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STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY CANTON, NEW YORK

SPANISH 101 – Contemporary Spanish I Online (4 credit hours)

Summer 2021

By enrolling in this course you are agreeing to adhere to the information set forth in this document.

Please note: You are responsible for being aware of all the policies and other information on this syllabus and on all assignment details. Please read them carefully and direct any questions to me as soon as possible. You are responsible for reading all announcements posted on Blackboard. Check the course on Blackboard regularly as I will post all announcements as well as additional materials and assignments required for this class on our Blackboard site. Please

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Description

note, when emailing me, always use your Canton email account.

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Instructor: Karen Williams-Jones Email: [email protected]

Please email me in Outlook. Email is checked several times daily at the above email address, Monday through Friday. You can expect a response within 24 hours M-F. Emails received after 5PM on Friday will be returned Monday.

I try to respond to Outlook emails within a day, and you should always expect to hear from me within 48 business hours. As email inquiries sometimes go astray, if you do not receive a reply within 48 hours, please re- send your query.

Emergency Contact #:404-590-5894 (voicemail)

Office Hours:

Mon. – Thurs. 8:00 – 9:00 AM Also by appointment Please feel free to email me or contact me via VHL Supersite’s live chat tool during these hours.

This course will introduce the student to the sound system and grammatical structure of the Spanish language. The focus will be on developing skills in the areas of aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of the semester, the student will have a basic understanding of grammar, including word formation, verb conjugations, idiomatic expressions, and cognates. This course will also discuss various cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world. Four hours of lecture per week. This course is only for the true beginner or for students who have had less than three years of high school Spanish. Students who have taken three or more years of high school

Spanish are normally not eligible to take this course. In exceptional circumstances, they may enroll in this course only with the permission of the instructor. Speakers of Spanish cannot take this course but may enroll instead in Contemporary Spanish II.

PRE-REQUISITES: There is no prerequisite for SPANISH 1001. This course is designed for the true beginner with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. However, please keep in mind that an elementary language class at the college level moves at a much quicker pace than the typical high school typical course, whether you are taking it in the classroom or online.

Text & Materials

TEXTBOOK & ACCESS CODE: VISTAS Introducción a la lengua española, 6th Edition. Split Volume I Author: Blanco and Donley Publisher: Vista Higher Learning Vistas Custom Student Edition Supersite Plus w/ WebSAM and vText (1-5) Volume 1 6th Edition [Vistas] (9781543312584)

There are TWO options for purchase. Both options come with the digital text, but there is a slight variation in what you will receive.

Option #1: SUNY Canton College Bookstore VISTAS 6th edition text ISBN 9781543312584

• Supersite code (for online access to ecourse, including vText, tutorial, practice activities, homework activities and assessments)

SUNY Bookstore: https://bookstore.canton.edu/college There is NO refund from the SUNY bookstores once the shrink-wrap material is

opened. Always be aware of the return policies.

Option #2: VHL Publisher Web Site =Digital package with six-month access code +downloadable e-book VISTAS 6th edition text ISBN: Easy-just click the icon!!! 978-1-54330-675-3

• Digital package with six-month access code + downloadable e-book can you use off- line on your device

VHL Publisher: (Easy! Just look for the icon of the level you need!) or cut and paste: https://vistahigherlearning.com/school/sunycanton

Finally, you will need frequent internet access to use Blackboard and your electronic materials at www.vhlcentral.com (readings, homework, quizzes, etc ). You will also need the capability to make audio recordings for your oral work. If your device does not have a microphone and speakers, you will need to purchase an inexpensive headset + mic.

If you do not have high-speed internet access at home, use the on-campus open computer labs (or another computer with high-speed access).

COURSE DELIVERY FORMAT

This format requires that the entire class be conducted online. The syllabus, course material, contact information, and presentations will be provided online through the course management system and Vistas Supersite. Assessments will be conducted online.

As this is an online course, there are some differences for you to consider: · Our ―”class time” will vary as we log on at different times. Most of the class work will be done individually and at a time of your choosing.

