SPANISH 101-051
SPRING SEMESTER, 2011
COURSE SYLLABUS
CENTRO COURSE CODE: RKMX783
Instructor: Megan Klein
Office Hours: Mondays from 5:45P.M.- 6:35 P.M.
Office Room: B200 Email: mklein@oakton.edu
Division of Languages, Humanities, and the Arts: Room 2742 (Des Plaines)
Division Phone: (847) 635-1950
I. Course Information
Course
Prefix
Course
Number
SPN
101
Course
Name
Beginning
Spanish I
Credit
Lecture
Lab
4
3
2
II. Prerequisite:
No prerequisite. No Spanish experience necessary.
III. Course Description
This course develops basic skills in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening
comprehension, and oral and written communication, within the context of Spanish culture.
This course presumes no prior study of the language; students with such experience should
discuss proper placement with the department chair or an instructor of the language.
IV. Learning Objectives
1. To actively communicate in Spanish, making spontaneous use of structures and
vocabulary studied.
2. To demonstrate an appreciation of contemporary Spanish culture through written and
aural class work.
3. To demonstrate spoken Spanish in everyday contexts through responding to simple
basic questions.
4. To illustrate reading comprehension through answering relevant questions on
uncomplicated selections.
5. To use elements of beginning grammar through short listening, spoken, and written
exercises.
6. To write simple sentences within the context of what has been studied.
V. Academic Integrity
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate
academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
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cheating,
plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
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helping others to cheat,
unauthorized changes on official documents,
pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s
policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against
you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the
assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of
the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
NOTE: The use of ANY translation websites and/or help from someone who speaks
Spanish is considered Academic Dishonesty.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI. Outline of Topics
See pages 5-7
VII. Methods of Instruction
Prior to each class, students will write out the textbook exercises assigned on page 6.
Class time will be devoted to going over the pages assigned and practicing, in large
and small groups, sentence structures, expressions and vocabulary in the context of
everyday functions. Videos will be shown in class for listening, comprehension and
oral practice. Workbook/Lab manual and CD-ROM exercises will provide additional
practice in reading, writing, listening and pronunciation skills.
VIII. Course Practices Required
1. In order to participate in class, students are required to come to class prepared (see
pages 5-7). During class time, students will check their answers from the exercises
done prior to class. At the end of each class, students will submit their corrected
exercises for 5 points.
2. Chapter quizzes will focus on the material covered previously in class.
3. After the assigned textbook material is covered in class, students will do the
assigned written and listening exercises online (CENTRO).
4. Complete a series of oral assignments.
5. Take a midterm and final exam.
Quizzes and exams will include a mix of listening, writing, reading and oral elements.
IX. Instructional Materials available at OCC bookstores
Textbook: ¡Apúntate!,(Español introductorio) Pérez-Gironés and Dorwick, McGrawHill, Inc., (includes Listening Comprehension CD, Video on CD and a dictionary).
Online Workbook / Lab Manual, Volume 1 to accompany ¡Apúntate! (Español
introductorio)
The Language Labs also have a large number of materials including other Spanish
language-learning programs, videotapes, and vocabulary and grammar manuals for
additional practice, reinforcement and enrichment. These materials are for reference only,
and therefore must be used solely within the Language Labs.
X. Method of Evaluating Student Progress
Component
 Textbook exercises
 Online homework (CENTRO)
 Oral assignments
 Quizzes
 2 exams
Points
15%
25%
10%
15%
35%
Grade equivalents
A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
59-0
XI. Other Important Course Information
Textbook Assignments:
 Must be neat and readable
 They will only be accepted the day they are corrected in class
 When a student is absent, he/she will not receive credit for the textbook
assignment
 Lowest two scores will be dropped
Homework assignments (CENTRO):
 Must be submitted by the deadline
 There will be exercises due every Friday of the semester (see pages 5-8)
 Note: You must "pass" (i.e. 60% or better) the online homework in order
to pass the class. If you receive a failing grade on the CENTRO exercises,
you will fail the class.
Oral assignments:
 Will be completed in the lab after quizzes
 Will vary in style (partner activities, individual monologues, etc.)
Quizzes:
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No make-up quizzes will be given
Lowest quiz score will be dropped at the end of the semester
Exams:
 Except in the case of a medical emergency (verified with a doctor’s note) or
when prior arrangement has been made with the instructor, no make-up
exams will be given.
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/Participation are not included as a separate part of your overall grade but
rather are incorporated into your grade via in-class assignments and quizzes. If you
are in class, you will be participating. If you are not in class, it will affect your grade
significantly. Starting with your 4th absence, your final grade will be dropped by
1% with each absence.
An Incomplete (I) Grade:
An Incomplete must be requested no later than the week before the final exam date.
It is not awarded automatically when coursework is incomplete. In order to qualify
for an "I", students must have already taken the first two exams and handed in their
corresponding assignments. The remaining course requirements must be completed
within the eight week period allowed by the college. After that period of time,
students who do not finish the course requirements will receive an F as their final
grade.
