Estrella Mountain Community College Spanish 101 ONLINE Syllabus Note: this document includes hyperlinks which will open in a new window Students are responsible for knowing the information in this syllabus and complete a syllabus quiz in CONNECT

Course Information

SPA101: Elementary Spanish I (4 credits) Instructor: María Cecilia Rosales. Class#: 11906 ONLINE Contact: Via Canvas Term: SUMMER 2016 – 8 week session academic calendar Support hours- online by appointment Important deadlines for students

Course Description & Competencies

Basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary of the Spanish language. Includes the study of the Spanish-speaking cultures. Practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. MCCCD Official Course Competencies 1. Demonstrate comprehension of written and oral passages that include biographical information, basic questions and descriptions, short narratives, brief dialogues, survival vocabulary, and current events. 2. Compose written passages that include biographical information, basic questions and descriptions, short narratives, brief dialogues, survival vocabulary, and current events. 3. Ask and answer oral questions to satisfy basic needs, express biographical information, provide short descriptions, and participate in very simple conversations. 4. Identify cultural aspects of the target language.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate competence at the novice-low level (as defined by ACTFL) in Spanish in speaking, reading, listening and writing. The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) has prepared a guide outlining the benchmark criteria and “Can-DO Statements” which can be accessed here.

Required eBook & Supplies

This course relies heavily on eLearning resources and requires access to: • Computer with Internet access. Click here for a list of minimum system requirements. • Webcam/ microphone & headphones/speakers (you will be required to record & playback video & audio). • eBook: Puntos de Partida eBook with “Connect Spanish LrnSmrt Access”- WITHOUT Workbook/ Lab Manual) McGraw-Hill, 9th Edition. ISBN:9780077511739. Access codes for the eBook are available at the EMCC bookstore --on campus or directly from the publisher. See Canvas homepage for the URL you need to access the class’ Connect home page and instructions to register/ purchase access to the eBook and Connect. Students can register for a FREE two-week trial, but must purchase access before the free trial expires.

Authentication

For authentication purposes, when submitting oral assessments, students may be required to submit videos and show their student ID to the camera.

Expectations

This is a 4-credit class; it requires extensive work and practice—learning a language requires a significant time commitment. You must study vocabulary and grammatical structures and practice the material covered. Good study and reading comprehension skills are essential. • We recommend that you devote a minimum of three hours per credit hour, per week, to assignments to ensure your success in this course. (For example: 4 credits x 3 hours = 12 hours per week minimum). • Assignments & due dates are posted in advance in Connect and Canvas; enter these dates into your calendar. • If you cannot complete the course with a passing grade, be sure to file a withdrawal form to officially withdraw from the course. If you are concerned about your GPA, or the impact of your grades on scholarships, financial aid, graduation, etc., please plan accordingly. In this class, grammatical concepts are covered as homework, via videos in CONNECT (part of the eBook) and these concepts are practiced and applied in other assignments.

Technology Policy

This is an ONLINE class. Students need reasonable computer skills, like how to use a microphone to record and post assignments, how to troubleshoot, and navigate the eBook. Neither the instructor, the eBook, nor Canvas are infallible. If a homework question is not working, move on to the next one and contact CONNECT support to get a ticket #. • The eLearning Readiness course is mandatory. (See Canvas home page) • Questions and problems concerning college computers must be directed to the Computer Commons in Estrella Hall: 623-935-8150. A 24/7 Maricopa Canvas help desk is available online. • Questions and problems related to our eBook or McGraw Hill Connect should be reported to Connect customer support: make sure your computer meets Connect’s minimum requirements, and, when you contact tech support, write down your ticket #; this ensures your request for help is documented and can be tracked/ reviewed, if needed. Students must be proactive in ensuring they are skilled in Canvas and Connect in order to complete all assignments on time. Technology excuses for late or incomplete assignments will not be accepted.

Attendance & Participation Policy

Attendance /participation in an online language course is defined as consistent engagement with (and completion of) course activities throughout the term. Students must complete work individually, with a partner, or in groups, as assigned. Failure to complete 3 or more consecutive assignments, on time, will result in the student being dropped from the class.

Communication Policy

Your instructor will use CANVAS to communicate important announcements, updates and changes to the syllabus. To communicate with your instructor, you must also use Canvas (a link to your Inbox is located on the top right corner of your screen). Once you click on the icon to compose a message, you can select the recipients: your instructor, select classmates, or the entire class. • If you send a message to your instructor via Canvas, you can expect an answer within two business days.

Canvas Notification Preferences, Netiquette & Respect for Others

• CANVAS Notification Preferences allow you to select how and when to be notified (via email, text message, twitter or Facebook) when there's an announcement or a message sent from within Canvas .Click here for a tutorial.

