the material in the course. However, you must perform all of your own work and you must answer all quiz and exam questions on your own.
  

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) STATEMENT

Fullerton College is committed to providing educational accommodations for students with disabilities upon the timely request by the student to the instructor. Verification of the disability must also be provided.  The Disability Support Services office functions as a resource for students and faculty in the determination and provision of educational accommodations.

 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT

Take note of the safety features around the classroom. Also, please study the posted evacuation routes. The most direct route of egress may not be the safest. Running out of the building during earthquakes may be dangerous.  During strong earthquakes, it is recommended to duck, cover, and hold until the quaking stops.  Follow the guidance of your instructor.  Your cooperation during emergencies can minimize the possibility of injury to yourself and others.

 

FULLERTON COLLEGE CATALOG AND CLASS SCHEDULE

The Fullerton College Catalog and the Class Schedule contain a number of policies relating to students that are important to you. Please be sure that you have read these publications thoroughly. You may purchase copies of these publications at the campus bookstore, or you may read them online at the Fullerton College website, www.fullcoll.edu.
 

Final Words
Please remember that this syllabus is designed to be thorough, to lay out with clarity what you can expect from this course in terms of class interaction, course design, student rights and responsibilities, grading criteria, and the procedures you will need to follow in order to be successful in Spanish 201. Re-read the syllabus on a regular basis, as “it contains the answers to most of your questions about this course," and don't hesitate to ask me for help when you need it.

I really enjoy teaching in cyberspace and believe that you can learn a lot of Spanish in the online format without some of the stress that comes with a face-to-face class. I look forward to communicating with you and learning about each and every one of you throughout the next 16 weeks.