SPAN 1201
Hybrid Class
Tuesday Syllabus
Fall 2013
Dr. Sandra Watts
Office: COED 449
Email: swatts2@uncc.edu
Office Hours: T R 11:15-12:15
Course inquiries
Use the General Questions and Discussion Forum in the Moodle Course. Students are encouraged to ask
questions through the forum rather than sending e-mails. Inquiries made in the forum will be responded to
within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Students must check Moodle before each class.
Language requirement
Students who have studied the language for at least two years in high school and done well are
encouraged to take advantage of our bypass credit policy (http://languages.uncc.edu/undergraduateprograms/requirements-and-policies/bypass-credit).
Prerequisites
 To take this class the student must have computer skills and feel comfortable using technology
and the Internet.
 Each student needs a computer with high speed Internet access.
 Students need to be strongly motivated since a significant part of the course involves individual
learning through online materials.
 This level is for students with limited or no experience in the language.
 Information about foreign language proficiency requirements may be found at
http://languages.uncc.edu/undergraduate-programs/requirements-and-policies/proficiencyrequirement.
 Students should also consult their academic department for information concerning foreign
language courses required by their major.
Description
 SPAN 1201 is part one of a two-course elementary sequence that includes SPAN 1201 and SPAN
1202.
 This class is a blend of face-to-face instruction and individual online learning, which requires
students to be independent learners who take responsibility for their own progress.
 Students will meet as a class with an instructor once a week to participate in active learning
exercises, practice oral and written communication skills, and take tests.
 Online assignments will be described in the Moodle Course at https://moodle2.uncc.edu
For instructions on how to register in Connect, see p. 3 of this syllabus.
 The amount of time required to complete the online work and other assignments is 8-10 hours per
week.
 Instructors will be available to assist with the material at scheduled times.
Materials
 The special “Puntos de partida, 9th edition” package for UNCC, ISBN # 9780077807962.
 The package comes with a custom full color 3-hole punch copy of the textbook “Puntos de
partida, 9th edition” and a registration code (good for 24 months) to access “Puntos de partida,
9th edition” ebook and WBLM (workbook and lab manual).
 For instructions on how to register in Connect, see p. 3 of this syllabus or visit the Moodle Course
at https://moodle2.uncc.edu to find more information on Connect.
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Objectives
After taking this course, you should be able to:
 write / speak about the topics covered in the textbook
 understand (through listening or reading) statements, questions, or short paragraphs describing
information about these same topics in the present and future
 write at the short-paragraph level using the vocabulary and structures that have been studied
 formulate and understand questions and answers dealing with the topics studied
Evaluation
Grading Scale
F2F activities
Attendance/Participation
2 Compositions
20%
10%
10%
Online assignments
30%
Exams
Exam 1 (Ch. 1 & Ch. 2)
Exam 2 (Ch. 3 & Ch. 4)
Final Exam (Ch. 5 & Ch. 6)
Oral Exam
50%
10%
10%
20%
10%
A
B
C
D
F
90 – 100
80 – 89
70 – 79
65 – 69
below 65
Face-to-face (F2F) Activities
 Face-to-face (F2F) sessions are mandatory. Students should be present as well as actively
engaged in all activities. There are no makeups for the activities in class.
 F2F sessions are used to practice oral and written skills and to take scheduled exams and
compositions.
 There will be a range of oral and written communicative activities. Students will be assigned a
partner/group to work with and will periodically switch partners/groups.
 The assigned vocabulary and grammar pages should be studied before completing their
corresponding online exercises and before coming to class. This material will continue to be
practiced, not introduced, in the F2F sessions, and these assignments must be completed in
Connect and submitted on time. You will see this detailed information in the documents called
Class Preparation found in Moodle.
 Students should always be on time: 3 five-minute tardies will count as an absence. Any absences
will adversely affect your grade since you will not be present to participate.
 You will be evaluated in every F2F session.
Compositions
 There will be a total of two graded compositions. All the topics will be related to the material
studied in “Puntos de partida, 9th edition” and all compositions will be done during the F2F
sessions.
 There will be no makeup compositions. If a composition is missed, the professor will address
the situation on a case by case basis.
Exams
 There will be 2 exams, one final exam and one oral exam.
 All of the exams will be built on previous information and are comprehensive in nature.
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
There will be no makeup exams. If an exam is missed, the professor will address the situation
on a case by case basis.
Online Assignments
 All of the exercises assigned in Connect will be done online at
http://www.mcgrawhillconnect.com
 This online work consists of a variety of interactive exercises and quizzes that will give students
an indication of how well they are mastering the material.
 Students will be permitted three attempts for each assignment, after which they will receive
feedback on the responses.
 Directions for the online assignments and their due dates are in the document Class Preparation
found in the Moodle course. It is the student’s responsibility to read and follow this information
and to check periodically for updates or announcements.
 It is important for students to follow the instructions and schedule provided in the document
Class Preparation to manage their time effectively and be prepared for the F2F sessions.
 Students are responsible for submitting these online assignments by the deadline specified. Late
submissions are not accepted for any reason.
 If there are any questions regarding the assigned material, students should post their questions in
the General Questions and Discussion Forum in the Moodle Course.
Getting Started and Registration in Connect
 To get started in Connect, you will need the following:
 Your instructor’s Connect Web Address
 The Registration Code printed on the card that came with your textbook
 To register in Connect, you will need to follow these steps:
1. Go to the Connect Web Address provided by your instructor.
2. Click on “Register Now.”
3. Enter your email address (this will become your Connect username). Please register with
your UNCC email address.
