WELCOME! ¡BIENVENIDOS!

 

In SPAN 201, the main objective is to further develop skills in the four areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the Spanish language. Since the class will be conducted almost entirely in Spanish, your ability to communicate in the language will develop along with your knowledge of the vocabulary and grammatical structures of the language.

 

I.  ATTENDANCE.

 

Attending class everyday is especially important in language classes. Accordingly, I will deduct a point from your total grade for every absence over FOUR (4). Three tardies equal one absence. ALL ABSENCES--NO MATTER IF "EXCUSED" OR NOT--COUNT TOWARD THIS TOTAL.

 

However, students may make up any exam, quiz, or other assignment if the absence occurs as a result of participation in an official Austin College athletic or other event, a serious illness, or some other  unavoidable circumstance beyond the student's control.

 

II.  TESTING.

 

There will be three major exams. THE FINAL EXAM WILL BE COMPREHENSIVE.

 

III.    GRADING.

 

The breakdown is as follows:

 

3 major exams	45 % (15% each)
Oral component	21%
Workbook and Internet assignments	17%
Quizzes	12%
Participation	5%

 

A.  ORAL COMPONENT. (21%).

 

The oral component will consist of three presentaciones.  Presentaciones are one-minute dialogues (with a partner) or monologues presented to the class.

 

Each student will sign up to do 3 presentaciones during the semester.  Points will be awarded according to the following system:

 

Presentaciones (21 possible points)    7 pts.----good presentation 4 pt.----acceptable presentation

1 pt.-----less than acceptable

The oral component is worth 21% of your total grade, and there are 21 possible points.

 

B.    WORKBOOK ASSIGNMENTS (17%).

 

You will be responsible for completing the workbook assignments as indicated in the course outline and in class. Regarding the workbook, if the assignment ends in the middle of a page, complete the page, but hold on to it until you turn it in with the next assignment. You will receive full credit only after you have completed the assignment, checked your answers with another color of ink, and handed in the assignment on time.

 

C.    QUIZZES (12%).

 

I do not believe in pop quizzes, but I am a firm believer in quizzes.  We will have several brief quizzes throughout the semester. I will always tell you the day before that we're having a quiz and what it will cover.

 

D.  Participation (5%). In order to receive these points, the student must be pay attention (most of the time) in class and the student must make an attempt to answer if called upon. Mistakes are fine, but you must have a good attitude and put forth effort to earn these participation points.

 

IV.    Academic Integrity Policy

 

The College's Standards of Academic Integrity are assumed to apply to your work for this course. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Students are responsible for knowing what constitutes academic dishonesty and the consequences for violating the Academic Integrity Principle at Austin College. If you have any doubts, contact me before you turn in your assignments. For additional information, please consult the Environment:  http://www.austincollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Environment-2014-2015.pdf .

 

V.  Disability Accomodation.

 

If you anticipate accessibility issues related to the format or requirements of the course, please meet with me so we can discuss solutions. Austin College seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for all individuals with disabilities and will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines. It is the responsibility of the student to register with and provide verification of academic accommodation needs to the Director of the Academic Skills Center as soon as possible. The student also must contact the faculty member in a timely manner to arrange for reasonable academic accommodations. For further information regarding disability services or to register for assistance, please contact the office at 903-813-2454 or visit the Academic Skills Center.  NOTICE: This syllabus is tentative and can be changed. All changes will be announced in class.

 

VI. COURSE OUTLINE Pdp=Puntos de partida main text

•Semana 1
lunes         4 de Feb	Introducción
Pdp 384-398

 

miércoles	Pdp 389-398
viernes    8 de Feb	Pdp 399-403
•Semana 2
lunes         11 de Feb	Pdp 404-413
miércoles 13 de Feb	Pdp 414-417
viernes    15 de Feb	Pdp 418-423
•Semana 3
lunes         18 de Feb	Pdp 424-432
miércoles 20 de Feb	Pdp 424-440
viernes    22 de Feb	Pdp 441
•Semana 4
lunes         25 de Feb	Repaso
miércoles 27 de Feb	Exam I (13&14)
viernes    1ero de Mar	Pdp 444-449
•Semana 5
lunes         4 de Mar	Pdp 450-456
miércoles 6 de Mar	Pdp 457-463

 

viernes    8 de Mar	Pdp 464-469
Las vacaciones de primavera
•Semana 6
lunes         18 de Mar	Pdp 472-478
miércoles 20 de Mar	Pdp 479-482
viernes    22 de Mar	Pdp 483-488
•Semana 7
lunes 25 de Mar	Pdp 489-495
miércoles 27 de Mar	Exam II (15&16)
viernes    29 de Mar	Pdp 496-500
•Semana 8
lunes         1ero de Abr	Pdp 501-503
miércoles 3 de Abr	Pdp 507-510
viernes    5 de Abr	Pdp 511-513
•Semana 9
lunes         8 de Abr	Pdp 514-516