Fall - 2013
TTH: 10:00-11:40 AM
E-Mail: lsandresrapalo@valenciacollege.edu
Phone: 407-582-2271
Office: East Campus 3- 129
SPN 1120
Office Hours: T,TH, 9:00-10:00 AM
MW 9:00 -10:00AM
Elementary Spanish I -16917 Hybrid
Friday- Saturday: Virtual Hours: 8:00-10:30 AM
¡Bienvenido(a)! Bem-vindo(a)! Welcome! Bienvenu(e)!
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A different language is a different vision of life. ~Federico Fellini
Dr. Lester Sandres
Humanities and Foreign Languages
Class location: 6- 231 (East Campus)
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Course Description
Textbook/Materials
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This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and culture. It is the first class
of two semesters. The purpose is to introduce you to the experience of learning a
foreign language, and give you the basic tools to continue your other Spanish courses.
Method of Instruction:
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The course will be taught through a combination of lecture, hands-on classroom
exercises, homework assignment, and online work. Students should not assume that
there would be class time to complete homework assignments.
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SPN 1120 - Class Competencies
This course will develop your mastery in the following areas:
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Reading skills (literal/critical comprehension)
Listening skills (literal/critical comprehension)
Speaking skills (composing and transmitting the message, using oral skills
suitable to topic, purpose and audience).
Writing skills (literal/critical comprehension)
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Class Etiquette
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Course Objective
It is for students to achieve a novice level of proficiency in the target language (in
writing, speaking, reading, and listening) as well as some awareness of the Hispanic
culture, which will allow students to continue to the next course. In addition to the
competencies acquire at the end of this course, at the end of the semester you will be
expected to be able to use the target language at an intermediate - novice level.
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All Cellular Phones Must Be
Turned off During Class Period. No
Texting During Class!!!
Students can bring their
computers; I-pads are for taking
only Spanish class notes.
Classroom Door
Students are responsible for closing and open
the door very diligent while class is on session.
Evaluation - Your grade will be calculated as follow for SPN 1120.
Attendance/participation/homework (not Online)
Aventuras 4th edition, by Blanco &
Donley. ISBN-13: 978-1-61857-055-0
Online Code: Vista Higher Learning
Center. The online workbook and lab
manual with audio allows you to receive
immediate feedback on your work. This
learning center also gives you access to
an audio- and video-enhanced eBook,
integrated textbook activities, partnered,
voice-recorded activities, and companion
videos with pre- and post-viewing
activities.
Make sure your book is not an Instructor
Edition. This will not be accepted in
class! In addition, you need your book in
class every time we meet.
Microphone (to complete audio
recordings to be submitted online) Check
with your professor first. (optional)
Course code__________
20%
Computers
Students can bring their computers, I-pads, tape
recorders to only take Spanish class notes.
1 Oral presentation/ 1 Cultural Project/ 5 Compositions
20%
1 Oral Interview
Online activities
20%
5 Chapter Test/ Quizzes
20%
Final Exam (per level)
20%
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Teaching Philosophy
Developing communicative abilities in Spanish and understanding the rich culture of the Spanish-speaking world are the
two primary objectives of the course. Consequently, the program combines content-based language instruction with an
interactive task-based approach. This means that the material will be presented to you thematically and that the activities
used to reinforce your language development will focus on real-life language situations. You will be expected to actively
participate in a variety of interactive small and large-group activities. This course is not based on lectures, but rather on
active learner participation in different tasks that require students to use Spanish in various situations that reflect normal
use of different varieties of Spanish. The class will be conducted in Spanish in order to provide you with maximum
exposure to the language.
Students with Disabilities:
Students who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter from the Office for Students with Disabilities
(OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first week of class. The Office for Students
with Disabilities (East: Bldg. 5 - 212) determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of
disabilities. The goal at the OSD is to open doors, remove barriers and assist you in any way they can. The key to
success is matching your needs to the services provided.
"Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a Notification to Instructor (NTI)
form from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably
during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on
appropriate documentation of disabilities. Please contact (campus phone number) for more information."
Location: Building 5, Room 212 Phone Number: (407) 582-2229 TDD Number: (407) 277-0238 Fax Number: (407)
582-8909
Valencia ID cards are required for LRC, Testing Center, and IMC usage. No other form of ID at those locations will be
accepted. Possession and utilization of a Valencia ID is mandatory in order to obtain these services.
Course Policies:
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Students may not use cell phones or any other electronic device while in class. Not only is it rude, but it is
also disrespectful to disengage during class time by reading, using, or communicating with an electronic devise
while you are in class. Turn them off and put them away. They should not be visible at any time during the
class, or you will be asked to leave.
Students are required to take full responsibility for their success in the course. This includes knowledge of
all of Valencia College’s policies; knowledge of all of this course’s policies; and be equipped and able to use
the Internet, submit work through Blackboard, and view learning materials through Blackboard.
Students are required to ensure that they are equipped and ready to use materials and tools on Blackboard
and to submit work electronically. All papers must be submitted in Microsoft Word. If students do not have the
program, they can use any of the several computers available free on campus. Papers not submitted in the
proper format will not be graded.
Students are expected to attend class. Students who are not present in class will not earn points for completed
assignments. Certainly problems such as misbehaving cars, illnesses, and family emergencies come up. There is
no need for students to document excused absences. Students are to take responsibility for attending all possible
classes and to accept the policy that late work will not be accepted. To compensate for any missed assignments,
students have the option of completing extra credit submissions.
The Professor is not responsible for any technical issues. These issues should be resolved with the help of
the Blackboard Help Desk or the Academic Success Center.
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Students are expected to keep up with assignments. You are responsible for meeting all deadlines for
Discussions, Assignments, Quizzes, and Exams.
