SPANISH 1003(CIS) 
fALL 2008 
Profesora Liz Perona
Oficina B328   
Horas libres: 1 y 3
email: 	elizabeth.perona@district196.org

Notice (¡Ojo!):  You are responsible for the information presented in this syllabus. 

* Required Texts/Materials:
Zayas-Bazán, Eduardo, Susan M. Bacon and Dulce García.  Conexiones:Comunicación y cultura 3rd  Edition. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2006.   [abbreviated CT]

 Garcia, Dulce M., J. Scott Despain and Jennifer Despain. Conexiones: Workbook & Lab Manual Third Edition. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2006    [abbreviated WB/ LM]

Zayas-Bazán, Eduardo, Susan M. Bacon and Dulce García.  Conexiones:Workbook Answer Key. Third Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2006. (Student may photocopy)

Conexiones Audio Program for the Lab Manual Third Edition. ((Student may copy from teacher)

* Grading:
	Participation		10%		Oral interview:				10%
Exams (3)		30%		Workbook, lab manual & Talleres	5%
	Mesa Redonda		15%		Final exam:				20%
	Oral presentation:	10%		

* UNIVERSITY GRADING STANDARDS
A  = 93-100%		B+ = 87-89%		C+ = 77-79%		D+ = 67-69%
A- = 90-92%		B   = 83-86%		C   = 73-76%		D   = 63-66%
			B-  = 80-82%		C-  = 70-72% 		F= less than 60%
A	Achievement that is outstanding relative to the level necessary to meet course requirements.
B	Achievement that is significantly above the level necessary to meet course requirements.
C	Achievement that meets the course requirements in every respect.
D	Achievement that is worthy of credit even though it fails to meet fully the course requirements.
F (N)	Represents failure (or no credit) and signifies that the work was either (1) completed but at a level
 of achievement that is not worthy of credit or (2) was not completed & there was no agreement 
between the instructor and the student that the student would be awarded an I.
I	(Incomplete)  Assigned at the discretion of the level supervisors when, due to extraordinary circumstances, 
e.g., hospitalization, a student is prevented from completing the work of the course on time.  Requires a written agreement
 between instructor, level supervisor and student.

STUDENTS MUST RECEIVE A 70% OR HIGHER (C) IN ORDER TO PASS ON TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF SPANISH

* SPANISH COLLEGE IN THE SCHOOLS GRADING STANDARDS (Letter grade equals the sum of base percentage plus ten percentage points applied to the following scale.) 
Grades
				B+	=	87%	C+	=	77%	D+	=	67%	
	A	=	93%	B	=	83%	C	=	73%	D	=	63%	
	A-	=	90%	B-	=	80%	C- 	=	70%	D-	=	60%	
Below 60% = F

* SPANISH 5 GRADING STANDARDS (Letter grade equals the sum of base percentage plus ten percentage points applied to the following scale.)
Grades
				B+	=	83%	C+	=	73%	D+	=	60%	
	A	=	90%	B	=	80%	C	=	70%	D	=	57%	
	A-	=	87%	B-	=	77%	C- 	=	67%	D-	=	53%	
Below 53% = F

U of M Student Policies:
Students are to uphold the Student Conduct Code while enrolled in all courses at the University of Minnesota as outlined in The Student Conduct Code.  It is the policy of the University of Minnesota that certain minimum standards of conduct are necessary to safeguard the rights, opportunities, and welfare of students, faculty, staff, and guests of the University community and to assure protection of the interests of the University as it seeks to carry out its mission.  This Code is available online at http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/academic/StudentConductCode.html]
Disruptive Classroom Conduct "means engaging in behavior that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either the instructor's ability to teach or student learning. The classroom extends to any setting where a student is engaged in work toward academic credit or satisfaction of program-based requirements or related activities."

Academic Dishonesty; plagiarism vs. your own work
The University of Minnesota's Student Conduct Code classifies scholastic dishonesty as a disciplinary offense actionable by the University. Scholastic Dishonesty is defined as:

"Submission of false records of academic achievement; cheating on assignments or examinations; plagiarizing; altering, forging, or misusing a University academic record; taking, acquiring, or using test materials without faculty permission; acting alone or in cooperation with another to falsify records or to obtain dishonestly grades, honors, awards, or professional endorsement." 

