Azusa Pacific University
Department of Modern Languages
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Course Syllabus
Spring 2007
Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian community of disciples and scholars
who seek to advance the work of God in the world through academic excellence in liberal
arts and professional programs of higher education that encourage students to develop a
Christian perspective of truth and life.
Professor (Profesor): Scott M. Bennett
Telephone (Teléfono): (626) 815-6000 x3768
Email: smbennett@apu.edu
Office Hours (Horas de consulta): Faculty Quad #21: T, W 8:30-9:30AM, R, 10:45AM
-12:45PM, F, 10:45-11:45AM, and by appointment (con una cita).
Course (Curso): Spanish 102 (Elementary Spanish II) Credit: 4.00
Class Meeting Days and Time (Días y horas de clase): M (Lunes), W (Miércoles)
10:40-11:35AM, T (Martes), R (Jueves) 9:45-10:40AM AZMMED3
Course Description (Descripción del curso): this two-course sequence emphasizes
practical Spanish communication in real-life situations for beginners. The course
addresses the basic pronunciation, intonation, and structure of Spanish within a
framework designed to develop basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Special cultural presentations supplement language study. Classes meet four hours
weekly.
Student Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students should be able to demonstrate mastery of the
following learning outcomes. The classroom assignments that the instructor will use to
assess mastery are identified in the following table:
Student Learning Outcome
IDEA Objective
Students should be able to
Gaining factual knowledge
recognize and produce basic
grammatical structures and
verb conjugations in
Spanish
Assignments Used to
Assess
Chapter Quizzes
Final Exam
Quia online student
activities manual
Students should be able to
read and write simple
passages in Spanish
Developing skills in
expressing oneself orally or
in writing
Writing assignments
Readings in texbook
Students should be able to
use their Spanish for
communication in realworld situations.
Students should be
acquainted with the culture
of Spanish-speaking
populations
Developing skills in
expressing oneself orally or
in writing
Class discussion, practice,
and conversation time
Oral presentation
Oral exam
Response to cultural
readings in textbook
Discussion on cultural
aspects of Imágenes video
program
Completing Spanish
Grammar Exercises Study
Modules
Memorization of Bible
verses
Singing praise songs in
Spanish
Gaining factual knowledge
Students should be able to
Gaining factual knowledge
recognize basic Bible verses
and praise songs in Spanish
in an attempt to broaden
their Christian worldview
Required Texts (Textos requeridos): Rusch, Debbie, et. al., Imágenes Second edition.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2007. Imágenes Online student activities manual (SAM) on
QUIA (Student Account; please try to login after the first day of class).
Recommended Texts (Textos recomendados): A good Spanish/English dictionary. (Un
buen diccionario español/inglés, tal como Larousse, Oxford, University of Chicago o
Harper Collins).
Kendris, Christopher. 501 Spanish Verbs: Fully Conjugated in All the Tenses and Moods
in a New Easy-To-Learn Format. 5th edition, Barrons Educational Series, 2003.
Resnick, Seymour. 1001 Most Useful Spanish Words. Dover Publications, 1996.
Spinelli, Emily. English Grammar for Students of Spanish: The Study Guide for Those
Learning Spanish. 5th edition, Olivia and Hill Press, 2003.
Class Schedule:
Date
Lesson
Due dates
January
M8
Introducción / Repaso (Review) Capítulos P-6
T9
Capítulo 6
W10
Conversación / Cultura
R11
Capítulo 6
2
T16
W17
R18
M22
T23
W24
R25
M29
T30
W31
Capítulo 7
Capítulo 7
Capítulo 7
Capítulo 7
Capítulo 7
Conversación / Cultura
Capítulo 7
Capítulo 8
Capítulo 8
Capítulo 8
February
R1
M5
T6
W7
R8
M12
T13
W14
R15
M19
T20
W21
R22
M26
T27
W28
Capítulo 8
Capítulo 8
Capítulo 8
Quiz #1
Capítulo 9
Capítulo 9
Capítulo 9
Capítulo 9
Conversación / Cultura
Holiday: President’s Day
Capítulo 9
Conversación / Cultura
Capítulo 9
Capítulo 10
Capítulo 10
Capítulo 10
March
R1
M5
T6
W7
R8
M12
T13
W14
R15
M19
T20
W21
R22
M26
T27
W28
Capítulo 10
Capítulo 10
Capítulo 10
Common Day of Learning
Quiz #2
Capítulo 11
Capítulo 11
Conversación / Cultura
Capítulo 11
Capítulo 11
Capítulo 11
Capítulo 11
Capítulo 12
Capítulo 12
Capítulo 12
Conversación / Cultura
Quia: SAM, Capítulo 7
Quia: SAM, Capítulo 8
Quia: SAM, Capítulo 9
Quia: SAM, Capítulo 10
Quia: SAM, Capítulo 11
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R29
Study Day
Easter Vacation: March 31-April 9
April
T10
W11
R12
M16
T17
W18
R19
M23
T24
W25
R26
Capítulo 12
Capítulo 12
Capítulo 12
Capítulo 12
Quiz #3
Conversación / Cultura
Cultura
Oral presentations
Oral presentations
Oral presentations
Final Review
Quia: SAM, Capítulo 12
Final Exam Date (La fecha del examen final): Wednesday, May 2, 9:45AM-11:45AM
Assignments: Students will prepare for Chapter quizzes by studying the textbook and
class notes. Students will complete the Quia online student activities manual. Students
will complete one writing assignment. Students will prepare and present one oral
presentation during the semester. Students will complete two study modules on the
Spanish Grammar Exercises web site, and will practice listening comprehension with
radio, music, and podcasts. Students will have a comprehensive final exam, covering
chapters (7-12) in the textbook.
