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Pittsburg State University
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Modern
Languages and Literatures
Spring 2012
Course Number and Title: MLL 158-03
Spanish Language/Culture II
Department: Modern Languages and Literatures
Credit Hours: 5
Pre-requisite: MLL 154
Co-requisite: None
Meets: Grubbs Hall 102 MWF, Grubbs Hall 203
TTH, 2:00-2:50
Course Delivery Method: In person (not online,
not hybrid)
Faculty Member
Grant D. Moss
Assistant Professor of Spanish and Portuguese
Modern Languages and Literatures
Office: 411 Grubbs Hall
Office Hours: 9-11 MWF, 11-1 TTH or by
appointment
Telephone: 620-235-4713
E-mail: gmoss@pittstate.edu
Textbook
Rusch, Debbie, Marcela Domínguez and Lucía
Caycedo Garner. Imágenes. Second Edition. New
York: Houghton Mifflin, 2007.
Recommended
Spanish-Spanish Dictionary and/or Spanish-English
Dictionary
Course Description
A continued study of the basics of Spanish language
through activities designed to develop listening,
speaking, reading, and writing proficiency.
Additional activities are intended to develop an
appreciation of Hispanic culture and an awareness
of the geography of the Hispanic world.
Anticipated Learning Outcomes and Methods of
Assessment
Students should increase Spanish proficiency in five
areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing, and
culture. However, the overall results in these areas
depend primarily on the student.
The methods of assessment follow.
Components of the course evaluation
Oral Quizzes (pruebas orales) 15% (4 x 3.75%
each)
You will be assigned to a group of 2 – 4 students
who will interact with each other or the instructor
according to individually prescribed roles, situations,
or illustrations based on the chapters studied during
the quarter. Each member of the group will be rated
according to his/her individual contribution, and
each oral quiz will count as 2.5% of your grade.
Compositions 15% (4 x 3.75% each)
In Spanish Language/Culture II (158) you will be
required to write four in-class compositions that use
the vocabulary and verb tenses that you have
practiced in class. These compositions will expand
upon your homework and the concepts that you
have practiced in class as well as tenses and
structures from previous chapters. Each
composition is 2.5% of your grade. Actual
composition themes will vary but will focus on the
themes/structures from the chapters in the textbook.
Chapter Examinations 30% (3 x 10%)
Each exam will cover two chapters. There are six
sections to each exam: 1) Listening Comprehension
(comprensión auditiva), 2) Reading Comprehension
(comprensión lectoral), 3) Vocabulary (vocabulario),
4) structures/grammar (estructuras/gramática), 5)
Short Composition (composición breve) and 6)
Culture (cultura).
Comprehensive Final Examination 20%
The Final Exam is cumulative in nature.
Approximately 40-45% of the final exam centers on
chapter 12. The rest of the exam returns to
principles from chapters 1-11. The format for the
exam is the same as the other exams in that it will
include the six categories (listening comprehension,
reading comprehension, vocabulary, structures,
writing and culture).
Homework, Participation and Attendance
(homework assignments, in-class surprise
quizzes, weekly participation, etc.) 20%
Students will prepare their tarea before they arrive
to class. Homework is due at the beginning of class
unless otherwise noted. See the tentative calendar
for assignments and their due dates. No late work
will be accepted unless instructor is provided with
acceptable documentation. No homework will be
accepted by e-mail unless indicated for a specific
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assignment. You will also receive a weekly
participation grade. See Class Attendance and
Participation Policy below for more information.
