EL CENTRO COLLEGE-----DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES
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Spanish 2311-ONLINE
Intermediate Spanish I-Syllabus
INSTRUCTOR :
ILRN COURSE CODE
EMAIL:
SECTION #
LANGUAGE LAB--323/ Language Lab (701 Elm St.)
OFFICE HOURS:
FALL 2012
HKB437
ONLINE
OFFICE # 214.860.2247
PRE-REQS: SPAN 1411/1412
DIVISION #214-860-2247/ FAX #214-860-2612
Course Description
This is the third semester of academic transfer Spanish. This is an intermediate level course intended for students with some
knowledge of the language. Its aim is to present essential vocabulary and grammar, and to develop the pronunciation, listening,
reading, and writing skills necessary for communication and comprehension in the Spanish language. Customs and cultural insights
are also presented.
Course Delivery
This course is offered as a distance-learning course. El Centro distance learning courses are identical to classroom courses in terms of
learning outcomes, competencies, and instructor expectations. Ecampus is where students will find all grades and their running
average but NOT the platform that we use to complete assignments. Students will complete all coursework at iLRN/Quia.
In exchange for convenience, online courses require students to be mature, self-motivated, and self-disciplined. All assignments are
posted online and the student must be disciplined in order to complete each day’s work. It is the student’s responsibility to complete
all assignments before the deadline. Each course requires a commitment of time. So, students who are employed, or who plan to seek
employment, should carefully consider the amount of college work they attempt in relation to the number of hours they are employed
each week.
The following will impact your success in this course:
 This is NOT a self-paced course. Once the course begins, assignments will be due every day.
 This is a TIME INTENSIVE course. Please allow yourself enough time to study the material and do the homework.
 A distance learning course requires more SELF-DISCIPLINE and MOTIVATION than a traditional classroom setting.
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Required Materials (Choose ONE of the following 2 options)
Option 1 (Bundle: Access code + course packet)
PRICE~ $86.00
This bundle includes the course packet and the access code required for the course. This bundle is available at the ECC
Bookstore ONLY. Notice that the access code is valid for 6 months. Make sure that you buy VOLUME III course packet which
is used exclusively in the third semester Spanish 2311 course.
Plazas 4th Edition Volume III with 6/month iLrn code/ ISBN: 1133225209
Option 2 (Access code + e-book)
PRICE~$100.00
This access code gives the student access to all components online on iLRN, the online platform for the course; it provides
access to the e-book, electronic workbook, lab manual, textbook exercises, videos, etc. No course packet is included so the
student can print the text on their site or use a computer to access the e-book. This same code is used in all 3 semesters of
Spanish (SPAN 1411/1412/2311). It is available online at: http://books.quia.com/books/bookstore.html. The code is valid for
18 months. *
Hershberger, Robert. Navey-Davis, and Borrás. Plazas – Lugar de Encuentros. 4th edition. Heinle. iLrn™: Heinle Learning
Center Instant Access code. ISBN---1111299463
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*If the student has chosen OPTION 2 but prefers to have a physical textbook instead of viewing an e-book, she may decide to
purchase or rent a textbook online (the bookstore does NOT sell it). The 15 chapter Plazas textbook is used in all 3 semesters of
Spanish (1411/1412/2311). Its ISBN is as follows:
ISBN10: 0-495-91379-0
ISBN13: 978-0-495-91379-5
NOTE: Either way, you must still purchase the access code.
Additional materials:
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A headset with microphone (~$15.00)
Internet access
GRADING CRITERIA
Workbook/ lab activities
Oral exercises
Writing assignments (5)
Speaking tests (3)
Midterm & Final speaking tests
Chapter exams (3)
Midterm & Final Exams
Total
A=90-99
B=80-89
C=70-79
20%
10%
10%
15%
10%
15%
20%
100%
D=60-69
F=0-59
*ALL COURSEWORK IS COMPLETED AT ILRN AND NOT AT ECAMPUS*
PREPARATION
Textbook
Study the vocabulary and grammar topics which are covered in the chapter. Take good notes. Then view the practice videos at iLRN.
Practice videos
At iLRN, select the “Practice” tab. You will find two sets of videos: 1) Heinle grammar tutorials; 2) Grammar movies. These teach
you the grammar lesson. View these after studying the chapter and before attempting to complete any of the activities. Take good
notes while viewing them. Review the videos in case something is not clear.
ASSIGNMENTS
1) Workbook
On “Assignment calendar”, you will find all assigned workbook activities. Select “view by chapter” and choose a chapter. Do not wait
until the last minute to complete them as you will need ample time and practice to process the concepts. Complete these only after
having studied the chapter and viewed the grammar lessons.