As with all writing assignments in class, the work you turn in must be your own.  Any work that is not entirely your own is considered plagiarism.  If you take a quote from another source, you must put the sentence in quotes and cite the reference in the bibliography.  If you paraphrase the ideas of someone else, you must cite the person whose ideas you refer to.  
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese provides tutors in the tutor lab in Folwell 34 during the school year and summer sessions (call 612-625-5858 for hours).  A tutor may indicate parts of the paper you need to work on, but the tutor may NOT rewrite a section of the paper for you, nor may she or he simply give you the answer.  You may also ask your instructor for assistance on writing assignments.  There are proofing tools in Folwell 34 and Jones 135 in Spanish to help you in these areas.  There is a spell check and a grammar check in these labs.  Also, the on line verb conjugator will help with tenses and spelling of verbs.  Writing your paper in English and using a translating program to translate the paper does NOT constitute handing in your own work.  If the work you turn in is not your own, or if there is any suspected copying, or relying on others to correct your errors, you may not be given credit for the assignment.  

Academic dishonesty is any portion of the academic work for a course shall be grounds for awarding a grade of F or N for the entire course.

Credits and Workload Expectations
For undergraduate courses, one credit is defined as equivalent to an average of three hours of learning effort per week (over a full semester) necessary for an average student to achieve an average grade in the course.  For example, a student taking a three credit course that meets for three hours a week should expect to spend an additional six hours a week on coursework outside the classroom.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS 
SPANISH 1003 and 1004

THE STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING ALL THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THESE PAGES!!!!

1. Conexiones Textbook (CT)  You are responsible for the preparation of the assigned materials.  It is extremely important that you come well prepared to class.  Failure to do so will jeopardize your grade.
The study of grammatical concepts is to be done outside of class.  Students are to study the material in the textbook and do any assigned exercises.  Group exercises will be done in class to incorporate the new grammatical concepts learned, however mechanical exercises will not be done in class.  If you continue to have doubts or questions, these exercises may be discussed, or on a limited basis, reviewed in class.  In addition, always remember to consult your instructor during after school study sessions when you are having trouble; s/he will be happy to help you! Your instructor can assign specific exercises.  Note: You must study grammar on your own.

2.  Workbook (WB)  The workbook is mandatory.  You will be assigned to work in the workbook almost daily.  When you have finished an exercise in the workbook, check your answers in the Workbook Answer Key.  When you check your answers, make sure you correct any that were incorrect using another color pencil or ink.  Each chapter will be handed in when finished.  Your instructor will check that you completed the exercises and then corrected them using another color ink.  Additionally, random homework checks will be conducted throughout each chapter – this will keep you up-to-date on the assignments as well as be a check for comprehension. The workbook forms part of the homework grade.

3.  Lab Manual (LM)  The lab manual is mandatory.  You will be assigned to complete exercises according to what you hear on your CDs for that particular chapter.  Each chapter will be handed in every time you have a test.  When you finish an exercise in the lab manual, check your answers in the back. When you check your answers, make sure you correct any that were incorrect using another color pencil or ink .  Some exercises do not have answers in the back of the book.  Your instructor will check your work but will not correct it.  Diligently listening to the CDs will help you better prepare for 1004 as well as the listening portions of the exams.   At times you may need to listen to the CDs more than once in order to complete an exercise.  The lab manual forms part of the homework grade.

4.  Attendance.  
It is department policy that with an accumulation of more than 5 unexcused absences, your grade will be lowered one whole letter grade; with each one after that, it will be lowered another whole letter grade.  It is extremely important that you be in class.

5.  Writing Exercises (All of the following writing assignments in this section must be type-written or they will not be accepted - no exceptions)  One typewritten page must be double-spaced, on 8 1/2 X 11” pages with 1” margins, using Times Roman (or similar) 12 point font. One page equals 23-26 lines.

A.  Mesa Redonda written component.  As part of the mesa redonda you will turn in a written component which will be graded separately. You will receive more information about this from your instructor.

B.  Composition:  In 1004 you will write a composition using a multi-step process approach.  The topic of your composition will be based on your debate topic.  Your instructor will give you more detailed information about the composition soon.

6. Exams.

1003:  You will have 3 unit exams and a final exam.  The final exam is comprehensive.
 Each exam contains the following:
listening test (you will hear a monologue or dialogue in Spanish and answer in English) (10 points); 
reading test (you will read a text in Spanish and answer in English) (~10 points); 
test on grammar points covered in the chapter(s) (~20 points);
questions regarding the ritmos, imágenes, and páginas sections (~12 points);
brief essay based on the Comparaciones readings in each chapter (~12 points). 

1004:  You will have 3 unit exams.At the end of the semester,  you will take a Written Proficiency Exam, a Final Listening Exam and Final Reading Exam.

