Spanish 101
Fall 2023
First semester Spanish
MTWR 12:05PM - 12:55PM
Profesor:
Despacho (Office):
Vu Truong
911 Van Hise
Section 004
478 Van Hise
E-mail/Contact:
vttruong@wisc.edu
Consult Hours (in-person or virtual):
T/R 11:00-12:00 or by appt
General Information
-This 4-credit, “C” type, elementary level class meets in-person for a 50-minute class period
Monday through Thursday during the semester and carries the expectation that students will
work on course learning activities (reading, writing, oral activities, studying, etc.) for a minimum
of 2 hours out of the classroom for every class period (at least 8 hours outside of class per week,
2 hrs. x 4 days = 8 hrs.). All assignments, including readings, need to be completed before class.
Class time will be used for practice, further explanation and clarification of more complicated
topics. If you need more information, please speak with me as soon as possible.
Required materials
-Access to updated computer with working camera and microphone, updated Chrome or Firefox
browsers (not Safari), reliable high-speed internet access.
-Textbook: “LSC UNIV WISC COMBO SPAN101:PUNTOS DE PARTIDA SUP MTRL V1;
SPA101/2:CONNECT AC”. ISBN: 9781264306848.
Purchasing link for custom reduced price complete package:
https://www.mheducation.com/highered/custom/product/1264306849.html
The above package includes all three (3) required materials (listed below):
1. Dorwick, Foerster, et al., Puntos de partida, 11th ed. McGraw-Hill, chapters 1-9,
2021. ISBN 9781259991684.
2. Foerster, Miller. Supplementary Materials…, chapters 1-9, 2021. ISBN:
9781260707670
3. Connect digital platform account access, ISBN: 9781264207046
Required Resources
-Canvas: https://canvas.wisc.edu
-Connect: (access through Canvas only)
Course description and Learning Outcomes
Spanish 101 involves practice of all basic language skills: listening comprehension, speaking,
reading, and writing. It requires no previous knowledge. Students will attempt to:
• Communicate, with few errors, in Spanish using level-appropriate language for classroom
and non-classroom situations.
• Comprehend and analyze basic, level-appropriate common auditory and written inputs
such as classroom instructions and real-world examples.
• Identify and produce level-appropriate grammar and vocab, especially in written work.
• Successful completion of Spanish 101 is preparation for Spanish 102, which continues
expanding upon these outcomes through new language topics.
Course and grade breakdown
Exams (34%), see calendar on Canvas
The four (4) exams (first three (3) exams 8% of final grade; fourth exam 10% of final grade)
serve as a cumulative review of the topics studied up to the date of the exam, with emphasis on
the most recently studied chapters. The exams are timed, closed-book exams completed in class.
They follow a similar layout to the homework and online exercises. They may include a reading
comprehension, a listening comprehension, a short essay/written component, grammar and
vocabulary production and a listening portion. Please check the calendar to ensure that you are
prepared to take the exams on the assigned date. Exams will not be rescheduled without prior
approval from both instructor and Coordinator and must be taken within a 24-hour window
following the originally-scheduled time.
Homework (35%)
Daily homework includes anything indicated in class, on the calendar, via email or on Canvas.
At a minimum, it will include various types of tasks, e.g. preparation for class each day,
attending class sessions, reading the textbook, watching grammar videos, taking notes, doing
written and oral activities from various sources, completing the McGraw-Hill “Connect”
exercises (known as “Prep”, “Hmwk”, “ALA” and “Pruebas” and accessible through Canvas
after registering your paid access), etc. ¡OJO! Late homework will not be accepted. If you
miss a class, you are still responsible for completing that day’s assignment on time.
Written assignments (9%)
There are three (3) writing assignments completed during the semester. They will be examined
for consistent application of vocab and structures we have seen up to the point. After receiving
instructor feedback, you will be responsible for making revisions as part of the writing process.
Oral assignments (10%)
There are two (2) oral assignments, each comprised of two (2) sections: a situational dialogue
completed in groups and an impromptu image description. These are meant to test your ability to
verbalize thoughts and communicate with others aloud. As the assignment dates near, you will be
provided with more information. Please check the dates of these assignments to avoid potential
conflicts.
Participation (12%)
Active participation is essential to being a successful language learner. It requires consistent
attendance, interaction with the Canvas resources, timely preparation of homework and readings,
taking notes on daily work, asking questions, volunteering to answer questions or provide
information in class, engaging in group work, and staying on task, all in Spanish. Also, please be
respectful of the class and of all class members and keep any personal distractions to a minimum.
Your active participation will be evaluated daily and summarized for each chapter using written
feedback and a rubric accessible on Canvas.
Attendance
Consistent attendance in a communicative language course is essential. Therefore, students are
required to attend class. To alleviate any negative impact on your grade, you are allotted a total
2
of four (4) absences during the semester without penalty. Each additional absence beyond that
may result in the loss of 1% off of your final grade.