Academic honesty is absolutely maintained in this course. You will receive a Zero for any assignment that is
plagiarized, and may receive a failing grade for the course. Academic honesty means that all answers on
quizzes, assignments, Discussion Responses, exams, essays, etc. must be original—your own. It also means you
may not share answers with another classmate or copy materials from outside sources. Whenever you use
someone else's ideas or interpretations, cite the source.
It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from the course if he or she chooses. Professor Sandres reserves
the right to withdraw students for failure to show up to the first two weeks of class, but any other withdrawals
must be made by the student. Requests to be withdrawn by the professor after the withdrawal deadline will
not be accepted.
Valencia faculty and staff communicate with students through Atlas and Blackboard. It is your responsibility
to check your Atlas and Blackboard e-mail on a regular time frame. Failure to check your Atlas e-mail
account does not excuse you from any notices that may be sent to you.
All materials provided online are copyrighted and made available for educational purposes only. Students may
not reproduce copyrighted material without permission from the appropriate publisher or author.
Please refrain from making any disparaging or disrespectful comments to any participant in the course and limit
your comments to those which directly relate to the topic of discussion.
The Professor reserves the right to fail any student violating the college’s Academic Honesty Policy.
Class Requirements
Test & Quizzes: All tests and quizzes will be announced ahead of time, or you may check the syllabus (for the
benefit of the student) NO MAKE-UP TEST WILL BE GIVEN! No makeup tests or quizzes are available without explicit
consent of instructor. Example: jury duty, military service, or documented excuse.
Final Exam: Students will take one final comprehensive final exam per semester. Do not make other plans for that day
and time. The final exam is worth 20% of your grade. If students do not take the final exam, students will receive a
0/100. The final exam must be taken on the date published for final exams.
Assignments: All assignments are due on specified date. For each chapter, you will receive one homework grade
(workbook). Make-up work will not be accepted. Written assignments (journals) will be assigned in class; they must be
legible (distinctly written). All students are responsible for securing notes and assignments from a classmate if absences
should occur. Being absent for class is not an excuse to turn in your homework late. A word of advice: exchange your
telephone number and email address with two other students in your class and e-mail me if absences occur. If you have
difficulty with the language, please seek extra help in the tutoring center. Students will be required to have a folder with
three prongs to keep journals, creations, tests, and quizzes.
Online: Vista Higher Learning the course management system that you will use this semester in this course, located at
www.vhlcentral.com. Online Student Activities are exercises to be completed, and any other activities assigned are listed
on Supersite calendar. The activities represent extensive grammar-driven practice that will assist the student in
internalizing. Homework will be completed on the dates that appear in the calendar. In order to receive full credit, you
must receive an average score of 80. Other assignments might be graded differently; depending on the activity.
SPN1120 – 12991 Hybird – 4-149
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Chapter 1 – Online
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Chapter 2 – Online
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Chapter 3 – Online
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Chapter 4 - Online
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Chapter 5 – Online
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Oral Presentations: The student is required to do two Spanish oral presentations during the semester. Each oral
presentation is at least two minutes each person (in Spanish) on any topic discussed in class. Topic
should be approved by professor. DON’T BE ABSENT; they will be no make up for the
presentations.
Participation: Participation grade is separate from attendance. Students have to be willing to participate and ready with
your work every day. This is not the place to sleep or to do other classes homework. Participation in class involves a
number of variables, including but not limited to: Use of Spanish in the classroom.
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Willingness to participate actively in all class activities.
Cooperation during group and pair work.
Respect and attitude toward the class and your peers.
Daily preparation for each class.
Instructor may assign written homework that will be collected and graded; these assignments form part of your
participation grade.
Deadline Policy:
Late work will be expected but will be subjected to a grade deduction of 20% for each day that is late.
Make plans at least 24 hours before the due date to complete online work.
Extra Credit:
Extra credit offered in the course will be for attending specific events that will be announced by the professor or
for writing an extra essay. All extra credit must be turned in by the due date listed on the syllabus. No extra credit
will be assigned or accepted after that date.
Options for earning extra credit are explained in more detail on Blackboard under the Menu Item “Extra Credit.”
Credit for Extra Essays will be assigned based on the quality of the work.
10 points will be given for A work
8 points will be given for B work
7 points will be given for C work
Food for Thought:
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Be tolerant to not understanding all of what you are hearing. Be comfortable listening selectively.
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Use trial and error…for practice. Language is more skill than knowledge.
Spanish is not English. Be prepared to look at everything differently – not only words and phrases, but also
complete ideas.
Listen and speak at every opportunity.
Lose your fear of making mistakes.
Memorize rules. Five minutes engraving a rule in the brain is worth avoiding five hours of groping and a lifetime
of frustration and mistakes.
Language is not grammar. Grammar simply helps learners understand how things go together.
Attendance
1.Attendance: Regularity in classroom attendance is vital to academic success. Students who do not maintain regular
attendance and who fall behind in their work are subject to withdrawal by the instructor. In this course, every class
session is considered a week of classes. After that you will receive a notification of excessive absence and five points
will be deducted for each hour you missed from your attendance and participation grade.
2.Lateness: Lateness of fifteen minutes or early departure will count as a miss hour. A professor can withdraw you from
a course for excessive absences without your permission. Do not leave early without informing me. This is disruptive
and rude.
Withdrawal Policy
A faculty member is permitted to withdraw a student from the faculty member's class up to the beginning of the final
exam period, for violation of the faculty member's attendance policy, as published in the faculty member's syllabus.
Procedure: 6Hx28: 4-07 Section III Withdraw from a Course
It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from the course if he or she feels he cannot complete the requirements of the
course. Students may withdraw at any time until the Withdrawal Deadline and receive a W.
Professor Sandres reserves the right to withdraw students for failure to show up to the first two weeks of class, but any
other withdrawals must be made by the student. Requests to be withdrawn by the professor after the withdrawal deadline
will not be accepted.
