Anklesaria 1

Georgia Southern University

Department of Foreign Languages
SPAN 1001 D-Spring 2015
CRN: 11107
Room 1225, Forest Drive Building
Instructor: Mr. Dinshaw K. Anklesaria
Office Phone: 912.478.8571
Email: [email protected]

Office: 1214 Forest Drive Building

Class Times: M/W/F 11:15 AM-12:05 PM
Office Hours: M/W/F 2:30-3:30. T/R by appointment

Required Text
Vistas, 4th Edition. Introduccin a la lengua espaola
Ed. By Blanco/Donley. Vista Higher Learning, 2012.
Student Edition with Supersite Plus code (Supersite & WebSAM & vText)
ISBN 978-1-61767-059-6
You can buy it directly from http://vistahigherlearning.com/store/gasouthern.htm/
Important: You need the Supersite Plus Code in order to have access to all the required
activities. This is a not transferable code which means that you can NOT buy a used code. If somebody is
selling you a used code, it is not going to work. If you have your previous code from your previous courses
you can access your material because you bought it and it is good for 36 months. You should look for my class
and register. You can have a used book but not a used code.
Course Description
This class builds upon the communication skills in Spanish (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and the
cultural understanding developed at the elementary level. Chapters 1-5 will be covered. Classes will be
conducted in Spanish. Active participation in pairs, small groups, and whole group discussions will constitute
the basic format of the course.
Prerequisite
None. If you are a Spanish native speaker, this is not the course for you. If you have taken Spanish in High
School you probably will be ready for a more advanced course. If this is the case, you can take the following
course and when you finish, you can receive credit for the previous ones. You need to talk to me about that
possibility.
Course Objective
SPAN 1001 covers chapters chapters 1-5 of Vistas. The overarching goal of the course is to help the student to
reach the Novice-High proficiency level according to the ACTFL guidelines and by focusing on levelappropriate learning of the 5 Cs:
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Communicating in Spanish
Gaining knowledge and understanding of cultures of the Hispanic world
Connecting with other disciplines and acquiring new information
Developing awareness of similarities and differences (comparisons) among language and culture
systems around the world
Using Spanish to participate in communities at home and around the world

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Students at the Novice-High proficiency level are able to engage in a number of communicative tasks by
creating with the language in straightforward social situations. You will be able to survive in the Spanishlanguage culture. For example, you should be able to relay basic information about yourself and your family;
you will be able to discuss some daily activities, personal preferences, and immediate needs, such as ordering
food, making simple purchases, and asking a few appropriate questions. Students at this proficiency level can
often be understood by sympathetic native speakers, particularly by those accustomed to dealing with nonnatives.
General Information: Class periods are for you to interact and practice your Spanish skills, which means, that
you will need to do a large portion of the preparation and review outside of class. Since your grading is
proficiency-based, it is in your best interests to prepare for the class in advance. You will be asked to (1) preread the lesson for the day and to complete some practice activities, (2) come to class prepared to participate in
oral activities, and (3) to complete some follow-on activities to reinforce the lesson. WebSam online activities
are carefully selected to help you and prepare you for a variety of communicative interactions between you,
your classmates, and/or your instructor.
Student Expectations:
Attendance: Daily attendance is required. Role will be taken throughout the participation and/or in class
activities and it is your responsibility to ensure that your presence is made known.
Absence Policy: Two (2) absences are permitted without penalty. You will miss a point per absence in your
Participation grade. Students who miss 6 classes (excused OR unexcused) will receive an automatic "F" in
the course. If you do have an excused absence, it must be documented and reported immediately so that you
can make up missed work. Make-up work must be approved by the instructor and completed within one week
of the absence. No make-up work, homework or tests, is permitted for unexcused absences.
Tardies: Failure to arrive to class on time and/or leaving class early constitutes a tardy: if arrival/departure is
less than 10 minutes. However, arriving or leaving more than 10 minutes late or early constitutes an absence,
and three (3) tardies constitute one absence. Students who arrive late will only be given the remaining time to
complete any on-going activity, quiz, or exam and no listening sections will be repeated due to tardiness. It is
the student responsibility to keep track of his/hers absences and tardies.
Active Participation: Active participation is VERY IMPORTANT. You have to be willing to participate and
demonstrate what you are learning. This will help you to learn grammatical constructions and new vocabulary
and will improve your speaking proficiency. It is not for me to be forcing you to do it. Your attitude is also
very important and you have to be willing to speak ONLY in Spanish. Working in groups, pairs, or as a class
will give you the opportunity to practice your Spanish. If you are a passive participant, your grade is going to
be adversely affected. You must bring your textbook every class.
SPEAK SPANISH!!! The last item is particularly important. Although everyone in the class speaks English,
we will simulate a Spanish-speaking environment by using gestures, visual clues, and cognates while in class.
Go along with the game and try to think in Spanish. Your book is in English, so if you are confused about a
point or an expression, you can always look it up after class or consult me. In the long run, staying in the target
language will greatly facilitate your proficiency.

