Spanish 3 – Long Beach City College
Fall 2016
Instructor: Santiago Aguilar
Classroom: LAC-T2313
Course #: 72907
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Day/Time: MW 11:20AM-1:50PM
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Imagina, Blanco, Jose/ Tocaimaza-Hatch, Cecilia Casas, Vista Higher Learning 2011
RECOMMENDED TEXTS:
English-Spanish Dictionary
501 Spanish Verbs, Kendris, Christopher. Barron’s Educational Series 2010
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is an intermediate-level Spanish-language course intended to develop the four basic skills
necessary for language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading and writing. In it, we will be
going over vocabulary, grammar expressions and cultural elements of the Spanish-speaking
world. This course is designed for non-native or non-heritage speakers who have completed
Spanish 2 with a grade of B or higher.
PREPARATION:
The amount of time necessary to be adequately prepared for class will vary from student to
student, depending on a number of factors, but a good rule of thumb is that you should study at
least two hours for every hour of class time per week.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to: *Create more complex
grammatical structures such as past tenses and subjunctive moods, *Describe what you and
others used to do and narrate past experiences, *Describe what people have or have not done,
*Verbalize advice, instructions, and orders, *Communicate affirmative and negative commands,
*Express emotions such as fear, joy, sadness, pity, or surprise, *Discuss jobs, communication
technology, and personal interests, *Report what others say and express opinions.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this semester students will be able to:
1. Formulate ideas orally at a medium level.
2. Formulate ideas in writing at a medium level.
3. Demonstrate reading comprehension at a medium level.
4. Demonstrate aural comprehension at a medium level.
INSTRUCTION& TIPS:
Class instruction will consist of presentations, lab, individual and group activities. I will be
speaking mostly in Spanish, especially as the semester moves on. You will not understand every
word I say and you will make errors while speaking: that’s OK. Language is communication. Do
not be overly concerned when you make errors or stop yourself when you detect an error. It
takes time and practice to learn a new language. Above all, remember that acquiring a new
language is exciting and rewarding, so enjoy yourself!
GRADE DISTRIBUTION:
Attendance and Participation (15%)
Since using the target language is the most thorough way to learn it, participation is essential.
You must be willing and prepared to express and share ideas with your instructor and classmates
and to cooperate in any group activities. Please be punctual. Tardiness is disruptive and
disrespectful both to your classmates and to the instructor.
Participation means to be actively and cooperatively involved in the classroom session and interacting in
Spanish with your instructor and classmates.
Your participation grade is composed of the following elements: 10 classroom activities (5%), a
quantitative and qualitative assessment of your participation in class (5%) and attendance (5%).
You earn the first 5% of your participation grade through 10 classroom activities throughout the
semester. These activities are collected and graded. If you miss them, you will receive a 0 (zero) for
participation on that particular day. The second 5% of your participation grade are based on my
assessment of your participation in class during the entire semester. Finally, 5% of your participation
grade will go to attendance. Attendance is mandatory and will be recorded every day. You get one
“freebie” absence during the semester which won’t count against you (though you cannot make up a
classroom activity from that day). After that, absences and tardiness will add up and affect your grade
negatively. Also, take note that 3 consecutive absences or a total of 5 absences before the withdrawal
deadline (end of the 7th week) will result in a W.
It is your responsibility to consult the calendar, syllabus, and/or announcements for this course via email or contact me to discuss the possibility of making up the work that was missed. Arriving late or
leaving early (30 minutes) will be counted as half an absence. A documented illness or emergency can
be excused and tests and quizzes from that day can be made up. Classroom activities cannot be made
up.
Homework (15%)
Homework, online and workbook activities are intended to prepare, complement, and reinforce
the work done in class. Completing the exercises and readings before coming to class will only
benefit and ease the learning process, while failing to do so will only make it more difficult for
you to keep up with the work. All assignments must be completed and turned in as assigned by
your instructor.
Compositions (15%)
As part of your written work this semester, you will also be asked to write 2 (two) compositions
on topics related to your class work and readings. They will be evaluated on their content,
grammar and organization. Your compositions should be clearly organized (with your name,
class, and the assignment information), double-spaced and typed.
Quizzes (15%)
There will be 5 short quizzes throughout the semester. These quizzes are intended to test your
preparation for class (vocabulary, grammar and some cultural knowledge). If you do your
homework assignments on a regular basis, it will be easy for you to do very well on these
quizzes. Quizzes cannot be made up unless they are covered by an excused and documented
absence.
