SPAN& 121 A (SPANISH I) Fall Quarter 2014
Classroom: D274A
Course Information
5 credits | Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This course is not intended for Spanish native-speakers. Please select another language or contact
me ASAP.
Instructor Contact Information
Professor: Señora Archana Alwar
E-mail: aalwar@bellevuecollege.edu
Office: R230K
Ph: 425-564-2127
Office hours: By appointment only
Print and Carry with you (no copies will be distributed)
Textbook
Donley/Blanco, AVENTURAS 4e with Supersite access package, Vista Higher Learning, Boston,
2013 ISBN 9781618576392
This package includes:
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AVENTURAS, FourthEdition Student Edition (Soft-bound, 3-hole punched version)
Supersite Plus + WebSAM Code (Supersite Plus + WebSAM + vText)
If you are not buying the book at the bookstore you can buy it online:
http://vistahigherlearning.com/store/bellevuecollege.htm/ (Links to an external site.)
Textbook: For in-class and daily study.
You must register your book with the Publisher as soon as possible. Click the link and follow these
instructions to get started:
Supersite code: Brief instructions
1. Go to: http://www.vhlcentral.com/register (Links to an external site.)
2. Enter the Passcode printed inside your textbook.
3. Choose your username and password, and enter your contact information.
4. Find your school by selecting Colleges/Universities in Washington.
5. Select Bellevue College from the list of schools.
6. From the list of available courses, select Spanish 121 (8:30-9:20 am) taught by instructor
Archana Alwar, from September 22nd to December 5th , 2014.
Online workbook:
Click here http://www.vhlcentral.com/ to access the online workbook, video
materials, lab manual and Flash Cultura.
Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate listening comprehension skills by writing in the target language what isheard, by
answering questions related to the information given in a monologue, a dialogue or an interview
provided by native speakers of different Spanish-speaking countries.
2. Demonstrate speaking ability by utilizing vocabulary and basic grammatical constructions in a
prompted dialogue, an interview, or in open-ended questions. Produce original dialogues during
pair/group activities and role-playing. Ask questions with proper intonation and provide general
information in the present tense.
3. Demonstrate reading comprehension skills by answering questions orally or in writing after reading
a passage in the target language; deduce meaning about what was read by making educated
guesses using cognates and context to assist in the comprehension process.
4. Demonstrate writing ability by creating simple yet grammatically correct affirmative,interrogative,
and negative sentences using the present tense or present progressive for role-play situations or for
descriptive paragraphs, with few spelling errors.
5. Identify basic cultural information through the introduction of theme-specific vocabulary, the
description and recognition of photographs, as well as by viewing authentic video material centered
on the world of the target language. Recognize both differences and similarities between the cultures.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of parts of speech by correctly identifying verbs tenses, distinguishing
between regular and irregular verbs, and recognizing some pronouns categories; show noun-verb
and noun-adjective agreement, and distinguish formal and informal situations; recognize and
accurately use nouns, adjectives, pronouns, adverbs, conjunctions, and prepositions.
Course description and objectives
Topics Covered
The course covers Lección 1 to Lección 5 of the textbook.
This course will develop basic language skills in Spanish. The emphasis is listening and speaking;
basic reading and writing skills are also introduced. It introduces you to fundamentals of the Spanish
language (grammar, vocabulary, common expressions) and the Hispanic culture
(customs/attitudes/countries).
Equal emphasis is given to the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, writing, and reading, in
which culture plays an intricate role as a fifth component in order to truly appreciate the target
language and its people. You are encouraged to develop a genuine interest in Spanish by embracing
its culture.
Syllabus Modification
The course syllabus is subject to change. This includes, but it is not limited to class schedule,
number of exams, exam dates, percentages, etc. If necessary, the instructor reserves the right to
modify the syllabus. Changes will be announced in class and in Canvas site. Students not attending
when changes are announced are responsible for obtaining this information. If you miss class, you
are responsible for obtaining any missed information from a classmate if you can’t reach the instructor
through e-mail. Make friends and study partners with your classmates and exchange phone numbers
and e-mail addresses.