If you miss class or plan to miss for any reason, please contact me as soon as possible.
Remember that late homework is not accepted.
Official departmental grading scale (No curves or extra credit are permitted)
A
AB
B
BC
C
D
F
100 – 92
91 – 89
88 – 83
82 – 80
79 – 71
70 – 65
64 – 0
Academic Integrity (Don’t cheat!) and Student Rights
“By virtue of enrollment, you agree to uphold the high academic standards of the University of
Wisconsin-Madison; academic misconduct is behavior that negatively impacts the integrity of the
institution. Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, and helping others commit these
previously listed acts are examples of misconduct which may result in disciplinary action. Examples of
disciplinary action include, but is not limited to, failure on the assignment/course, written reprimand,
disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion.” For more information, see
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws/14.pdf.
¡OJO! In a language course, misconduct includes using unapproved resources, whether human or
electronic, as they are NOT permitted for this class. Consult with your instructor before receiving
assistance from outside parties (e.g. a tutor, an online tool). Seek authorization from instructor if you want
to share or collaborate on work with others regardless of the forum or means. If you are unsure of whether
sharing or collaboration is permitted, it is your responsibility to ask the instructor for clarification. You
are responsible for understanding all the details of the syllabus and UW-Madison policies. Lack of
understanding regarding specific course policies and University expectations does not excuse
inappropriate conduct or behavior. Consult the Student Conduct website if you have questions.
This course adheres to the guidelines set forth by UW-Madison concerning your rights.
http://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/#rulesrightsandresponsibilitiestext
Classroom health protocols
We must continue to prioritize our collective health and safety to keep ourselves, our campus, and our
community safe. As a university community, we must work together to prevent the spread of illness and
to promote the collective health and welfare of our campus and surrounding community. For more
information, consult the UW COVID-19 Response page.
Privacy of Student Information and Digital Proctoring
The privacy and security of faculty, staff and students’ personal information is a top priority for UWMadison. The university carefully reviews and vets all campus-supported teaching and learning tools,
including proctoring tools and takes necessary steps to ensure that tool providers prioritize proper
handling of sensitive data in alignment with FERPA, industry standards and best practices.
Usage of Audio Recorded Lectures Statement
Lecture materials and recordings for Spanish 101 are protected intellectual property at UW-Madison.
Students in this course may use the materials and recordings for their personal use related to participation
in this class. Students may also take notes solely for their personal use. If a lecture is not already recorded,
you are not authorized to record them without permission unless you are considered by the university to
be a qualified student with a disability requiring accommodation and have received authorization from the
instructor [Regent Policy Document 4-1]. Students may not copy or use lecture materials and recordings
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outside of class, including posting on internet sites or selling to commercial entities. Students are also
prohibited from providing or selling their personal notes to anyone else or being paid for taking notes by
any person or commercial firm without the instructor’s express written permission. Unauthorized use of
these copyrighted lecture materials and recordings constitutes copyright infringement and may be
addressed under the university’s policies, UWS Chapters 14 and 17, governing student academic and nonacademic misconduct.
Accommodations for students (Be successful!)
“The University of Wisconsin-Madison supports the right of all enrolled students to a full and equal
educational opportunity. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Wisconsin State Statute (36.12),
and UW-Madison policy (Faculty Document 1071) require that students with disabilities be reasonably
accommodated in instruction and campus life. Reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities
is a shared responsibility. [Students are expected to inform me of their need for instructional
accommodations by the end of the second week of the semester,] or as soon as possible after a disability
has been incurred or recognized. I will work either directly with the you and/or in coordination with the
McBurney Center to identify and provide reasonable instructional accommodations.”
http://mcburney.wisc.edu/facstaffother/faculty/syllabus.php
Think you need accommodations? https://mcburney.wisc.edu/thinking-about-uw/
Diversity and Inclusion (Be considerate!)
“Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions
of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status,
abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence
in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of WisconsinMadison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from
every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.”
https://diversity.wisc.edu/
How to succeed in this course
• Be consistent in completing your work and checking on upcoming assignments via Canvas, the
syllabus and calendar and attendance in class.
• Reach out any time you have an issue or question.
• Take advantage of the extra resources provided in Canvas and Connect to help you prepare and
review.
• Review feedback when available to identify strengths and weaknesses.
