SPAN 4 Concurrent Enrollment - SHS
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SPAN 2010 - WSU Second Year Spanish – Part I
SPAN 4 Concurrent Enrollment - SHS
Course Syllabus / Disclosure
School Year: 2016-17 Instructor: Jared Nebeker
Periods: 2nd, 8th Classroom: 1112, SHS
Office Hours: By appointment Phone: 801-402-7969
Email:
Prerequisites
Secondary Spanish 3 or equivalent
● Students reared in a Spanish speaking home or community should consult with the instructor to be certain the course is appropriate for their level. Many native speakers have developed verbal skills but have not developed writing or reading skills in the native language. This course can help to develop those skills. The instructor can help the student ascertain their level of language and whether or not the course will meet the needs of the heritage or native speaker.
Course Overview and Objectives
The principal aims of this Spanish language course are to develop communicative skills and to acquire inter-disciplinary knowledge by following the National Standards in foreign language learning: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities. By the end of this course, students should achieve a level of Intermediate-Low/Intermediate-Mid per the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
You will notice on the Course Benchmarks page that units are organized around a cultural and practical theme, with vocabulary, grammar, and culture working together as an interactive unit. In this course, Spanish will be the primary communication tool, and authentic materials will be used as much as possible.
Textbook
No textbook or workbook is required of students, but the following materials will be used as a basic guideline for instruction and for sequencing material per the Foreign Language Department at Weber State University.
Student Materials
Students will need to bring and leave in class a spiraled notebook with a minimum of 100 sheets of paper. This notebook will be available each day and function as the writing journal. In addition to the spiraled notebook, students should bring note-taking materials and writing utensils daily. Some form of folder or three-ring binder is recommended for handouts or other printed assignments. Students do not need a dictionary.
Course Fee
There is a $5 course fee associated with this course per SHS requirements. Please pay the fee to the office and tell the secretary it is the Foreign Language fee. Fees are used to cover the cost of reading and other materials for students.
Course Requirements
In class performance and participation
Daily attendance is critical to consistent progress in the language. Consistent and enthusiastic participation in class is expected. Students who miss class or are habitually late will lose points for attendance, their homework will be late or not accepted, and they may miss quizzes, exams or other assignments. There will be an opportunity to demonstrate participation and engagement during each class. Per the USOE and WSU guidelines, 90% attendance is required in order to receive credit for the course.
Proficiency Standards
The proficiency objective for Spanish 4CE is Intermediate-Low/Intermediate-Mid. (Please see the accompanying course benchmarks for Spanish 2010.)
Homework
Homework assignments will be given periodically to reinforce concepts taught in class. However, homework assignments will be infrequent and will not be arbitrary but have specific, practical purposes. It is expected that homework be turned in at the beginning of class on the day it is due. A penalty of a reduction in points will accompany late work. Work that is over one week late will not be accepted unless extenuating circumstances can be proven.
Journals
Journal assignments will be given on a regular basis (almost daily) and fall into the Assignments portion of the grade. Students will respond in journals to a variety of prompts. Assignments will often be graded without warning, so students are encouraged to be thorough and on task during writing assignments. A log of assignments will be maintained on the website and allow students who miss class to make up missed work.
Sustained Silent Reading
Reading in the target language is an essential element to language development and will be an important element to the course. Students will have material to choose from that is commensurate with their level of ability. Many of the books available for reading are at lower reading levels to accommodate beginning language skills. Students will be expected to respond to reading and draw important material from reading. Occasionally, assignments and assessments, and projects will relate to the material read. Electronic materials will not be permitted in class as supervision of personal devices is unreasonable.
SAMPLE COURSEWORK
WSU Department of Foreign Languages reserves the right to require samples of student work be submitted to the department throughout the school year to ensure adherence to course standards. Students may submit written samples, participate in oral interviews with WSU personnel, and have graded work reviewed by the university.
Exams and Quizzes
Oral Exams
Each student will have various oral exams each term to demonstrate gains in proficiency and mastery of specific material. The interviews may be with a classmate or directly with the instructor depending on how the prompts are designed. These interviews will resemble conversations and will attempt to assess general proficiency. Presentational assessments will also be a part of oral assessment throughout the term.
QUIZZES
Quizzes will be given on a regular basis (sometimes daily) to determine how well students are capturing material taught. Quizzes inform the instructor if more time or practice is needed on a particular concept. Many of the quizzes will factor into the grade; others will simply be for practice and to inform instruction.
UNIT EXAMS
An end-of-unit exam will be given usually in the form of a written or verbal assessment to determine to what extent specific vocabulary, structures, tasks, and themes have been mastered. In addition to basic unit exams, WSU may require students pass department-designed exams.
