SPANISH 101
UW-MADISON
EVENING SECTION SYLLABUS
Fall 2007
Instructor: Patti Reis
Office: 911 Van Hise Office Phone: 262-9672
Email: apareis@wisc.edu
Office Hours: _______________________________
Texts:
1) Puntos de partida, 7th ed. Knorre, Dorwick, et al. McGraw-Hill, 2005.
2) Supplementary Materials 6th ed. to accompany Puntos de partida 7th ed. Foerster, Miller. McGraw-Hill, 2004.
3) Workbook to accompany Puntos de partida, 7th ed. Arana, A., Arana, 0. McGraw-Hill, 2005.
4) Laboratory Manual to accompany Puntos de partida, 7th ed. Sabló-Reyes, Mc.Graw-Hill, 2005.
Recommended:
5) English Grammar for Students of Spanish 5th Edition, Emily Spinelly, The Olivia Hill Press
Course Description and Objectives: Spanish 101 is the first course in a two-semester sequence of
beginning Spanish. It is designed for the student with little or no prior knowledge of Spanish. The goal of the
course is for students to use their newly-acquired skills to communicate in Spanish in a realistic and
culturally appropriate fashion with emphasis placed on speaking, listening, reading and writing. All classes
will be taught in Spanish.
Speaking a foreign language is an acquired skill that requires a great deal of consistent practice to
become proficient. Therefore, students are expected to work conscientiously on a daily basis. You will have
assignments that will allow you to reinforce and practice what is learned in class every day. Daily
attendance and participation in class are also of utmost importance. Based on these premises, the basic
requirements for Spanish 101 are as follows:
Method of Evaluation:
Grading Scale:
Unit Tests
Final Exam
Oral Final Exam
Homework
Written/Oral Quizzes
Journals
Participation/Attendance
30%
20%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
The grading scale for all Spanish 101 classes is as follows:
A ........... 92-100
AB......... 89-91
B ........... 83-88
BC ......... 80-82
C ........... 71-79
D ........... 65-70
F ............ Below 65
Unit Tests: (30% of the final grade) There will be five (5) unit tests during the semester. **PLEASE
NOTE: There will be NO make-up tests for ANY reason, including situations such as illness or required
participation in a university-sponsored event. In order not to penalize those who miss a test, the lowest of all
test scores will be dropped for all (i.e. a zero for the missed test), and the remaining four (4) averaged. Test
dates appear on the syllabus. Please check exam dates carefully to avoid foreseeable conflicts later.
Final Exam: (20% of your final grade) The Final Exam will be comprehensive and will be given on the
following date: Thursday, December 20th at 7:45am.
Oral Final Exam: (10% of your final grade) The Oral Final Exam will be given during the last week of
class. The oral final is designed to evaluate the speaking and listening skills practiced throughout the
semester. More detailed information about the oral final will be provided toward the end of the semester.
Homework: (10% of the final grade) Homework will consist of exercises from your texts and any other
activities the instructor deems appropriate. It will be given on a daily basis, and is an integral part of the
course. All homework should be completed in a clear and organized fashion. Exercises from the Workbook
and Laboratory Manual must be completed and corrected in different color ink. You will receive 10 points
(all completed and corrected); 5 pts. ( all completed but not corrected as indicated; most completed and
corrected); or a (zero) “0” (less than half completed and corrected) .All homework is due when the
instructor indicates, and not thereafter. No late homework will be accepted.
Written/Oral Quizzes (“Pruebitas”): (10% of the final grade). There will be a minimum of 5 written
quizzes (pruebitas) and two oral grades throughout the semester. There will be no make-ups for quizzes, but
the lowest grade (or zero if quiz not taken) will be dropped for all students.
Journals: (10% of the final grade) Beginning with the third week of class you will begin to write journals.
These essays offer 101 students the opportunity to be creative and to gradually develop and improve their
written skills during the semester. These will be assigned either as homework or done during class. There
will be a minimum of 5 journals assigned throughout the semester. All journals are due when the
instructor indicates and no late assignments will be accepted. (see attached rubric for details)
Participation: (5% of the final grade) Active participation is a must for any successful language learner.