· We will establish a class atmosphere online via discussion boards. We are an online learning community.

· It is important for every class member to participate within this learning community. This means logging into the class AT LEAST once a day for the purpose of checking email or announcements. You should plan to work intensively in the course AT LEAST 2-3 times per week.

· The role of the instructor is to teach, guide, and facilitate student learning. There can be tremendous support offered by the instructor and classmates if you take advantage.

This course has two online platforms: Blackboard and your VISTAS Spanish program.

The Blackboard program is used for the following:

· Start Here Unit

· Syllabus and Course Outline

· Syllabus Quiz

· Discussion Forums (Written and Oral)

· Content of supportive materials such as power points and instructional videos

for each chapter.

· Country Project

· Final Exam

· Gradebook and Final Grade Posting

How to use Blackboard: Log in 2 to 3 times a week to participate in discussion forums and to check announcements as well as access additional resources. All course due dates listed on Course Outline.

The VISTAS Supersite program is the complete language online program and is used for the following:

· Graded Practice & Homework Assignments

· Pruebas and Mini-pruebas

· Oral Activities

· Partner Chats

· Tutorials How to use VISTAS: Log on daily or several times weekly for completion of all assignments. All due dates are listed again here for Supersite assignments.

Technical Requirements

Minimum Technology Requirements: (Example: Access to a working computer with Internet capability.

· Connection to the Internet: Broadband connections are recommended for

assessments (tests/quizzes). Dial-up connections may not be as reliable as the

broadband connections when taking exams or quizzes online.

· Software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint (or PowerPoint Viewer), Adobe

Acrobat Reader. Some course content may require additional software.

· Latest versions of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox **Headset with mic

Technical Support Information:

Issues with usernames, passwords, or SUNY Canton Email: Contact SUNY Canton Help Desk at mailto:[email protected] or phone 315-386-7448. Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Issues with Blackboard: SLN HelpDesk at mailto:[email protected] or phone 1- 800-8756269 (toll-free within the United States) or 1-518-443-5617 (direct).

If you experience technical difficulties while working on the Supersite, please contact VHL technical support right away: 1-800-248-2813.

Technical/Environmental Difficulties:

· Student should make every effort to have a functioning computer for all requirements of the course, including all assignments and exams. It is the student’s responsibility to find a functioning computer during internet outage or computer failure. Suggestions include local campus computer lab or library, the public library or other public internet cafés. Personal computer or Internet problems are not valid excuses for not submitting work on time.

· Should events out of students’ control occur, such as tornadoes, ice storms or power outages, the student should not risk personal harm or injury.

· In the event of any unmanageable event, the student should notify the instructor by email or phone as soon as possible.

· For technical questions with the VISTAS program, contact technical support directly at 800-248-2813.

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of the semester, the student should be able to:

1. GRAMMAR GOALS

1. Understand the importance of Article / Noun / Adjective Agreement in Spanish and apply that knowledge.

2. Conjugate the present tense indicative of regular, irregular, and stem- changing verbs and produce meaningful sentences with those verbs.

3. Use the present progressive tense in written and oral sentences.

4. Understand the differences between the verbs Ser and Estar and use those

verbs as appropriate.

5. Replace direct object nouns with direct object pronouns.

6. Know the fundamentals of vocabulary, reading, and writing.

2. CONVERSATION GOALS

1. Use orally and in writing greetings and farewell expressions in Spanish.

2. Use expressions of courtesy.

3. Ask and give personal information: name, address, age, telephone number,

marital status.

4. Give the date and time.

5. Name the days of the week, the months, and the seasons of the year.

6. List vocabulary words and expressions related to academic life. Talk about

your life as a student.

7. List vocabulary words and expressions related to family relationship and personal characteristics. Describe your family.

8. Identify and describe people, places, and things.

9. List vocabulary words and expressions related to leisure activities and travel.

Tell what you like to do in your spare time.