Class Attendance and Participation Policy
This class includes numerous activities that require
you to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and
evaluate. You are expected to be involved and stay
involved. Each meeting will add some new
dimension to your knowledge of the language and
its related cultures. Regular attendance and
participation in class activities are essential to be a
successful language learner. You must prepare
carefully for class, complete all assignments in
advance and participate in class. Every day you will
receive a grade for individual, pair, and/or group
activities. In-class participation en español is
important for your success in this class. Come ready
to talk about the text for that day! Every day that
you do not attend will affect your participation
grade because you are not in class to participate! If
you do miss a class, makeup work will be
permitted only when the instructor is presented with
acceptable documentation. Legitimate excused
absences include the following: participation in a
scheduled activity of an official University
organization, verifiable confining illness, serious
verifiable family emergencies, subpoenas, jury duty,
and military service. It is your responsibility to
notify your instructor of any excused absence as far
in advance as possible. Makeup work must be made
up in a timely manner (e.g. before the next
scheduled evaluation). Documentation for excused
absences must be presented as soon as possible. No
documentation (and by extension no makeup work)
will be accepted after the last day of regularly
scheduled classes. After four absences, each
additional undocumented absence will result in a
one (1) point reduction of your final grade per
absence, i.e., two (2) unexcused absences (beyond
the four “grace” days) will reduce your final grade
by two (2) points. For example if your overall
average is 91% and you have six unexcused
absences your final grade will be 89%. Absences
are counted from the first day of the quarter.
Chronic lateness to class will also reduce your grade.
Three tardies equal one absence. The instructor will
not drop students from this course for
nonattendance or excessive absences. If you do not
attend class or have excessive absences you should
consider withdrawal from the course or should
consult with the various offices on campus.
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 0-59%
E-mail policy
The instructor will communicate with you through
Pittsburg State e-mail and/or Angel. You must
check your Pitt State e-mail/Angel frequently for
updates from the instructor. The instructor will
check his e-mail at least once daily during regular
business hours (from Monday to Friday) and he will
usually respond to any e-mail inquiries within 24
hours. If you have questions about what the
homework is, you should ask a classmate or check
the calendar just in case our e-mail checks do not
coincide! Remember that no assignment will be
accepted through e-mail unless otherwise indicated.
Study Abroad!
The department strongly recommends that all
Modern Languages and Literatures majors and
minors participate in accredited study abroad
programs. PSU offers study abroad scholarships as
well as assistance with other financial aid. To learn
about accredited programs, contact Megan Corrigan,
Study Abroad Coordinator, at 235-4221 or visit
118C Whitesitt Hall. For information on transfer
credits, consult with Judy Berry-Bravo, Chair of
Modern Languages and Literatures, at 235-4708 or
visit 429 Grubbs Hall.
Student Conduct Code
According to the Student Conduct Code,
“Disruption of classes, seminars, research projects,
activities or operations of the University”
(http://www.pittstate.edu/audiences/currentstudents/policies/rights-and-responsibilities/studentconduct-code.dot) will not be tolerated. This
instructor does not permit the use of cell phones or
other electronic devices in class unless otherwise
indicated. Exceptions will be made for assistive
technologies for the vision-or hearing-impaired in
consultation with the Center for Student
Accommodations.
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Center for Student Accommodations
If you feel that you may need an accommodation
based on the impact of a disability, you should
contact your instructor privately to discuss your
specific needs. Students with disabilities that have
been certified by the Center for Student
Accommodations will be appropriately
accommodated, and should inform the instructor as
soon as possible of their needs. The Center for
Student Accommodations is located in the Bryant
Student Health Center, telephone 620-235-4309.
Retro-credits
The Department of Modern Languages and
Literatures has a retro-credits program designed to
reward students who have already spent years
learning languages in high school. Students must
sign up for the program in 428 Grubbs Hall with
Kathy Dyer, Departmental Secretary, during the
first three weeks of the semester in which they take
their first language course at PSU. That course
determines their entry level and the maximum
credits they can earn through retro-credits. For more
information on retro-credits visit our webpage at
www.pittstate.edu/flang. Transfer students who
took language courses at another university or
college are not eligible. The Department encourages
students to seek faculty advice to determine their
best entry level.
Linguafolio
Linguafolio is an assessment tool that encourages
students to recognize and record their proficiency
level at various times during their study of a foreign
language. The program encourages each student to
create a personal checklist; this list helps the student
to focus on the skills that he/she must develop in
order to achieve a higher level of proficiency. If
used appropriately, this tool can increase a student’s
ability to identify his/her strengths and weaknesses
in the language in order to improve. For more
information see your instructor or the Angel page
for our course.
ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of
Foreign Languages) 2012 Proficiency Guidelines
Speaking Writing, Listening and Reading
http://www.actfl.org/files/public/ACTFLProficiency
Guidelines2012_FINAL.pdf
Spanish Table
Mondays 12:00-1:00 at Gorilla Crossing
Other important Pittsburg State information
See the end of this syllabus (after the tentative
calendar) for other pertinent information or visit
http://www.pittstate.edu/office/registrar/forms.dot.
Tentative Course Calendar
Semana 1
16 de enero MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY!
17 de enero
Introduction to course
Tarea: Estudiar Capítulo Preliminar y Capítulo 1
(pp. 1-36); Estudiar el guión de curso (syllabus) en
Angel.
18 de enero
En clase: Repaso Capítulo Preliminar y Capítulo 1
Tarea: Estudiar Capítulo 2 (pp. 37-66); Escribir
Actividad 13 partes A, B, C (p. 45)
19 de enero
En clase: Entregar Actividad 13 partes A, B, C (p.
45); Repaso Capítulo 2
Tarea: Estudiar Capítulo 3 (pp. 67-93); Escribir
Actividad 12 (p. 75) y Actividad 18 (p. 77)
20 de enero
En clase: Repaso Capítulo 3
Tarea: Estudiar Capítulo 4 (pp. 94-122); Escribir
Actividad 9 (p. 99)
Semana 2
23 de enero
En clase: Entregar Actividad 12 (p. 75) y Actividad
18 (p. 77); Repaso Capítulo 4
Tarea: Estudiar Capítulo 5 (pp. 123-150); Escribir
Actividad 7 (p. 127; usa oraciones completas) y
Actividad 9 (p. 130).
24 de enero
En clase: Entregar Actividad 7 (p. 127; usa
oraciones completas) y Actividad 9 (p. 130);
Repaso Capítulo 5
Tarea: Estudiar Capítulo 6 (pp. 151-183); Escribir
Actividad 11 (p. 160)
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25 de enero
En clase: Entregar Actividad 11 (p. 160); Repaso
Capítulo 6
Tarea: Estudiar Capítulo 6 (pp. 151-183); Escribir
Actividad 35 (p. 175).
26 de enero
En clase: Entregar Actividad 35 (p. 175); Capítulo
6
Tarea: Estudiar Capítulo 7 (pp. 184-191)
27 de enero
Composición 1/Prueba oral 1 (Capítulos 1-6)
Semana 3
30 de enero
En clase: Capítulo 7 (pp. 184-191)
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 191-196; Escribir Actividad 8
(p. 190) y Actividad 10A (p. 193)
31 de enero
En clase: Entregar Actividad 8 (p. 190) y Actividad
10A (p. 193); Capítulo 7 pp. 191-196
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 196-198; Escribir Actividad 16
(p. 197)
1 de febrero
En clase: Capítulo 7 pp. 196-198
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 199-202 Nuevos Horizontes;
Escribir Actividad 23A (p. 202)
2 de febrero
En clase: Capítulo 7 pp. 199-202 Nuevos
Horizontes, pp. 203-205
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 199-205; Escribir Actividad
23A (p. 202)
3 de febrero
En clase: Entregar Actividad 23A (p. 202);
Capítulo 7 pp. 203-208
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 206-208
Semana 4
6 de febrero
En clase: Capítulo 7 pp. 207-208
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 207-208; Escribir Actividad
32A (p. 207) A y B
7 de febrero
En clase: Entregar Actividad 32A (p. 207) A y B;
Capítulo 7 pp. 208-212
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 208-212, Escribir Actividad 37
A y B (p. 211)
8 de febrero
En clase: Entregar Actividad 37 A y B (p. 211);
Capítulo 7 pp. 208-212
Tarea: Estudiar para el examen I
9 de febrero
En clase: Repaso para el examen I
Tarea: Estudiar para el examen I
10 de febrero
Examen I (Capítulo 1-7)
Semana 5
13 de febrero
En clase: Capítulo 8
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 214-221
14 de febrero
En clase: Capítulo 8 pp. 214-221
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 219-221; Escribir Actividad 8
(p. 220) y usa oraciones completas.
