Department of Romance Languages and Literatures

University of Florida Department of Romance Languages and Literatures SPN 2200: Intermediate Spanish I Primavera 2008 Instructor: ______Section: ______Office: ______Office hours: ______Telephone: ______Email: ______Department of Romance Languages and Literatures: http://www.rll.ufl.edu Intermediate Spanish Program: http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/glord/homepage/program.html

REQUIRED MATERIALS  Conexiones: Comunicación y Cultura, 3rd edition (2005) by Zayas-Bazán, Bacon and García  Course Compass/One Key electronic workbook and lab manual registration card . You must purchase the entire Conexiones package, including the electronic access code. If you purchase the NEW packaged set, the code is included; this is the most economical choice. However, if you purchase a used textbook you must purchase the access code separately.  A quality English/Spanish dictionary, such as Collins, Larousse, U. Chicago, etc.  Course packet (available at Target Copy)  A printed copy of this syllabus (available at http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/glord/homepage/program.html)

PREREQUISITES SPN 1182 or SPN 1131 or Placement Exam (See Undergraduate Catalog for SAT II, AP and IB scores)

COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The primary goal of the Intermediate Spanish Courses is to offer students an opportunity to review existing and acquire new communicative skills in Spanish while developing an awareness and appreciation of Hispanic/Latino cultures. The courses take their goals from the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century, also known as the 5 Cs, which focus on five general areas:

 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

Thus with these standards in mind, Intermediate Spanish expects the following: 1. Each student should be able to demonstrate comprehension of Spanish spoken at normal speed on a variety of selected topics in various formats. 2. Each student should be able to demonstrate the use of conversational skills in a variety of communicative situations. 3. Each student should be able to demonstrate accurate reading comprehension of cultural and literary material. 4. Each student should be able to produce written Spanish to meet practical needs as well as creative expression. p. 2

METHODOLOGY AND ACTIVITIES To help students succeed in these courses, the class will engage in a variety of activities and assignments, including but not limited to activities such as the following:  Practice and communication using vocabulary and grammar learned in oral and written modes  Sociolinguistic practice and functions through communicative activates (pair and group work)  Reading activities and exercises, such as pre- and post-reading, intensive and extensive reading  Writing activities ranging from short paragraphs to developed compositions  Integration of skills in projects and tasks, in small groups or as a class  Video/audio/computer exercises, presentations, and discussions

ASSESSMENT The final grade scale is as follows: A = 100-90 C(S) = 76-70 B+ = 89-87 D+(U) = 69-67 B = 86-80 D = 66-60 C+ = 79-77 E = 59-0

The assessment categories below will be measured according to three major criteria of language performance: accuracy, fluency, and complexity. Testing procedures will be representative of the type of language instruction offered through classroom practice. You will be evaluated based on your achievement of the course goals (above) and the following criteria: Class Participation and Preparation 15% Tests 25% Final Exam 15% Workbook 10% Compositions (3) 15% Spoken Language 20%

COMPONENTS Attendance policy:  You must be exposed to Spanish and use Spanish in order to learn Spanish, i.e., you must be in class. For that reason, attendance is required and will be taken on a daily basis. However, it is understood that periodically things happen that could prevent your attendance. Thus, you will be allowed 3 unexcused absences throughout the semester; beginning with the fourth absence, 1 percentage point will be deducted from your final grade if you are not able to document the absence with written proof of a valid excuse within 10 days of the absence. For a description of the university-sanctioned excuses, please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog (http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog.html). The written documentation of the excused absence should include the name of the student, the section of the course, the dates of the absence and the reason for the absence.  If you are absent the day of a test, quiz, oral presentation, oral exam or composition, you will receive a 0 on that assignment. There are no make-ups and no exceptions.  Late arrivals and/or early departures of 10+ minutes will count as absences.  Make sure to get the name and phone number of a classmate, as you are responsible for finding out about any changes in the syllabus or any additional assignments announced in your absence.  Assignments are due on the day indicated, regardless of whether or not you are in class that day. If you miss class, arrange for your assignment to get to your instructor’s box before your scheduled class time. There are no make-ups and no late work will be accepted. p. 3

