SYLLABUS
Tulsa Community College
Fall 2014
Course:
SPAN 1213
Spanish II
Section #:
Call #:
202
16646
Day(s) and Time(s): TR 10:30 AM – 11:50 AM
Start and End Dates: 8/19/2014-12/11/2014
Course Delivery Method: classroom
Course Format: 5% Blackboard
Instructor: Pamela Rink
Office Email: pamela.rink@tulsacc.edu
Classroom: NE 1513
Phone: (918) 906-7585
TO CONTACT THE SPANISH COORDINATOR:
TINA PEÑA
OFFICE: MC 420
PHONE: (918) 595-8386
FOR THE LANGUAGE CENTER AT NORTHEAST:
SALLI WANDKE
OFFICE: NE 1523 (INSIDE NE 1521)
PHONE: (918) 595-8411
TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE:
Division: Liberal Arts and Community Services
Associate Dean: Jocelyn Whitney
Office: NE 2389
Phone: (918) 595-7496
TO CONTACT ACADEMIC & CAMPUS SERVICES:
Director: Mike Limas
Office: NE A151
Phone: (918) 595-7474
COURSE PREREQUISITES: SPAN 1103 with a grade of “C” or better or instructor approval.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Continued instruction in understanding, speaking, reading and writing Spanish.
This course is the second in a sequence of four related courses. A self-paced laboratory is required.
COURSE GOALS: By the end of this course, the student should be able to:
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Describe features and contents of homes and other residences, give instructions to friends and family members,
state locations, indicate feelings and communicate about actions in progress.
Identify parts of the body and communicate about health conditions, describe daily activities, express what you and
others have just finished doing and communicate about characteristics and conditions of people and things.
Communicate about foods, beverages and dining, make comparisons and express superlatives, order food and
beverages in a restaurant and communicate about past events and actions.
Identify articles of clothing and accessories, communicate about shopping experiences and describe ongoing and
habitual actions and feelings in the past.
NEXT COURSE(S) IN SEQUENCE: SPA 1313
TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES:
This course will cover chapters 4 through 7
Title: Plazas: Lugar de Encuentros, 4th edition
Plazas: Lugar de Encuentros Workbook/Lab Manual (Electron ILRN (Quia)
Author: Hershberger, Navey-Davis & Borrás A.
Year of Publication: 2011
Publisher: Thomson Heinle
TEACHING METHODS: Teaching methods will include lecture and class discussion, pair and group work, listening
exercises, basic writing and on-line learning center.
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EVALUATION TECHNIQUES: Grades will be determined on the following basis:
Grading Formula:
Participation
Homework (4)
Chapter exams (4)
Oral Midterm
Oral Final
Total
Grading Scale:
A
B
C
D
F
50 points
200 points
400 points
50 points
100 points
800 points
720 – 800
640 – 719
560 – 639
480 – 559
0 – 479
Grades will be posted on the TCC Blackboard Website (bb.tulsacc.edu). Students are advised to monitor Blackboard to
ensure the accuracy of the grades recorded there.
Final Grade Reports: Tulsa Community College does not mail out grade reports. Grades are available after the
completion of the semester via the Internet through TED and through a touch tone phone.
Internet Option
1. Open your internet browser and type
www.tulsacc.edu
2. Click on “TED”, then “TED Self Service”
3. Enter your student ID number. Don’t forget to
use a “T” in front of your number.
4. Enter your six digit PIN number (First Time:
Birth Date: MMDDYY).
5. Click on Login
6. Click the “Student” tab and click on “Student
Records”.
7. Click “Grade Detail”
8. Choose the Term (Fall 2014 Credit Classes).
9. Read or print your classes and grades.
10. Don’t forget to click “Exit” when you are
finished
Phone Option
1. Dial 595-7373.
2. Press 1 for credit classes.
3. To check your grades press 2.
4. To review your grades press 1.
5. Select the term: Fall 2007 by pressing the
appropriate number.
6. Enter your 9 digit student ID number.
7. If your number is correct, press 1.
8. Enter your six digit PIN number (First time: Birth
date: MMDDYY).
9. Listen to courses and grades.
10. Press *9 to end the call.
ATTENDANCE: Students who miss six (6) class meetings may be administratively withdrawn or receive an "F"
course grade. There will be no excused absences. Students who enter the class late after attendance is taken must
talk to the instructor after class regarding the tardy arrival or be counted absent. Two (2) tardies will count as an
absence. Arriving to class 15 minutes late constitutes an absence. You are responsible for obtaining all course
documents and assignments that you may not have due to absence. Please contact the instructor after class via text
message (preferred method) or email. On exam days, it is extremely important to be prompt!! It is very disruptive to
begin a test and have a classmate arrive late. I will administer the listening portion of the test shortly after class time
begins. If you are tardy, you will not be allowed to make up this portion of the test (10% of the total points).
LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKE-UP WORK: Only in extenuating circumstances, such as family crisis, illness,
birth, etc., will makeup examinations be provided. Advise your instructor in advance of an absence as a result of
such matters. Missed examinations cannot be made up unless justification for being absent is provided
before the examination is due. The student must email the instructor by 11:59 p.m. the day before the
test if arrangements need to be made for a makeup. If a student is permitted to makeup a test, the test
must be completed within one week of the due date, or the student receives a zero on the examination.
All makeup exams will be taken in the NE Testing Center. Students who miss an exam should contact the
instructor (via text message) as soon as possible to arrange a make-up exam. Make-ups will only be allowed when the
student has previously made arrangements with the teacher or in the case of a medical emergency. Please consult the
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Quia online workbook frequently for messages and feedback. In general, online homework cannot be made up.
Please contact the instructor as soon as possible via text message if such circumstances arise.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed ¾ the duration of any class.
Check the TCC Academic Calendar for the deadline that applies to the course(s). Begin the process with a
discussion with the faculty member assigned to the course. Contact the Advisement Office at any TCC campus to
initiate withdrawal from a course (“W” grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Withdrawal and/or change to an
audit from a course after the drop/add period can alter the financial aid award for the current and future semesters.
Students may receive an outstanding bill from TCC if the recalculation leaves a balance due to TCC. Students who
stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid
consequences for the student.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Email Communications: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex:
jane.doe@tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be sent to your MyTCC
email address; you must use MyTCC email to send email to and receive email from the instructor regarding this
course. The website for MyTCC is mytcc.tulsacc.edu.
Texting Instructor: The instructor’s cell phone is to be used specifically to inform the instructor if you will be
absent from class. Do not text or call the instructor with homework questions! If you have homework
questions, please consult the instructor before or after class or utilize the free tutoring services listed under
resources.
Blackboard Site: All TCC students should login to the Blackboard site and check regularly for announcements
and important documents. The syllabus and test reviews will be posted on Blackboard and the instructor will post
frequent updates regarding deadlines, projects and upcoming tests. The website for Blackboard is bb.tulsacc.edu.
Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC
always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted on the TCC
website (www.tulsacc.edu). You may also sign up for text and email alerts through this website.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS: General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge,
and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and personal
lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and
Technological Proficiency.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and
perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher
learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor.
PLEASE PUT CELL PHONES ON SILENT OR TURN THEM OFF DURING CLASS. Please refer to the Student Code of
Conduct (http://www.tulsacc.edu/student-services/student-code-conduct) for further information regarding classroom
etiquette.
SYLLABUS CHANGES: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any
changes to the syllabus in writing.
DISABILITY RESOURCES: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning
environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access
Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918)
809-1864.
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TOBACCO FREE COLLEGE: Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governor’s
Executive Order 2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or the use of
any tobacco products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles owned by the State of Oklahoma
and all of its agencies and instrumentalities. This Order includes property leased, rented, or owned by TCC including,
but not limited to, all grounds, buildings, facilities, and parking lots. Tulsa Community College’s policy includes a
tobacco free environment on all campus and off-campus locations conducting TCC credit or non-credit classes. The
TCC Campus Police is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy. Violations of the
policy may be addressed through issuance of campus or state citations.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own
work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses
within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of
authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not
limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a
faculty member may:
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Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute assignment
or test;
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Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
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Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw the student
from the class;
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Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.
Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by submitting such
request to the Dean of Student Services.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT: Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC
Catalog, TCC Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook, and semester information listed in the
class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu
Important Information and Internet Sites:
TCC:
www.tulsacc.edu
TCC’s main web page.
bb.tulsacc.edu
TCC’s Blackboard site
mytcc.tulsacc.edu
MyTCC – TCC’s student email site
https://sis.tulsacc.edu
Student Web
Spanish tutoring:
Free tutoring is available in the Northeast Language Center (NE 1521) from
4:30-8:30 in the evenings Monday through Thursday and on Saturday from
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please contact the tutoring instructor, Kathy Norman
at 918-595-7402 during these hours for assistance.
Plazas:
ilrn.heinle.com
Quia on-line workbook and lab manual
Online Dictionary:
www.wordreference.com
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This is a free dictionary and the one I have found most useful.