15 de febrero
En clase: Entregar Actividad 8 (p. 220); Capítulo 8
pp. 221-225
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 221-225; Escribir Actividad 13
(p. 222)
16 de febrero
En clase: Entregar Actividad 13 (p. 222); Capítulo
8 pp. 226-228
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 226-228 Nuevos Horizontes;
Escribir Actividad 23A (p. 228)
17 de febrero
En clase: Entregar Actividad 23A (p. 228);
Capítulo 8 pp. 229-231
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 229-231; Escribir Actividad 24
(p. 230).
Semana 6
20 de febrero
En clase: Entregar Actividad 24 (p. 230); Capítulo
8 pp. 231-237
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Tarea: Estudiar pp. 231-237; Escribir Actividad
35A (p. 235) usa oraciones completas (sólo tú)
21 de febrero
En clase: Entregar Actividad 35A (p. 235);
Capítulo 8 pp. 231-237
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 231-237
22 de febrero
En clase: Capítulo 8 pp. 231-237
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 238-241
23 de febrero
En clase: Capítulo 8 pp. 238-241
Tarea: Estudiar para la composición 2/Prueba oral
2
24 de febrero
Composición 2/Prueba oral 2 (Capítulo 8)
Semana 7
27 de febrero
En clase: Capítulo 9 pp. 242-246
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 242-246; Escribir Actividad 5
(p. 246)
28 de febrero
En clase: Entregar Actividad 5 (p. 246); Capítulo 9
pp. 247-248
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 247-248; Escribir Actividad 9
(p. 248)
29 de febrero
En clase: Entregar Actividad 9 (p. 248); Capítulo 9
pp. 248-252
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 248-252; Escribir Actividad 13
(p. 251)
1 de marzo
En clase: Entregar Actividad 13 (p. 251); Capítulo
9 pp. 253-255
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 253-255; Escribir Actividad 18
(p. 254)
2 de marzo
En clase: Entregar Actividad 18 (p. 254); Capítulo
9 pp. 256-258
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 256-258 Nuevos Horizontes;
Escribir Actividad 27 A y B (p. 258)
Semana 8
5 de marzo
En clase: Actividad 27 A y B (p. 258); Capítulo 9
pp. 256-258 Nuevos Horizontes, pp. 259-260
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 259-260; Escribir Actividad 29
(p. 260)
6 de marzo
En clase: Entregar Actividad 29 (p. 260); Capítulo
9 pp. 261-269
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 261-269
7 de marzo
En clase: Capítulo 9 pp. 261-269
Tarea: Estudiar para el examen II
8 de marzo
En clase: Repaso para el examen II (Capítulos 8 y 9)
Tarea: Estudiar para el examen II
9 de marzo
En clase: Examen II (Capítulos 8 y 9)
Tarea: Estudiar Capítulo 10
Semana 9
12 de marzo
En clase: Capítulo 10 pp. 271-275
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 271-275; Escribir Actividad 5
(p. 275)
13 de marzo
En clase: Entregar Actividad 5 (p. 275);
Capítulo 10 pp. 276-277
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 276-277; Escribir Actividad 6
(p. 276)
14 de marzo
En clase: Entregar Actividad 6 (p. 276); Capítulo
10 pp. 277-278
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 277-278
15 de marzo
En clase: Capítulo 10 pp. 279-283
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 279-283; Estudiar para la
composición 3/Prueba oral 3
16 de marzo
Composición 3/Prueba oral 3 (Capítulo 10)
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 279-283; Escribir Actividad 15
(p. 282)
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Descanso de Primavera (19-23 de marzo)
Semana 10
26 de marzo
En clase: Entregar Actividad 15 (p. 282); Capítulo
10 pp. 284-288
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 284-288 Nuevos Horizontes;
Escribir Actividad 21 A y B (p. 288)
27 de marzo
En clase: Entregar Actividad 21 A y B (p. 288);
Capítulo 10 pp. 289-291 Nuevos Horizontes
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 289-291; Escribir Actividad 22
y Actividad 25 (p. 290)
28 de marzo
En clase: Entregar Actividad 22 y Actividad 25 (p.