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Valencia College
In addition to our program competencies, Valencia College has defined four interrelated competencies (Value, Think,
Communicate, Act) that prepare students to succeed in the community. These competencies are outlined in the College
Catalog. In this course, through classroom lecture and discussion, group work, and other learning activities, you will
further develop your mastery of these core competencies.
Valencia College Core Competencies
In addition to our program competencies, Valencia faculty has defined four interrelated competencies (Value, Think,
Communicate, Act) that prepare students to succeed in the community. These competencies are outlined in the College
Catalog. In this course, through classroom lecture and discussion, group work, and other learning activities, you will
further develop your mastery of these core competencies.
Student Conduct
Classroom Behavior:
Valencia College is dedicated to promoting honorable personal and social conduct. By enrolling at Valencia, a student
assumes the responsibility for knowing and abiding by the rules articulated in the Student Code of Conduct (6Hx28:1003). The instructor reserves the right to refer students who engage in activities that are disruptive to the learning
environment to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action. The following list, though not exhaustive, includes things,
which are disruptive to the learning environment:
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Use of any electronic devices including but not restricted to: Cell phones, iPods, and laptop
computers (documentation from OSD will be taken into consideration).
Preparing homework for other courses during class.
Engaging in private conversations with classmates while class is in session.
Excessive tardiness
Leaving and re-entering the classroom while the class is in session.
In addition, Valencia Community College strives to provide a drug-free learning environment for
all those involved in the academic experience. Our policy is as follows:
In compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of
1989, Valencia Community College will take such steps as are necessary in order to adopt and
Policy:
implement a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and
alcohol by Valencia Community College students or employees on college premises or as part of
any college activity.
Academic Honesty:
Valencia College is dedicated to promoting honorable personal and social conduct. By enrolling at Valencia, a student
assumes the responsibility for knowing and abiding by the rules articulated in the Student Code of Conduct (6Hx28:10-
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03). The instructor reserves the right to refer students who engage in activities that are disruptive to the learning
environment to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action. The following list, though not exhaustive, includes things,
which are disruptive to the learning environment:
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Plagiarism, cheating, submitting work of another person of work previously used without informing the instructor,
tampering with the academic work of others and other forms of academic dishonesty may lead to lowered course
grade, failure of the course or more severe measures, depending on judgments of the gravity of the individual case.
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Each student is expected to be in complete compliance with the college policy on Academic Honesty as set forth in
the admissions catalog and the student handbook. Any student cheating on an exam will receive a zero on the exam,
which cannot be replaced by the final score, and the professor at his/her discretion can withdraw the student from
the class.
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Exams and homework are considered individual effort; any submissions that are
too similar for coincidence will receive no credit. This include any composition where a translator have been used
or where the level of proficiency is higher than the one shown in class.
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Students may collaborate in-group assignments. This does NOT include duplication of work . Collaboration should
be used to edit or to clarify doubts. If anyone is involved in incidents of cheating will be given a zero (‘0”) for that
assignment /quiz/exam /project without regard to who did the original work or who may have benefited. Each
student is expected to be in complete compliance with the college policy on Academic Honesty as set forth in the
admissions catalog and the student handbook. Any student(s) cheating on an exam will receive a zero on the exam,
which cannot be replaced with the final score and the professor at his/her discretion can withdraw you from the
class.
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Students who are absent are fully responsible for all material covered in class. Leaving a message on my phone or
sending an e-mail will not be an excused. Make sure you can contact your classmates too.
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The instructor’s phone and email are provided for emergency situations, such as missing an exam, and brief
questions about specific assignments. Messages should consist of your name, your class and class time, and a brief
message. Questions such a “What did we cover in class?” will not result in a response. Due to the problem of
“phone tag”, student phone calls will normally not be returned. Emails with specific questions will be answered as
soon as possible, usually within 24 hours (during week days). Students who need more than a brief response should
arrange a meeting with the instructor.
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Student behavior or speech that disrupts the instructional setting or is clearly disrespectful of the instructor or
fellow students will not be tolerated. Disruptive conduct may include bit is not limited: 1. Rude or disrespectful
behavior; 2. Unwarranted interruptions; 3. Failure to adhere to instructor’s directions; 4. Vulgar or obscene
language, slurs, or other forms of intimidation; 5. physically or verbally abusive behavior. Student’s behavior that
is inappropriate will result in disenrollment from the course.
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In addition, Valencia College strives to provide a drug-free learning environment for all those involved in the
academic experience. Our policy is as follows:
Valencia College is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and learning, and to the development of responsible
personal and social conduct. By enrolling at Valencia, a student assumes the responsibility for knowing and abiding by the
rules of appropriate behavior as articulated in the Student Code of Conduct. The primary responsibility for managing the
classroom environment rests with the faculty. Faculty may direct students who engage in inappropriate behavior that
results in disruption of a class to leave the class. Such students may be subject to other disciplinary action, which may
include a warning, withdrawal from class, probation, suspension, or expulsion from the college. Please read the Student
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Code of Conduct in the current Valencia Student Handbook. Here is the link to Valencia’s Student Code of Conduct
website: http://www.valenciac.edu/policies/policydetail2.cfm?PolicyCatID=10&PolicyID=3
Syllabus
SYLLABUS / PLAN DE ESTUDIOS
Semana/Día
Semana 1
Día 1
L1
Objetivos
Libro
Tarea para la
próxima clase
Learn and practice:
basic greetings and
farewells,
introductions, and
courtesy expressions
Introduction to the
course
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 1
Preparación;
Lección 1:
Introduction, p. 1
Pronunciación
Preparación, pp. 2–6
Video
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 1 Aventuras
fotonovela
Supersite: Lección 1
Aventuras fotonovela
Semana 1
Día 2
L1
Identify yourself and
others, say what time
it is, use polite
expressions, learn the
Spanish alphabet
Pronunciación, p. 7
Aventuras fotonovela,
pp. 8–9
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 1 Gramática
1.1
Video
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 1 Flash
Cultura
Supersite: Lección 1
Cultura; Flash
Cultura; Gramática
1.1
Semana 1
Día 3
L1
Read about greetings
and kisses in
Spanish-speaking
countries, learn
informal greetings
and leave takings,
Cultura, pp. 10–11
Gramática 1.1:
Nouns and articles,
pp. 12–13
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 1 Gramática
1.2, 1.3
Supersite: Lección 1
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learn the gender of
nouns, learn about
definite and indefinite
articles
Semana 2
Día 4
L1
Semana 2
Día 5
L1
Gramática 1.2, 1.3
Learn numbers 0–30
and perform simple
math problems, use
hay, identify people
and things, indicate
possession, describe
origin, talk about
professions or
occupations
Gramática 1.2:
Numbers 0–30, pp.