Exams (35%)
There will be three (3) in-class exams. Exam 1 is a traditional exam that tests your knowledge
of grammar, vocabulary, and culture by means of a variety of exercises. Exam 2 is a Dialogue
Exam in which Iwill ask you to compose a conversation between two people based on a given
situation or task. Exam 3 is Comprehensive Final Exam that will mostly emphasize the
material covered after Exam 1. It will be held on the last day of class. The first two exams will
each be worth 10% of your grade. The final exam will be worth 15% of your grade. Exams
cannot be made up unless they are covered by an excused and documented absence.
Skit (5%)
During the last week of the semester, I will ask you to do a little skit or conversation (with
partner/s). If you participate actively in all classroom activities, you should be more than
adequately prepared to do well on this little exercise.
GRADE DISTRIBUTION:
Attendance and Participation:
Homework:
Lab:
Compositions (2):
Quizzes (5):
Exams (3):
Skit:
15 %
10 %
5%
15 %
15 %
35 %
5%
GRADING SCALE:
90 - 100
A
80 - 89
B
70 - 79
C
60 - 69
D
Below 60
F
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:
PROPER COLLEGE ETIQUETTE:
A proper teaching environment is the cornerstone of getting a good education. Everyone at Long
Beach City College is responsible for helping to create this environment, including students.
Simple rules of courtesy apply:
• Respect for the Instructor: This means arriving on time, not leaving early, bringing appropriate
materials, not speaking with other students while a lecture is in progress, not being loud,
boisterous, or argumentative.
• Respect for Other Students: This means not interfering with the rights of others to listen and
participate, not being disrespectful, not using inappropriate language, or harassing others in any
way.
For further information, see the “Creating a proper teaching environment” section on p.111 in the
Long Beach City College schedule of classes.
ACADEMIC ACCOMODATIONS:
If you have a disability that might prevent you from fully demonstrating your academic abilities,
you should meet with the Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS) as soon as possible to
discuss appropriate accommodations. DPS office location: Room A-1134 (Liberal Arts Campus)
DPS phone number: (562) 938-4558
WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
The withdrawal policy is set forth in the Long Beach City College schedule of classes. Students
are responsible for dropping or adding courses officially within the preset dates. Make sure to
allow yourself plenty of time to secure the required signatures.
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
Lack of honesty in the classroom is considered a very serious offense. Any form of cheating on
tests, or turning in work which is not one’s own (plagiarism) is grounds for disciplinary action.
The consequences of cheating are severe and may include the possibility of expulsion. For
further information, see the “Academic Honesty” section on p.111 in the Long Beach City
College schedule of classes.
FINAL NOTES:
This course may be taken for a letter grade or P/NP. If you wish to receive P/NP you must
request so in Admissions and Records. There is no food or drink allowed in the classroom. Turnoff your phones/ pagers/ ipods when you enter the classroom. There will be no texting while you
are in class.
Fall 2016 Course Calendar
(Subject to Change)
Semana 1
29 de Agosto – Introducción/
Capítulo 1
31 de Agoto – Capitulo 1
Semana 2
5 de Septiembre
Día del Trabajo – No Hay Clase
7 de Septiembre– Capitulo 1
Semana 3
12 de Septiembre– Capitulo 1
Prueba 1
19 de Septiembre– Capitulo 2
14 de Septiembre – Capitulo 1
26 de Septiembre– Capitulo 2
Prueba 2
3 de Octubre – Capitulo 2
28 de Septiembre – Capitulo 2
Entregar Composición 1 – Primer Borrador
5 de Octubre – Capitulo 2
Semana 8
10 de Octubre – Capitulo 3
Prueba 3
17 de Octubre – Capitulo 3
Semana 9
24 de Octubre – Capitulo 3
12 de Octubre – Capitulo 3
Entregar Composición 1 – Borrador Final
19 de Octubre – Capitulo 3
Examen 1
26 de Octubre – Capitulo 3
Semana 10
31 de Octubre – Capitulo 4
Semana 11
7 de Noviembre – Capitulo 4
Semana 12
Semana 13
14 de Noviembre – Capitulo 4
Entregar Composición 2 – Primer Borrador
21 de Noviembre – Capitulo 5
Semana 14
28 de Noviembre – Capitulo 5
Semana 15
5 de Diciembre – Capitulo 5
Entregar Composición 2 – Borrador Final
12 de Diciembre –
Actuación/Prueba de Compensación
Semana 4
Semana 5
Semana 6
Semana 7
Semana 16
21 de Septiembre– Capitulo 2
2 de Noviembre – Capitulo 4
Prueba 4
9 de Noviembre – Capitulo 4
16 de Noviembre – Capitulo 4
23 de Noviembre – Capitulo 5
Examen de Dialogo
30 de Noviembre – Capitulo 5
Prueba 5
7 de Diciembre – Capitulo 5/Repaso
14 de Diciembre
Examen Final