290); Capítulo 10 pp. 289-292
Tarea: Estudiar Capítulo 10 pp. 289-292
5 de abril
En clase: Entregar Actividad 14 (p. 312); Capítulo
11 pp. 313-316
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 313-316 Nuevos Horizontes,
Escribir Actividad 18 A y B (p. 316)
6 de abril
En clase: Capítulo 11 pp. 313-316 Nuevos
Horizontes/pp. 317-321
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 317-321; Escribir Actividad 19
(p. 318)
Semana 12
9 de abril
En clase: Entregar Actividad 19 (p. 318); Capítulo
11 pp. 321-330
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 321-330; Escribir Actividad 22
(p. 319)
29 de marzo
En clase: Capítulo 10 pp. 293-301
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 293-301; Escribir Actividad 33
y Actividad 34 (p. 296)
10 de abril
En clase: Entregar Actividad 22 (p. 319); Capítulo
11 pp. 321-330
Tarea: Estudiar Capítulo 11 pp. 321-330; Escribir
Actividad 27 (p. 323), Actividad 30 (p. 325) y
Actividad 36 (p. 328)
30 de marzo
En clase: Entregar Actividad 33 y Actividad 34 (p.
296); Capítulo 10 pp. 293-301;
Tarea: Escribir Actividad 36 (p. 297)
11 de abril
En clase: Entregar Actividad 27 (p. 323), Actividad
30 (p. 325) y Actividad 36 (p. 328);
Tarea: Estudiar para el examen III
Semana 11
2 de abril
En clase: Entregar Actividad 36 (p. 297) Capítulo
10 Videoimágenes/Capítulo 11 pp. 302-306
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 302-306; Escribir Actividad 3A
(p. 304)
12 de abril
En clase: Repaso para el examen III
Tarea: Estudiar para el examen III
3 de abril
En clase: Entregar Actividad 3A (p. 304); Capítulo
11 pp. 307-311
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 307-311; Escribir Actividad 8
(p. 308)
Semana 13
16 de abril
En clase: Capítulo 12 pp. 332-336
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 332-336; Escribir Actividad 5
(p. 336)
4 de abril
En clase: Entregar Actividad 8 (p. 308); Capítulo
11 pp. 311-312
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 311-312; Escribir Actividad 14
(p. 312)
17 de abril
En clase: Entregar Actividad 5 (p. 336); Capítulo
12 pp. 337-340
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 337-340; Escribir Actividad 10
(p. 338)
13 de abril
Examen III (Capítulos 10 y 11)
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18 de abril
En clase: Entregar Actividad 10 (p. 338); Capítulo
12 pp. 340-342
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 340-342; Escribir Actividad 17
y Actividad 18 (p. 341)
19 de abril
En clase: Entregar Actividad 17 y Actividad 18 (p.
