SPAN 2010
Intermediate Spanish
2014-15
Instructor
Name
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Course
Description
This is a Concurrent Enrollment Course, offering both high school credit through ______________ High
School and college credit through Utah Valley University. Credit from this course is transferable to all
colleges and universities. Contact the receiving institution for how the credits will be applied.
Reviews and builds upon the grammar, reading, writing, and conversation skills learned in the first year
courses. Introduces readings and discussions on the history, culture, and literature of the Spanish speaking
world, maintaining a focus on oral proficiency.
Prerequisites
This class is available to all high school juniors and seniors in good academic standing. High school
prerequisites apply. Students need equivalent knowledge of SPAN 1020.
Learning Outcomes
Course Objectives: The second year sequence in Spanish is designed as the logical continuation and
expansion of the first year program. In this class students will apply the material learned in Spanish 1010 and
1020 and will learn new grammar structures. All class activities will provide students the opportunity to
practice and to improve their ability to speak, listen, write and read using their knowledge of the language
learned in Spanish 1010-1020 and 2010. In addition, students will expand their vocabulary and their
knowledge of Hispanic cultures.
Text | Instructional Material
1. Vistas, third edition (Blanco, Dellinger, Donley, and García) and Workbook, answer key and CDs.
2. Spanish-English Dictionary
Assessment
Participation and attendance: You are required to attend class every day. Your instructor will keep roll and
at the end of the day, assess your participation in class and assign a daily grade. The participation grade will
be based on student attitude, effort, and the quality of involvement in class.
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Speaking IN SPANISH throughout the class is essential to good participation. You can improve your daily
class work grade by 1) coming to class prepared and ready to participate on a regular basis; and 2)
consistently interacting in Spanish with your instructor and classmates.
Homework: Written assignments will generally come from the textbook and workbook. Each time you take
an exam, you will be required to complete and hand in the corresponding workbook chapter. For full credit,
students should complete all exercises and make corrections in a different color, using the answer key. For
open-ended questions when answers may vary, you will not be penalized for mistakes. Each exercise from
the workbook is worth one point. The total number of exercises assigned will determine the total number of
points possible at the end of the semester.
Composition: You will write a composition which will require a first and a final draft. The final draft must be
turned in with the first draft. Organization and grammar are very important. The feedback you received on
the first draft will concern principally the content and organization of the composition. The final draft will be
evaluated with more attention to the smaller details as well as to the content and organization. The format
is type-written, 12 pt. Font, double spaced, one full page.
Unit Exams: These exams will each cover the material from the chapter studied. Exams may include
vocabulary, composition, grammar, listening and reading comprehension sections. There are NO make-ups.
If you are going to miss an exam, talk to your instructor in advance and take the test one day before
scheduled exam. If you have an unforeseen emergency on the day of the exam, you must contact the
instructor before you miss the scheduled time for the exam. See the schedule of activities for specific dates.
Oral Interview: You will have one oral interview (brief conversation with the instructor) in which the
instructor will evaluate your ability to understand and communicate as well as the correct use of grammar,
vocabulary and pronunciation.
Group Presentation: Each group will give one in class presentation about a country assigned by the
instructor in which the students will cover (like if they work-d for a Travel Agency) cultural aspects of the
country such as: music, food, people, geography, tourism, costumes etc. The presentation will last between
15-20 minutes. The instructor will consider the appropriate use of language and grammar, visual aids
(posters, pictures, videos) and additional material presented by the students such as food, clothing etc
(related to the country being presented).
LEARNING TECHNIQUES: Successful foreign language learning requires daily class attendance and
participation and consistent study (as opposed to occasional cramming). Here are some recommendations
that will help you succeed in this course:
* Memorize and review vocabulary, conjugations, and grammatical structures. Just completing
assigned homework is not sufficient to learn course material.
* Keep a list of new vocabulary in a spiral bound notebook of new words in Spanish and in English.
This list should include all new vocabulary from the text, the workbook and from class. Practice this
vocabulary daily in the following progressive order: recall meaning of word in English, recall word orally in
Spanish, practice writing the word in Spanish.
* Speak exclusively in Spanish during class.
* Use resources available to you: instructor’s office hours, tutors in the Language Lab GC 104,
dictionaries and other aids
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Summary of your responsibilities:
1) Read and be familiar with the syllabus.
2) Attend class regularly and actively participate in pair, group, and whole-class discussions. Listen to your
classmates and encourage them to communicate in Spanish too.
3) Turn in assignments on time. Read and be familiar with the homework schedule and due dates.
4) Correct workbook assignments using the answer key. Make corrections in a second color.
5) Take unit exams and chapter quizzes when they are given. Complete oral interviews on dates specified in
the schedule.
Evaluation:
1. Participation (includes in-class oral participation, attendance)
10%
2. Homework and quizzes
10%
3. Composition
15%
4. Unit exams (4)
35%
5. Oral interview
15%
6. Group Presentation
15%
Department
Grading Scale
A = 100-93
A - = 92-90
B+ = 89-87
B = 86-83
B - = 82-80
C+ = 79-77
C = 76-73
C - = 72-70
D+ = 69-67
D = 66-63
D - = 62-60
F = 59-0
Grades and Credit
You will receive the same grade for your high school course as you receive for your college course. Your
grade for this class will become part of your permanent college transcript and will affect your GPA. A low
grade in this course can affect college acceptance and scholarship eligibility.
University
Academic Integrity
Utah Valley University expects all students to maintain integrity and high standards of individual honesty in
academic work, to obey the law, and to show respect for others. Students of this class are expected to
support an environment of academic integrity, have the right to such an environment, and should avoid all
aspects of academic dishonesty. Examples of academic dishonesty include plagiarizing, faking of data,
sharing information during an exam, discussing an exam with another student who has not taken the exam,
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consulting reference material during an exam, submitting a written assignment which was authored by
someone other than you, and/or cheating in any form. Violators of this policy will be subject to disciplinary
action. Cheating will not be tolerated. It will result in a FAILING grade for the course.
In keeping with UVU policy, evidence of academic dishonesty may result in a failing grade in the course and
disciplinary review by the college. Additional information on this topic is published in the student handbook
and is available on the UVU website.
Students with Disabilities
If you have any disability, which may impair your ability to successfully, complete this course, please contact
the Accessibility Services office, 863-8747, BU 146. Academic accommodations are granted for all students
who have qualified documented disabilities. All services are coordinated with the Accessibility Services
office.
Dropping the Class
_________ is the last day to drop the course without it showing on your transcript.
_________ is the last day to withdraw from the class.
If you drop the high school class, you must also withdraw from the UVU class to avoid receiving an E or UW
(unofficial withdrawal).
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