14–15
Ask for and tell time,
talk about the time of
day, review grammar
concepts from Lesson
1, recognize
cognates, Lección 1
Gramática 1.4:
Telling time, pp. 18–
19
Gramática 1.3:
Present tense of ser,
pp. 16–17
Read Lectura, pp. 24–
25
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 1 Gramática
1.4
Supersite: Lección 1
Gramática 1.4;
Assessment
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 2
Preparación
A repasar, pp. 20–21
Ampliación, pp. 22–
23
Supersite: Lección 2
Preparación
Lectura, pp. 24–25
Lección 1 EXAM
Semana 2
Día 1
L2
Learn names for
people, places, and
things at the
university
Lección 2:
Introduction, p. 27
Preparación, pp. 28–
32
Video
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 2 Aventuras
fotonovela
Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 2
Pronunciación
Supersite: Lección 2
Aventuras fotonovela
Semana 3
Día 2
Talk about classes,
talk about location
and direction, learn
Spanish vowels
Pronunciación, p. 33
Aventuras fotonovela,
pp. 34–35
Video
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 2 Flash
Cultura
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L2
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 2 Gramática
2.1
Supersite: Lección 2
Cultura; Flash
Cultura; Gramática
2.1
Semana 3
Día 3
L2
Semana 3
Día 4
L2
Read about university
majors, talk about
activities in the
present tense, form
negative sentences,
talk about likes and
dislikes
Cultura, pp. 36–37
Ask and answer
simple questions in
Spanish, talk about
people's health and
well-being, describe
the location of a
person or object
Gramática 2.2:
Forming questions in
Spanish, pp. 40–41
Gramática 2.1:
Present tense of
regular -ar verbs, pp.
38–39, with The verb
gustar, p. 39
Gramática 2.3:
Present tense of
estar, pp. 42–43
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 2 Gramática
2.2, 2.3
Supersite: Lección 2
Gramática 2.2, 2.3
Read Lectura, pp. 50–
51
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 2 Gramática
2.4
Supersite: Lección 2
Gramática 2.4
Semana 4
Día 5
L2
Learn numbers 31 to
100, perform simple
math problems,
review grammar
concepts from Lesson
2
Gramática 2.4:
Numbers 31–100, pp.
44–45
Read Aventuras en
los países hispanos,
pp. 53–56
A repasar, pp. 46–47
Workbook and
Video
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 2 Aventuras
en los países hispanos
Ampliación, pp. 48–
49
Lectura, pp. 50–51
Supersite: Lección 2
Aventuras en los
países hispanos;
Assessment
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Semana 4
Día 6
Read about the
United States and
Canada, Lección 2
L2
Aventuras en los
países hispanos, pp.
53–56
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 3
Preparación
Lección 2 EXAM
Supersite: Lección 3
Preparación
Semana 4
Talk about families
and professions
Lección 3:
Introduction, p. 57
Día 1
Preparación, pp. 58–
62
L3
Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 3
Pronunciación
Video
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 3 Aventuras
fotonovela
Supersite: Lección 3
Aventuras fotonovela
Semana 5
Día 2
L3
Talk about family,
describe people, talk
about plans, talk
about age, learn
diphthongs and
linking
Pronunciación, p. 63
Aventuras fotonovela,
pp. 64–65
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 3 Gramática
3.1
Video
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 3 Flash
Cultura
Supersite: Lección 3
Cultura; Flash
Cultura; Gramática
3.1
Semana 5
Día 3
Read about surnames
and families, describe
people and things
L3
Cultura, pp. 66–67
Gramática 3.1:
Descriptive
adjectives, pp. 68–69
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 3 Gramática
3.2, 3.3
Supersite: Lección 3
Gramática 3.2, 3.3
Semana 5
Express ownership,
use the present tense
(regular -er and -ir
Gramática 3.2:
Possessive adjectives,
Read Lectura, pp. 80–
81
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Día 4
verbs)
L3
Semana 6
Día 5
L3
pp. 70–71
Gramática 3.3:
Present tense of
regular -er and -ir
verbs, pp. 72–73
Learn the forms of
tener and venir, talk
about what you have
and what you have to
do, talk about how
you feel using tener,
review grammar
concepts from Lesson
3, Lección 3
Gramática 3.4:
Present tense of tener
and venir, pp. 74–75
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 3 Gramática
3.4
Supersite: Lección 3
Gramática 3.4;
Assessment
Workbook and Lab
Manual/ WebSAM:
Lección 4
Preparación
A repasar, pp. 76–77
Ampliación, pp. 78–
79
Supersite: Lección 4
Preparación
Lectura, pp. 80–81
Lección 3 EXAM
Semana 6
Día 1
Talk about pastimes,
sports, and places in a
city
Lección 4:
Introduction, p. 83
Preparación, pp. 84–
88
L4
Video
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 4 Aventuras
fotonovela
Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 4
Pronunciación
Supersite: Lección 4
Aventuras fotonovela
Semana 6
Día 2
L4
Make plans and
invitations, talk about
pastimes, learn word
stress and accent
marks
Pronunciación, p. 89
Aventuras fotonovela,
pp. 90–91
Video
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 4 Flash
Cultura
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 4 Gramática
4.1
Supersite: Lección 4
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Cultura; Flash
Cultura; Gramática
4.1
Semana 7
Día 3
L4
Semana 7
Día 4
L4
Read about soccer
rivalries and famous
athletes, learn the
forms of ir, express
future events, express
let's...