10. List places you might visit in the city.

11. Describe the weather.

Grading Method

Discussion Forums (lowest grade dropped)	10%
Oral Practice	5%
Vistas Supersite Assignments (lowest grade dropped)	25%
Quizzes (Contextos, Escritura, and Estructura quizzes) (lowest grade dropped)	5%
Lesson Tests (Pruebas)	15%
Projects	10%
Midterm Exam	10%
Final Exam	20%
	100%

Grading Scale:

90-100 A 86 -89 B+ 80-85 B 76 -79 C+ 70-75 C 60-69 D

0-60 F

It is at the instructor’s discretion to round up a final grade, for example 89.5 to 90%. Participation and diligence to the course factor into these decisions. Concerns about your

GPA should be communicated with your instructor early in the semester. Extra credit is not offered on an individual basis.

FLEX COURSE SCHEDULE

Appropriate work pace is critical in an online course, so you are encouraged to follow DUE DATES listed in this syllabus. To accommodate unexpected circumstances that may arise, the deadlines for work submission follow the flex model. For assignments, discussions, quizzes and exams, the DUE DATE listed in Blackboard and VHL coincides with the recommended dates in this syllabus (see schedule

below). Assignments, quizzes, and exams also have an END DATE, one of which is around the midpoint and the other, the last day of classes. The flex model rewards students for doing work on time and does not penalize students for completing late work (no matter what the reason). Work will not be accepted past the end dates.

Assignments, quizzes, and exams with DUE DATES prior to the midpoint can be submitted by the drop-dead END DATE of 7/1/21 at 11:59 PM—this work is eligible for full credit and will not be accepted past the END DATE.

Assignments, quizzes, and exams with DUE DATES after the midpoint can be submitted by the drop-dead END DATE of 7/27/21 11:59 PM—this work is eligible for full credit and will not be accepted past the END DATE.

Pay attention to the END DATES—work submitted before the END DATE earns full credit.

The midterm and final exam must be taken by the date and time indicated on the course schedule. No retakes, make-ups, or late submissions allowed for the midterm and final.

Work will not be accepted past the END DATES and grades of zero will be assigned in this case.

Student Commitment to Learning

Success in any foreign language requires discipline and diligent practice in each of the four skill areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Activities and assignments provide students the opportunity to practice all skills. Online learning requires a greater level of discipline, but students have every opportunity to succeed.

Your instructor makes every effort to engage all students in learning the language and can monitor online student progress on a daily basis.

· Learning a second language takes daily effort. You need to schedule time to practice the material. Treat it as though it were a regularly scheduled class with specific meeting times. Recognize that you will get out of this course what you put into it.

· As a student in an online language class, you will additionally need to take time to first become familiar with the technology.

· This is a 4-hour credit course. That means that you would typically spend about 4 hours ―in class per week. Like a face-to-face language class, you can expect this course to take approximately 7 -10 hours per week of additional study time. This will vary of course with each individual learner, the material, etc.

ASSIGNMENTS, ASSESSMENTS, & PROJECTS

Supersite Assignments: A student must complete online assignments by the deadlines indicated on the Course Schedule as well as the Supersite. All these assignments are to be done online at www.vhlcentral.com. You will see these activities display next to their due dates in your student dashboard. Simply click “start” and you will be taken through the assignments in the appropriate order and be shown teaching tutorials first. This website requires certain computer settings, browser settings/versions, etc. Late assignments will receive a 10% per day deduction. I will drop your lowest chapter of homework. DO NOT SAVE THE SET OF ACTIVITES FOR THE DUE DATE. There are too many to complete in one day. It is your responsibility to pace yourself and work incrementally. It is also best for foreign language retention to work a little each day. There will be a time estimate for each due date. This is an average. Some students will need more time and some less.

Some activities offer full credit for completion (Credit HW) and some are graded for accuracy (Graded HW). Both kinds are included in your assignments grade. You can view the Calendar in the Supersite to see which are which. The system will give you guided feedback on fill-in-the blank responses. It will show you which portions of your answer are incorrect to help you improve your score at each attempt. If your own computer is not functioning, you may use an open computer lab for free at any campus.