• Stay healthy and well rested and make good choices! Consider making use of the following
resources as needed:
o University Health Services
o Undergraduate Academic Advising and Career Services
o Office of the Registrar
o Office of Student Financial Aid
o Dean of Students Office
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Span 101 Course calendar (dates are subject to change)
Week
w1d1
w1d2
w2d1
w2d2
w2d3
w2d4
w3d1
Date
Material
Homework due before class:
Introduction
Purchase course package (pg. 1)
Download syllabus
Participation contract
Chapter 1
Course Orientation Quiz
How to use Connect
Study pp. 4-10
Prep (greetings and courtesies)
Prep (describing yourself)
¿Cómo te llamas? discussion post
Start ALA c1
Chapter 1
Hmwk (greetings and courtesies)
Hmwk (describing yourself)
Study pp. 12-13; 14-15; 16
Prep (numbers 1-30 and hay)
Prep (likes and dislikes)
Chapter 1
Hmwk (numbers 1-30 and hay)
Hmwk (likes and dislikes)
Study p. 18
Prep (telling time)
Sep. 13
Chapter 1
Más discusión—discussion post
Hmwk (telling time)
Supp. pp. 5-6
Prueba 1 due
Sep. 14
Chapter 2
*consult instructor by today
re: absences and
accommodations
ALA c1 due
Study pp. 30
Prep (Vocab: el salón de clase)
Study pp. 37-39
Prep (singular nouns)
Start ALA c2
Chapter 2
Hmwk (Vocab el salón de clase)
Hmwk (singular nouns)
Study pp. 40-41; 43-46
Prep (plural nouns)
Prep (subject pronouns, -ar verbs)
Sep. 6
Sep. 7
Sep. 11
Sep. 12
Sep. 18
5
Chapter 2
Hmwk (plural nouns)
Hmwk (subject pronouns,
-ar verbs)
Study p. 32
Prep (Vocab las materias)
Chapter 2
Supp. p. 11
Hmwk (Vocab las materias)
Study pp. 50-52
Prep (asking questions)
Chapter 2
TO p. 60
Hmwk (asking questions)
Supp. pp. 14-17
Prueba 2 due
Chapter 3
ALA c2 due
Study pp. 66-67; 79-81; 84-85
Prep (Vocab la familia)
Prep (los posesivos)
Prep (the verb ser)
Chapter 3
Written Assignment 1
Hmwk (Vocab la familia)
Hmwk (los posesivos)
Hmwk (the verb ser)
WA1 (in-class)
Start ALA c3
Chapter 3
Study p. 70
Prep (Vocab los adjetivos)
Study pp. 73-75
Prep (adjective agreement)
Sep. 28
Chapter 3
Hmwk (los adjetivos)
Hmwk (adjective agreement)
Study pp. 68; 88-89
Prep (Vocab: los números 31-100)
Prep (los verbos -er, -ir)
w5d1
Oct. 2
Chapter 3
Revisions WA1
Hmwk (Vocab: los números 31-100)
Hmwk (los verbos -er, -ir)
MH p. 96
w5d2
Oct. 3
Unit Exam cc. 1-3 Review
WA1 Revisions due
Supp. p. 29
w3d2
w3d3
w3d4
w4d1
w4d2
w4d3
w4d4
Sep. 19
Sep. 20
Sep. 21
Sep. 25
Sep. 26
Sep. 27
6
Prueba 3 due
w5d3
w5d4
w6d1
w6d2
w6d3
w6d4
w7d1
w7d2
Oct. 4
Oct. 5
Oct. 9
Oct. 10
Oct. 11
Oct. 12
Oct. 16
Oct. 17
Unit Exam cc 1-3
ALA c3 due
Chapter 4
Study Habits Quiz UE1-3
Study pp. 104-105; 107
Prep (Vocab la ropa)
Prep (Vocab los colores)
Start ALA c4
Chapter 4
Hmwk (Vocab la ropa)
Hmwk (Vocab los colores)
Study pp. 114-115; 118-119
Prep (los adjetivos demostrativos)
Prep (tener, venir y otros)
Chapter 4
Hmwk (los adjetivos demostrativos)
Hmwk (tener, venir y otros)
Study pp. 123-124
Prep (el verbo ir)
Chapter 4
Hmwk (el verbo ir)
Study p. 109
Prep (Vocab los números 100 y más)
TO p. 130
Chapter 4
Discuss Oral Assignment 1
UE 1-3 vocab/grammar corrections
Hwmk (Vocab los números 100 y
más)
Supp. p. 44
Prueba 4 due
Chapter 5
ALA c4 due
Study pp. 136; 143-145
Prep (Vocab los cuartos y los
muebles)
Prep (hacer, oír y otros)
Chapter 5
Hmwk (Vocab los cuartos y los
muebles)
Hmwk (hacer, oír y otros)
Study pp.138-139; 149-151
Prep (Vocab los días de la semana)
Prep (los verbos radicales)
Start ALA c5
7
w7d3
Oct. 18
Chapter 5
Hmwk (Vocab los días de la semana)
Hmwk (los verbos radicales)
Study pp. 153-155
Prep (pronombres reflexivos)
w7d4
Oct. 19
Chapter 5
Hmwk (pronombres reflexivos)
Study pp. 140-141
Prep (¿Cuándo?)