If you have a documented learning, psychological or physical disability, you may be
entitled to academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or
services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services. All students
are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any
essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
Important dates for the Fall Semester 2011:
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February 13, 2011: Last day to change to Audit (or Withdraw with no record)
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March 13, 2011: Midterm
o Last day to withdraw with a “W”
o No withdrawal after midterm. Students will receive a grade in all courses
in which they are enrolled after March 13, 2011.
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May 11, 2011: Last day of class
Español 101-051, Klein
Textbook exercises for FALL 2011
Please have the following exercises completed and in class for the dates listed. During
class, we will correct the exercises and you will turn them in at the end of class. You will
NOT receive credit for late textbook assignments.
miércoles, el 19 de enero
 Introductions/ syllabus review
lunes, el 24 de enero
 Pág. 6, ejs. A, B, C
miércoles, el 26 de enero
 Pág. 9, Conversación (Pasos 1 y 2)
 Pág. 15, ejs. A, B, "Conversación"
 Pág. 16, ej. A
 Pág. 17, ej. B (Paso 1)
lunes, el 31 de enero
 Pág. 18, ej. A
 Pág. 19, ej. B
 Pág. 21, Comprensión
miércoles, 2 de febrero
QUIZ #1- Capítulo Preliminar
Oral assignment #1
lunes, 7 de febrero
 Pág . 27, ej. A, B
 Pág . 29, ej. A, B
 Pág . 30, ej. C
miércoles, 9 de febrero
 Pág . 35, ej. A (Pasos 1 y 2)
 Pág . 36, ej. B (Topo f page)
 Pág . 38, ej. A, B
lunes, 14 de febrero
 Págs. 44-45, ej. A, B, C, D
 Pág. 46, ej. A
 Pág. 48, "Un poco de todo"
miércoles, 16 de febrero
QUIZ #2- Capítulo 1
Oral assignment #2
lunes, 21 de febrero
NO SCHOOL- President's Day
miércoles, 23 de febrero
 Pág. 55, ejs. A, B (Paso 1)
 Pág. 56, ej. A
 Pág. 57, ej. C
 Págs. 58-59, ej. A, B
lunes, 28 de febrero
 Pág. 64, ejs. A, B
 Pág. 65, ej. C
 Pág. 68, ejs. B, C
 Pág. 69, ej. E
miércoles, 2 de marzo
 Pág. 73, ej. A
 Pág. 74, ejs. C, A
 Pág. 78, ejs. C, D
 Pág. 81, "Un poco de todo"
lunes, 7 de marzo
QUIZ #3- Capítulo 2
Oral assignment #3
miércoles, 9 de marzo
 Pág. 87, ejs. A, B
 Pág. 88, ej. C
 Pág. 90, ej. C
 Pág. 92, ej. B
14-16 de marzo-- NO HAY CLASE!
lunes, 21 de marzo
 Pág. 97, ej. A (Pasos 1 y 2)
 Pág. 101, ej. A
miércoles, 23 de marzo
 Pág. 106, ejs. A, B
 Pág. 107, "Un poco de todo"
lunes, 28 de marzo
EXAMEN 1 (Capítulos Preliminar, 1, 2, y 3)
miércoles, 30 de marzo
 Pág. 113, ej. A, B
 Pág. 114, ej. A (Paso 1)
 Pág. 117, ej. A (Paso 1)
lunes, 4 de abril
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Pág. 122, ej. B, A
Pág. 126, ej. A
Pág. 127, ej. C
miércoles, 6 de abril
 Pág. 133, ej. C (Pasos 1 y 2)
 Pág. 135, "Un poco de todo"
lunes, 11 de abril
QUIZ #4- Capítulo 4
Oral assignment # 4
miércoles, 13 de abril
 Págs. 140-141, ejs. A, B, C, D
 Pág. 143, ej. B (Paso 1 y 2)
lunes, 18 de abril
 Pág. 149, ej. B
 Pág. 150, ej. C
 Pág. 154, ej. A
 Pág. 155, ej. B, C
miércoles, 20 de abril
 Pág. 162, ej. A
 Pág. 163, ej. C
 Pág. 165, "Un poco de todo"
lunes, 25 de abril
QUIZ #5- Capítulo 5
Oral assignment #5
miércoles, 27 de abril
 Pág. 172, ej. B
 Pág. 173, ej. D
 Pág. 175, ej. B (Pasos 1 y 2)
 Pág. 176, ej. E
lunes, 2 de mayo
 Pág. 181, ejs. B, C
 Pág. 183, ej. C
miércoles, 4 de mayo
 Pág. 186, ej. B
 Pág. 187, ej. C (Pasos 1 y 2)
lunes, 9 de mayo
 Pág. 191, ejs. B, C
 Pág. 192, ej. E
 Pág. 194, "Un poco de todo
miércoles, 11 de mayo
EXAMEN FINAL (Capítulos 4, 5, 6)