SYLLABUS
Tulsa Community College, Metro Campus
Spring 2010
Course:
SPA 1213-103, Spanish II
Days and Times: TTh
10:00-11:20AM
Call No. 22972
Room: MC 405
Credit hours: 3
Instructor: K. Craig Woolsey
Cell: (918) 845-3277
E-Mail: craig.woolsey@mail.tulsacc.edu
To Contact the Division Office:
Division Name: Communications
Division Associate Dean: Mary Walker
Spanish Coordinator: Tina Peña, 918-595-7386 Spanishtcc@aol.com
Division Office Location: MC423
Division Phone Number: (918) 595-7064
Prerequisite:
Spanish I
Textbooks:
Plazas, Lugar de Encuentros, 3rd Edition Textbook
iLrn Heinle Learning Center: On-line Workbook & Lab Manual
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: A course in understanding, speaking, reading and writing Spanish, the second in a
sequence of four related courses. The course covers Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the textbook.
(Approximately 25% of class conducted in Spanish.)
NEXT COURSE IN SEQUENCE: SPA 1213, Spanish III
PROGRAM DESIGN: In our world today it is a great advantage both culturally and professionally to be able
to communicate in languages other than English. This is especially true of the Spanish language which is
more and more prevalent here in the U.S. This course is designed for students who wish to acquire oral and
written language proficiency, an awareness of the Spanish-speaking culture, and who may have plans to
transfer to a four-year university.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
--At least 95% of participating students should exit even this level of language at TCC with a measurable
oral proficiency which is understandable to a native speaker of the target language.
--At least 95% of participating students will develop proficiency in the fours skills (listening, speaking,
reading and writing) in the target language appropriate to the level of the course.
--At least 95% of participating students will be able to understand the target language within the
vocabulary and structure limitations of the appropriate level when spoken by a native speaker at the
normal rate of speed.
--At least 95% of participating students will experience the fun, the challenge and the satisfaction of being
able to communicate in another language.
--At least 25% of the grade will be based on the student’s ability to write in Spanish without the aid of other
devices.
--Students will have opportunities to acquire awareness and appreciation of the people who use the target
language.
OTHER RESOURCES: Students are expected to have a basic level of computer proficiency to use Blackboard
and iLrn Heinle Online WB/LB.
During the semester, students will find in Blackboard:
syllabus,
supplementary materials, websites, announcements regarding important dates, and updates.
LABORATORY:
The language laboratory at the Metro Campus is located in Room MC413 (595-7309).
Students are encouraged to use it at their convenience (day or evening) and in accordance with course
assignments. Video, tapes, and computer programs are also available for students. Students may also use
the labs at other TCC campus sites.
TECHNOLOGY: To have access to the iLrn Heinle Learning Center, students must purchase a BOOK KEY for
the iLrn Online Lab Manual and Workbook. The iLrn Heinle Learning Center is part of the QUIA system, and
the on-line exercises benefit the students with self-scoring activities and instant feedback. Students need
an Instructor’s Course Code to create a Quia account.
TEACHING METHODS: This course will be conducted combining lecture, oral and written exercises, listening
and speaking Spanish to help students develop proficiency in the language. Therefore, students are
encouraged to prepare before coming to class, so that most class time is spent using Spanish by listening
to and speaking with instructor and classmates. If you need assistance, contact your instructor as soon as
possible.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOAL STATEMENT: The General Education Goals are designed to ensure that
graduates of Tulsa Community College have the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to carry them successfully
through their work and their personal lives.
General Education Goals to this course include:
Critical Thinking
Effective Communication
Global Awareness and Civic Responsibility
Computer Proficiency
Diligence and Patience
TRANSFERABILITY: Students should verify transferability of this course with the college or university to
which the credits are to be transferred. In general, this is a standard course in the language department at
most universities throughout the nation.
DEGREE APPLICATION: Spanish Associate of Arts, International Language Studies Certificate or Associate of
Applied Science (Spanish Option), International Studies Associate (Americas Option), and others.
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:
Each evaluation will be assigned a number of points.
semester, all points will be totaled and a letter grade will be based on the total.
At the end of the
Final grades will be
determined on an individual basis and not through competition with classmates. The final grade for this
course will be calculated on the following basis:
I. Chapter Quizzes & Tests, Mid-term and Final Oral Exams (Total 700 Points Possible)
Chapter 4
100 points
Chapter 5
100 points
Chapter 6
100 points
Chapter 7
100 points
Quizzes
100 points
Mid-Term Oral Exam
100 points
Final Oral Exam
100 points
(All students must take the Final Oral Exam or will
receive a zero. Only AUDIT students are exempt.)