Course Requirement
Attendance/Participation(15 %). Attendance is mandatory. THIS CLASS IS FROM 8:30-9:20, IF
YOU LEAVE EARLY, IT WILL COUNT AS AN ABSENCE. Your instructor calls roll daily @ 8:30. If
you arrive after 8:30, it will count “late”. Three “lates” will count as an absence. Please try to get to the
classroom on time. During the course of the quarter you may incur loss of points due to excessive
absences, lack of participation and cooperation in class, refusal to use the target language, and/or not
bringing the required material to class.
Attendance/Participation grade:
1-3 absences
A range
4-6 absences
B range
7-9 absences
C range
10 absences
D
over 10 absences
F for the course, not just for participation
Excuses-There are no excuses. Turn in your work on time and come to class. Plan accordingly and
budget your time and absences.
Remember- You do not need to provide excuses or documentation for missing a class because there
are no excused absences.
Homework and Assignments are announced on the Supersite on a daily basis.
Remember :
In order for students to be eligible for a grade in a course, they must not miss more than ten classes,
or 20% of the total class time scheduled, for any reason. When absences go beyond ten, you will
receive "F" for the course.
NO MAKE UPS WILL BE GIVEN. NO TESTS, FINAL EXAM, QUIZZES, HOMEWORK, OR ANY
OTHER ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.
There will be five exams (I will drop the lowest grade from the first five exams given) and the final.
The final is comprehensive. It will include the material covered in class from the beginning of the first
week of classes, from Lección 1 to Lección 5 and any additional material. Students not attending
when new information is announced, are responsible for obtaining this information. WORK TURNED
IN LATE (after 8:30) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Division Statements
For a detailed guide to policies and expectations, please read the Arts and Humanities Division
Handbook at http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/ArtsHum/
Drop Procedure: If you decide to drop a course, you are responsible for doing the required paperwork
at the Student Services Center. Should you fail to do so, your name will appear on the final roster and
your instructor will be required to assign a grade for you—in most cases, that will be an "F." Many
instructors, in fact, feel strongly that students who take up seats in this unproductive way are keeping
more serious students from getting an education, so they use "F" grades for "phantoms. "The
Bellevue College Academic Calendar is separated into two calendars. They provide information about
holidays, closures and important enrollment dates such as the finals schedule.
●If you cannot commit to this course for lack of time or other unforeseen circumstances in your life,
please withdraw promptly rather than incur an inevitable and GPA-damaging failing grade (F). Simply
stop attending class is not an official withdrawal. Keep me informed!
● Please consult section #2 of “Dropping a Course” under the A&H Division Procedures &
Expectations link for policy on Withdrawing (W) or Incomplete (I) .
Student code
The instructor can refer any violation of the Student Code of Conduct to the Vice President of Student
Services for possible probation or suspension from Bellevue College. Specific student rights,
responsibilities and appeal procedures are listed in the Student Code of Conduct, available in the
office of the Vice President of Student Services.” The Student Code, Policy 2050, in its entirety is
located at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/policies/2/2050_Student_Code.asp (Links to an external site.)
Do not be disruptive. After the first warning, I will change you to another seat, if the behavior persists,
you may be asked to leave the classroom immediately. If you refuse, security will be called. DO NOT
SPEAK while your instructor is SPEAKING, IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CLASS -ASK
ME.
Academic Honesty:
Cheating is not tolerated on either exams or assignments. Submitting in work that you did not write,
for which you had considerable direct help from someone else, or which have been translated by a
translation service or computer program will be considered cheating. Anyone copying from others,
allowing others to copy their work, or using information fraudulently obtained may receive an “F” in
this class.
Technology on Campus
1. The Open Lab –N 250 425-373-3960 http://depts.bellevuecollege.edu/helpdesk/students/n250open-lab/
2. Library Media Center –D 124 425-564-2253 http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/lmc/
3.
Language Lab A 244
Bellevue College E-mail and access to MyBC
All students registered for classes at Bellevue College are entitled to a network and email account.
Your student network account can be used to access your student e-mail, log in to computers in labs
and classrooms, connect to the BC wireless network and log in to MyBC. To create your account, go
to: http://bellevuecollege.edu/students/email/
BC offers a wide variety of computer and learning labs to enhance learning and student success. Find
current campus locations for all student labs by visiting the Computing Services website.
Affirmation of Inclusion
Bellevue College is committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus
community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from harassment and
discrimination. We value our different backgrounds at Bellevue College, and students, faculty, staff
members, and administrators are to treat one another with dignity and respect.
http://bellevuecollege.edu/about/goals/inclusion.asp (Links to an external site.)