2) Lab Manual
On “Assignment calendar”, you will find all assigned lab activities. Select “view by chapter” and choose a chapter. Do not wait until
the last minute to complete them as you will need ample time and practice to process the concepts. Complete these only after having
studied the chapter and viewed the grammar lessons.
3) Oral exercises (3 per chapter)
On “Assignment calendar”, you will find all assigned oral exercises. These activities develop speaking ability and listening
comprehension. Read each question then answer it; record yourself as if you were speaking to someone. Do not get help from a friend
when completing any activity. Do not skip any exercise.
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ASSESSMENTS
1) Writing assignments
On “Assignment calendar”, you will find the writing assignment (called “a escribir”). You will be prompted to write about a specific
topic. Follow the instructions carefully in order to do well.
The following is the minimum number of words for the writing assignment. The instructor will provide feedback so please review it
after it has been graded. * NOTE: There is no writing test for Preliminary Chapter.
Ch.11 – 80 words
Ch.12 – 85 words
Ch.13 – 90 words
Ch.14 – 95 words
Ch.15 – 100 words
2) Speaking tests
On “Assignment calendar”, you will find the speaking test. This test measures speaking proficiency. The speaking tests are in a
question-answer format. Read the question yourself (no need to find a partner) and answer it. Continue with the next one. The whole
test must be ONE long recording and not an individual recording per question. Check the quality of the audio and turn up the volume
so that I can hear the recording.
DO NOT READ ALL OF THE QUESTIONS AND THEN ANSWER ALL OF THEM. READ AND ANSWER ONE AT A TIME.
3) Midterm & Final speaking tests
On “Assignment calendar”, you will find the Midterm and Final speaking tests. These tests measures speaking proficiency. The
speaking tests are in a question-answer format. Read EACH question yourself (no need to find a partner) and then ANSWER IT.
Continue with the next one. The whole test must be ONE long recording and not an individual recording per question. Adjust the
volume to ensure that it is a recording of good quality.
Note: I am aware of the appropriate production level based on what the course teaches you. Therefore, DO NOT use online translators
or “native/heritage” speakers to complete an assignment. The instructor WILL be proactive in investigating the instance of cheating,
an official record will be submitted and the student will receive a grade of “F” in the course.
4) Chapter tests
On “Assignment calendar”, you will find the chapter test. The test measures competence of vocabulary, grammar structures, writing
and listening comprehension. Make sure that you have completed all previous assignments before attempting the test. Do not start the
test and abandon it without completing it. You may only take it once. The instructor will provide feedback so please review it after it
has been graded.
5) Midterm & Final Exams
At the end of Chapter 13, you will take the Midterm exam. The exam will cover material studied in chapter 11 through chapter 13.
And, the Final Exam is comprehensive; it tests material from chapters 11 through 15.
** NO LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AND THERE ARE NO MAKE-UP EXAMS. YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL
WORK ONLINE BY THE GIVEN DUE DATE ACCORDING TO THE COURSE CALENDAR. I RECOMMEND THAT YOU
GET AHEAD IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY SITUATION WHICH MAY PREVENT YOU FROM BEING ABLE TO COMPLETE
ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME.
Student Learning Outcomes:
As a result of his/her participation in SPAN 2311 the student will be able to do the following in the respective areas:
1. WRITING -Produce a 200+ word paragraph using grammar and vocabulary covered during the term (e.g. compound,
tenses, subjunctive, idiomatic expressions, etc.) *
2. SPEAKING - Produce intermediate level utterances to share personal information, information about others, and express
opinions, wishes and impressions (in present, past, subjunctive and compound tenses) using clear and understandable
pronunciation*
3. READING- Show evidence of reading comprehension on the content of a text written in the target language *
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4. LISTENING -Show evidence of listening comprehension of the content of a passage/story spoken in the target language *
*Expected performance of an “intermediate” language student
Miscellaneous information
Course Communications
During the course, students will communicate with faculty using e-mail. The instructor may contact the students through other means.
Withdrawal Policy
If you are unable to complete this course, it is your responsibility to withdraw formally. The withdrawal request must be received in the Registrar’s
Office by the second day of class. Failure to do so will result in your receiving a performance grade, usually an “F.” If you drop a class or withdraw
from the college before the official drop/withdrawal deadline, you will receive a “W” (Withdraw) in each class dropped.
