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    This document contains the syllabus for an Elementary Spanish II course at Florida A&M University. It provides information about the instructor, meeting times, required textbook, course description and goals. The course aims to develop basic language skills with an emphasis on listening comprehension and everyday culture. Students are expected to communicate at a beginner level in Spanish by the end of the semester. The syllabus outlines policies on attendance, late arrivals, exams and grading. A tentative schedule lists the chapters and exam dates to be covered from January to April. It includes a sample grade sheet to calculate final grades based on exam and quiz scores.

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    SPN1121.

    003 (1354) Elementary Spanish II


    Florida A&M University
    Department of English and Modern Languages
    Spring 2016
    Syllabus is a guide for the course and is subject to change with
    advance notice
    Instructor:
    Days &Time:
    Office:
    Telephone:
    Office hours:

    Dr. Evelyn Trujillo/ e-mail: [email protected]


    MWF 10:10-11:00 Tucker 201
    Tucker Hall 456
    599-3737 x 2492
    MW 12:30-2:30 a.m. (Others by Appointment only)

    Required Textbooks: Dorwick, Prez-Girones, Becher Isabelli. Puntos de partida


    McGraw-Hill, Inc. 2009, 9th Ed. Access Code to accompany textbook will be
    available for students use.
    COURSE DESCRIPTION
    This course continues the development of the basic language skills, with increasing
    emphasis on listening comprehension. This is a communication class and
    emphasizes the everyday life and culture of Spanish-speaking people.
    Prerequisites: SPN 1120 or Placement Exam (See Undergraduate Catalog for SAT II,
    AP, and or IB scores)
    Goals: By the end of the semester students will be able to do the following at the
    beginner level:
    understand predictable questions and commands in familiar topic areas
    interact orally on familiar topics
    use language for personal communications needs, ask and answer
    questions and request clarification as needed
    demonstrate familiarity with selected aspects of Hispanic culture(s)
    Expected Learning Outcomes: The following performance outcomes should be
    expected at the end of the course:

    Communication: demonstrate competence in writing, reading, and


    speaking.
    Critical Thinking: Apply critical thinking to learning and real world
    situations.
    Cultural diversity: demonstrate an appreciation for differences among
    peoples.
    Collaboration: work in groups to complete tasks.
    Ethical Values: Demonstrate personal responsibility and integrity in
    academic and personal situations.
    Lifelong learning: Students will demonstrate an appreciation for further
    education and self-improvement

    1.

    Class Policy- No telfonos (cell phones) are allowed to be on during the class.
    Participation and effort
    Class participation is a vital part of your language-learning experience .You can
    improve your grade by (1) coming to class prepared and ready to participate on a
    regular basis; and (2) consistently interacting in Spanish with your instructor and
    classmates.
    Attendance: Attendance will be recorded to assure that students are complying
    with the University Class Attendance Regulations. Specifically, the class attendance
    regulations will apply to all students as follow: A student will be permitted one
    unexcused absence per credit hour of the course he or she is attending. After

    three (3) unexcused absences two points of the final average will be
    lowered. Documented proof of cause for absences beyond three hours is
    required. These policies take effect immediately.
    Lateness: Being late to class creates distractions for both your fellow students and
    your instructor. If you are late three times, it will count as an absence.
    Exams: Missing exam will be given only with a documented and universityapproved excuse. Any student with a cellular during exam time will receive F

    in the exam immediately. Not exceptions.


    Quizzes will be over vocabulary.

    You will receive grades in:


    Quizzes (20%)

    Grading System
    100-90 A

    89-80 B

    79-70 C

    69-60 D

    59-50 F

    Chapter Exams (80%)


    American with Disabilities Act

    Students with disabilities needing academic accommodations should: (1) register


    with and provide documentation to the Student Disability Resource Center, and (2)
    bring a letter to your instructor from the office of Equal Opportunity or Student
    Disability Center indicating that you need academic accommodation no later than
    the second week of classes.

    2.

    Tentative Schedule from January 6-April 22, 2016


    Jan. 6-20

    Jan. 22

    Chapter 7-Food and Meals


    Saber and Conocer
    Direct Object Pronouns/ The Personal -a
    Indefinite and Negative Words/ Formal Commands
    Exam # 1- Chap.7 /Quiz 1-pp 228-229.

    Jan. 25- Feb. 5

    Chapter 8-Traveling & Vacations


    Indirect Object Pronouns/ Gustar / Preterite

    Feb. 8

    Exam # 2 Chap. 8 /Quiz 2-pp. 262-263

    Feb. 10- 22

    Chapter 9- Celebrations &Emotions


    Irregular Preterite/ the Preterite of Stem-changing verbs
    Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns Together

    Feb. 24

    Exam # 3 Chap. 9 / Quiz 3, pp.290-1

    Feb. 27-March 18

    Chapter 10-Pastimes/ Domestic Chores


    The Imperfect/ Summary of Interrogative Words
    Superlatives

    March 21

    Examen # 4- Chap.10 / Quiz 4 pp.318-19

    March 23- April 6

    Chapter 11- Health and Well-being/Illnesses and Going to the Doctor


    Preterite and imperfect
    Relative Pronouns/ Reciprocal actions with se

    April 8

    Exam # 5- Chap. 11/ Quiz 5, pp. 348-49

    April 11-20

    Chapter 12-Housing and Neighborhoods/ Technology


    Informal Commands/ Subjunctive

    April 22

    Exam # 6- Chap. 12 / Quiz 6, pp.380-1

    3.

    Grade Sheet- Spanish 1121.003(1354)


    Spring 2016

    Dr. Evelyn Trujillo

    Student Name__________________
    Exams= 80%
    Exam 1 _____________

    Exam 4- ____________

    Exam 2- ____________

    Exam 5 ______________

    Exam 3- ____________

    Exam 6 ______________
    Total ______________

    Quizzes 20%
    Quiz 1 _____________
    Quiz 2

    Quiz 4 ____________

    ___________

    Quiz 3 ____________

    Quiz # 5 ___________
    Quiz # 6 ____________
    Total _______________
    Spanish Grade ___________

    Example of how to calculate your grade:


    Add all the exams average and divided between 6 and then multiple for 80%
    (81+75+72+100+95+98= 518 / 6= 86.3 x .80=69.06)
    (Do the same for quizzes but multiple for 20%
    (100+100+100+100+100+100=600 /6= 100 x .20=20)
    Add all final average- 72.13(exams) +20 (quizzes) = 89.06 Grade for the course (B)

    4.

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