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TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
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Aug 19: Introduction, Syllabus & Capítulo 4, pages 113-115; homework: practice
the Capítulo 4, Vocab 1 Audio Flashcards on the Heinle site
Aug 21: Introduction of On-Line Materials & Capítulo 4, pages 116-120; homework:
WB4-2, WB4-3, WB4-5, LM4-2, LM4-3, LM4-4
Aug 26: Capítulo 4, pages 121-125; homework: practice the Capítulo 4, Vocab 2
Audio Flashcards on the Heinle site, WB4-6, WB4-7, WB4-8, LM4-10
Aug 28: Capítulo 4, pages 126-129; homework: WB4-12, WB4-13
Sep 2: Capítulo 4, pages 130-132; homework: WB4-15,WB4-16, WB4-17, WB4-18,
Capítulo 4 writing handout (due Sep 4)
Sep 4: Capítulo 4, pages 133-135; homework: WB4-19, WB4-20, WB4-22, WB4-23,
WB4-24, WB4-26, WB4-27, WB4-28, WB4-29, WB4-30, LM4-17, LM4-20
Sep 9: Capítulo 4 Review, pages 142-143, video & Capítulo 4 Homework Due
Sep 11: Capítulo 4 Exam; homework: read Capítulo 5, pages 145-147 & practice
Capítulo 5, Vocab 1 Audio Flashcards on the Heinle site; WB5-1, LM5-2
Sep 16: Capítulo 5, pages 148-151; homework: same as Sep 11
Sep 18: Capítulo 5, pages 152-154; homework: WB5-4, WB5-5, WB5-6, LM5-4,
LM5-5, LM5-6
Sep 23: Capítulo 5, review page 154; pages 155-157; homework: Practice Capítulo
5, Vocab 2 Audio Flashcards on the Heinle site, WB5-7, WB5-8, WB5-9
Sep 25: Capítulo 5, pages 158-161; homework: same as Sep 23
Oct 7: Capítulo 5, pages 162-165; homework: WB5-10, WB5-11, WB5-12, WB5-14,
WB5-16, LM5-9, LM5-10, Capítulo 5 writing handout (due Oct 9)
Oct 9: Capítulo 5 pages 166-169; homework: WB5-17, WB5-18, WB5-19, WB5-20,
WB5-21, WB5-22, WB5-23, WB5-27, WB5-28, WB5-29, LM5-11, LM5-13
Oct 14: Capítulo 5 Review, pages 176-177, video & Capítulo 5 Homework Due
Oct 16: Capítulo 5 Exam; homework: read Capítulo 6, pages 179-181 & practice
Capítulo 6, Vocab 1 Audio Flashcards on the Heinle site
Oct 21: Oral Midterm; Capítulo 6, pages 182-185; homework: WB6-1, WB6-2,
WB6-3, LM6-1
Oct 23 Capítulo 6, pages 186-189; homework: practice Capítulo 6, Vocab 2 Audio
Flashcards on the Heinle site, WB6-4, WB6-5, WB6-6, WB6-7, LM6-4
Oct 28: Capítulo 6, pages 190-194; homework: WB6-9, WB6-10, WB6-11, LM6-8,
LM6-9
Oct 30: Capítulo 6, pages 196-201; homework: WB6-12, WB6-14, WB6-15,
WB6-16
Nov 4: Capítulo 6, pages 202-203; homework: WB6-17, WB6-18, WB6-19, WB6-21,
WB6-27, WB6-29, WB6-30, LM6-15 (work in lab if time)
Nov 6: Capítulo 6 Review, pages 210-211; video & Capítulo 6 Homework Due
(work in lab if time)
Nov 11: Capítulo 6 Exam; homework: read Capítulo 7, pages 213-215 & practice
Capítulo 7, Vocab 1 Audio Flashcards on the Heinle site; WB7-1, WB7-2, WB7-3,
LM7-2
Nov 13: Capítulo 7, pages 216-221; homework: WB7-4, LM7-4, LM7-5
Nov 18: Capítulo 7, pages 222-225; homework: WB7-6, WB7-7, WB7-8, WB7-9
Nov 20: Capítulo 7, pages 226-229; homework: practice Capítulo 7, Vocab 2 Audio
Flashcards on the Heinle site
Nov 25: Capítulo 7, pages 230-234; homework: WB7-10, WB7-13, WB7-14,
WB7-15, WB7-16, LM7-10, LM7-15, Capítulo 7 writing handout (due Dec 2)
Nov 27: No class – Thanksgiving Break (¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias!)
Dec 2: Capítulo 7, pages 236-238; homework: WB7-17 Capítulo 7 Review, pages
246-247, video & Capítulo 7 Homework Due
Dec 4: Capítulo 7 Exam; work on Oral Final
Dec 9: ORAL FINAL EXAM
Dec 11: NO CLASS
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