Cultura, pp. 92–93
Speak in the present
tense using stemchanging verbs (e:ie,
o:ue, e:i)
Gramática 4.2: Stemchanging verbs e:ie,
o:ue, pp. 96–97
Gramática 4.1:
Present tense of ir,
pp. 94–95
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 4 Gramática
4.2, 4.3
Supersite: Lección 4
Gramática 4.2, 4.3
Gramática 4.3: Stemchanging verbs e:i,
pp. 98–99
Read Lectura, pp.
106–107
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 4 Gramática
4.4
Supersite: Lección 4
Gramática 4.4
Semana 7
Día 5
L4
Use verbs with
irregular yo forms,
review grammar
concepts from Lesson
4, read about cultural
activities
Gramática 4.4: Verbs
with irregular yo
forms, pp. 100–101
Read Aventuras en
los países hispanos,
pp. 109–112
A repasar, pp. 102–
103
Workbook and
Video
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 4 Aventuras
en los países hispanos
Ampliación, pp.104–
105
Semana 8
Día 6
L4
Read about Mexico,
Lección 4
Lectura, pp. 106–107
Supersite: Lección 4
Aventuras en los
países hispanos;
Assessment
Aventuras en los
países hispanos, pp.
109–112
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 5
Preparación
Lección 4 EXAM
Supersite: Lección 5
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Preparación
Semana 8
Día 1
L5
Talk about travel and
vacations, talk about
seasons and weather,
learn ordinal numbers
Lección 5:
Introduction, p. 113
Preparación, pp.
114–118
Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 5
Pronunciación
Video
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 5 Aventuras
fotonovela
Supersite: Lección 5
Aventuras fotonovela
Semana 8
Día 2
L5
Talk with hotel
personnel, describe a
hotel, talk about how
you feel, pronounce b
and v
Pronunciación, p.
119
Aventuras fotonovela,
pp. 120–121
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 5 Gramática
5.1
Video
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 5 Flash
Cultura
Supersite: Lección 5
Cultura; Flash
Cultura; Gramática
5.1
Semana 9
Día 3
L5
Semana 9
Día 4
L5
Read about popular
vacation destinations
in Latin America,
describe conditions
and emotions
Talk about an action
that is in progress,
understand the uses
of ser and estar
Cultura, pp. 122–123
Gramática 5.1: Estar
with conditions and
emotions, pp. 124–
125
Gramática 5.2: The
present progressive,
pp. 126–127
Gramática 5.3:
Comparing ser and
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 5 Gramática
5.2, 5.3
Supersite: Lección 5
Gramática 5.2, 5.3
Read Lectura, pp.
136–137
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 5 Gramática
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estar, pp. 128–129
5.4
Supersite: Lección 5
Gramática 5.4;
Assessment
Semana 10
Día 5
L5
Learn about direct
objects, review
grammar concepts
from Lesson 5, read
about a trip to Puerto
Rico, Lección 5
Gramática 5.4:
Direct object nouns
and pronouns, pp.
130–131
Workbook and Lab
Manual/WebSAM:
Lección 6
Preparación
A repasar, pp. 132–
133
Supersite: Lección 6
Preparación
Ampliación, pp. 134–
135
Lectura, pp. 136–137
Lección 5 EXAM
Semana 11
Oral Interviews
Oral Interviews
Oral Interviews
Semana 12
Cultural
Presentations
Cultural
Presentations
Cultural
Presentations
Semana 13
Cultural
Presentations
Cultural
Presentations
Cultural
Presentations
Semana 14
Final Exam Review
Final Exam Review
Final Exam Review
Semana 15
FINAL EXAM
FINAL EXAM
FINAL EXAM
This Syllabus will be altered, at the instructor’s discretion, during the course of the term. It is the responsibility of the
student to make any adjustments as announced. Keep a hard copy of this syllabus!!
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Syllabus
NO MAKE UP TEST WILL BE GIVEN!
***ALL ABOVE INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT PROFESSOR’S
DISCRETION***
Important Dates:
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Sept 2 - Monday – Labor Day
Oct 17 - Thursday College Night
Nov 27 - Wednesday – 29 Friday
Dec 9 - Monday - 15 Sunday
Dec 16 - Monday – Grades are due
Español 1120 – 14802
Fall 2013
First Oral Presentation Outline
In this assignment, you will be applying the knowledge and skills acquired in class using the vocabulary
and grammar structure of the lesson (Capítulo 1) discussed. You will introduce yourself, talk about your
daily activities, your classes, and your family. Your assignment is a (timed) two-minute oral presentation
in Spanish. The presentation should contain the following information:
Presentation:
Introduce yourself: name, origin, age (optional)
Daily Routine: discuss what you do, using appropriate form of verbs.
Family: Introduce one (1) member of your family & discuss who she/he is and what she/he does (Do not
introduce more than 1 member).
Mandatory Visual Aid:
You may use a poster or Power Point (highly recommended) to add clarity and interest to your speech,
get attention, and set the tone.
Nothing should be written on your visual; only names of places and people are acceptable.
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Spanish 1120-14802
Fall 2013
Second Oral Presentation Outline
1. The presentation is two minutes each person. A group of two will need a four-minute presentation
equally divided; a group of three will need a 6 minute presentation equally divided.
3. The topic of the presentation should cover the material of Spanish 1120 using the vocabulary and
grammar structure of Capítulos 1, 2, 3, & 4: The vocabulary studied thus far. If not sure of your topic,
please ask your instructor.
