Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Syllabus
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Course: SPA 101
Title: Elementary Spanish I
Semester: Fall 2014
Location: Desert Ridge High School
Instructor Name: Andrew Borba
Contact Information: Telephone: (480) 987-8947 x352 Email: andrew.borba@gilbertschools.net
Office Hours: Office Hours: daily, before/after school or 5th hour lunch. Appointments required.
Office Location: Classroom (room 5207)
Textbooks and Editions: Puntos de Partida, McGraw-Hill, 2005
ISBN #: 978-0-07-287394-8
Course Description: Study of Spanish grammar, development of Spanish language skills with study
of the Spanish-speaking cultures.
Course Competencies:
1. Identify and explain main ideas of aural discourse of moderately complex topics in Spanish.
2. Ask questions to elicit information and respond to questions extemporaneously on moderately
complex topics in Spanish.
3. Demonstrate correct pronunciation and intonation of Spanish in statements and questions.
4. Use basic courteous expressions, convey basic needs, and talk about events that happened in
Spanish.
5. Read for meaning a written Spanish text that contains learned and new vocabulary and
structure.
6. Use vocabulary to write structurally simple statements and questions.
7. Maintain a conversation in Spanish on moderately complex topics with moderate accuracy.
8. Derive meaning from authentic and moderately complex Spanish texts.
9. Analyze and evaluate texts which have a clear, underlying structure.
10. Write a composition of at least 100 words in Spanish, using appropriate structure and
vocabulary and following the writing process.
11. Describe and explain the norms, values and beliefs of areas in which Spanish is commonly
used.
12. Identify and describe cultural achievements in the Spanish-speaking world.
Attendance: Any student who accrues ten or more absences in any class may see an "INC" as
their grade at marking periods until work is made up. Additionally, any student who accrues ten
or more absences in any class will be placed on academic probation with the possibility of losing
credit for that class. You may make up work for credit ONLY if your absence is excused through
the office within 1 week of the absence. When you are absent, check your calendar to find
assignments, and check the designated classroom location to find the in-class activities. Since
tests and quizzes are announced early, you are expected to take them with the rest of the class.
Exceptions are made for longer absences, but this must be agreed upon with the instructor
beforehand.
Grading Policy:
Tests/quizzes/projects
Homework/class work
Participation
Final exam
TOTAL
40%
25%
15%
20% (Speaking Final 5%, Multiple Choice Final 15%)
100%
Grading Scale:
A = 90%-100%
B = 80%-89%
C = 70%-79%
D = 60%-69%
F = 0-59%
Extra Credit is not available for this class. It is the belief of Chandler-Gilbert Community
College that all work done for a class should receive regular credit and is more than sufficient to
assess the understanding of material presented in the course.
Calendar:
Week One 8-6
Week Two 8-11
Week Three 8-18
Week Four 8-25
Week Five 9-1
Week Six 9-8
Week Seven 9-17
Week Eight 9-22
Week Nine 9-29
Week Ten 10-6
Welcome and Introduction
Course registration
Vocabulary exercises
Gramática: pronouns, numbers
Gramática: numbers, time, gender, articles, adjectives
Vocab, reading, listening, culture, pronunciation
Gramática: regular present, irregular “yo” verbs
Vocab, reading, listening, culture, pronunciation
8/22 HALFWAY QUIZ
Gramática: ser vs. estar, progressive, gustar & similar verbs
Vocab, reading, listening, culture, pronunciation
9-1 Labor Day, no school
Test review
vocab, reading, listening, culture, pronunciation
9/4-9/5 TESTING on all previous material
Gramática: possession, tener
Vocab, reading, listening, culture, pronunciation
Gramática: ir, venir, Demonstratives
Vocab, reading, listening, culture, pronunciation
9/19 HALFWAY QUIZ
Gramática: Stem-changers, Reflexives
Vocab, reading, listening, culture, pronunciation
Test review
Vocab, reading, listening, culture, pronunciation
10/1-10/2 TESTING on material since 9/2
Fall Break – no classes
Week Eleven 10-13
Week Twelve 10-20
Week Thirteen 10-27
Week Fourteen 11-3
Week Fifteen 11-10
Week Sixteen 11-17
Week Seventeen 11-24
Week Eighteen 12-1
Week Nineteen 12-8
Week Twenty 12-15
Project week
Vocab, reading, listening, culture, pronunciation
10/17 PROJECT DUE
Gramática: DOPs, IOPs
Vocab, reading, listening, culture, pronunciation
Gramática: Affirmative & Negative words, Comparisons
Vocab, reading, listening, culture, pronunciation
Gramática: Formal Commands, Regular Preterite
Vocab, reading, listening, culture, pronunciation
11/3 HALFWAY QUIZ
11/11 Veteran’s Day – no school
Gramática: Regular and Irregular Preterite
Vocab, reading, listening, culture, pronunciation
Test review
Vocab, reading, listening, culture, pronunciation
11/20-11/21 TESTING on material since 10/20
Project work
11/27-11/28 Thanksgiving Holiday, no school
Project work
Vocab, reading, listening, culture, pronunciation
12/4 PROJECT DUE
Semester review
Speaking Final exam review
Vocab, reading, listening, culture, pronunciation
12/10 SPEAKING FINAL EXAM
Review
SEMESTER FINAL EXAMS: 12/17-12/19
General Disclaimers: Course content may vary from this outline to meet the needs of this
particular group. The student is responsible for the information in the syllabus. The student is
responsible for Chandler-Gilbert Community College policies in the college catalog and the
student hand book.