Grading (Calificación): The final grade is based on the following scale. (La nota final se
basa en la siguiente escala):
Quizzes (Pruebas) (3)..............................................................30%
Final Exam (Examen final).....................................................20%
Writing Assignment (Composición) (1)…..............................10%
Oral Presentation (Presentación oral).....................................10%
Spanish Grammar Exercises (2 completed study modules)......5%
Listening comprehension (radio, music, podcasts etc.)…...…..5%
Oral Exam (Examen oral).........................................................5%
Participation (Participación)....................................................15%
(Includes attendance, homework, and class participation)
Examples of grading criteria for assignments and final grade:
“A” work – Outstanding: Above and beyond the requirements of the assignment;
outstanding effort, significant achievement, and personal improvement are clearly
evident. Some measure of remarkable skill, creativity, or energy is also evident.
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“B” work – Above Average: Fulfills all aspects of the assignment and goes a bit beyond
minimum competence to demonstrate extra effort, extra achievement or extra
improvement.
“C” work – Average: Fulfills all aspects of the assignment with obvious competence
and grace. Assignments are completed exactly as assigned.
“D” work – Below Average: Below average either because some aspect of the
assignment has not been fulfilled or because a preponderance of errors (more than one or
two per page) interferes with clear communication. A “D” may also indicate failure to
follow directions, failure to follow specific recommendations, or failure to demonstrate
personal effort and improvement.
“F” work – Not Acceptable: Not acceptable, either because the student did not complete
the assignment as directed, or because the level of performance is below an acceptable
level for college work
Grading Scale:
93-100
90-92
88-89
83-87
80-82
A
AB+
B
B-
78-79
73-77
70-72
68-69
63-67
C+
C
CD+
D
60-62
0-59
DF
Extra Credit: Students can memorize and write out Bible verses in Spanish (1 per quiz/5
points each). Professor will provide the verse before each quiz.
Course Policies:
Student Responsibilities (Responsabilidades del/ de la estudiante):
1. Attendance, homework and participation (La asistencia, la tarea y la
participación): Attendance is mandatory in Spanish 101. After the 2nd absence,
the student’s grade will be lowered for each following absence. If a student misses
6 or more classes, the professor reserves the right to fail the student in the class.
Also, coming late 2 times equals 1 absence. Students are expected to come to
class prepared, and be active participants in their own learning for the duration of
the class period. Our classroom environment will be one of “mutual respect” and
a “community of learning.” What this means is that you should not be
embarrassed of discouraged to participate—and mistakes will be considered part
of the learning process that everyone can benefit from. If you do not understand
something, do not hesitate to ask for further explanation. Participation means
coming to class with a positive attitude, making original comments in Spanish
while not speaking English or getting off task. Homework assignments are due on
the day specified, and will be completed using the QUIA online student activies
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manual for Imágenes. Professor will provide information about the activities
manual during the first week of class.
2. Exams and quizzes (Exámenes y pruebas): There will be 3 quizzes and a final
exam. There are no make-up exams except under extraordinary circumstances
approved by the professor. No early exams or quizzes will be given.
3. Writing assignment (Composición): There will be 1 writing assignment during
the semester. Professor will provide information concerning writing assignment.
4. Oral Presentation (La presentación oral): Students will do one oral
presentation in class. Topics and ideas will be provided by the professor. The oral
presentation will be individual, and should last from 4-5 minutes. Some possible
options would be to present on a Spanish-speaking country, describe a person you
know or admire, show how to cook a dish from a Spanish speaking country, or
even to choose, memorize, and recite a passage from the Bible or a poem in
Spanish. Some factors for determining the grading of oral presentations will
include: preparation and presentation, grammar and vocabulary, clear and
understandable pronunciation, and possibly visual aids.
5. Spanish Grammar Exercises and Listening Comprehension: Students will
chose two study modules from the Spanish Grammar Exercises web site located at
the following address: http://www.colby.edu/~bknelson/exercises/index.html.
Students will also practice listening comprehension through radio, music,
podcasts, and other approved sources.
6. Oral Exam (Examen oral): Towards the end of the semester, students will be
given an oral exam in Spanish. This exam will test students on the basic structures
of communication learned in class, including vocabulary and proper usage of verb
forms. While students will be graded on the oral exam, the main focus is to
encourage students to communicate and express themselves in Spanish.
University Policies: All university and departmental policies affecting student work,
including academic integrity, appeals, and grievances, as outlined in the Undergraduate
Catalog and/or Department Handbook will apply, unless otherwise indicated in the
syllabus.
Academic Integrity: The mission of Azusa Pacific University includes cultivating in
each student not only the academic skills that are required for a university degree, but
also the characteristics of academic integrity that are integral to a sound Christian
education. It is therefore part of the mission of the university to nurture in each student a
sense of moral responsibility consistent with the biblical teachings of honesty and
accountability. Furthermore, a breach of academic integrity is viewed not merely as a
private matter between the student and an instructor, but rather as an act which is
fundamentally inconsistent with the purpose and mission of the entire university. A
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complete copy of the Academic Integrity Policy is available in the Office of Student Life,
the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs, and online.
Available Support Services for Students with Disabilities:
Students in this course who have a disability that might prevent them from fully
demonstrating their abilities should meet with an advisor in the Learning Enrichment
Center (ext. 3849) as soon as possible to initiate disability verification and discuss
accommodations that may be necessary to ensure full participation in the successful
completion of course requirements.
Your instructor, Scott M. Bennett, invites you to enroll in the following Quia course:
Course:
Code:
Book(s):
Spanish 101: Elementary Spanish
AGFCB944
Imágenes Electronic Workbook/Lab Manual
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