Course Grade Components: Your final grade will be determined from the following components:

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1. Homework: 15%

2. Exams: Two exams:

30%

3. Final Exam: 15%

4. Composition: 10%
5. Oral Interview: 10%
6. Quizzes: 10%

7. Participation: 10%

WebSam Online. You will have daily online homework in the

WebSam Practice Tabs. It is due before the next class period. You
are responsible to check for daily changes in the Assignment
section of your online book. You have three opportunities to try to
determine the correct answer. The total points that you earn in
each chapter will be translated to a 0-10 point system for your
grade in FOLIO. If you submit your online homework after the
deadline, you can still receive 50% of the grade. You will have
until the end of the chapter to receive the 50%. Once the lesson is
completed, your grade will be posted in FOLIO and there will be
no changes. In addition, you are responsible to be prepared for
each reading BEFORE class. Also you might have homework
assigned in addition to the online homework.
There will be TWO exams. There will be no make-up exams
without official documentation from a doctor or the university.
The exam will consist of the following sections: Grammar (30%),
Writing (20%), Auditory/Oral (20%), Reading (20%) and Culture
(10%).
There will be a Cumulative Final Exam
There will be a composition written in class. No dictionaries or
notes are allowed.
There will be an oral interview with me during the semester. This
is going to take place around the second part of the semester.
There will be at least 4 quizzes. In order to ensure that students are
preparing adequately for class, you will have
unannounced/announced quizzes at any time throughout the
semester. There are no make-up quizzes given. If you are late, you
would miss the quiz.
Your participation will consist of your oral interaction, your
willingness to interact with your classmates, your written
exercises, and the attendance of at least 2 events related with
Spanish Language and Culture organized by the Department of
Foreign Languages or by the University. Proof of attendance is
required. You will find updated information in Folio.
Grading Scale
A 90-100%
B

80-89%

70-79%

60-69%

0-59%

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COMMUNICATION and FOLIO: In Folio, you can find important updates such as your update homework
grades, your exam and other grades. Please email me only from your Georgia Southern email account. Please
include the class, section and complete name in the email message. Please be sure to check your GSU Email
regularly as you may receive important emails from me.
Classroom Behavior
I strongly recommend that students comply with the following:

address me, your instructor, in and outside of class as Seor Dinshaw,

be respectful to one another at all times (toward classmates and instructor) in class discussions even if
we disagree,
switch all cellular phones to SILENT or AIRPLANE mode before class starts,
since the FD Bldg. is now wired for WiFi, please, turn-off all laptops while in class (unless instructed
otherwise),
text messaging is not allowed while in class, (if I see you texting you will have an absence for that day.
I can let you know or not, or I can ask you to leave the class).
refrain from eating and drinking in class (as per GSU policy no food/drinks allowed in classrooms).
avoid wearing any type of hat which could obstruct eye contact with instructor or classmates while in
class;
avoid chewing gum while in class;
refrain from disruptive behavior or talking in class, except for normal classroom activities;
arrive on time to class. To be tardy is disrespectful to both your instructor and your classmates. If you
arrive after the roll has been checked, you are responsible for letting me know so that I can make the
necessary corrections.

Classroom Disruption
What is disruptive behavior? The Office of Student Conduct defines classroom disruptions as any conduct
that seriously interferes with the ability of the professor to teach or the student's ability to learn. The lawful and
civil expression of a disagreement with the professor or other students is not in itself disruptive. The free
exchange of ideas is encouraged in the academic setting. Students who display disruptive classroom behavior
may be subject to disciplinary action by the Office of Judicial Affairs.
Examples of Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom:
Sleeping in class.
Routinely entering class late or departing early.
Repeated talking without being recognized or talking while other are talking.
Dominating class discussion.
Arguing that is perceived as "crossing the civility line."
Threatening faculty members.
Physical display of anger (throwing books, notes, chairs, etc.).
Physical violence directed at a student or faculty member.
For more information, please see the Office of Student Conduct or feel free to contact Dr. Mark Whitesel,
Associate Dean of Student Conduct. Office of Student Conduct
Russell Union, GSU, Phone: (912) 478-0059 Fax: (912) 478-7301 [email protected]
Student Disability Resource Center This class complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
You will find information in this site.

