College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dept. of
English, Foreign Languages and Journalism
Spanish 202 – 1
/ 2, Intermediate Spanish I, Autumn 2008
Classroom and Times: ___________ MWF in _________, Room ______
Instructor: Dr. Eduardo Castilla Ortiz Office:
Phone: 816-271-4167 Office hours: _______________
And by appointment
E-mail: fcastillaortiz@missouriwestern.edu
Required Text: Vistas 3rd Edition, authors
Blanco / Donley. With WebSam code
Course description
Spa 202 fulfills the Category
IV of General Studies requirement. Spa 202 is a 2nd-year intermediate course in
language and culture. Students will learn more grammatical structures and
vocabulary, as well as cultural information, all of which will be helpful if
you have contact with any Spanish-speaking people. in
1. To
understand Spanish spoken at a normal speed within a limited range of
vocabulary.
2.
To respond appropriately in communicative Spanish.
3.
To write and to understand written Spanish within a range of grammar and
vocabulary.
4.
To understand cultural differences and similarities between Hispanic and
American lifestyles, world perspectives, etc.
The
language and grammar will be taught through reading, writing, and speaking
assignments from the text and on line exercises as well as through
participation in pair/small group role-plays and oral performance exercises.
Course beliefs
Studying a foreign language broadens one's perspective of the world and
enhances one's understanding of self. It enables you to participate in a
multi-cultural community, prepares you for graduate school, a career, and for
use of the language in the future. It helps dispel stereotypes and enhances
respect for others.
Final
Grade: Your final grade does
not determine your worth as a human being nor does it pertain to my
personal regard for you. It is a barometer of your performance both in and
outside of class. Final grade evaluation is done according to the following
activities.
Evaluation
and Grading Policy The final grade will be determined by test scores
(quizzes/chapter tests), daily participation, text and workbook activities,
writing assignments, and the attendance policy stated in the syllabus.
The activities are weighted approximately as
follows:
Homework and workbook activities 30%
Exams, quizzes, tests 20%
Orals Interview / Presentation 15%
Final Exam
15%
Written Assignment 10%
Class participation and attendance 10%
Grading Scale:
100%
- 90% = A
89% - 80% = B
79% - 70% = C
69% - 60% = D
59%
and below = F
Daily
preparation, homework and participation
Attendance
is crucial and mandatory. Please see the Attendance Policy section below for the university’s official attendance policy.
Class attendance and participation are essential to your progress in
this course. Persistent, active in-class
participation develops your speaking and comprehension skills. Therefore, it is
essential that you attend every class.
Trying to catch up once you have fallen behind will be difficult, as
much new material will be introduced in each class.
Late arrivals are disruptive to the class
and will reflect upon your grade.
Homework will not be accepted after the date on
which it is due. Homework assignments
will be given out periodically by me.
Foreign Language Lab in Murphy 107 - You will have open access to the Foreign Language lab from
In-class
assignments or quizzes given during a missed class
period cannot be made up under any circumstance.
Philosophy
Success
in this course depends on the combined efforts of the student and instructor.
The responsibility of the student is to prepare thoroughly for class and to
participate actively in class. The primary role of the instructor is to facilitate
real communication in Spanish. Classroom time is planned according to this
philosophy so that lack of preparation will severely impede any benefits
students may gain from the classroom experience.
Exams
and Quizzes
There
will be an exam at the end of every two chapters covering all the material in
the chapters, but due to time restrictions some items will be emphasized more
than others.. Make-up exams are at the discretion of
the instructor. If you know in advance that you will not be able to take a
test, you may make an appointment with your instructor to take it early. There may also be other quizzes and oral
exams.
Attendance
Policy
In order to improve student learning as well as to achieve compliance with federal financial aid policies, Western has a mandatory attendance policy for all 200-level courses. You will be given an excused absence when acting as an official representative of the university, provided you give prior written verification from the faculty/staff supervisor of the event, also when you have documentation if you had been sick, in jury duty or alike. All other absences will be deemed unexcused. The maximum number of unexcused absences allowed for this class before the midterm report, October 15 [for Fall 2008] is 5. Thus, when you have 6 unexcused absences you will be reported to the Registrar’s Office, who will automatically withdraw you from this class. The Financial Aid Office will reduce financial aid as appropriate.
Academic
Honesty Policy and Due Process
Academic
honesty is required in all academic endeavors.
Violations of academic honesty include any instance of plagiarism, cheating,
seeking credit for another’s work, falsifying documents or academic records,
or any other fraudulent activity.
Violations of academic honesty may result in a failing grade on the
assignment, failure in the course, or expulsion from the University. When a student’s grade has been affected, violations of
academic honesty will be reported to the Provost or designated representative
on the Academic Honesty Violation Report forms.
Please see the
2008-09 Student Handbook and Calendar (page 24) for specific activities
identified as violations of this policy and the student due process procedure.
It is available online at http://www.missouriwestern.edu/handbook/index.pdf
Cheating
or plagiarism is not acceptable. You will receive a 0
(zero) for any work that shows evidence
of cheating
and/or plagiarism.
Assistance
If you need assistance, please make an appointment with me as soon as
possible. Do not hesitate to forward any question you might have through
email as well. The Center for
Academic Support, in the library building, offers free tutoring for Spanish
courses. The website in
order to obtain more information is http://www.missouriwestern.edu/CAS.
