RU Spanish 103-Elementary Spanish Winter 2015-2016 Syllabus
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¡Bienvenidos a español 103!/ Welcome to Spanish 103!
Elementary Spanish Online Winter 2015-2016
December 23, 2015- January , 2016
Jerez, España (“white washed village)
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940:21:101: SECTION 90
Prof: Nela Navarro
NOTE: Syllabus subject to adjustments in order to support student learning. Students will
be advised in advance of any changes, adjustments.)
EMAIL: nnavarro@.rutgers.edu
SKYPE ADDRESS: professornelanavarro
CLASS HOURS: online class/asynchronous via PORTALES online learning PORTAL
Virtual/Online Office hours: by appointment via PORTALES, google chat, Rutgers Blackboard
or via skype
Email communication: If you do not hear from me in 24 hours please resend the email. I am
connected five days a week several times a day. I generally do not answer emails during the
weekend or the following times: before 8:00am or after 8:30 pm.
NOTE: All important and official communication must be via email. Please do not contact the
department. If you are trying to contact me please send me an email.
Course Requirement: You must submit your placement test results prior to purchasing the
online portal access/”e-book” and prior to starting work on Dec 23, 2015
IF YOU HAVE NEVER TAKEN AN ONLINE COURSE PLEASE DO TAKE THIS QUIE
ATTENTION COURSE PREREQUISITES:
THIS COURSE IS FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY INSTRUCTION IN SPANISH
AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL AND WHO HAVE TAKEN THE PLACMENT TEST AND PLACED INTO
AN ELEMENARY LEVEL SPANISH 101. SEE PLACEMENT TEST LINK. IF YOU DO NOT MEET
THIS PREREQUISITE, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THIS CLASS.
1. GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION
§ Spanish 101 is the first part of the Elementary Spanish Online Course.
§ Spanish 101 will cover all the following language skills: speaking, listening, reading
writing and cultural awareness in an independent online learning experience.
§ Students will be introduced to basic vocabulary and grammatical structures by developing
elementary listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills through a variety of interactive,
audio and video activities using the PORTALES e-textbook/LEARNING PORTAL that
students have purchased.
§ The course relies on the use of authentic video and audio material in addition to online
tutorials for grammar lessons’ explanations. These are an integral part of the e-textbook
(PORTALES). Students will learn cultural elements of the Spanish-speaking world and
will communicate with their professor and classmates using the communications tools of
the e-textbook platform and blackboard.
2. REQUIRED MATERIALS:
2A To get started and start your work you FIRST need to purchase access to the course
/ebook: PORTALES e-textbook/LEARNING PORTAL from the publisher
(Vistahigherlearning). Please go to this website and you will have two options:
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http://vistahigherlearning.com/schools/rutgersnewark OPTION 1: Portales Code (24-month access) ISBN: 978-1-68004-195-8
(If you want to take BOTH Spanish 101 and Spanish 102)
OPTION 2: Portales Code(6-month access) ISBN: 978-1-68004-216-0
(If you want to ONLY take Spanish 101)
The e-textbook/LEARNING PORTAL is called “PORTALES” once you purchase the access
you can register for an account and then you have full access to the course /materials.
Please purchase your ebook right away (as it is an e-textbook, you will have access right away).
PLEASE PURCHASE IT NO LATER THAN December 24, 2015
2B Rutgers Email Account/Access to Rutgers Newark Blackboard All students must access
Rutgers Newark Blackboard. Blackboard is the place where important announcements and
Rutgers links will appear.
Blackboard link:
http://blackboardinfo.newark.rutgers.edu
2C. Reliable and consistent internet/wifi access and computer that meets requirements of
PORTALES e-textbook/-LEARNING PORTAL. Please read tech requirements found in the
support link of PORTALES in. Important: If you do not have these requirements you will
not be able to take this course.
•OPTIONAL MATERIALS:
•Spanish-English Dictionary. Here are some suggestions: (University of Chicago, LaRousse.
Oxford please get a mid sized dictionary.)
•Notebook for Spanish Class only
3. COURSE GOALS/OUTCOMES:
§ When students complete Span 101 (online) completion of this course, students should be
able to speak and write simple sentences about topics covered during the semester
session using newly introduced and acquired vocabulary and grammar structures.
Students will have an elementary understanding of basic questions on subjects explored
during the course and be able to respond accordingly.
§ Students will be able to read and comprehend the “ basic gist” of simple authentic
material (captions, ads, message articles, ads, tel#s, signage etc)
§ Students will learn to perform authentic tasks that can be used in everyday life, work and
travel.
§ To introduce students to some aspects of the Culture of the Spanish Speaking World so
that they may examine and appreciate their own culture and this new culture that they are
studying. In addition this course will aim to meet some basic goals of foreign language
education as outlined by ACTFL: Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons
and Communities.