Class Participation and Preparation (15%) Participation in class involves a number of variables, including but not limited to:  Your use of Spanish in the classroom  Your willingness to participate actively in all class activities  Your cooperation during group and pair work  Your respect and attitude toward the class and your peers  Your daily preparation for each class.  Your instructor may assign written homework that will be collected and graded; these assignments form part of your participation grade.  Your instructor reserves the right to administer pop quizzes on grammar, vocabulary etc. in order to assess students’ preparation. These grades also form part of your participation grade.  The use of cell phones, pagers, iPods or mp3 players and all other electronic equipment during class is prohibited. All equipment must be turned off in the classroom. Any evidence of cell phones (use, ringing, buzzing, etc.) and similar equipment use will result in an automatic zero in participation for that day. Using a cell phone during a composition or test will result in a zero on that assignment. Participation grades will be assessed approximately every two weeks for a total of eight (8) grades throughout the semester, and you may ask your instructor for your participation grades at any time. Refer to your course packet of grading materials for the specific rubric used to assess your participation.

Tests (25%) There will be three in-class written tests (see Calendar for specific dates), one upon concluding every two chapters (following Chapters 2, 4 and 6). The goal of the tests is to assess your ability to assimilate what you have learned about Spanish grammar, vocabulary, language, and culture in each unit. You are also expected to critically respond to and analyze the topics covered in class and in the texts. Tests will consist of listening, reading and writing sections in which your overall knowledge of the course material is evaluated. Tests are not curved and no make-up tests will be given.

Final exam (15%) It is your responsibility to ensure that you will be present for your final exam. If you miss your final exam time FOR ANY REASON you will receive a 0 on the exam. There are no make-up final exams and no alternate exam times except in the case of students scheduled to take more than 3 exams in one day. The Final Exam will be cumulative in nature and will be administered in your regular classroom during Final Exam Week according to the schedule below. SECTION FINAL 4155 Friday May 2, 7:30am-9:30am 4592 Wednesday April 30, 3:00pm-5:00pm 5248 Wednesday April 30, 5:30pm-7:30pm 4133 Monday April 28, 7:30am-9:30am 6955 Thursday May 1, 10:00am-12:00pm 0305 Thursday May 1, 10:00am-12:00pm At the time of writing this syllabus, exam times and dates are still tentative; it is your responsibility to consult http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/soc/ at the beginning of the semester to confirm your final exam time.

Workbook and Lab Manual (10%) You are responsible for completing all the activities in the electronic workbook and lab manual for each chapter you cover in the textbook. Be sure that you set up your account with Course Compass/OneKey as soon as possible so that you can complete the assignments. Occasionally, your instructor may tell you that certain exercises are not required in a given chapter; however, unless this is the case, it is assumed that you are to complete every exercise. Most of these exercises are computer-graded and your instructor will p. 4 receive notification of your work. On open-ended exercises your instructor will access your work online and grade it there. Note, however, that we do not expect you to get all the exercises right, which is why your grade is based on completion rather than accuracy. Nonetheless, you are expected to do the assignments and try your best. Blank answers will result in an automatic 0 grade for that assignment.

Compositions (15%) You will write three (3) compositions of about 250 words each on topics selected by the instructor. The first draft of each composition will be written in class, upon completion of Chapters 1, 3 and 5 (see dates indicated in the Calendar), and the rewrite/final version will be written at home. The first version will account for 70% of the total composition grade. Your instructor will make comments and mark errors (with the symbols indicated in the “Correction Code”). You will then revise the composition and turn in the second version along with the first version for the final grade on the date specified by your instructor; this revision will be graded for the remaining 30% of the composition grade. All compositions must be double-spaced, whether written by hand or typed. All second drafts must be typed. Refer to your course packet of grading materials for the specific rubric used to grade your compositions.