341); Capítulo 12 pp. 343-345
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 343-345 Nuevos Horizontes;
Escribir Actividad 25 A y B (p. 345)
20 de abril
En clase: Entregar Actividad 25 A y B (p. 345);
Capítulo 12 pp. 343-345 Nuevos Horizontes/346349
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 346-349; Escribe Actividad 26
(p. 346)
Semana 14
23 de abril
En clase: Entregar Actividad 26 (p. 346); Capítulo
12 pp. 349-350
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 349-350; Escribir Actividad 32
(p. 350)
24 de abril
En clase: Entregar Actividad 32 (p. 350); Capítulo
12 pp. 351-355
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 351-355; Escribir Actividad 37
(p. 352)
25 de abril
En clase: Entregar Actividad 37 (p. 352); Capítulo
12 pp. 356-357
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 356-357; Escribir Actividad 1
(p. 356)
26 de abril
En clase: Entregar Actividad 1 (p. 356); Capítulo
12 pp. 356-357
Tarea: Estudiar para la composición 4/Prueba oral
4)
27 de abril
Composición 4/Prueba oral 4 (Capítulo 12)
Semana 15
30 de abril
En clase: Temas suplementarios 358-360, 364-365
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 364-365 el futuro; Escribir
Actividad 10 (p. 365)
1 de mayo
En clase: Entregar Actividad 1 (p. 365); Temas
suplementarios pp. 367-368 el condicional
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 367-368 el condicional;
Escribir Actividad 15 (p. 368)
2 de mayo
En clase: Entregar Actividad 15 (p.368) Temas
suplementarios pp. 367-368 el condicional
Tarea: Estudiar pp. 364-365, 367-368
3 de mayo
En clase: Capítulo 12 pp. 364-365, 367-368
Tarea: Estudiar para el examen final
4 de mayo
Repaso para el examen final
Tarea: Estudiar para el examen final
Semana 16
Semana de exámenes finales (del 7 al 11 de mayo)
Examen final: el 9 de mayo de 2012 (miércoles)
2:00-4:50 Grubbs Hall 203
Other important Pittsburg State information
IMPORTANT DATES
1/17 ..................................................................................Classes begin
1/24 .......................................................................................Tuition due
1/24…………………………Last day for full tuition refund if withdrawing
1/24 ……………… Last day to add classes w/o permission of instructor
1/30………………………………Final day to drop w/o transcript notation
2/20 .............................................Last day for half refund if withdrawing
3/12……………………Mid-term D and F grades available after 5:00 pm
3/19- 3/23 ...........................................................................Spring Break
4/9 ............Final day to drop a course unless withdrawing from all classes
4/26…………………………………Last day to withdraw from all classes
5/7 .....................................................................Finals week through 5/11
5/11 & 5/12 .....................................................................Commencement
5/11………………Deadline to remove IN grades for 2011 fall semester
5/14 ..................................................................Grades due from faculty
DROPPING A COURSE OR WITHDRAWING FOR
THE SEMESTER
Beginning the 12th week through the 16th week of full-term courses, individual
courses cannot be dropped.
A student who does not officially withdraw from a course or from the
university will be assigned an “F” grade in the course or courses concerned.
These “F” grades will be included in the computation of the grade point
average.
The dates for dropping courses that run fewer than sixteen weeks are proportionate
to the length of the course (e.g. the last day to drop an eight week course would be
the end of the sixth week). Consult your instructor or the Registrar’s Office for
questions about a specific course. For students who wish to withdraw from all
classes after the 12th week of the term, the instructor must assign a grade of W or F.
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To drop a course after the 5th day of class or for clarification on drop/add
policies, contact the Registrar’s Office, 103 Russ Hall, 620-235-4200 or
registrar@pittstate.edu
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Office of Student Financial Assistance is required to recalculate financial
aid eligibility for students who withdraw, stop attending or are dismissed prior
to completing 60 percent of a semester. This calculation applies to students
receiving Title IV funds including:
Federal Pell Grant
Stafford Loan
ACG – Academic Competitiveness Grant
SMART Grant for math and science
TEACH Grant for education majors
Parent PLUS Loan
paraphrasing other individuals’ ideas or concepts without acknowledging their
work, or contribution. To avoid charges of plagiarism, students should follow
the citation directions provided by the instructor and/or department in which
the class is offered.
The above guidelines do not preclude group study for exams, sharing of
sources for research projects, or students discussing their ideas with other
members of the class unless explicitly prohibited by the instructor.
Since the violation of academic honesty strikes at the heart of the education
process, it is subject to the severest sanctions, up to and including receiving an
“F” or “XF” (an “XF” indicates that “F” was the result of academic dishonest)
for the entire class and dismissal from the university.
For a full copy of this policy see:
http://catalog.pittstate.edu/contentm/blueprints/blueprint_display.php?bp_listi
ng_id=162&blueprint_id=124&sid=1&menu_id=7980
MID-TERM GRADES
Federal financial aid is returned to the federal government based on the
percent of unearned aid disbursed toward institutional charges for tuition, fees,
and on-campus room and board. Students may be required to repay a portion
of the aid funds received.
When aid is returned, the student may owe a debit balance to the University
and/or Department of Education Title IV Programs.