4. With a partner, you will do a role play of your choice (with the professor’s approval). Example of
topics: At a restaurant, at a movie theater, at a sport game, an interview, having a party/get together, and
what you did during spring break. Although these are possible topics, do not feel that you have to pick
from these suggestions.
5. The presentation is a skit (role play) that needs to be memorized.
6. Submit a rough draft to have it corrected prior to memorization. You may submit the draft either by email (preferred) or in class. Remember to give yourself sufficient time to memorize your part.
7. Visual aids/props are optional: You may use a power point, posters, or pictures to add clarity and
interest to your speech, get attention, and set the tone.
8. Make sure that you are each responsible for your own part. (This is a group work and not a one-person
job.)
9. Do unto the other what you want them to do unto you. Please be responsible and considerate, and make
this a positive experience by doing your share and staying on task with your group.
10. MOST IMPORTANTLY: Have fun with it: be creative!
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Oral Assessment Rubric
Criteria
Level of achievement
(excellent)
5 - 4 points
Proper use of topic vocabulary
Vocabulary
No deviation from topic
Clear understanding of topic
Level of achievement
(Acceptable)
3 points
Adequate usage of vocabulary
appropriate to topic
Level of achievement
(Not Acceptable)
2 - 1 points
Inadequate usage of vocabulary
appropriate to topic
Minimum deviation from
Deviation from topic
topic
Little understanding of topic
Understanding of topic
Adequate use of
Proper usage of subject/verb
agreement
Grammar
Proper usage of gender/number
agreement
Proper use of tense
Uses facts, formulas, procedures and
concepts appropriately to the level
subject/verb agreement
Adequate use of gender/number
agreement
No interference with
communication
Adequate use of tense
States appropriate to the level facts,
formulas, procedures and concepts
with some inaccuracies
Some variation from the
Adherence to topic/
Flexibility in
comprehension
Able to exchange same ideas with the
interviewer
Connects ideas or develops solutions
in a clear and coherent order
Clear enunciation of vowel sounds
Close to native speech pattern
Pronunciation
(based on vowel sounds)
Proper use of stressed syllable
topic
Able at times to interchange same
ideas with the interviewer
Arranges ideas or solutions into a
simple pattern
Inconsistency in vowel sounds
Acceptable use of stressed syllable
No interference with
communication
Inability to use subject/verb agreement
Inability to use gender/number
agreement
Salient interference with
communication
Inadequate use of tense
Inappropriate use of facts, formulas,
procedures and concepts to the level
Lack of understanding of topic at hand.
No flexibility of transition from topic
to topic
List of ideas or expresses solutions in a
fragmentary manner, without a clear or
coherent order
Interference with communication due
to vowel sounds
Incorrect use of stressed syllable
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Fluid transition from topic
to topic
Fluency
Uninterrupted transition of
Some interruption in conversation
Long pauses in conversation
Adequate transition of topic
Inconsistent transition of topic
Conversation
Composition Criteria & Standards
Criteria
Level of achievement
(excellent)
5 - 4 points
Level of achievement
(Acceptable)
3-2 points
Clear supporting sentences.
Clear conclusion.
Clear Topic sentence.
Organization
Clear cohesiveness in the
development of the main
topic.
Level of achievement
(Not Acceptable)
1 – 0 point
Lack of topic sentence.
One element missing and/or
unclear.
Lack of sequence.
Main idea not developed.
Includes some
Little evidence/weak
transition of ideas within the
topic.
Clear transition of ideas
within the topic.
transition of ideas within the
topic.
Complete sentences.
Word order is clear.
Format and Mechanics
(sentences, phrases, word order,
punctuation)
No or minor inaccuracies of
mechanical errors.
Complete sentences.
Occasional inaccuracies of
mechanical errors.
Errors interfere with
communication of main topic.
Frequent mechanical errors.
Obscure meaning.
Ability to discern a complete
thought.
Proficient use of topic
vocabulary.
Vocabulary
Orthography is correct.
Adequate vocabulary usage.
Occasional orthographical errors.
Frequent errors in vocabulary
usage.
Frequent orthographical
errors.
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Grammar
Proficient use of grammar
(subject/verb agreement;
noun/adjective agreement).
Conveys ideas effectively.
Stay faithful to the topic.
Adherence to topic
Include information
pertaining to the topic.
Adequate use of grammar.
Inadequate use of grammar.
Frequent errors interfering
with communication.
Occasional errors interfering
with communication.
Some digression from the topic.
Recognition of some of the
information pertaining to the
topic.
Topic not addressed.
Cultural Presentation Project
I. Your country for the project is _____________. You will research the country assigned and decide what information you should
include in your presentation to sell us a vacation packet to go and visit your country on our next vacations. You should include
general information about the country, places of interest, museums to visit, music, restaurants, festivals, traditions, etc. Each one will
choose one area to research and to present to the class. You will turn in a summary and the sources used on ______________.
Remember to keep a copy to yourself.
II. The group will prepare a presentation using Power Point about the country assigned. This presentation should include visual and
audio aids to give a better idea of the country. Each one will present their part. Remember you are trying to sell use a vacation
package. Include air transportation, place to stay and how much it will cost. Each person will present a part and will have a minimum
of 5 slides with at least 4 authentic (real pictures) visuals. As a group you should prepare an introduction about the country (at least 5
slides). Each group will have 20 minutes. You will keep a log of your meetings and signatures of attendees. Problems with members
of your group should be addressed before the due date.
III. Answer the following questions about your country in Spanish. Turn in the answers in a paragraph form, double space, 12 fonts,
typed. This is an individual assignment. You can help each other to answer the questions but each one of you will write your
paragraph individually. The paragraph is due on ______________.
¿Cuál es la capital?
¿Qué idiomas hablan en ese país?
¿Cuántas personas hay en ese país?
¿Quién es el presidente de ese país? ¿Cuánto tiempo hace que es presidente? ¿Cuándo fue elegido (elected)?