MY CLASS is an LGBTQ Safe Space where I welcome your individuality, and I will defend your right
to be yourself in the spirit of learning and in an environment of mutual respect.
We are all here to learn. I am committed to maintaining an environment wherein we all feel safe to do
so.
Disability Services
● If you need course modifications due to a disability, I can refer you to our Disability Resource
Center (DRC) in B132 or you may contact them directly by dialing (425) 564-2498 or TTY (425) 564-
4110. Information is also available at their website: www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc (Links to an external
site.)
Tutoring Services
● The Academic Success Center (ASC) is located in D204 for those of you coming to the BC
campus. Drop-in tutoring schedule is announced and posted by your instructor on Bb Vista and on
the ASC website as it becomes available. Tutoring is free and available for all students regardless of
grades. If your grade is C- or below, you may request one-on-one tutoring by following proper
application procedure. Forms are available on the ASC site at
http://bellevuecollege.edu/tutoring (Links to an external site.).
Academic Calendar
The Bellevue College Academic Calendar is separated into two calendars. They provide information
about holidays, closures and important enrollment dates such as the finals schedule.
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Enrollment Calendar - http://bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/calendar/deadlines/
On this calendar you will find admissions and registration dates and important dates for withdrawing
and receiving tuition refunds.
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College Calendarhttp://www.bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/calendar/holidays/1314.asp This calendar gives you
the year at a glance and includes college holidays, scheduled closures, quarter end and start dates,
and final exam dates
Arts & Humanities Division Procedures & Expectations (*)
●Please consult the Arts and Humanities website for students’ procedures and expectations. Become
familiar will all 15 points! http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/policy.html
http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/student-information/
Grades
Tests(5) 35%
Workbook(5) 10 %
Quizzes(10) 10%
Presentación Oral
(1)(Persona Hispana) -5%
Presentación Grupal(1)-5
%
Attendance/Participation15%
Composiciones(5) -5%
Final(1)-15 %
100-93=A
92-90=A89-87=B+
86-83=B
76-73=C
72-70=C69-67=D+
66-60=D
82-80=B-
59-0=F
79-77=C+
Calendario
Septiembre y Octubre
22
23
24
25
26
Introducción
Lección 1
1
1
1
29
30
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
Prueba # 1 en
clase
6
7
Diálogo en clase
830-845
8
Cuaderno y Quiz
en Aventuras
9
Extra credit
10
Lección 2
2
2
2
2
13
14
15
16
17
2
2
2
2
2
Presentación en
Canvas
Composición en Cuaderno y Quiz Prueba# 2
clase 830-845
en Aventuras
Octubre y Noviembre
20
21
22
23
24
Lección 3
3
No hay clases
3
3
27
Persona Hispana
28
29
Persona Hispana Persona Hispana
30
31
3
3
3
3
3
Persona Hispana Persona Hispana Persona Hispana Quiz y Cuaderno Prueba # 3
en línea
Composición en
clase 830-845
3
4
5
Persona Hipana
6
7
Lección 4
4
4
4
4
10
11
12
13
14
4
No hay clases
4
4
4 Composición
en clase 830-845
17
18
19
20
21
Lección 5
5
5
4 Quiz y Cuaderno Prueba # 4
en línea
Noviembre y Diciembre
24
25
26
27
28
5.
5
5
¡Feliz Día de
No hay clases
Acción de Gracias!
No hay clases
1
2
3
4
5
5
5
5
Prueba # 5
5
Composición en Quiz y Cuaderno
clase 830-845
en línea
Presentaciones
grupales/Fiesta
Presentaciones
Grupales
8
9
10
Examen Final
11
12
Please complete, sign, and email this form to your instructor
Name Major:__________________
Home Phone ( _____________) Work/Cell Phone ( ___________) e-mail:______________
Is a language required for your degree?_______ How many semesters?____
Have you ever studied Spanish? _____If yes, for how long?_________
What other foreign language(s) have you studied?______________ For how long?________
Is Spanish spoken in your home and/or at work?_______ How frequently?___________
Is there anything about yourself that you want me to know?___________________________
Is there anything you want to know about me or the class?_____________________________
I have read the syllabus for SPAN&121 Spanish I – Sec A, and I agree to abide by the
guidelines set forth.
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Name (Print)
___________________________
Signature
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Date