II. Participation and Assignments (Total 300 Points Possible)
Assignments:
Chapter 4 (WB/LB)
50 points
Chapter 5 (WB/LB)
50 points
Chapter 6 (WB/LB)
50 points
Chapter 7 (WB/LB)
50 points
Attitude & Effort
10 points
Class Participation:
90 points (30 class sessions x 3)
(Attendance and participation grades are taken in each meeting.
No
grade can be given if student is absent or does not participate.
Participation points are based on three points per class meeting. One
point is taken off for late arrival or for leaving the class early.)
Grading Scale (Points Possible = 1000):
A = 90%-100%
B = 80%-89%
C = 70%–79%
D = 60%-69%
F = Below 60%
ATTENDANCE: The nature of this course requires that much practical learning take place during class time.
The results of excessive absences are reflected immediately in the student’s progress, level of competency
and, most dramatically, in his/her participation.
Be advised that NO absences will be allowed without
penalty (for each absence 3 points will be deducted from the points allocated to class participation).
Students are held responsible for all materials covered during their absence and for any changes made in
the assignment schedule.
An “Excessive Absence Notice” will be issued after a student accumulates SIX HOURS of missed class periods
(i.e. 2 class meetings) and is not maintaining a “C” average for the class. When the Excessive Absence
Notice is issued, the student will be considered “NOT ATTENDING” class. Student Financial Services and
Veterans Services will be notified if applicable.
If a student has serious extenuating circumstances during the semester that affects his/her ability to attend
class, the student should make special arrangements with the instructor as soon as the problem is
identified.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS: Delay on turning in assignments is discouraged. Students may turn in completed late
assignments the next class meeting for 50% credit.
Failure to turn in assignments will result in ZERO
points. No late assignments will be accepted on the last day of class.
MAKE-UP POLICY:
Students must make arrangements with the instructor concerning make-up exams.
Delay on taking exams is discouraged since they are timed to coincide with the best learning/performance
period for the students. In general, late exams will be devalued 5 points or 10%, whichever is less. Makeup exams will be substantially more difficult than exams given at regular times. NOTE: Exams must be
made up BEFORE the next class meeting. Otherwise, students will receive a ZERO for that exam.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed ¾ the duration of any
class. Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course (‘W’ grade) or
to change from Credit to Audit.
Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines.
Students who stop
participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial
aid consequences for the student.
AUDIT OR CREDIT: Students may take this course on an audit or credit basis. Students who prefer to audit
should request an Audit Form during enrollment or on the first day of class. Audit students are expected to
do the same work as credit students, i.e., complete all homework and exams. The final oral exam is
optional for audit students.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Email: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex: jane.doe@mail.tulsacc.edu).
All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be sent to your MyTCC email address;
and you must use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this
course.
Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC
always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted on the
TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE:
Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and
perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential
to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Arrive on time to class. Do not eat during
class.
Do not bring guests or children to class.
Students in possession of any electronic device are
responsible for making sure they are TURNED OFF or turned to “silent.”
These devices interrupt class
activities and infringe on the rights and learning opportunities of other students. Use of video cameras and
cassette recorders are at the discretion of the instructor.
Students who cannot comply with the above
policies will be asked to leave the room.
SYLLABUS CHANGES: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of
any changes to the syllabus in writing. Check you “MyTCC” email and/or Blackboard for updates.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: TCC provides accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information, students may contact the disabled Students Resource
Center, 918-595-7115, or the Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 918-595-7428V, 918595-7434TTY.
PLAGIARISM POLICY: Plagiarism is: claiming, indicating, or implying that the ideas, sentences, or words of
another writer are your own; it includes having another writer do work claimed to be your own, copying the
work of another and presenting it as your own, or following the work of another as a guide to ideas and
expressions that are then presented as your own. The student should review the relevant sections of the
TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal
from the course or grade.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s
own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated
at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. TCC adopts a policy delegating certain forms of
authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include,
but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of
academic dishonesty, a faculty member may:
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require the student to redo an assignment of test, or require the student to complete a
substitute assignment or test;
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record a “zero” for the assignment or test in question;
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recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively
withdraw the student from the class;
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record a grade of “F” for the student at the end of the semester.
Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by
submitting such a request to the Dean of Student Services.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT: Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in
the TCC Catalog, TCC Student Handbook, TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook, and semester
information listed in the class schedule.
All information may be viewed on the TCC website:
www.tulsacc.edu.
COMPUTER SERVICES ACCEPTABLE USE: Access to computing resources is a privilege granted to all TCC
faculty, staff, and students. Use of TCC computing resources is limited to purposes related to the College’s
mission of education, research, and community service.
Student use of technology is governed by the
Computer Services Acceptable Use Statements/Standards found in the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy
Handbook. These handbooks may be obtained by contacting any Student Activities or Dean of Student
Services office.
TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR: The instructor may change the schedule AT ANY TIME by verbal or written
notification in class and/or by updating on Blackboard.