• Students are required to follow good netiquette when communicating in the discussion boards and virtual office hours. "Netiquette" is network etiquette, the do's and don'ts of online communication. If you add a picture or graphic to your Canvas profile, make sure the image is suitable for the learning environment.

Where to Seek Help

If you need assistance, seek help. If you wait until you fall behind to seek help, it may be too late for you to catch up.

• Your eBook includes video grammar tutorials you can access anytime, anywhere, online. • Your instructor has included a Students Supporting Students forum in CANVAS, under the Discussions tab, to create a student support network. You can post questions about the class, ask for assistance, and arrange for times to meet or talk with one another. If you post a question and do not receive an answer within 48 hours, contact your instructor via Canvas. Very often you will find the needed information in the syllabus, in the FAQ Discussion Board in Canvas, or the Getting Started Module in CONNECT.

If you have a disability, please contact Disability Resources to request accommodations and notify your instructor. Disability Resources & Services – Komatke Hall (623) 935-8863 (including accommodations due to pregnancy or childbirth) Spanish Tutoring at the Academic Success Center—Estrella Hall by appointment (623) 935-8221 Computer Commons–Estrella Hall (623) 935-8150 (you can reserve a room with a computer, microphone & webcam) Library- Estrella Hall North, First Floor (623) 935-8191 (check out movies & books in Spanish) Veteran Services- Thank you for your service! The Veterans’ Center is located in Komatke Hall (623) 935-8937 Counseling Komatke Hall (623) 935-8909 (including time & stress management, anxiety, and crisis counseling)

Assessment: Assignment Policy & Turnaround Time

Assignments must be submitted via Canvas or Connect (depending on the assignment) by the due dates and times indicated. • Some assignments submitted via Connect will receive immediate feedback. Students can click on the "view report" next to each assignment after it has been submitted ( & after the due date to get detailed feedback) to review scores and/or feedback. Other manually graded assignments will be entered in the CONNECT gradebook on a weekly basis. • Open ended questions/ written assignments will be assessed according to the following criteria: 0-3 errors in active vocabulary/ grammar, 100%; 4-6 errors, 50%; 7+ errors 0%. Composition assignments in Connect include a rubric for students to peruse ahead of time to know what is expected of them. • Students will receive a score after submitting exams in Connect; a detailed report will become available, in Connect, one hour after the exam’s due date.

Grade Checks & Grading Scale

Throughout the term, students are expected to perform "Grade Checks" in CONNECT and other reflections. Grading Scale: (gradebook in CONNECT: see REPORTS TAB to check your grade) Chapter exams 25% Homework 30% LearnSmart 25% (custom –adaptive— learning practice via the eBook- Connect) Final oral assessment 10% Final exam 10% 90% - 100% = A; 80% - 89% = B; 70% - 79% = C; 60% - 69% = D; 0% - 59% = F

Academic Integrity Policy & Student Rights & Responsibilities

• Copying, cheating, and turning in work not authored by the student constitutes academic misconduct. The use of online translators, however limited, is also strictly forbidden. Plagiarism/ academic misconduct has serious consequences. Students are responsible for knowing the information in the College Catalog/ student handbook and EMCC’s Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Success: Self-regulated Learning & Grit

Researchers have found that self-regulation and grit are indicators of academic (and personal) success. Self-regulation, in a nutshell, is the individual’s ability to address issues that can interfere with learning. This is a skill that can be learned and developed. Here are some tips: • In order to self-regulate, one must become aware of his/her strengths and weaknesses and factors that contribute to or hinder learning. • Learn about your learning (what helps YOU learn better? Underlining, repeating, writing, reading?) • Learn to manage your time and identify good learning environments. (Increase your chances to succeed by planning for contingencies, chunking assignments into smaller tasks, staying ahead; minimize distractions) • Learn when and how to access resources to help you succeed • Learn to set goals and manage your emotions to improve your learning (Anxiety sometimes prevents students from learning- if this is an issue, consider visiting EMCC’s Counseling department)

Angela Duckworth is an internationally acclaimed academic who conducts research on grit & self-control. She defines grit as “the tendency to sustain interest in and effort toward very long-term goals,” and self-control as “the voluntary regulation of behavioral, emotional, and attentional impulses.”

Recommended reading: You can watch Dr. Duckworth’s TED Talk here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8 and learn more about her research here: https://sites.sas.upenn.edu/duckworth/pages/research • What’s your grit score? Take the survey to find out: https://sasupenn.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_06f6QSOS2pZW9qR

Caveat

This syllabus is subject to change. Students will be notified via Canvas and Connect of any changes to this syllabus.