You will be awarded up to 10 points for participation per week. Active participation consists of
volunteering answers, answering questions as accurately as possible, as well as staying on task in pair and
group work. If you are absent from class you cannot participate, so you will receive no points for
participation on the days that you are absent. (see attached rubric for details)
Attendance: (5% of the final grade) You are expected to be in class every day. Regular attendance provides
you with the practice that is essential to master a foreign language. You earn up to 5 points (5%) for
attendance. All absences count! No absences will be excused, but you are allowed to miss a maximum of 3
days for any reason without losing attendance points (these include illness, religious holidays or any other
circumstances).
If you participate in UW-sponsored events which may prevent you from attending class from time to time,
you must inform your instructor during the first two weeks of classes and submit a letter to him/her, written
on UW letterhead and signed by your supervisor or coach. The letter must include the entire season's
schedule and your responsibilities in it. You must use your 3 allowed absence days for these events first.
However, further event-related absences will not affect your attendance grade. NOTE: all other non-event
absences DO count.
Your attendance grade will be awarded as follows. (All absences count!) ***3 TARDIES=1 ABSENCE.
0-3 absences=5 pts. 4 absences=4 pts.
5 absences=2 pts.
6 absences=1 pt.
more than 6 absences=0 pts.
Students with special needs: Students who require special accommodations should talk with their instructor
during the first week of class so that the instructor can make all necessary arrangements and/or
accommodations.
Miscellaneous:
 Students who will be absent from class due to religious holidays must inform the instructor of the
specific dates of these absences within the first two weeks of class.
 Talk to your instructor if you have questions, difficulties or concerns as early as possible!
 Incomplete(s) may be given with approval of the course coordinator only and solely in case of
emergency or extenuating circumstances. To be eligible to receive an incomplete, the student must
have completed at least 80% of the coursework as explained in the syllabus (this includes attendance
and participation).
Academic Honesty: (see http://www.wisc.edu/students/conduct/uws14.htm for more information)
Academic honesty requires that all course work a student presents to an instructor honestly and accurately
indicates the student’s own academic efforts. It is inappropriate to engage in any activity that might
constitute academic misconduct. Some examples include but are not limited to:
o Cutting and pasting from the web without proper citation.
o Paraphrasing from the web or other sources without crediting the source(s).
o Using another person’s ideas, words or research and presenting it as one’s own. This
includes computer-based translations.
If you have any questions regarding this issue (such as what kind of help from a friend, tutor, etc. is / is not
acceptable) discuss it with your instructor before handing in work that is not entirely your own.
Useful Information:
Spanish 101 Coordinator :
Prof. Verónica Egon
1002 Van Hise
262-2093/263-0608
E-mail: vvegon@wisc.edu
Office Hours: T. 1:00 to 3:00pm – Or by appointment
Spanish Department Web site: http://spanport.lss.wisc.edu
Video and Audio Passwords:
Username: puntos
Password: sablos
Spanish 101Evening Section: Fall 2007
Week
Day
Date
Material
1. 2 T
R
Sept. 4
Sept. 6
Course Intro./Ante todo
Ante Todo/ Cap.1 Special-needs students and athletes: talk to your instructor by today.
2. 3 M
T
R
Sept. 10
Sept. 11
Sept. 13
Capítulo 1 PRUEBITA #1 (Ante Todo)
Capítulo 1
Capítulo 1
3. 4 M
T
R
Sept. 17
Sept. 18
Sept. 20
Exam #1 (Ante todo & Cap.1) / Capítulo 2
Capítulo 2
Capítulo 2
4. 5 M
T
R
Sept. 24
Sept. 25
Sept. 27
Capítulo 2
Capítulo 3 PRUEBITA #2 (Cap.2)
Capítulo 3
5. 6 M
T
R
Oct. 1
Oct. 2
Oct. 4
Capítulo 3
Capítulo 3
Exam #2 (caps. 2,3) / Capítulo 4
6. 7 M
T
R
Oct. 8
Oct. 9
Oct. 11
Capítulo 4
Capítulo 4
Capítulo 4
7. 8 M
T
R
Oct. 15
Oct. 16
Oct. 18
Capítulo 5 PRUEBITA #3 (Cap.4)
Capítulo 5
Capítulo 5
8.