¿Cuándo llegaron los españoles a ese país?
¿Quién es una persona famosa en ese país?¿Por qué?
Describe un lugar para ir de vacaciones en ese país.
Menciona el nombre de un almacen o un centro comercial.
Menciona que tiempo hace en ese país. (it could be by areas, be specific)
¿Cuáles son algunas actividades que podemos hacer?
***ALL ABOVE INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE ANNOUNCED OR WRITTEN AT THE DISCRETION OF
THE INSTRUCTOR***
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Valencia College – 1120 - Oral Interview Questions
Each student have 4 minutes Spanish presentation. This presentation is worth 25 points.
Un poco de mí
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
¿Cómo te llamas?
¿De dónde eres? (describe yourself)
¿Dónde vives?
¿Trabajas?
¿Dónde?
¿Cuándo trabajas?
¿Qué estudias?
¿Cuántas clases tomas?
¿Cuál es tu clase favorita?
¿Quién es tu profesor/a favorito/a? Por qué?
¿A qué hora estudias en la universidad?
¿A qué hora regresas a casa?
¿A qué hora es tu programa de televisión favorito?
La familia
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
¿Cómo se llaman tus padres?
¿Cuántos son en tu casa? ¿Cómo se llaman?
¿vives en una residencia grande o pequeña?
¿Cómo son tus primos/tíos/tías/abuelos/sobrinos/hermanos/padrastros/madrastra?
¿Cómo es tu familia, grande, pequeña o mediana?
¿Tu familia es unida?
¿Viven tus abuelos cerca o lejos de tu casa?
¿Trabajan o estudian tus hermanos? ¿Quién prepara la comida en tu casa?
¿Cuándo miran la televisión tu familia? ¿Quién es tu pariente (relative) favorito?
Use 5 of the following verbs: bailar, cantar, cenar, comprar, conversar, descansar, desayunar.
Tus amigos y algunas actividades
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
¿Tus amigos son inteligentes?
¿Tienes amigas simpáticos y rubios?
¿Están tus amigos en Orlando o en otro estado de los Estados Unidos?
¿Comes con tus amigos en la cafetería o en un restaurante?
¿Tienes clases difíciles este año universitario?
¿Tienes profesores simpáticos o antipáticos?
¿Cuántos libros tienes?
¿Por qué tienes muchos libros?
¿vas al cine con tus amigos todos los días?
¿Cuantos meses estudias en la Universidad?
¿A veces tienes que trabajar?
¿A qué hora te levantas?
Cuando salen a cenar tus padres a un restaurante?
¿Te encuentras son tus primos y tíos frecuentemente?
¿Cuántas veces almuerzan/desayuna o cenan juntos?
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16. ¿Quien prepara el desayuno?
Use 5 of the fallowing verbs: comenzar, volver, querer, pensar, recordar, pedir, hacer, poner, traer, suponer
Name:_____________________
Date:______________
SPN 1120- Cultural Presentation – Formal Assessment
Lester Sandres
I.Good Information/ Accurate/ Recent Information: Sources are from 1998 or later. All information has been checked for
accuracy. Relevant to the course. Shows why the topic is of interest.
25
20
15
10
5
0
II.Use of audio-visual aids: Student and group use visual and audio to help students understand better the information and to have a
real experience with the material being discussed. Use of authentic material!
25
20
15
10
5
0
III.Information Presented with authority: Student is not reading from notes. He shows familiarity with topic he/she is presenting.
25
20
15
10
5
0
IV.Group work: There is coordination and organization in the presentation. Group cooperation and efforts are obvious through the
presentation. Each member knows what is going on and presents the next speaker.
25
20
15
10
5
0
Scale:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
100 – 90 –A
89 – 80 – B
79 – 70 – C
69 – 60 – D
59 – 0 – F
Notes:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Final Grade:__________/100
Elementary Spanish I- 1120 - Lesson Plan
Week
1
Introductions & Administrative requirements
Distribute syllabus
Discuss the use of materials
Capítulo 1: Hola ¿Qué tal?
Capítulo 1
Preview objectives
Conexiones culturales 1: Latinos e
hispanos en el mundo
1–2
Exploraciones léxicas 1: Greetings, introductions, and
good-byes; Classroom; Alphabet; Numbers 0-100
Práctica: Vocabulario
El alfabeto
En vivo
Exploraciones gramaticales 1: Gender and number of
nouns
Los números 0-20
A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 1
Capítulo 1
Quiz Vocabulario y Gramática
2
Exploraciones gramaticales 3: Subject pronouns and
the verb ser
A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 3
Conexiones culturales 2: La diversidad del mundo
hispanohablante
3–4
Exploraciones gramaticales 4: Adjective agreement
A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 4
Examen: Capítulo 1
Capítulo 2: ¿Cómo es tu vida?
Preview objectives
Exploraciones léxicas 1: Academic subjects
Práctica: Vocabulario
En vivo
Exploraciones gramaticales 1: The verb tener
A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 1
Exploraciones gramaticales 2:
Definite and indefinite articles and
hay
A practicar: Exploraciones
gramaticales 2
Lectura
Exploraciones léxicas 2: Descriptive
adjectives
Práctica: Vocabulario
En vivo
Capítulo 1
Redacción
Lectura
Exploraciones profesionales:
Administración
Exploraciones de repaso: estructuras
Exploraciones de repaso:
comunicación
Capítulo 2
Exploraciones gramaticales 2:
Adjective placement
A practicar: Exploraciones
gramaticales 2
Lectura
Exploraciones léxicas 2: Family
members and pets
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Conexiones culturales 1: La educación
5
Capítulo 2 Quiz
Exploraciones gramaticales 3: Regular -ar verbs
A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 3
Conexiones culturales 2: El papel de la familia y su
valor
Exploraciones gramaticales 4: Possessive adjectives
A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 4
Examen: Capítulo 2
Composition #1 La Familia
Oral presentation: La Familia
6
Capítulo 3: ¿Qué tiempo hace hoy?