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Copyright Infringement Policy
Dinshaw K. Anklesaria 2015: Copyright law protects this syllabus, my lectures and all materials distributed and
presented to me during this course. You are authorized to take notes in class, but that authorization extends to
only making one set of notes for your personal use and no other use. You are not authorized, and it is a violation
of Georgia Southern University policy, to sell, license, commercially publish, distribute, transmit, display, nor
record notes from this class unless you have my written consent to do so.
****The information contained in this syllabus is as accurate as possible but may be subject to change
with reasonable notice. The schedule and content of assignments may be changed at the instruction of the
instructor upon oral notification in class. Changes may involve additions, deletions, substitutions, or
changes in sequence or due date.

TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR

Semana

Da de clase

Tema

Lunes, el 12 de enero
Mircoles, el 14 de enero
Viernes, el 16 de agosto

Introduccin al curso
(1C) Hola, Qu tal?
(1.1) El alfabeto, los
sustantivos y los artculos
NO HAY CLASE
(1.2) Los nmeros 0-30
(1.3, 1.4) Ser, Qu hora
es?
Panorama: Los Estados
Unidos
Repaso
Dilogos
(2C) En la universidad
*Please bring with you
your WINGS Concise
Schedule
(2.1 & 2.2) Los verbos de
-ar y cmo formar las
preguntas
(2.1 & 2.2) Los verbos de
-ar y cmo formar las
preguntas
(2.3) Estar &
preposiciones
(2.4) Los nmeros 31-

Lunes, el 19 de enero
Mircoles, el 21 de enero
Viernes, el 23 de enero

Lunes, el 26 de enero

Mircoles, el 28 de enero
Viernes, el 30 de enero
Lunes, el 2 de febrero

Mircoles, el 4 de febrero

Viernes, el 6 de febrero

Lunes, el 9 de febrero

Mircoles, el 11 de
febrero
Viernes, el 13 de febrero
Lunes, el 16 de febrero
Mircoles, el 18 de
febrero
VIERNES, EL 20 DE

Panorama: Espaa
TBA
Repaso
Examen: Lecciones 1 y 2

Las pginas para leer

antes de llegar a clase
2-5
9, 12-15

16-18
19-27
36-37

40-43

50-58

50-58

59-62
63-65
74-75

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10

11

FEBRERO
Lunes, el 23 de febrero
Mircoles, el 25 de
febrero
Viernes, el 27 de febrero
Lunes, el 2 de marzo
Mircoles, el 4 de marzo
Viernes, el 6 de marzo
Lunes, el 9 de marzo
Mircoles, el 11 de marzo
Viernes, el 13 de marzo
Lunes, el 23 de marzo
Mircoles, el 25 de marzo
Viernes, el 27 de marzo

Lunes, el 30 de marzo
Mircoles, el 1 de abril

12

13

Viernes, el 3 de abril
Lunes, el 6 de abril
Mircoles, el 8 de abril
VIERNES, EL 10 DE
ABRIL
Lunes, el 13 de abril
Mircoles, el 15 de abril

Viernes, el 17 de abril
14

15

16

Lunes, el 20 de abril
Mircoles, el 22 de abril
Viernes, el 24 de abril
Lunes, el 27 de abril
Mircoles, el 29 de abril
Viernes, el 1 de mayo
MIRCOLES, EL 6 DE
MAYO

(3C) La familia
(3.1) Los adjetivos
descriptivos
(3.2) Los adjetivos
posesivos
(3.3) Los verbos de -er &
-ir
(3.4) Tener y venir
Panorama: Ecuador
Da de repaso
Presentacin de la familia
TBA
(4C) Los pasatiempos
(4.1) El verbo "ir"
(4.2) Los verbos que
cambian la raz (e ie,
o ue)
(4.3) Los verbos que
cambian la raz (ei)
(4.4) Los verbos
irregulares de "yo"
Panorama-Mxico
TBA
Repaso
Examen: Lecciones 3 y 4

78-81, 86-87
88-92

(5C) Las vacaciones

(5.1) Estar con las
condiciones y las
emociones
(5.2) El progresivo
presente
(5.3): Ser contra estar
(5:4) Los objetos directos
Panorama-Puerto Rico
Repaso
TBA
TBA
Final Comprehensive
Exam: 10:00 AM-12:00
PM

152-157
164-165

93-95
96-99
100-103
112-113

116-119
126-128
129-132

133-135
136-139
148-149

166-169
170-173
174-177
186-187