Spoken Language (20%) Your spoken language component consists of three parts: a mid-term oral interview, a final oral interview, and one in-class cultural report.  For the midterm and final oral interviews you will converse with a fellow classmate. As before, general topics will be provided prior to these oral exams to help you prepare. Grades will be assigned according to the grading criteria in the course packet.  For the in-class cultural report you will discuss a topic of interest to you that is related to the chapters covered in the textbook (Chapters 1-6).  At the beginning of the semester your instructor will discuss possible ideas or areas of interest, and will explain the procedure of the presentation in detail. Please refer to http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/glord/IntermediateProgram/webquest for more information on preparing your presentation.  Two pairs will present during each chapter, for a total of 12 presentations throughout the semester (x2=24 students; for classes of 25+ additional arrangements may be made).  At the beginning of the semester, your instructor will also distribute a sign-up sheet, which includes presentation dates throughout the semester (2 or 3 presentations per week, starting on the 3rd week of class). You and your partner will speak for approximately 3-5 minutes at the beginning of the class period on the date you have chosen to present your topic to your classmates.  The week before your presentation, you must provide your instructor with an outline (not a script or summary) in Spanish of the main points of your presentation, as well as bibliographic reference to any and all sources consulted in gathering the information for the presentation. If you and your partner prepared different parts of the presentation and/or handout, indicate the division of labor on the handout.  On the day of your presentation, you must provide an outline/handout (in Spanish) for your classmates including basic information for your topic as well as any new vocabulary words with which your peers might not be familiar. You must also conclude your presentation with questions for the class to answer and discuss. You are strongly discouraged from using PowerPoint for your presentation given the amount of time it takes to set up and the potential for technological failure. However, it is required that you incorporate some kind of visual aid during your presentation, such as photos or a poster, or images included in the handout. A portion of your presentation grade will take into account the quality of these components.  Presentations are not to be read, although you may refer to ONE note card containing key vocabulary words, reminders of main ideas, etc. The presentations should be practiced and p. 5

prepared, but not memorized or scripted. The instructor reserves the right to deny the acceptability of any presentation that is wholly or partially read or scripted, resulting in a 0.  Grades will be assigned according to the criteria provided in the course packet. Note that you and your partner may receive different grades based on your preparation and delivery, especially if you each worked on different sections. However, to ensure that the presentation is well developed and logical, you must work together to plan a cohesive presentation. Note: Every student will be responsible for the information provided during all in-class presentations and follow-up discussions throughout the course of the semester. To this end, questions related to these presentations will be included on the exams.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES Expected Time Required (Approximate): A general guideline for the amount of time you should plan to dedicate to this and any other University course is 2-3 hours of homework per hour spent in class. Extra Credit: No extra credit will be given under any circumstances. Late and Make-up Work: Any activities or assignments missed due to an unexcused absence will receive a grade of 0. No late work will be accepted and no make-ups will be allowed. In the case of officially documented excused absences (see above), your instructor and the Program Director will determine how the missed work should best be accounted for. S/U Option: You are free to take this course S/U if you desire (even if you are a major or minor, the first course that counts towards the degree and that therefore must be taken for a grade is 2240). You do not need your instructor’s permission or signature, nor do you need to consult with the Program Director or the Undergraduate Advisor. Simply stop by the main Romance Languages office in 170 Dauer Hall and fill out the appropriate paperwork there. They can give you the necessary signatures required by our department. Academic Integrity: Academic honesty and integrity are fundamental values of the University community. An academic honesty offense is defined as the act of lying, cheating, or stealing academic information so that one gains academic advantage. Any individual who becomes aware of a violation of the Honor Code is bound by honor to take corrective action. Violations of the Academic Honesty Guidelines include but are not limited to:  Cheating. The improper taking or tendering of any information or material which shall be used to determine academic credit. Taking of information includes copying graded homework assignments from another student; working with another individual(s) on graded assignments or homework; looking or attempting to look at notes, a text, or another student's paper during an exam.  Plagiarism. The attempt to represent the work of another as the product of one's own thought, whether the other's work is oral or written (including electronic), published or unpublished. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, quoting oral or written materials without citation on written materials or in oral presentations; submitting work produced by an on-line translation service or the translation feature of an on-line dictionary as your own.  Misrepresentation. Any act or omission with intent to deceive a teacher for academic advantage. Misrepresentation includes lying to a teacher to increase your grade; lying or misrepresenting facts when confronted with an allegation of academic honesty.  Bribery, Conspiracy, Fabrication. For details see below.  On all work submitted for credit the following pledge is either required or implied: "On my honor I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment." Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action according to the judicial process. For more details and for policies specific to the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, please see: www.clas.ufl.edu/users/glord/RLL_honor_code.html. Students with Special Needs: Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who p. 6 must then provide this documentation to the Instructor when requesting accommodation. It is the student’s responsibility to take the appropriate steps in informing the instructor of any special needs and for arranging any accommodations with ample time to administer them. Program director: Any classroom issues, disagreements or grade disputes should be discussed first between the instructor and the student. If the problem cannot be resolved contact the Intermediate Spanish Program Director, Dr. Gillian Lord, at [email protected].