Civility Statement: College policy prohibits any conduct which is harmful, obstructive,
disruptive to, or interferes with the educational process... Therefore, the faculty of ChandlerGilbert insist that the language of any communication between students and instructors or among
students meeting electronically or in person at any Chandler-Gilbert site shall maintain the level
of formality appropriate to any college teaching/learning situation. Excessively informal, rude, or
insulting language will not be tolerated. Students who engage in such behavior will be
withdrawn from the course.
Disability Statement: Chandler-Gilbert will make reasonable accommodations for persons with
documented disabilities. Notify Disability Services and Resources and your instructor of any
special needs.
Welcome to Español III Semestre 1
Test and Quiz Policy: Tests assess reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, as well as grammar,
vocabulary, and culture. Ample notice will be given for each assessment. One or two projects will also be
assigned. If a student has an unexcused absence the date of a test or a project due date, then the score will
result in a 0. If the absence is excused, then the student will make up the test the day the student returns.
Homework Policy: The students will receive a Homework and Test calendar each quarter. Every attempt
should be made to complete each homework assignment, due to the fact that homework is graded on
completion. However, partial points are possible for incomplete assignments. Students are also graded on
in-class activities, including notes, written activities, listening activities, and warm-up exercises. If you
are absent, the folders on the wall contain all of the activities performed in class that are worth points, and
should be checked whenever a student is absent.
Late Work: It is the policy of the Modern Languages Department at DRHS to not accept late work.
Absent Work: If students have been absent because of illness or other EXCUSED circumstances, they
will be given one week to complete their assignments.
Participation Points: Each student will be given 20 points per 5-day school week for coming to class and
participating in an appropriate manner. Points will be deducted for the following reasons: tardiness,
unexcused absences, not being on task, not coming prepared to class, misbehavior, not listening to and
following instructions, and not using Spanish. If students are tardy, 4 points will be lost and a tardy
assignment will be assigned. Student work will not be graded until the tardy assignment is finished.
The following rules are also very important and any lack of adherence to them will result in a reduction of
the Participation grade and/or a detention assignment. Again, student work will not be graded until the
detention assignment is finished.
 Hazing and any form of harassment are not permitted in this classroom. Disrespect, towards the
students or the teacher is absolutely not accepted.
 Any form of swearing, including in Spanish, is not permitted.
 Permission must be granted before eating food in the classroom. Clear liquids are permitted. No
coffee or other beverages that will stain the carpet are allowed.
 Inappropriate clothing is strictly prohibited and the student will be sent immediately to obtain
decent clothing.
 Any form of cheating will result in a zero, parents may be notified, and a discipline referral may
be given to an administrator. Electronic devices will be turned off and out of reach during
assessments, or the student will receive a 0.
 As soon as the students walk in the classroom, the use of cell phones, iPods, or any other
electronic device is prohibited. They are not to be SEEN or HEARD at any time in the classroom
or the students will risk confiscation of the item. Students will have to pick up the phone or
electronic device at the end of the school day from an administrator. There are occasions when
electronic devices may be used, but permission must be granted from the teacher beforehand.
Excessive inappropriate behavior can result in the student being asked to sit outside of the classroom until
the bell rings, and can result in a referral if necessary. Señor Borba will contact parents regarding
behavioral concerns when he feels it is appropriate.
Final Exam Policy: The final exam is worth 20% of the semester grade, and is administered in two parts.
The Speaking Final Exam is worth 5% of the semester grade. The Multiple Choice Exam is worth 15%.
Classroom Procedures:
Beginning of class: As soon as students enter the classroom, they need to turn homework into the drawer
by the printer. After turning in your homework, immediately start on the warm-up activity.
During class: Various activities will occur during class. Appropriate participation is expected and
distracting behavior will not be tolerated. Natural conversations will take place daily in Spanish.
End of class: The last 5-10 minutes of class is for starting homework and for asking any final questions on
the material covered. Students will remain seated until the bell rings.
Returning assignments to students: Quizzes, tests, and projects will be graded and returned to students
within one week. Homework assignments will normally be returned and discussed.
Checking grade status: The online grading system will be updated weekly.
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