Preview objectives
Exploraciones léxicas 1: Time, days, months, and
saying the date
Práctica: Vocabulario
En vivo
Exploraciones gramaticales 1: Me gusta, te gusta, le
gusta
A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 1
Conexiones culturales 1: Las celebraciones
Capítulo 3
Quiz
7
Exploraciones gramaticales 3: Interrogatives
A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 3
Conexiones culturales 2: El clima y la ropa
Práctica: Vocabulario
En vivo
Capítulo 2
Redacción
Lectura
Exploraciones profesionales:
Educación
Exploraciones de repaso: estructuras
Exploraciones de repaso:
comunicación
Capítulo 3
Exploraciones gramaticales 2:
Regular -er and -ir verbs
A practicar: Exploraciones
gramaticales 2
Lectura
Exploraciones léxicas 2: Clothing,
colors, weather, and seasons
Práctica: Vocabulario
En vivo
Capítulo 3
Redacción
Lectura
Exploraciones profesionales:
Turismo
Exploraciones gramaticales 4: Stem-changing e->ie, e>i verbs
A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 4
Exploraciones de repaso: estructuras
Examen: Capítulo 3
Capítulo 4: ¿Dónde vives?
Preview objectives
Capítulo 4
Exploraciones de repaso:
comunicación
Exploraciones léxicas 1: Places in a city
Práctica: Vocabulario
En vivo
Exploraciones gramaticales 2: The
verb ir and ir + a + infinitive
A practicar: Exploraciones
gramaticales 2
Lectura
Exploraciones gramaticales 1: The verb estar with
prepositions of place
A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 1
Conexiones culturales 1: Ciudades fuera de lo común
Exploraciones léxicas 2: Rooms of a
house, furniture and appliances
Práctica: Vocabulario
En vivo
8–9
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Capítulo 4
Quiz
10
11 - 12
13
14
15
Capítulo 4
Redacción
Lectura
Exploraciones gramaticales 3: Stem-changing verbs o>ue
A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 3
Exploraciones profesionales: La
arquitectura
Conexiones culturales 2: Casas únicas
Exploraciones de repaso: estructuras
Exploraciones gramaticales 4: Adjective placement,
ordinal numbers
A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 4
Examen: Capítulo 4
Oral Presentations
Written compositions
Exploraciones de repaso:
comunicación
Capítulo 5
Quiz
Lectura
Exploraciones léxicas 2: Professions
Práctica: Vocabulario
En vivo
Exploraciones gramaticales 3: Verbs with changes in
the first person
A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 3
Conexiones culturales 2: Las profesiones y la
economía
Capítulo 5
Exploraciones gramaticales 4: Saber
and conocer
A practicar: Exploraciones
gramaticales 4
Redacción
Lectura
Exploraciones profesionales: El
trabajo social
Exploraciones de repaso: estructuras
Exploraciones de repaso:
comunicación
Capítulo 5: ¿Estás feliz en el
trabajo?
Preview objectives
Exploraciones léxicas 1: Adjectives
of emotion and physical states
Práctica: Vocabulario
En vivo
Exploraciones gramaticales 1: The
verb estar with adjectives and
present progressive
A practicar: Exploraciones
gramaticales 1
Conexiones culturales 1: Las
emociones y el bienestar
Exploraciones gramaticales 2: Ser
and estar
A practicar: Exploraciones
gramaticales 2
Creaciones & Examen #5
Examen Final
Online assignments Login
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Spanish I - SPN 1120 Fall 2013
STUDENT COPY
I, ______________________________ (print full name) read and understand the SPN 1120 syllabus.

I understand that it is my responsibility to arrive prepared to class (i.e. have read ahead, HW
done, etc.). _______(initials)

I understand the class’s attendance policy. _______(initials)

I understand the Student Code of Conduct policy. _______(initials)

I understand the class’s make up policy (i.e. no make-ups). _______(initials)

I understand that arriving over 10 minutes late will count as an absence Three ten- minute late
arrivals will count as an absence. Leaving the class early will count as an absence.
_______(initials)

I understand the class homework policy (no late HW accepted)._____ (initials)

I understand that cellular phones are to be turned off and put away during class and all
examinations. _______(initials)

I understand that disrupting class by talking, having a cell phone ringing, or other behavior that
is deemed as incompatible with a positive learning environment can result in my being asked to
leave the room. Failing to do so will result in campus security being contacted. _______(initials)

I have read and understood the VCC Student Core Competencies. ______ (initials)
_______________________________________________________________________
Signature
Student VID #
Print full name
Date
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Click "agree." (Before your account is created, you must agree to the terms and conditions of use
policy.)
Step 3 - Activate Code
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On the code activation screen, enter your Supersite code.
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Click "activate code" to continue.
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Look for a message at the top of the screen confirming that the code was successfully redeemed.
Step 4 - Select a School
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Locate your school by typing your school’s name, Valencia College-East / Winter Park. To narrow
the search results, add the city and state, Orlando, FL , (include the country, if outside of the USA.)
in which your school is located.
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Click "find." If the terms you entered did not result in a successful search, follow the on-screen tips
to revise your search.
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Select your school from the list by clicking on its name.
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Click "select school" to add the school to your account.
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Look for a message at the top of the screen confirming you successfully added the school.
Step 5 - Select a Course/Class
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From the list of available classes at your school for your textbook's Supersite, look for Instructor
"SANDRES" and the course "SPN1120-FALL2013" taught between 08/26/2013 and 12/17/2013. It
should look like this:
SANDRES
SPN1120-
CRN
FALL2013
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Click the radio button for the course section "CRN 14802." If more than one class is listed for your
instructor, click the information icons in the class listings until you locate the section.
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Click Save. You should see a confirmation that you successfully enrolled in your instructor's course.
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