4. Enter the Registration Code printed on the card that came with your textbook.
5. Follow the on-screen directions.
6. When registration is complete, click on “Go to Connect Now.”
7. You are now ready to use Connect.
Connect Support Center
For problems with registration or other technical support issues, visit the Customer Experience Group
(CXG) Support Center at http://mpss.mhhe.com/. You can contact this Customer Experience team by
phone (800-331-5094), email or chat. Customer Experience Group (CXG) Hours of Operation are Sun
6pm - 11pm, Mon - Thurs 8am - 11pm and Fri 8am - 6pm (all times Central).
Academic Integrity
All students are required to read and abide by the Code of Student Academic Integrity. Violations of the
Code of Student Academic Integrity, including plagiarism, will result in disciplinary action as provided in
the Code. Students are expected to submit their own work, either as individuals or contributors to a group
assignment. Definitions and examples of plagiarism and other violations are set forth in the Code. The
Code is available from the Dean of Students Office or online at: http://legal.uncc.edu/policies/up-407.
**Faculty may ask students to produce identification at examinations and may require students to
demonstrate that graded assignments completed outside of class are their own work**
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Disabilities
Students with disabilities should contact the Office of Disability Services at http://www.ds.uncc.edu.
Additional Websites
Department of Languages and Culture Studies: http://languages.uncc.edu/
Language Resource Center: http://lrc.uncc.edu/
Moodle Support Center for Students: https://helpdesk.uncc.edu/helpdesk/prelogin.asp. Submit your
question to the HelpDesk Online, visit the IT Service Desk in Barnard or call 704-687-5500.
Classroom Policies
In order to create an environment conducive to learning, all members of the class must abide by
these policies:
 Learning a language requires using it to understand and express ideas through writing, listening,
reading and speaking. Therefore, this class will be conducted almost entirely in Spanish.
Students must make every effort to speak Spanish unless the instructor indicates otherwise.
Remember that your textbook includes grammar explanations and vocabulary definitions in
English. In addition, you can always ask your instructor for help in English outside of class if
you wish.
 In accordance with The UNC Charlotte Code of Student Responsibility
(http://catalog.uncc.edu/undergraduate-catalogs/current/student-conduct#code-of-studentresponsibility), students are reminded that the following behaviors are prohibited in the
classroom: “Engaging in conduct, such as loud, aggressive, or combative behavior, that disrupts
or interferes with the normal functions of a class, including failure to conform to the instructor’s
announced expectations for classroom decorum. Disruptive conduct also includes use of cell
phones or other electronic devices for voice or text communication in class, unless permitted by
the instructor”.
 Students must arrive on time in order to receive credit for attendance.
 Students should remain in the classroom for the duration of the class period. Getting up and
leaving during class activities is disruptive and should be reserved for emergencies only.
 Students are required to check their UNCC email frequently per University policy. If you wish to
use an alternate email address, you must have your UNCC automatically forwarded to that
address.
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DATES
IN CLASS COMMUNICATIVE ACTIVITIES
Week 1: 08/20
Introduction and explanation of the syllabus
¡Mucho gusto!
 Introduce yourself and others
 Greetings and farewells (formal and informal)
 Discuss the importance of Spanish
Week 2: 08/27
Practice what you studied in Chapter 1
¿Cómo eres? / ¿Qué te gusta? / ¿Qué hora es?
 Describe yourself and others
 Tell time
 Discuss things you like or dislike
08/28 Last day to add,
drop with no grade
Week 3: 09/03
Week 4: 09/10
Practice what was studied in Chapter 2
En la universidad
 Talk about the university and extracurricular activities it offers
Exam 1: Chapter 1 & Chapter 2
Week 5: 09/17
Practice what was studied in Chapter 3
Mi familia y yo
 Describe your family
 Talk about ages
Week 6: 09/24
Practice what was studied in Chapter 3
Vida en familia
 Talk about your family and things you do together
Week 7: 10/01
Practice what was studied in Chapter 4
¿Qué te gusta llevar?
 Talk about clothing and places to shop
Composition 1
Week 8: 10/08
Week 9: 10/15
Student Recess - No Classes
Practice what was studied in Chapter 4
La semana que viene
 Talk about your plans and things you have to do
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DATES
Week 10: 10/22
IN CLASS COMMUNICATIVE ACTIVITIES
Exam 2: Chapter 3 & Chapter 4
10/28 Last day to
withdraw from a course
with a W grade
Week 11: 10/29
Practice what was studied in Chapter 5
Buscando apartamento
 Describe where you live
Week 12: 11/05
Practice what was studied in Chapter 5
Mi rutina diaria
 Discuss weekly and daily routines
Week 13: 11/12
Practice what was studied in Chapter 6
¿Cómo está el clima?
Talk about the weather and ongoing actions
11/18 Deadline to
withdraw from all
courses with W grade
Week 14: 11/19
Composition 2
Practice what was studied in Chapter 6
¿Es tu ciudad más grande que…?
 Describe places
 Make simple comparisons
Week 15: 11/26
Oral Exam
Week 16: 12/03
Oral Exam
Saturday 12/07
8:00am-11:00am
FINAL EXAM: Chapter 5 & Chapter 6
The official UNCC Final Exam Schedule can be found at
http://registrar.uncc.edu/calendar-and-exam-schedules/exam-schedules
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