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4. IMPORTANT LINKS:
Portales/e-book-Learning portal purchase link:
http://vistahigherlearning.com/schools/rutgersnewark
Academic Calendar: http://registrar.rutgers.edu/NW/CAL-NW.HTM
Rutgers University-Newark Placement test link: http://www.ncas.rutgers.edu/spanishplacement-exam
Blackboard: https://blackboard.newark.rutgers.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp
PORTALES/ EBOOK/LEARNING PORTAL LINK: https://www.vhlcentral.com
(This is the main login page for you to access/ do your work. The link will also appear as a quick
link in RU Blackboard.)
PORTALES TECH SUPPORT: http://support.vhlcentral.com
Please note this tech support link is quite comprehensive. There is also an additional student
resource guide link in the PORTALES learning portal. The PDF of the student guide is also in
the course documents folder in BLACKBOARD.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT/TUTORING:
NEWARK: http://www.ncas.rutgers.edu/rlc
NEW BRUNSWICK: https://rlc.rutgers.edu/
CAMDEN: http://learn.camden.rutgers.edu/tutoring
5. IMPORTANT DATES:
First day of classes: December 23, 2015 (you must log onto the course on this date)
Add /Drop period: December 22,2015
Last Day to Drop Course and get a “W”: January 4, 016
Last Day of Classes: January 16, 2016
Final Exam: January 16, 2016
6. ATTENDANCE POLICY:
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Since this is an online class, you are responsible for studying and completing
assignments on time according to your own schedule and respecting the due dates
outlined in our syllabus. You must email the instructor with any question you might have.
You are expected log in to PORTLAES EBOOK/LEARNING PORTAL AND
BLACKBOARD frequently (5-6 times a week) throughout the semester.
Students who do not purchase the e-book and login on to the course or who have
not contacted the instructor by December 24, 2015 will be asked to drop the course.
Students are responsible for dropping the course themselves by contacting the registrar’s
office and doing the needed paperwork to drop the course. Professor Navarro can’t
drop the course for you.
If you have a medical/personal reason and have fallen behind schedule or need extra
time to submit an assignment, you MUST contact the instructor immediately and
show proof of such emergency in order to arrange new due dates or schedule.
Please be respectful of classmates and instructor at all times. It is important that we show
the same respect we expect others to show us.
¡Gracias!
7. CONTENT/MATERIAL COVERED IN COURSE:
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We will cover chapters 1-6 from the e-textbook/portal.
The class is 100% online; we will not meet at Rutgers. This course is primarily
asynchronous. We will have the opportunity to “meet” using our course /portal tools
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You will use Blackboard Rutgers Newark (http://blackboardinfo.newark.rutgers.edu)
and PORTALES EBOOK/LEARNING PORTAL to learn Spanish in a highly interactive
way. You will learn and study semi-independently and, at the same time, you will receive
feedback, guidance, and support from me and you will work with classmates in an
interactive context through discussion boards, e-chat etc.
If you are a Rutgers New Brunswick and Camden student please be sure that you
have access to Blackboard. You can use your RU username and password to log into
Blackboard.
The ebook/ textbook is called PORTALES please refer to section 2 of this syllabus and to
the “online access document” on our blackboard site for purchasing and access
information.
8. RUTGERS GRADING SCALE
A
92%-100%
B+
87%-91%
B
82%-86%
C+
77%-81%
C
70% - 76%
D
60% - 69%
F
0%- 59%
9. COURSE GRADING BREAKDOWN/EXPLANATION* (Please review your PORTALES
dashboard)
Credit: ONLINE CLASS
This is the study, “attend
class, study, read, review,
warm up” aspect of the
course. This “track” has a
learning sequence.
40%
Practice: HOMEWORK
These are the activities that
are “high stakes” graded
practicing what you have
learned. There will be
additional a
Quizzes:
Mini section quizzes and
Lesson Quiz/Test
Exam: Final Exam
40%
5%
15%
• Quizzes/EXAMS:
You will have 6 MAIN CHAPTER/LESSON QUIZ/TEST and several “mini quizzes per
CHAPTER/LESSON. and final exam. You will have a specific time frame to complete each
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quiz/exam It will be due on a specific date (this will be clear once you access the
PORTALES station and once you listen to the orientation).
• PARTICIPATION/ONLINE CLASS:
Your participation for the class consists of: Reading/reviewing and completing the work that
appears in your PORTALES dashboard in the “ONLINE CLASS” segment. You
complete the work according to the schedule/assignments that appear in the calendar link
in PORTALES.
• ACTIVITIES:
Completing the exercises /assignments for each chapter on the due date clearly appears in
the calendar link in PORTALES (it also appears in your syllabus)
activities included additional activities that I have created they include: Mini-Culture
project/Oral Components and Writing Assignments:You will receive the instructions on
these topics on a timely fashion later on in the semester. You will find the instructions on
BLACKBOARD, Assignment section. You will upload your work there as well.
• QUIZZES: You will have “mini quizzes” that appear in specific sections of each lesson/chapter
and a chapter quiz/test.