M
T
R
Oct. 22
Oct. 23
Oct. 25
Capítulo 5
Exam #3 (caps. 4,5) / Capítulo 6
Capítulo 6
9.
M
T
R
Oct. 29
Oct. 30
Nov. 1
Capítulo 6
Capítulo 6
Capítulo 6 OJO: Pruebita early next week
10. M
T
R
Nov. 5
Nov. 6
Nov. 8
Capítulo 7 PRUEBITA #4 (Cap.6)
Capítulo 7
Capítulo 7
11. M
T
R
Nov. 12
Nov. 13
Nov. 15
Capítulo 7
Exam #4 (caps.6,7) / Capítulo 8
Capítulo 8
12. M
T
R
Nov. 19
Nov. 20
Nov. 22
Capítulo 8
Capítulo 8
Thanksgiving Break
13. M
T
R
Nov. 26
Nov. 27
Nov. 29
Capítulo 8
Capítulo 9 PRUEBITA #5 (Cap.8)
Capítulo 9
14. M
T
R
Dec. 3
Dec. 4
Dec. 6
Capítulo 9
Capítulo 9
Exam #5 (caps.8,9)
15. M
T
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Dec. 10
Dec. 11
Dec. 13
Oral Interviews
Oral Interviews
Review – Last day of class
Dec. 20
FINAL EXAM 7:45 A.M.
Thurs.
*101 FINAL EXAM: Thursday, December 20th at 7:45 am. *
EVALUATION RUBRICS
Participation Rubric: (10 total points possible per week): (Start giving participation grades the third
week of classes)
A
9.2 – 10
AB
8.9 – 9.1
B
8.3 – 8.8
BC
8.0 – 8.2
C
7.1 – 7.9
D
6.5 – 7.0
F
6.4 – 5.0
F
4.9 – 4.0
F
0 pts.
Exemplary performance. Actively participates without being prompted but is not
disruptive or insensitive towards others; is prepared; is not distracted from group or paired
work goals; is always prepared for class.
Volunteers and participates often. Is almost always well prepared, usually stays focused
on activities and uses mostly target language. Generally shows consideration towards
other students.
Sometimes participates; answers well when called on but usually doesn't volunteer; is
usually prepared for class; mostly stays focused during group or paired work but may
revert to English if not monitored.
Seldom participates unless asked; may come to class unprepared once in a while; may
stray off subject and out of target language during group work.
Speaks only when called on; class preparation is inconsistent; has a tendency to stray off
subject matter and revert to English during group work.
Participates reluctantly; is often inadequately prepared for class and often seems to be
"winging it"; often strays off subject or out of target language during group work.
Only speaks hesitantly if called on; usually comes to class unprepared; has difficulty
staying in target language, even to complete low-pressure tasks such as those assigned
during group or paired activities.
Not prepared, frequently lost due to lack of effort or preparation for class. Seldom uses
target language and frequently answers/asks questions in English.
No effort. No Spanish. No preparation.
Journals/Diarios
(A)
(AB)
Excellent
100 – 90
(B)
(BC)
Good
89 – 80
(C)
Fair
79 – 71
(D)
Poor
Uses a variety of expressions and vocabulary. Sentence structure is complex with
adequate transitions. The work is well organized, clear and addresses all questions
and requirements. The writer is creative and takes reasonable risks with the language.
The writer shows s/he has learned from previous mistakes and instructor's comments.
The use of vocabulary and expressions is adequate. Sentence structure is simple but
appropriate to the task. The writer “plays it safe” without being creative or
attempting to take any risks. S/He seldom repeats mistakes from one journal to the
next.
The task has been completed, but the vocabulary, expressions, and sentence structure
are basic and repetitive. There is no attempt to be creative nor to improve or learn
from past comments.
The task is incomplete and done in a perfunctory manner, without interest, effort or
care.
70 - 65
(F)
Failing
0 pts.
Task was not properly done or journal was not handed in on time.