After the eighth week of the fall and spring semester, mid-semester “D” and
“F” grades submitted by faculty are reported by the Office of the Registrar to
the dean of the college in which you are majoring. All “D” and “F” grades
submitted by faculty will be reported by the Registrar to you and your
academic advisor through the on-line student information system (GUS). No
mid-semester report of “D” and “F” grades are distributed for the summer
session.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
INCOMPLETE GRADES
International students studying on F or J visas must be in proper immigration
status and are required to always be in full time enrollment (minimum 12
hours undergraduate. or 9 hours graduate). For additional information
http://www.pittstate.edu/office/international/internationalstudents/immigration.dot
Incomplete grade may be assigned in rare instances when a student is unable
to complete a course due to circumstances beyond his/her control. You must
have completed a majority of the coursework to be eligible for this
consideration. Unless granted an extension by the instructor, students have
only one semester to complete the work.
If you feel like you qualify for an Incomplete grade, you should visit with
your instructor and not assume an IN grade will be assigned automatically.
CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students at Pittsburg State University are expected to attend class regularly
and participate fully in class activities. It is the responsibility of the course
instructor to set the attendance policy for his or her courses and communicate
that policy to students in the course syllabus. The syllabus should address
whether and how attendance affects the course grade, the issue of excused
absences, and whether students will be dropped for nonattendance or
excessive absence.
Students who have not attended or who have been excessively absent from a
class may be dropped from the course by the instructor. In such instances, this
policy must be clearly stated in the syllabus and uniformly enforced. Students
may be dropped at anytime in the semester based on course policy. Instructor
drops after the beginning of the 12th week of a full semester class will result in
a grade of “F” for the course.
Regardless of the faculty prerogative to drop a student for nonattendance or
excessive absence, the ultimate responsibility for monitoring and maintaining
up-to-date course enrollment rests with the student.
SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION
If forecasts or weather conditions suggest that travel in the area could become
hazardous a policy is in place to determine if classes or other University
activities will be cancelled. This policy and notification process can be found
at http://www.pittstate.edu/office/president/policies/severe-weatheremergency-plan.dot Notification methods typically include the PSU website,
local news media, and text messaging for those who subscribe to this service.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
Academic dishonesty by a student is defined as unethical activity associated
with course work or grades.
It includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Giving or receiving unauthorized aid on examinations.
(b) Giving or receiving unauthorized aid in the preparation of notebooks,
themes, reports, papers or any other assignments.
(c) Submitting the same work for more than one course without the
instructor’s permission, and,
(d) Plagiarism. Plagiarism is defined as using ideas or writings of another and
claiming them as one’s own. Copying any material directly (be it the work of
other students, professors, or colleagues) or copying information from print or
electronic sources (including the internet) without explicitly acknowledging
the true source of the material is plagiarism. Plagiarism also includes
FINAL GRADE REPORTS
Final grades are reported to the Registrar’s Office at the conclusion of the
course. You may access your grades in GUS immediately upon grade posting.
GRADE APPEALS
Final course grades are to be awarded upon criteria communicated to the
student at the beginning of the semester. Additional work after a final grade
was submitted cannot be used to change the grade.
If you believe that an error has been made in the assignment or recording of a
final grade, you should first confer with the instructor. If such a conference
does not resolve the problem, a grade appeal form must be submitted to the
head of the academic department that offers the course in question. This
appeal form must be submitted no later than six weeks after the beginning of
the fall or spring semester immediately following the semester in which the
grade being appealed was received.
The appeal form is available online on the Registrar’s Office and Graduate
School’s webpage under forms.
DEAD WEEK POLICY
No tests or major assignments will be presented during the week prior to final
examination week, unless identified in the course syllabus presented at the
start of the semester.
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
Final examinations will be given according to the schedule of examinations
available at http://www.pittstate.edu/office/registrar/final-exam-schedule.dot
FINAL EXAM OVERLOAD POLICY
If you have three or more final exams officially scheduled for a single day you
are entitled to arrange with the faculty member instructing the highest
numbered course (the 3 digit number following the department code) a
different day for the exam. If two courses have the same number, the course
with the lower enrollment would be rescheduled.
