Academic Standards Commission

Syllabus

http://www.dmacc.edu Academic Standards Commission

Instructor Information Name E-mail elane@dc- Erin Lane address grimes.k12.ia.us Phone number 986-9747 x193 Course Information Semester Spring Year 2013 Course title Elementary Spanish II Course number FLS 152 Credits 5 Days & Time M-F Location Room 193 Course description http://www.dmacc.edu/courses/crsrod.asp Course competencies http://www.dmacc.edu/competencies/ Textbooks & Materials Required textbooks ¡Apúntate! español introductorio by Pérez-Gironés and Dorwick ISBN#: 978-0-07-740536-6 Workbook/Laboratory Manual Volumes 1 and 2 Required materials Spanish-English dictionary Quia account Course Policies Grading criteria Daily work: 20% of total grade I will occasionally check homework for completion or correctness. Daily work will not be checked every day. Tests and quizzes: 60% of total grade You will take eight 50 pt. written tests and several oral tests and oral presentations Participation:20% of total grade You will be required to speak in Spanish during class. If you are giving a concerted effort to speak daily you will receive your full points.

Grading scale 100-95 A 79-77 C 94-92 A- 76-74 C- 91-89 B+ 73-71 D+ 88-86 B 70-68 D 85-83 B- 67-65 D- 82-80 C+ 64-0 F Study expectations 1.Aquí se habla español I expect you to push yourself to speak in Spanish in class. 2.Do your homework 3.Study for tests and prepare for presentations 4.Take advantage of any extra resources provided to you. 5.Ask for help when you need it!!!! That’s what I’m here for!

1 Daily work Daily assignments will be written and on Quia. You have until the end of each chapter to complete the assignments, after which point they will become a zero in the gradebook. Daily assignments will be graded on a scale of 1-5 (except for writing assignments). 5 = 100-90% 4 = 89-80% 3 = 79-60% 2 = 59-40% 1 = 39-1% 0 = any assignment not turned in or turned in after the end of a chapter Re-takes You may retake any WRITTEN TEST, after you have completed the following: 1.) Make vocabulary flashcards or two column notes 2.) Be able to review and EXPLAIN the grammar to Sra. Lane

You will have 3-4 days to re-take the test, and Sra. Lane will stipulate when you she is available to give it to you. You may not just come and take it whenever you want. You will receive the better grade.

There will be NO re-takes for oral exams or presentations. Academic dishonesty Refer to the DMACC Student Handbook: http://www.dmacc.edu/handbook/welcome.asp DMACC Information Web Sites DMACC home page http://www.dmacc.edu/ Admissions & registration http://www.dmacc.edu/potienti.asp Cellular phone use statement Cell phones must be turned off and put away during class.

You do not have the privilege of using your phone or any other electronic device when there is a break in class. Your phone/electronic device is not to be seen, and should never just be sitting on your desk.

Refer to student handbook for consequences. I reserve the right to take your phone/electronic device at any time during class. Student handbook http://www.dmacc.edu/handbook/welcome.asp Add/drop dates http://www.dmacc.edu/registration/add_drop.asp Support Services Extra help Please come see me if you need help. My free periods are 1st and 6th. You may also come and see me before or after school. Disclaimer “This syllabus is representative of materials that will be covered in this class; it is not a contract between the student and the institution. It is subject to change without notice. Any potential exceptions to stated policies and requirements will be addressed on an individual basis, and only for reasons that meet specific requirements. If you have any problems related to this class, please feel free to discuss them with me.” Nondiscrimination Policy

2 Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in or allow discrimination covered by law. This includes harassment based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, and disability. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedures. Complaint forms may be obtained from the DMACC Web site, the Ombudsperson, Judicial Officer, Human Resources Department, the campus Provost's Offices, and Academic Deans’ Offices.

Students who wish additional information or assistance may contact the Executive Dean, Student Services, Laurie Wolf, Building 1, 515-964-6437 or the EEO/AA Officer, Dr. Sandy Tryon, Human Resources, Bldg. 1, 515-964-6301 or they may refer to Student Services procedure 4645 located on the DMACC Intranet at http://my.dmacc.edu/procs.aspx. Go to Policies & Procedures and choose Student Services Procedures. Employees and applicants who wish additional information or assistance may contact the EEO/AA Officer, Dr. Sandy Tryon, Human Resources, Bldg. 1, 515-964-6301 or refer to HR Procedures 3000, 3005, 3010, 3015, and 3020 at http://www.dmacc.edu/hr/hrpp.asp .

For requests for accommodations, the Accommodation/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Sharon Bittner, can be contacted at 515-964-6857. Students with requests for accommodations should refer to the Student Services procedure 4610 located on the DMACC Intranet at http://my.dmacc.edu/default.aspx . Go to Policies & Procedures and choose Student Services Procedures. Horario (This is an outline of when I think things will occur. Expect changes.) Semana Contenido

ENERO Introducción al curso 7-11 Capítulo VII: vocabulario, Indirect object pronouns, Verbs like gustar (Early out el 9) 14-18 Preterite Examen escrito: jueves 17 22-25 Capítulo VIII: Vocabulario, Changes of meaning in the preterite, preterite stem (No hay escuela el changing verbs 21) 28-1 Double object pronouns (Early out el 30) Examen escrito: viernes el 1 FEBRERO Capítulo IX: Vocabulario, Chores, Imperfect 4-8 11-14 Interrogative words (No hay escuela el Examen escrito: lunes el 18 15) 18-22 Capítulo X: Vocabulario Preterite vs. Imperfect 25-1 Using reflexive verbs reciprocally Examen escrito: jueves el 28 Capítulo XI: vocabulario MARZO Accidental se 4-8 Review of accidental se (Early out el 6, el 1er cuarto (quarter) termina el 8) 11-14 Por vs.Para (PT conferences el 12 Examen escrito: miércoles el 13 y 14. No hay escuela el 15) 18-22 SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK

3 25-29 Capítulo XII: vocabulario, Tú commands ABRIL Present subjunctive: Influence 1-5 Examen escrito: jueves el 4 (Early out el 3) Capítulo XIII: vocabulario 8-12 Subjunctive: feelings/emotion, doubt/denial “Guernica” 15-19 Examen escrito: jueves el 18 (Early out el 17) Capítulo XIV: Vocabulario 22-26 Past participles, Present perfect 30-3 de MAYO Present perfect (No hay escuela el Examen escrito: jueves el 2 29) Future and Conditional

MAYO Future and Conditional 6-10 Prueba: viernes el 10 (Early out el 8) 13-17 TBA

20-24 TBA TBA DMACC oral interviews: They will be graded! 28-29 Examen del semestre (Memorial Day el 27) ******This is a dual credit course, so you MUST take the semester test******