7.  Oral participation.  You are expected to be an active participant and speak in Spanish at all times;  therefore, you will be graded on this component every day.  Since the ultimate goal of the program is to help you communicate in the foreign language, actual communication in the classroom will be emphasized.  Although activities involving true communication with other participants are often the most difficult, they are also the most fun!  In 1003 and 1004 part of your oral participation grade is active participation in the oral component of the mesa redonda.  
EVHS Spanish Dept Participation scale
This part of your grade is based on your effort to use Spanish during small and large group discussions, while working in groups or pairs, or when speaking with teachers or peers.  It is a subjective grade by your teacher of your use of Spanish and your engagement in class activities.  Try to make a positive impression!  ¡Ojo!  Inattentive, distracting and/or negative behaviors will impact your ability to meaningfully participate and can lower your grade.  Your grade will be based on the following criteria:

10 (100%)	Always uses Spanish with teachers and peers.  Consistently takes advantage of and creates speaking opportunities to apply classroom learning.  Shows enthusiasm for speaking Spanish and positively influences the class.  Does not speak English.	
9 (90%)	Uses mostly Spanish with teachers and peers.  Takes advantage of and creates speaking opportunities to apply classroom learning.  Exhibits enthusiasm for speaking Spanish and positively influences the class.  Occasionally speaks English with peers.	
8 (80%)	Volunteers often to answer questions in Spanish.  Maintains Spanish during classroom activities.  At times uses Spanish to speak informally with peers.	
7 (70%)	Makes a few attempts to speak Spanish.  Sometimes answers in class.  Participates in Spanish during classroom activities.  Rarely speaks Spanish with peers.	
6 (60%)	Meets minimal requirements for Spanish-speaking component.  For example, repeats when teacher asks for repetition, sings when class sings, etc.  Does not initiate or respond in Spanish.	
0-5	Inattentive, not on task, and/or distracts others.	

8. Oral interview.  In 1003 students will be graded individually on a final oral interview.  Note:  the oral presentation cannot be substituted for the oral interview; they are two distinct activities with completely different functions.  (The 1004 final interview, which is optional   for all 1004 students, is a part of the Language Proficiency Exam,  The OPI does not count toward your final grade in the course.)

9.  Oral Projects.    During the course of the semester, students will participate in an oral project, the purpose of which will be to demonstrate their oral language ability, as well as their preparation skills and their cultural knowledge.  Crucial to receiving a passing grade on the final project in both levels is the fact that students may not read their presentations.  Details on formats, evaluation procedures, etc. will be clarified by your instructor.  Below is a general description of the projects:

1003:  students will collaborate to give a group presentation (3-4 people per group) on a topic related to a chapter being studied in Conexiones.  Students must research and bring in material from outside sources and will be allowed to have a single 3X5 notecard with an outline or vocabulary words on it for reference, but NO full sentences (or lists of conjugated verbs).  The notecard should have a maximum of 20 words on it, and it will be turned in after the presentation.  The presentation will last 20-25 minutes, and each person in the group will be expected to present an approximately equal part (6-7 minutes).  Each group is expected to use helpful visuals and make the presentation as creative and interesting as possible.  

1004:  students will participate in a debate activity in class the last week of the semester.  Students will be required to form groups and choose the ideas for the debate by about the fourth week of classes; time will be given in class to prepare the debate.  The class will be divided into four groups (5-6 students per group).  Within each group, there will be two “teams”: 2-3 students for the particular issue chosen and 2-3 students against.  The debate will consist of the following parts:	1.  Short introduction to the topic
		2.  The members of the for team will individually express their ideas
		3.  The members of the against team will individually express their ideas
		4.  The debate between the two teams begins
		5.  The debate with the audience begins
Each debate will last not less than 30 minutes and not more than 40 minutes.

10. Mesa Redonda.   On the days assigned as “mesa redonda” days on your syllabus, you will come to class prepared on a topic previously assigned by your instructor.  You will write an interesting one page essay/story on the assigned topic, incorporating specific grammar as much as possible.  On “mesa redonda” day the class will be divided into small groups and each student will explain (not read) her/his story to the other group members.  All group members listen and ask questions because they will later explain these stories to the whole class.  If you miss the mesa redonda day and do not have a valid excuse, your grade will be lowered considerably.  Your instructor will provide you with more information in class about the mesa redonda.

11. Grading.  Grading criteria are based on straight percentages, not curves. There is no rounding of grades (92.9% = A-)
 Also:
	a.  Make-up exams, or mesa redondas, assuming the absence was excused, must be done as soon s possible.
	b.  A student must earn at least a “C-” to continue on into the next level, including students registered S/N.  
c.  Remember that you are responsible for all the readings, grammar and homework assigned.  It is your responsibility to come well prepared for class and be an active participant in the group.  You will be held responsible for the entire content of the syllabus.  The instructor is not required to remind you every day of your duties.
d.  Any form of PLAGIARISM, intended or not, will be reported to the student scholastic committee.  No exceptions.
.