Students requesting accommodation should submit their request on the form
found at http://www.pittstate.edu/office/registrar/forms.dot along with a copy
of their class schedule, at least two weeks prior to the beginning of final exam
week. The faculty member has until the Monday of pre-finals week to arrange
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a mutually convenient time for administration of the final exam. If the matter
cannot be resolved between student and faculty member, you may take the
request to the Office of the Provost, 220 Russ Hall, no later than the
Wednesday of dead week.
University Counseling Services
Telephone: 620-235-4452
http://www.pittstate.edu/office/counseling/
General Questions
WHERE TO GO FOR ASSISTANCE
Pittsburg State administration, faculty, and staff are here to assist you in your
academic success. If you have questions or concerns that affect your academic
success, it is important that we hear from you.
Your Instructor
Faculty members usually include their office hours and contact information in
the class syllabus. If not, set a time to meet with your instructor by speaking
with him/her prior to or immediately following your class session or check
with the departmental office for instructor availability.
Writing Assistance
The Writing Center offers free writing consultations for students at any stage
of the writing process for any writing project. Writing Center consultants are
experienced writers who are committed to helping you achieve your writing
goals.
Dr. Don Judd and Dr. Janet Zepernick, Directors, Writing Center
Telephone: 620-235-4694
http://www.pittstate.edu/office/writing_center/
Library
The Axe Library provides comprehensive services and materials including
both physical and online books, periodicals, and interlibrary loan. Also
available to students are a computer lab, with color printing, scanning and
faxing capabilities. Spring semester operating hours are:
Telephone: 620-235-4880
http://axe.pittstate.edu/
Tutoring
Tutoring programs related to general education classes are available. Whether
you are studying for a test, writing a paper or preparing a presentation, tutors
can help you sharpen your skills and increase your knowledge. If you are
struggling with a class, then a tutor can help you get back on track. Use
tutoring to get better grades!
Rebecca Roach, Student Success Counselor, Student Success Center
Telephone: 620-235-4951
E-mail: AskRebecca@pittstate.edu
http://www.pittstate.edu/office/exploratory-studies/tutoring.dot.
Computer/Technology Assistance
Gorilla Geeks Help Desk is responsible for assisting students with various
technology needs. Services available include help with GUS and GusPINs,
PSU email, assistance with campus system problems and support of the
campus wireless network.
In addition the center will help you with technology needs that are essential
for academic success. Services include assistance with educational software
packages used on campus including Microsoft OS, Office applications, basic
ANGEL support and other campus applications; help with computer hardware
or software problems; wireless connectivity; and configuring new computers.
Gorilla Geeks Help Desk Telephone: 620-235-4600
E-mail: Geeks@pittstate.edu
http://www.pittstate.edu/office/gorilla-geeks/
Services for Students with Learning Disabilities
Allison Adams, Coordinator, Center for Student Accommodations Telephone:
620-235-6584 http://www.pittstate.edu/office/counseling/center-for-studentaccommodations.dot
Services for Students with Physical Disabilities
Cindy Johnson, Director, Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Telephone:
620-235-4189
http://www.pittstate.edu/office/eoaa/
Student Health Center
Telephone: 620-235-4452
http://www.pittstate.edu/office/health/
If you have questions about university policies or procedures, need assistance
with academic success skills (such as note taking, effective reading
techniques, and test taking strategies), or have general questions about your
academic progress, Enrollment Management & Student Success can assist or
refer you to the appropriate office.
Enrollment Management & Student Success Telephone: 620-235-4109
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMATION
Pittsburg State University is committed to a policy of educational equity.
Accordingly, the University admits students, grants, financial aid and
scholarships, conducts all educational programs, activities, and employment
practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, ancestry or disabilities. Students seeking
assistance with academic programs because of physical limitations are to
contact the Director of Equal Opportunity. Students with learning disabilities
should contact the Coordinator of the Center for Student Accommodations. If
you are hearing-impaired, call 1-800-766-3777.