• EXAMS:
You will have 1 FINAL exam. THE FINAL COVERS CHAPTERS 1-6 (CUMULATIVE)
IMPORTANT:
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH DUE DATES WILL IMMEDIATELY RESULT IN A 0% (F) FOR THAT GIVEN
ASSIGNMENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS YOU MUST TO CONTACT THE INSTRUCTION PRIOR THE
DUE DATE/TIME.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE QUIZZES AND EXAMS IN A PLACE WHERE YOU HAVE A
RELIABLE INTERNET CONNECTION. INTERNET NOT WORKING/SAVING YOUR WORK WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED AS AN EXCUSE.
10. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
Regarding ALL assignments:
Students are not allowed to have tutors assist them with this course, use computerassisted translation or seek outside help in any form. Any outside help is considered
unacceptable collaboration and will be dealt with accordingly.
Work must be entirely your own. If you are using material produced by another person under
any circumstances, you must acknowledge it.
You are responsible for reviewing the University’s definitions and policies for plagiarism and
academic dishonesty: http://academicintegrity.rutgers.edu/integrity.shtml#I
A student who hands in work that is totally or partially plagiarized will be reported to the Office of
Student Judicial affairs. Students found guilty of plagiarism will have this entered into their record
and may be expelled from the university.
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STUDENT COMMITMENT-WINTER SESSION
Online courses are very challenging. They are ideally suited for students who can manage
their time well and can organize their schedules. You should plan to spend time each week for
reading the e-book materials/ONLINE CLASS and completing all HOMEWORK/ACTIVITIES
assignments. You are responsible for keeping yourself updated with all of our assignments and
notifying the instructor if you have a medical or personal emergency.
Please remember that online courses take as much time (and usually more) to complete
successfully as a traditional courses, so please do organize your time accordingly Please also
remember that winter sessions are exceptionally demanding in terms of schedule Our
traditional courses meet 3 hours per week with an additional 6 to 8 hours of outside work
per week. Therefore for this Winter 2015-2016 session you need to be able to commit at
least 15-18 hours per week to this course in order to be successful.
INSTRUCTOR COMMITMENT
As your instructor, I will follow the class as I have outlined in this syllabus. If any changes are
needed in our syllabus to accommodate our class or the schedule of assignments, I will
announce them well in advance to give you time to adjust. Please know that I am committed to
your success and to your learning and to creating an atmosphere where you can all feel free to
think, speak, read, write and imagine en español. Please be assured that you can count on the
same attention, care and professionalism in this online course that you would find in my face-toface class.
11. COURSE CALENDAR: Please read carefully and follow the course schedule/track as you
appears in PORTALES to see what you are expected to study each week. You must focus on
the work for that week and for that week only. Allow enough time to read, study and understand
the materials and practice. DO not move ahead of the syllabus work through each section
carefully in the order you see in your PORTALES portal.
Each chapter is divided into 7 sections that focus on a specific skill or sets of skills:
Red = Contextos (Vocabulary in Context)
Purple = Fotonovela (Structures and Vocabulary in Video in Context)
Orange = Cultura (Culture point from the Spanish speaking world)
Light Green = Pronunciación (Pronunciation in context)
Blue = Estructura (Grammar in context and tasks)
Dark olive green = Adelante (Reading/Writing strategies)
Light Olive green = Vocabulary (additional review)
LATEWORK POLICY: Anything that is submitted after this time/day will be late and thus not
graded/ will get a 0 GRADE. If you requested a legitimate extension in advance you work will be
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graded but you your grade will be dropped by 20% unless you have a dean’s office note
explaining your need for additional time.
Quizzes and Exams: Quizzes and exams MUST be taken on the due date that appears in the
syllabus and that you can see in your student workstation calendar OR assignment view. Quizzes
are timed and then they automatically close after the due date. If you miss your quiz or exam
you will get a 0/zero for that quiz/exam. If you have requested a extension, you will take a
different exam, you will have less time to do the exam and you will incur a 20% late
penalty.
NOTE: You will read, review listen to grammar tutorials, listen to audio lectures , view video, post
discussion board posts, chat with a partner review power point presentations.
12. Understanding of the terms of the syllabus. Part of your work for our online course is to
read and understand the syllabus, the requirements and to sign and submit an “understanding the
terms of the syllabus document and submit via blackboard. You will find this document in the
“documents section” in blackboard on the first day of class. This document will be due on
December 26, 2015
CALENDAR OF STUDYING/READING AND CHAPTER ASSIGNMENTS CALENDAR OF
STUDYING AND ASSIGNMENTS FALL 2015
December 23,2015-January 15, 2015
Calendar: Please log into your PORTALES PORTAL TO REVIEW COURSE CALENDAR
AND DUE DATES
Final Exam Due: January 15, 2016
¡Gracias por su trabajo! ¡Felicadades! ¡Hablas español!
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