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HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE – VIRTUAL CAMPUS ONLINE COURSE SYLLABUS SPAN 101 – SUMMER I1 2015 COMMUNICATION, HUMANITIES, AND ARTS DEPARTMENT COURSE: Spanish 101 CRN: 1456 & 1457 INSTRUCTOR: Yolanda P. Hively Preferred means of communication with students: Email: [email protected] Office location: Virtual Classroom in D2L Office hours: Online by appointment. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OVERVIEW: Fundamentals of Spanish grammar; drill in structure and pronunciation; development of vocabulary. Aural-oral and reading skills are introduced in the classroom and the language laboratory. (Core A) Minimum grade required for transfer to another institution: C. PREREQUISITES: No previous study of Spanish is required to enter 101, although a solid knowledge of the English is advised, especially since students will need to understand and apply grammatical concepts to their understanding of a new and different linguistic system. Therefore, completion of, or eligibility for enrollment in college level English 101 is a prerequisite. Based upon the faster pace in college-level foreign language courses, students with one or two years of high school Spanish are also generally recommended to begin in 101 particularly if their grades were weak. Spanish 101 is not intended for students with three or four years of high school Spanish. Successful online learning requires the ability to learn and work independently within an online community of learners, and a commitment to keeping up with scheduled coursework. Self discipline and organization are critical for academic success in the online classroom. The online classroom also offers a number of advantages including the freedom of self pace, to repeat segments of materials as often as needed, and to work conveniently around existing schedules and other commitments. If you are new to online learning, please go to the College's website at Hhttp://www.hacc.edu/virtualcampusUH, click "INTERESTED in CLASSES," and then "ARE VIRTUAL CAMPUS CLASSES RIGHT FOR ME?" for additional information about what to expect and to help make sure that online course is for you VIRTUAL CAMPUS CLASSES RIGHT FOR ME?" for additional information about what to expect and to help make sure that online course is for you. LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of the course the student will demonstrate proficiency in the following linguistic areas based on the material covered in the course: • Ask and answer simple questions in Spanish using pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary with an accuracy that does not obscure meaning • Comprehend spoken Spanish at this level for general meaning and specific information • Read and demonstrate comprehension of written material that parallels the structures and vocabulary taught • Write short narratives, descriptions, daily routines, and simple dialogues that reflect cultural themes demonstrating knowledge of the structures and vocabulary taught • Demonstrate increased knowledge of the Hispanic culture in the world including, but not limited to, its impact in the United States, its art and music, customs related to social interactions, family relationships, food, daily routine, and celebrations REQUIRED MATERIALS: There are two ways to purchase the materials, either through the HACC bookstore at your campus, or via the direct purchase link listed below. If you are a HACC student receiving financial aid, you must purchase through the campus bookstore for your materials to be covered. Either way, you will receive the following: Vistas 4e SE V1(1-10)(LL) +SSPls(SS&wSM&vTxt)(12M) 12-month access 978-1-61767-365-8 Direct purchase link (NOT for student on financial aid): http://vistahigherlearning.com/store/harrisburg.htm/ Additional: • You will need to purchase or borrow a headset with microphone for oral activities. • Spanish-English / English-Spanish dictionary - OPTIONAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: INTERNET ACCESS · High-speed Connection (256 Kbps) recommended OPERATING SYSTEM AND BROWSERS WINDOWS 98, NT, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, 7 · Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher · Firefox 1.0.7 or higher · Chrome 19.0 or higher · Cookies must be enabled · Java must be installed & enabled MAC OS X (10+) · Firefox 1.0 or higher · Chrome 19.0 or higher (Intel MACs only) · Safari 1.2 x or higher · Cookies must be enabled · Java must be installed & enabled MAC OS 9 (Classic Mode) · Internet Explorer 5.1 · Mozilla 1.0 or higher · Cookies must be enabled · Java must be installed & enabled BROWSER SETTINGS · Adjust Pop-up Blocker · Cookies must be enabled · JavaScript must be enabled PLUG-INS · Adobe Flash Player (install latest available version) · Shockwave Player (install latest available version) · Adobe Acrobat Reader (install latest available version) MEDIA PLAYERS Speakers and headphones are required to listen to audio recordings and video. A microphone is required for recording audio. WINDOWS · Windows Media Player (install latest available version) · QuickTime with iTunes (install latest available version) MACINTOSH · QuickTime with iTunes (install latest available version) CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT: If you encounter problems creating your VISTAS course or other technical problems, please send an e-mail to: [email protected] or visit: http://support.vhlcentral.com You may also call Vista Higher Learning Tech Support at: (800) 248-2813 (9am-5pm EST). LOGGING ON TO THE COURSE: About a week before the semester begins, you will receive instructions from your instructor about how to log on to the course. Please note that most of the Spanish 101 course is hosted by the SUPERSITE 3.0 (Vista Higher Learning) and NOT the College’s Desire2Learn (D2L) system. Our log in directions and access to the course are different from those listed on the College Virtual Campus Internet site. However, we will be using some D2L features such as the Discussion Board, email, and posting syllabus, course calendar, and other documents pertaining to the course. ATTENDANCE: As an online course, attendance in the class is conducted as the student’s schedule permits. However, being a foreign language class, you are expected to log on regularly throughout the semester. This course is structured and has due dates. Students who have not logged on to the course or who have not contacted the instructor to explain why at the end of the first lesson will be dropped from the course. If a student falls behind during a lesson for legitimate reasons (see College Administrative Procedure 661) and must submit some or all of the work late, he/she must contact the instructor immediately about the possibility of accepting late work if feasible. Students who do not log on for one full week after starting the class and have not contacted the instructor to explain why, will be dropped automatically. Absences may not exceed missing work within an entire lesson (usually 7-8 days) regardless of the reason and students will be dropped automatically. You may also contact the instructor and complete a Drop/Add Withdrawal form. The criteria below will be used: If you need or choose to drop the course, refer to the college policy and procedure for doing so by going to http://www.hacc.edu/NewStudents/RegisterOnlineGuide/index.cfm, then click on Register Online Guide, then Add and Drop Deadlines. After the published refund period, students can still initiate a drop at any time during throughout the semester up until the last week of classes. Once final week starts, any drops will be processed with a grade of F according to the College policy. You can find the College Calendars at: http://www.hacc.edu/Students/CollegeCalendars/14-15-Academic-Calendar.cfm A “W” grade will be granted by the instructor upon request of the student from the end of the refund period until the midpoint of the course as defined in the College calendar. The student must be attending class in a manner consistent with the instructor's attendance policy, have completed the required graded material, and have not been dishonest in completing the work in order to be eligible for the W grade. From the midpoint of the course through the last class meeting of the course, the student will receive a grade of W or F, depending upon the instructor's assessment of the student's performance, which may take into account extenuating circumstances. NOTE: Instructor cannot issue a W on the final grade submission. Failure to take responsibility for withdrawing properly necessitates an F or W for the course as explained above. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES: We will follow the schedule of activities contained in the first five lessons of eCourse Vistas during the semester spending approximately three week on each lesson. Within that time frame, students will follow the sequential tutorials and assignments listed within each lesson, and spend as much time as needed to review and practice in order to be ready for the exam to be given at the end of the lesson. Each lesson contains the following sections, programmed by the instructor, with assigned steps and activities to follow: 1. Contextos, presenting vocabulary in meaningful context and practice in a variety of formats 2. Fotonovela, showing a short story via video 3. Pronunciación, presenting the rules of the Spanish sound system and spelling 4. Cultura, presenting nations of the Spanish speaking world 5. Estructura, presenting Spanish grammar in graphic intensive format with directed and communicative practice 6. Adelante, developing language skills in the context of the lesson theme 7. Vocabulario, vocabulary included in the lesson Students can log on to their individual SUPERSITE work stations at any time, work at their own pace in Vistas and complete the activities at any time up until 11:59 p.m. of the posted due date. They can also see and keep track of their scores at any time via their SUPERSITE work stations. A copy of the due date calendar will be e-mailed to you when classes start and posted in D2L as well. GRADING POLICIES: All learning activities, assignments, and assessments in the lessons of the Vistas eText as well as the WebSam workbook/lab manual are programmed by your instructor to fall in one of the following categories for easier identification.