 12. LATE WORK POLICY. Work will generally be accepted if late, but will also be met with a substantial reduction in points. Work is considered “late” if not handed in at the moment stated by the professor and with all other classmates’ work. 

Español 1003 • Más ayuda en el internet

On-line dictionary and on-line conjugator
	• Go to http://spanishwritingcenter.cla.umn.edu and look on the top for help or online dictionaries. 
	• Direct link: http://tradu.scig.uniovi.es/
	• Direct link verb conjugator: http://tradu.scig.uniovi.es/conjuga.html

On-line practice for preterit and imperfect
	http://spanport.cla.umn.edu/langprog/courses/1003/traicion_ejercicio.htm (w/ audio practice & video)
	       (do this activity from the U of M.  It will take too long to download from home)
	 http://www.colby.edu/%7Ebknelson/exercises/index.html

On-line rules for many grammar points
	http://www.pachamama.umn.edu/show/skills/ (up soon)

On-line exhibition of  Days of the Dead (with virtual tour, activities)
	 http://spanport.cla.umn.edu/langprog/courses/1003/

Contexualized listening activities “Vamos a andar”
http://spanport.cla.umn.edu/vaa

DEPARTMENT OF SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE:  GENERAL INFORMATION

This handout contains important information about various aspects of the Spanish and Portuguese language program. You will also receive a syllabus which will include information about the particular course in which you are enrolled.

PLACEMENT
If you feel that you are not enrolled at the proper level, speak with your instructor about the problem as soon as possible.  If your instructor feels you are not at the proper level, s/he may be able to suggest an alternative course.

GOALS OF THE PROGRAM
The primary goal of the Spanish and Portuguese language program is to help you develop all four language skills--listening, reading, speaking and writing--within a communicative approach. (It does not mean speaking like a native after one or two years.)

Grammar will be studied as needed to help you make yourself be understood, and especially to avoid being misunderstood in the language. Homework assignments and some classroom activities will help you learn to read and write the language. However, most class time will be spent  improving your speaking and listening skills.

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
Since the ultimate goal of the program is to help you communicate in the foreign language, we will give you as many opportunities as possible to practice actual communication. Since real communication requires other participants to listen to and respond to, this activity can only take place in the classroom. Though activities involving communication are often the most difficult, they are also the most fun. Your active participation in class is expected at all times.  

In order to make the best of class time for communicative activities, long explanations of grammar will be avoided in class. Grammar points are explained in the text and manual, and you are expected to study them thoroughly. If you are confused you can obtain individual help from your instructor in after-school study sessions.

In order to increase your ability to understand spoken Spanish or Portuguese, classes will be conducted primarily in those languages. You should talk to your instructor if you have difficulty understanding her/him.  

ATTENDANCE
According to university policy, any student who is absent the first day of class can be denied admission to the class. All students, both registered and non-registered, will lose their place in class and move to the bottom of the waiting list after any absence during the first five days of class. The instructor may lower the student’s oral participation grade after more than two unexcused absences a quarter. After 5 unexcused absences (day school or 2 absences from an intensive, evening or summer session class) the student’s grade will be lowered one whole letter grade. Subsequent absences will lower the grade one grade for every day missed. 

ORAL PRACTICE OUTSIDE OF CLASS
Although we will devote the majority of class time to speaking/listening activities, your ability to "survive" in Spanish or Portuguese will depend on your willingness to make the best use of your study time. Regular and active practice with language tapes is a required part of the program and will help prepare for some class activities and reinforce others. The audio tapes that accompany the text are packaged with your textbook and workbook. We suggest that frequent, short practice periods (30-45 minutes) are much more effective than marathon (5 hours once a week) sessions.

EXAMS
All exams will include both oral and written questions to test your listening as well as your reading and writing ability. Exams may include oral and/or written questions. Exams will concentrate primarily on recently learned material, but you are responsible for previously learned items. (All learning of new material necessarily involves building on what you have learned previously!)  The FINAL EXAM will be cumulative. 

Speaking/listening skills will also be evaluated by your instructor based on your daily classroom participation and improvement through a FINAL ORAL INTERVIEW.

