Syllabus
Español 1120
ONLINE
Fall/Otoño 2015
M.H. López Morgan
Office: E-008
E-mail:lopezm@nwfsc.edu
Class:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Spanish 1120 online is the first of a three semester sequence
of courses. The course emphasizes oral communication, grammatical skills, and listening
comprehension. Throughout the course of the semester students will be expected to read
short texts, write short compositions and communicate orally at an elementary level in
Spanish. Students will also be expected to complete and submit written and oral tests.
It is highly recommended that students taking this section have some prior knowledge of
Spanish, either by having been exposed to the language informally, or by having attended
Spanish classes at a primary or secondary school level. As with all online instruction, it is
important that students be highly motivated self-learners.
This class is 100% online. Students taking this class should be comfortable using
technology independently. In addition, because this is a short semester class, it is also
important for the student to have good time management skills.
Introduction and instructions for the planned components and assignments of the
class will be posted in a separate document.
TEXTS: Potowski et al. Dicho y Hecho, 10th Edition: It is recommended that
students purchase a good Spanish-English dictionary or have the ability to use an
online dual language dictionary.
WEBSITES: Students will be required to turn in assignments from the following
websites:
 www.wileyplus.com
 /~http://www.colby.edu/~bknelson/SLC/index.php
 https://d2l.nwfsc.edu/
This class will also use open source web materials to enrich students’ language
experience. The instructor will take careful precautions to safeguard students on the
Internet; however, students should be aware of the risks that can exist with the use of the
Internet.
OBJECTIVES: In this course the student will become proficient in the basic
communication skills of the Spanish language. (S)he will be able to read, write, and
speak Spanish at an elementary proficiency level. The student will also learn about the
culture and daily lives of the Spanish speaking peoples in the United States and around
the world, which will include the many contributions that have been made by the Spanish
speaking community to the world’s literature, art, music, and other areas.
GRADE OF “INCOMPLETE”: At the discretion of the instructor, an incomplete
grade (“I”) may be awarded when the student is unable to finish the required work
because of unforeseen extenuating circumstances such as illness or TDY assignment.
Please note that the inability to keep up with the pace of the class is not an
extenuating circumstance.
To receive an “I” grade, the student must have successfully completed 75% of the
required coursework and be able to finish the remaining work without attending
class. An “I” grade will automatically convert to a grade of “F” if the student does
not complete the remainder of the coursework by the established deadline.
STUDENT RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILTIES AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Academic
dishonesty in any form is a serious offense that will have equally serious consequences
that range from failing the class to formal disciplinary action. Please refer online to the
College Catalog and Student Handbook.
Academic Integrity is especially important in this class because if you are not doing your
own work, your knowledge will be compromised to the extent that you will not be able to
use the different language structures and vocabulary expected in the oral exams. This will
result in a failing grade for this component.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILTY: Students are responsible for submitting their
assignments on time. Assignments can be submitted via email, D2L and on the Wiley
plus website. Oral exams will be submitted by video using Wiley‘s component of
Blackboard Collaborate.
EVALUATION: The final grade will be computed based on the following percentages:
15% Compositions
25% Quizzes
15% Oral Presentations
Grading Scale: 90-100 -A
80-89- B
10% Participation/Homework
15% Exam I
20% Exam II
70-79 -C
60-69- D
 Tutoring and other learning resources for SPN I-IV are available in the
Academic Success Center at the Niceville Campus, Bldg. K. Tel.:850-7295389 http://www.nwfsc.edu/LearningSupport. Additionally, Smarthinking is
on online tutorial service available to NWFSC students. Go to the NWFSC
homepage, click on “Raidernet,” and logon as a student in the same way you
would to register or check your grades. You will see several quick links, including
one to connect to Smarthinking.
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If you have special needs for which accommodations may be appropriate to assist you in this
class, please contact the Office of Services for Students with Special Needs in the SSC Building
on the Niceville Campus, or call 729-6079.
Calendario:
Actividades para Español 1120
Primera Semana
(First Week)
26-29 de mayo
Introducción/ Capítulo1
Segunda Semana
(Second Week)
*1-5 de junio
Prueba (Quiz)/
Capítulo 2
Tercera Semana
(Third Week)
8-12 de junio
Prueba/Capitulo 3
Ensayo I
Cuarta Semana
(Fourth Week)
15 -19 de junio
Examen 1 Capítulo 4
Examen Oral
(Composition I)
Examen Oral
Quinta Semana
22 – 26 de junio
Prueba/Capítulo 5
Examen Oral
Sexta Semana
29-30 de junio
Examen Final
Ensayo II
Important Dates:
*June 2nd- Last Day for Drop/Refund
June 19th -Midterm Test Due
June 27h – Last Day of Class Final Test Due
Note:
 Compositions will be due on Friday of the assigned week at 11:59 p.m. CST.
 Quizzes and tests will be due on Monday of the assigned week at 11:59 p.m. CST.
 Oral exams will run from the third through the fifth week. Dates and time will depend on student and
professor availability. Make sure to give the professor at least 5 days advance notice for your chosen
time and date.
 Topics for the Orals exams and compositions will be announced the week they are assigned.
Please be aware that this is a flexible schedule, and due to pedagogical considerations it is subject to
modifications during the course of the semester. In addition, a revised schedule will be made available
should an unforeseen event occur during the semester that and postponement of assignments is
necessitated. Tests and other assignments will be submitted in accordance to the new schedule.