[Span 195 a / b] Syllabus

Santa Ana College

Spring 2018

Spanish 195A/B (#46765/46767)

Advanced Conversational Spanish

Professor Martin Valle

 

Important Information
Class meets:            Dunlap Hall – 201 Mondays 6:00-9:10 p.m.	Email: Valle_Martin@sac.edu

 

1. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES:

Students will further development of conversational skills. Review of language structures as well as reinforcement of new vocabulary and idioms through discussions of reading selections dealing with historical and current events to deepen appreciation of Hispanic cultures. Students will complete a thorough review of grammar, verb conjugations and will build their proficiency in the areas of speaking, listening, writing and reading.

Learning Outcomes Students will: ·       engage in intensive language practice in all the four skills of language learning: writing, reading, speaking, and listening;     ·       use listening and speaking skills in a variety of small and large group activities; ·       analyze reading segments on a diverse number of cultural topics; ·       review and improve usage of appropriate grammatical points which include relevant vocabulary, verb conjugations, and regional usage of common lexicon.

 

Required Texts

• Encuentros Maravillosos: Gramática a través de la literatura By Abby Kanter, 2nd Edition.
• A good Spanish/English Dictionary is required.

 

 

Important Websites
	Language Department Web Page		http://sac.edu/languages
	Register for Learning Center		https://www.sac.edu/rsccdasp/secureforms/Learning-Center-Referral-Form.asp
Blackboard Grades, course information and e-mail		http:Þ//rsccd.blackboard.com

 

Requirements

 

• Attendance and Participation. Students have to be on time, prepared (bring textbook) and be active in listening and practicing Spanish. Being absent is not an excuse for being unprepared or not turning in work. Medical and court emergencies will be excused only when presented with an original written excuse as proof that YOU were sick during class hours. In order to participate, you must be present. Class participation is inclusive of active oral contribution to the class and small group activities. Vocabulary for each chapter must be studied at home before class.

 

• Class attendance is mandatory. Your FINAL grade will be lowered by 5% for each unexcused absence.

 

• Punctuality is essential. If you are tardy and/or leave early (15mins) THREE times it will constitute as ONE absence. Only excused absences due to personal MEDICAL or COURT circumstances are excused with proper documentation.

 

Assessments and Projects:

 

• Exams: There are 3 exams in the semester and they all have equal value. The exams consist of reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and written expression. ALL EXAMS MUST BE TAKEN IN CLASS (no labs, test centers, offices, etc.). NO MAKE-UPS.

 

• Mini presentation: Students will present brief oral presentations in class about topics discussed in class. Instructor approval of theme is required.

 

• Final Project: At the end of the semester, you will be required to present an 8-minute speech on a researched approved topic.

 

• Homework. Homework must be turned in on time. LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  The accepted format for your assignments are .pdf, .doc, or .docx. Also, use MLA format for your assignments, write complete sentences and label your assignments.

 

 

NOTE: SAC is committed to help all students succeed in their educational goals. If you are a student with disabilities, SAC will provide reasonable accommodations. However, it is your responsibility to let the professor know the assistance that you need.

 

 

 

 

• This course combines the use of textbooks, supplementary materials, PPT presentations, videos, photographs, online lab assignments, and music. All the course content used, assigned and discussed in class could be used for the exams taken in class.

 

• TECHNOLOGY (Blackboard): The instructor will use Blackboard as a repository to find documents, review sheets, and grades. Students will use Blackboard to submit ALL homework assignments, if instructed to.

 

Additional notes

 

• Only registered students are allowed to attend class. Therefore, do not bring friends, relatives, pets, or children to class.

 

• Turn off your cellular phones during class; it will help us avoid unnecessary interruptions.

 

• PLAGIARISM and CHEATING will not be tolerated. Read the SAC Catalog regarding the District’s definition, policy, and consequences of being reported for academic dishonesty.

http://sac.edu/StudentServices/AdmissionsRecords/Pages/Academic-Honesty-Policy-.aspx

All grades work will be posted on Blackboard. So, students need to log into their account ASAP, update their contact information, and become familiar with the page layout and functions.

 

SPANISH 101 - GRADE CALCULATION SHEET
Exams (3)	20%
Mini-Presentations (4)	35%	Topics must be approved by Instructor
Final Presentation (1)	10%
Homework	15%
Active Participation	15%
DLA	5%
Total points possible	100 %
GRADES: A = 90-100%   B= 80-89%       C= 70-79%       D= 60-69%     F= 59 % and below

 

 

WEEKLY DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL COVERED IN CLASS

SPANISH 195A/B - Spring 2018

 

Week                        Dates                        Material covered, tests, compositions, holidays
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1                                                          Course overview.

Chapter 5: Las experiencias que nos definen

                                                                                   

 

2                                                          Día del presidente

 

 

3                                                        Capítulo 5:

                                                            Mini-presentaciones

 

                                               

4                                                          Capítulo 5: continuación

                                                           

 

 

5                                                          Examen # 1 (Capítulo 5)
                                                        

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

6                                                         Capítulo 6 – Lo real, lo irreal y lo absurdo

 

 

7                                             

                                                            Mini-presentaciones

                                                           

 

8                                             

                                                            Exam #2 (Capítulo 6)

                                                            HOMEWORK DUE

 

 

9                                                          FERIADO
                                                                      

                                                           

10                                                      Capítulo 7: Los conflictos entre las generaciones

 

 

 

11                                           

                                                            Mini-presentaciones

 

                                                         

12                                                        Exam #3 (Capítulo 7)

                                                            HOMEWORK DUE

 

 

13                                                        Capítulo 8: Las supersticiones

 

                                   

 

14                                                        Capítulo 8 –

                                                            FINAL PROJECT

                                                            HOMEWORK DUE

 

 

15                                                        FINAL PROJECT

                                                                                                           

                                                           

 

16                                                        HOLIDAY

                                   

 

 

NOTE: The scheduled material will be followed as much as possible, but there might be occasional variations due to holidays, the need for further class reviews, and the opportunity to discuss current events relevant to the course content. The instructor reserves the right to amend this course syllabus.