w8d1
Oct. 23
Oral Assignment 1
Midterm Grade Check
w8d2
Oct. 24
Oral Assignment 1
w8d3
Oct. 25
Unit Exam cc. 4-5 Review
w8d4
Oct. 26
Unit Exam cc. 4-5
w9d1
w9d2
w9d3
Oct. 30
Oct. 31
Nov. 1
Supp. pp. 63-64
ALA c5 due
Prueba 5 due
Chapter 6
Study Habits Quiz UE4-5
Study pp. 170; 177-178
Prep (Vocab el tiempo)
Prep (el presente progresivo)
Start ALA c6
Chapter 6
Hmwk (Vocab el tiempo)
Hmwk (el presente progresivo)
Study pp. 172-173; 174
Prep (Vocab los meses, las
estaciones)
Prep (¿Dónde está?)
Chapter 6
Written Assignment 2
Hmwk (Vocab los meses, las
estaciones)
Study pp. 182-185
Prep (ser y estar)
WA2 (in-class)
w9d4
Nov. 2
Chapter 6
Hmwk (ser y estar)
Study pp. 189-192
Prep (las comparaciones)
TO p. 200
w10d1
Nov. 6
Chapter 6
UE 4-5 vocab/grammar corrections
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Hmwk (las comparaciones)
Supp. pp. 75-76
Prueba 6 due
w10d2
Nov. 7
Chapter 7
ALA c6 due
Study pp. 206-207; 213-215; 219-221
Prep (Vocab la comida)
Prep (objeto directo, a personal)
Prep (el indefinido, la negación)
w10d3
Nov. 8
Chapter 7
Hmwk (Vocab la comida)
Hmwk (objeto directo, a personal)
Hmwk (el indefinido, la negación)
Study pp. 209-210
Prep (Vocab saber y conocer)
Start ALA c7
w10d4
Nov. 9
Chapter 7
Revisions WA2
Hwmk (Vocab saber y conocer)
Study pp. 223-224
Prep (mandatos formales)
w11d1
Nov. 13
Chapter 7
WA2 Revisions due
Salu2 p. 212
Hwmk (mandatos formales)
Supp. p. 92
w11d2
Nov. 14
Unit Exam cc. 6-7 Review
ALA c7 due
Prueba 7 due
w11d3
Nov. 15
Unit Exam cc. 6-7
w11d4
w12d1
w12d2
Nov. 16
Nov. 20
Nov. 21
Chapter 8
Study Habits Quiz UE6-7
Study pp. 238-239 ; 245-247
Prep (Vocab de viaje)
Prep (el objeto indirecto)
Start ALA c8
Chapter 8
Hwmk (Vocab de viaje)
Hmwk (el objeto indirecto)
Study pp. 250-251
Prep (el verbo gustar)
Chapter 8
Hmwk (el verbo gustar)
Study pp. 240-241; 255-257
Prep (Vocab de vacaciones)
Prep (el pretérito)
9
w12d3
Nov. 22
Chapter 8
Hmwk (Vocab de vacaciones)
Quiz No es lo que parece
Supp. pp. 115-116
Thanksgiving Recess: Nov. 23-Nov. 26
w13d1
w13d2
Nov. 27
Nov. 28
Chapter 8
Hmwk (el pretérito)
Supp. pp. 110-113
ALA c8 due
Chapter 9
Discuss Oral Assignment 2
Prueba 8 due
Study pp. 272-273 ; 278-279
Prep (Vocab los días festivos)
Prep (el pretérito irregular)
Start ALA c9
w13d3
Nov. 29
Chapter 9
Hmwk (Vocab los días festivos)
Hmwk (el pretérito irregular)
Study pp. 282-283
Prep (pretérito, verbos radicales)
w13d4
Nov. 30
Written Assignment 3
UE 6-7 vocab/grammar corrections
WA3 (in-class)
w14d1
Dec. 4
Oral Assignment 2
w14d2
Dec. 5
Oral Assignment 2
w14d3
Dec. 6
Oral Assignment 2
w14d4
Dec. 7
Chapter 9
Revisions WA3
Hmwk (pretérito, verbos radicales)
Study pp. 275 ; 286-287
Prep (Vocab las emociones)
Prep (usando dos pronombres)
w15d1
Dec. 11
Chapter 9
Hmwk (Vocab las emociones)
Hmwk (usando dos pronombres)
WA3 Revisions due
w15d2
Dec. 12
Chapter 9
Supp. p. 135
Prueba 9 due
w15d3
Dec. 13
Final Exam Review
ALA c9 due
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FINAL EXAM: Saturday, December 16, 12:25-2:25 PM
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