Handicapped Policy
Any student in this course who has a disability that prevents
the fullest expression of abilities should contact me personally as soon as possible so we can discuss class
requirements timely and then provide arrangement that will allow you to learn
and perform accordingly
Drop
and Withdrawal policy:
Last
day to withdraw is Frday October 31st
2008 & After the 4th
unexcused absence, the student will be reported to the Registrar, who will
administratively withdraw the student from the course. Financial aid will be reduced as
appropriate.
For your information - Foreign Language Test-Out Procedure
If you have studied French, German, or Spanish in
high school or college, and wish to receive credit, or if you are unsure which
level of French, German, or Spanish is the best one for you to continue your
language studies, take the free placement test offered in your language. Depending on your results, you may be
eligible for 3 to 12 hours of credit.
Placement test dates are scheduled in the weeks prior to
pre-registration and during summer registration. Please consult the EFLJ department for those
dates/times or check our website at http://www.missouriwestern.edu/eflj/lg/flpe.html. It is not necessary to register for the test
or bring any materials to the test site.
The placement test is done by computer and will take 20-30 minutes.
If you successfully earn credit hours, the test administrator will
complete the “Petition for Foreign Language Test-Out.” Part I of the form must be completed and
signed by the administrator of the test at that time. Please note the following policies: You have exactly one year from the date of
the test in which to claim your credit. If you enroll in the course recommended
by the placement test, you must claim the credit prior to completing the
recommended course.
To claim your credit, present your Petition for Foreign Language
Test-Out to Vicki Schneider in the English, Foreign Languages, and Journalism
Department (Eder Hall, Room 222-B) along with your check for payment. Please note that taking the placement test is
free. If you are eligible for credit and choose to claim that credit, the cost is $75,
regardless of how many credit hours you earn.
You may take the test as many times as you wish. However, each attempt costs $75 when you claim
the credit. For example, if you take the
test three times before your score is high enough for credit; your cost to
claim those credit hours will then be $225 (3 attempts @ $75 each).
Ms. Schneider will process your payment and it will be credited to your
MWSU account. She will also send the
information to the Admissions Office to be applied to your transcript. The credit hours should appear on your
transcript as CR for credit (no grade is indicated) in two to three weeks. The original payment receipt, along with a
copy of the Petition for Foreign Language Test-out, will be mailed to your home
address for your records.
If you enroll in the course suggested by the placement test and
complete that course with a grade of C or better, your test fee will be
refunded in full. Please see Vicki
Schneider in the EFLJ department to initiate the refund. You have 18 months from the date of your test
in which to take the recommended course and request a refund.
Effective Fall 2004, students whose high school transcripts show three
or more years of French, German, or Spanish (with grades of C or better, and
within three years of the semester in question) should attempt the placement
exam because they will not receive credit should they enroll in the beginning
French, Spanish, or German course (FRE/GER/SPA 102).
For your information:
General Studies Competencies
and Associated Assessment in FRE 102, GER 102, SPA 102
Communicating
A. Analyze and evaluate their own and others’ speaking and writing
Students read
and write in the foreign language, edit and discuss texts.
B. Make formal written and oral presentations
employing correct diction, syntax, usage, grammar, and mechanics.
Students prepare dialogs and writing
assignments in foreign language that emphasize accuracy.
C. Communicate
effectively in groups by listening, reflecting, and responding appropriately
and in context.
Students
must demonstrate strong listening and speaking skills in foreign language order
to be understood
in pair and group work.
Higher-Order Thinking
A. Formulate questions for clarifying issues and
solving problems.
Students analyze grammatical, lexical,
and oral structures, as well as formulate hypotheses and experiment with said structures.
B. Reflect and
evaluate their critical-thinking processes.
Students identify and apply effective
learning strategies for foreign language.
Valuing
A. Compare and
contrast historical and cultural ethical perspectives and belief systems.
Students explore foreign cultures,
are exposed to variety of perspectives and belief systems.
B. Utilize
cultural, behavioral, or historical knowledge to clarify and articulate a
personal value system.
Students
analyze and compare foreign cultural and behavioral concepts with their own
to better understand the origins of their own values.
C. Recognize
conflicts within and between value systems.
Students
discuss contradictions among civil, religious, and social practices in foreign
cultures and compare them to parallel practices in their own culture.
Social & Behavior
Sciences
A. Draw on history or the social and behavioral
sciences to evaluate the contemporary problems.
Students
use major historic events in foreign countries as a basis to understand current
social structures.
B. Describe and analytically compare
social, cultural, or historical settings and processes other than one’s own.
Students
study and discuss social and cultural processes in foreign countries.
C. Describe
the interconnectedness of people and places in different parts of the world.
Students discover similar practices and
perspectives that exist among a variety of social groups in foreign countries.
Humanities & Fine Arts
A. Identify
works in humanities and fine arts.
Through exposure to foreign authors and
artists, students are familiarized with said works.
B. Understand differences and relationships between formal and popular culture.
Through exposure to
contemporary and classic texts, music, and art, students distinguish between
different types of cultural representations.
Lecciones 11 y 12
Lecciones 13 y 14
Lecciones 15 y 16
Lecciones 18 y 18