Stop before You Drop
If you enrolled in college-level courses for the first time in the Fall of 2007, the Texas Education Code 51.907 allows you to drop no more than six
courses during your entire undergraduate career unless the drop qualifies as an exception. The Counseling/Advising Center will give you more
information about allowable exceptions. Once you have accumulated six non-exempt drops, you cannot drop any other courses with a “W.”
Therefore, you need to exercise caution when dropping courses in any Texas public institution of higher learning, including all seven of the Dallas
County Community Colleges. More information is available at https://www1.dcccd.edu/6drop.
Repeating this course
The Dallas County Community Colleges will charge additional tuition to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. All third and
subsequent attempts of the majority of credit and Continuing Education/Workforce Training courses will result in additional tuition to be charged.
Developmental Studies and some other courses will not be charged a higher tuition rate. Third attempts include courses taken at any of the Dallas
County Community Colleges since the Fall-2002 Semester. See Third Attempt to Enroll in a Course at http://www.dcccd.edu/thirdcourseattempt/
Academic honesty
Scholastic dishonesty is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test,
plagiarism, and collusion. As a college student, you are considered a responsible adult. Your enrollment indicates acceptance of the DCCCD Code of
Student Conduct published in the DCCCD Catalog at http://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0506/ss/code.cfm
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS/ I-LRN (QUIA)
Your instructor invites you to enroll in the following course.
Code: SEE TOP OF FIRST PAGE
Books: Plazas 4th Edition Textbook Activities Plazas: Lugar de encuentros, 4th Edition eStudent Activities Manual (eSAM)
Creating a Quia Account
If you do not have an account, you need to create one. To do so, follow these steps:
1. Go to http://books.quia.com and click Students, then click Create a new account.
2. Select a username and password and enter your information, then click Submit.
Note: Remember to write down your username and password and be sure to select the correct time zone. Also, please enter a valid e-mail address so we can send you
your password if you forget it.
Entering the Book Key and Course Code
Enter the book key and course code to complete the enrollment process. You may already have a book key, or you may need to purchase a book key. Depending on
your situation, use one of the procedures below. If you activated the book for a previous course, you can start at step 4 of I already have a book key below.
Once you have completed this step, the system lists the course and book on the Student Workstation home page. To enter additional books, enter a book key in the Enter
field and click Go.
Note: Book keys can only be used once. Your book key will become invalid after you use it.
I already have a book key
1. Go to http://books.quia.com and log in.
2. At the top of the page, enter your book key and click Go.
3. Click Confirm to confirm your registration information. Your book will appear under the My books heading.
4. Beside the book listing, enter the course code in the Enter course code field and click Go.
5. If necessary, select a class or section and click Submit.
I need to purchase a book key
1. Go to http://books.quia.com and log in.
2. At the top of the page, enter the course code and click Go.
3. If necessary, select a class or section and click Submit. The course and books will appear under the My classes heading.
4. Locate the book and click buy.
5. Proceed through the purchase process.
Note: If the buy link does not appear in Step 4, contact your instructor for information about obtaining a book key.
Using Quia
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To access your Student Workstation in the future, go to http://books.quia.com and log in. Here, you can open your book, submit activities, view your results, and view
your instructor's feedback. If you have any questions, contact Quia Support at http://books.quia.com/support.html
COURSE CALENDAR*
AUGUST
WEDNESDAY
MONDAY
27
WATCH ORIENTATION VIDEOS/
REVIEW SYLLABUS
29
START CAP 11 PREPARATION
FRIDAY
31
SEPTEMBER
3
NO HAY CLASES
10
5
17
START CAP 12 PREPARATION
24
19
7
CAP 11 ASSIGNMENTS
14
CAP 11 ASSESSMENTS
21
12
26
28
CAP 12 ASSIGNMENTS
OCTOBER
1
3
8
START CAP 13 PREPARATION
15
10
22
24
5
CAP 12 ASSESSMENTS
12
17
19
CAP 13 ASSIGNMENTS
26
CAP 13 ASSESSMENTS
NOVEMBER
29
START CAP 14 PREPARATION
5
31
2
7
12
14
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
TOMORROW (15TH)
21
9
CAP 14 ASSIGNMENTS
16
CAP 14 ASSESSMENTS
19
START CAP 15 PREPARATION
26
CAP 15 ASSIGNMENTS
28
23
NO HAY CLASES
30
DECEMBER
3
CAP 15 ASSESSMENTS
5
7
*The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this schedule should the need arise.
You may get ahead and finish up as quickly as you’d like but YOU MAY NOT GET BEHIND.
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