Final Exam
No end-of-level final exam will be given for this course. The same proficiency guidelines that will be used all year to determine progress will be applied in the last unit’s assessment. If the student has met the proficiency goals for the course, the grade will reflect that achievement.
Policies
Attendance
Consistent, punctual attendance and enthusiastic participation are necessary to succeed and receive good grades in this class. Per USOE and WSU standards, 90% attendance is required to earn credit for the course. This attendance requirement is determined for the total, year-long course. A student may not miss more than approximately 9 classes during the entire year. School-excused absences do not count against the student, but students missing class for school purposes are required to advocate for themselves and make up missed material and/or assignments.
Behavior
The following behavior rules apply to the classroom:
· No form of food or drink is allowed in class unless the instructor indicates.
· Respect is non-negotiable: Students are expected to show respect for the instructor, the school, and fellow students.
· Adherence to school policies for dress is expected.
· All electronic devices (including headphones, earbuds, iPads, etc.) must be turned off and put away during class.
Cell Phone Use
Use of cell phones during the class is not permitted unless the purpose specifically relates to the activities designed by the instructor. Too many students are distracted by and disrupt classroom instruction with electronic devices. Citizenship will be significantly affected by failure to adhere to cell phone policy. If students need to use the bathroom, they must leave their cell phone in the classroom. Additional cell phone guidance will be given in class.
Late Work
Late work will be accepted under the following stipulations:
· First time: Accepted up to one week after due date with 10% reduction
· Second time: Accepted up to one week after due date with 20% reduction
· Third time: Accepted up to one week after due date with 30% reduction
Work completed more than one week after the due date will not receive credit. Extenuating circumstances and school-approved absences will grant a student additional time to complete work.
Plagiarism
It is expected that students will submit their own work. A complete description of cheating and plagiarism can be found in the WSU Student Code (Section IV, Part D, Paragraph 2). Plagiarism will result in failure on an assignment or in the course, depending on its severity. On the other hand, students are encouraged to collaborate on assignments and to have others read their work and give comments and suggestions before turning work in.
Students with Disabilities
All necessary accommodations for disabilities will be provided per IEP and 504 stipulations in accordance with law for students not enrolled in CE. CE students must handle all accommodation concerns through WSU’s Disability Service Center: 801-626-6413. Regular 504 and IEP do not apply in a university setting (college course). If a parent contacts the teacher or administration in regards to accommodations for a CE student, he/she will be referred to WSU.
Grading
The grade in Spanish 2010 / Spanish 4 CE / Spanish 4 is broken down as follows.
Assessments (tests and quizzes)Assignments
Language Participation (academic) / 50%
25%
15% / Quizzes will occur on a regular basis in all forms – listening, reading, speaking, writing. Tests will be less frequent (usually mid and end of term).
Daily writing journal, sustained reading assignments, homework, compositions and projects.
Engagement, participation, using the language, being on task, responding to and asking questions.
Attendance Participation / 10% / SHS Attendance Policy
TOTAL / 100 %
Letter grades will be assigned using the following scale:
A / 94 - 100 % / C / 74 - 76 %A- / 90 - 93 % / C- / 70 - 73 %
B+ / 87 - 89 % / D+ / 67 - 69 %
B / 84 - 86 % / D / 64 - 66 %
B- / 80 - 83 % / D- / 60 - 63 %
C+ / 77 - 79 % / E / 0 - 59 %
Your final grade for WSU will be the average of the grades for all four terms. The school district records will match those of WSU.
WSU Credit
If you have been admitted to WSU, registered for the course, and received a grade of C or better for the course, WSU will award college credit (3 hours) for the course.
Agreement to Terms and Conditions
Please take the time to indicate via myDSD that you have read and agree to the syllabus. By clicking that you have read the document, you agree to the terms and conditions of the syllabus.
The course policies, outline, grading, and curriculum are identical for both CE and non-CE students. Regular students have chosen not to enroll via WSU for the credit option, but will still experience the same type of college-level course.
Admission and Registration
Registering for the course at SHS is NOT sufficient. A student must also apply for admission to WSU and then register for the course in question.
Admissions:
Step 1: Complete the WSU electronic admissions process at home with parents.
Step 2: You will need: name as used on official school records (no nicknames); SSN; home mailing address for the past two years; driver’s license number (if applicable); $30 paid via debit/credit card (must be paid during the admissions window for our school); your State Student Identification Number (can get it from the high school)
If you experience any problems with admissions, contact the admissions office at WSU:
(801) 626-6743
Registration:
Step 1: Get or reset your Wildcat username and password
Step 2: (Turn off pop-up blockers) Complete registration for each course you are taking.
Use the following website for any/all of the steps for course registration as well as additional information regarding concurrent enrollment:
http://continue.weber.edu/concurrentenrollment/