CALENDARIO (OJO: L = lunes; M = miércoles; V = viernes)

IMPORTANT DATES AT A GLANCE  11 enero: drop/add ends at midnight  miércoles 23 enero: composición #1  miércoles 6 febrero: examen #1  lunes 18 febrero: composición #2  viernes y lunes 22 y 25 febrero: entrevistas orales  10-14 marzo: vacaciones de primavera  miércoles 19 marzo: examen #2  lunes 31 marzo: composición #3  lunes 14 abril: examen #3  miércoles, viernes, lunes 16, 18, 21 abril: entrevistas orales  entre 26 abril y 2 mayo: examen final (ver www.registrar.ufl.edu/soc)

DÍA FECHA ACTIVIDAD DE CLASE L 7 enero Presentación del curso M 9 Lección preliminar: ¡Hagamos conexiones! V 11 Lección 1: El siglo XX: así fue L 14 Lección 1: El siglo XX: así fue M 16 Lección 1: El siglo XX: así fue V 18 Lección 1: El siglo XX: así fue-Presentaciones L 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - no classes M 23 COMPOSICIÓN #1 (durante la clase) V 25 Lección 2: El progreso y la ecología L 28 Lección 2: El progreso y la ecología- Presentaciones M 30 Lección 2: El progreso y la ecología- Presentaciones V 1 febrero Lección 2: El progreso y la ecología- Presentaciones L 4 Conexiones M 6 EXAMEN #1 V 8 Lección 3: Los derechos humanos L 11 Lección 3: Los derechos humanos- Presentaciones M 13 Lección 3: Los derechos humanos- Presentaciones V 15 Lección 3: Los derechos humanos- Presentaciones L 18 COMPOSICIÓN #2 (durante la clase) M 20 Práctica para las entrevistas orales V 22 ENTREVISTAS ORALES L 25 ENTREVISTAS ORALES M 27 Lección 4: El individuo y la personalidad V 29 Lección 4: El individuo y la personalidad-Presentaciones p. 7

L 3 marzo Lección 4: El individuo y la personalidad- Presentaciones M 5 Lección 4: El individuo y la personalidad V 7 Conexiones L-V 10-14 SPRING BREAK - no classes L 17 Conexiones M 19 EXAMEN # 2 V 21 Lección 5: Las relaciones personales L 24 Lección 5: Las relaciones personales – Presentaciones M 26 Lección 5: Las relaciones personales- Presentaciones V 28 Lección 5: Las relaciones personales L 31 COMPOSICION #3 (durante la clase) M 2 abril Lección 6: El mundo del espectáculo V 4 Lección 6: El mundo del espectáculo- Presentaciones L 7 Lección 6: El mundo del espectáculo- Presentaciones M 9 Lección 6: El mundo del espectáculo V 11 Conexiones L 14 EXAMEN # 3 M 16 ENTREVISTAS ORALES V 18 ENTREVISTAS ORALES L 21 ENTREVISTAS ORALES M 23 Conexiones EXAMEN FINAL: See above and/or www.registrar.ufl.edu/soc for specific information regarding your section’s final exam date/time during exam week (April 26-May2)