GRADES
A/F students must have a score of 60% or higher to receive credit for the course and a 70% or higher to be eligible to enroll in the next course

COURSE EVALUATIONS
Near the end of the quarter, you will have the opportunity to evaluate the course, textbooks, and your instructor, but your comments are welcome at any time. You should direct them to the Supervisor of your level.
	1001, 1002	Susan McMillenVillar. Ph.D.		4A Folwell Hall      	 625-2840
	1022		Frances Matos-Schultz, Ph.D		4B Folwell Hall     	 625-3391
	1003		Angela Carlson-Lombardi, Ph.D		4C Folwell Hall      	 626-8713
1004		Monica Kenton, M.A.			4B Folwell Hall      	 625-3391
	3015, 3021	Thomas McCallum, Ph.D			Nicholson Hall    		 625-5858

HINTS FOR STUDYING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

1. DON'T CRAM!  A foreign language must be assimilated little by little. Work in 30 to 45 minute 
    study sessions, but frequently, twice a day or more if possible.  Always review material studied 
    during the last session.

2. Learning new vocabulary. Group words into categories like nouns (must be learned with their 
    gender marker, i.e., la casa) verbs (check if their conjugation is regular or irregular) adjectives, 
    adverbs, and pronouns. Make special note of any idiomatic expressions. Make flash cards of 
    words and structures that you have difficulty remembering. Carry them in your pocket and go 
    over them whenever you have a few minutes.

3. Review the new grammatical structures introduced in each chapter.

4. When practicing new vocabulary, write and say the words out loud. This will help you 
     remember them.

5.  Use the language tapes frequently.

6. If you have trouble understanding your TA in class, remember that it is not necessary to 
    understand every word that is said. Try to listen for the main idea.

7. STUDY WITH SOMEONE ELSE WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Many of the exercises in the 
     book are meant to be practiced with two people.

8. If you need help, talk with your instructor.  S/he has weekly office hours and will be glad to 
    answer questions. If you have a lot of problems, s/he may be able to suggest a tutor.

9. DON'T PANIC. Learning a language is a long process. Perseverance and hard work every 
    day are the key to improvement.

                                                      En clase                                                      Tarea para casa	
SEMANA 1 	
martes 2
(septiembre)	- Asientos; nombres
- El programa de estudios	- Conocer el programa
- Firmar el papelito
- Traer $17.00  para el cuaderno de práctica
- WB 9-24 (7-19) - entregar el lunes 8
- Traer un CD o tu I-pod para grabar LM 
	
miércoles 3
	-Introducción al curso
- pp. 10-13 Así es la vida; Así lo decimos	-CT 10-13 Leer
-CT13 Apuntar y estudiar
-WB 33-34 (1-2), -LM 49 (20-21)
	
jueves 4	-pp10-13 más con las “Así”
-Cuidado
- pp 16-24 Estructuras 1 : el pretérito	-CT 16-18(7-8)
-WB 35-36 (3)
-LM50 (22-23) 	
viernes 5	- más con el pretérito	-CT 16-18 (9,11)
-WB 37-38 (4-5)	
SEMANA 2 		
lunes 8	- p 29 Comparaciones	-CT 19-24 (13-15,17)
-CT 29 Leer
-CT 29 (28) Responder a 2 de los 4 (4-5 frases)
	
martes 9
	- pp.25-27 Estructuras 2: el imperfecto
	- CT 25-28 (23)
-WB 40-41 (7-8), LM 51-52 (25-26)
	
miércoles 10
	-pp 30-33 Así es la vida/ Así decimos,
 Cuidado
 - p 32 Escuchar en clase 1-30	- CT 30-32 Leer (29,31)
- CT 31 – apuntar y estudiar
- WB 42 (9), LM 52-53 (28-29)
	
jueves 11	- pp 34-37 Estructuras 3: Pretérito vs. Imperfecto	-CT 36-39 (37,45)
-WB 43-44 (11-12); LM 54 (31)
	
viernes 12 	- pp 38-40 Pretérito vs imperfecto	Una narración corta
	
SEMANA 3 		
lunes 15	- actuar la narración
- pp 41-43 Ritmos, imágenes
	- CT 41-42 Leer, escuchar
- CT 42 Conocer el mural	
martes 16	- pp 41-42 Ritmos, imágenes, antes  de leer	-CT 43-44 Leer (58)
-WB 46 (14 parte 2)
- Estudiar para examen 1
	
miércoles 17
	- pp 43-44 Páginas – Y2K
- p44 Después de leer
- Repaso para el examen
- epaso	Estudiar para examen 1	
jueves 18	- Examen 1 (capítulo 1; primera parte)
 (listening exam, reading exam 2 grammar parts)
	Estudiar para examen 1	
viernes 19	- Examen 1 (capítulo 1): 2a parte
-Turn in Workbook/ Lab Manual ch 1
	Ver CT: 45 y pensar en un tema para la Mesa Redonda