Palm Beach State College Course Syllabus ELearning Online Class

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1 General Class and Course Information Palm Beach State College Course Number: Course Title: Elementary Spanish 2 Term/Dates: Fall 2015 Reference Number: Credit Hours: 4 Clock Hours: 64 Course Description: This class provides opportunities to develop the basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing of Spanish with an emphasis on the spoken language. The course drills pronunciation, vocabulary building and elementary grammar and composition. Cultural aspects of Hispanic populations will be discussed. Distance Learning Class Information This course is taken completely on the Internet without attending a classroom on campus. Some courses may require students to take examination(s) in a proctored lab setting. Before you decide to take the course via online delivery, it is recommended that you: Visit to obtain Detailed Facts & Information about Blackboard Access Access to your Online Course is AVAILABLE each term on the FIRST DAY OF CLASSES Access to your Online Course will NOT BE AVAILABLE unless the course tuition is FULLY PAID Blackboard Orientations How to Register for the Free Online Orientation Course: ELO1000 Where/When to Attend On- Campus Orientation Blackboard Tips & Tutorials How to Ensure your Computer is Compatible Ensure you Understand Examination and Assignment Rules Learn the Functions of Blackboard Then Proceed To to Login to your Course (not available before the first day of class) using the same USERNAME and PASSWORD you used to register for classes. For Additional Information and Notices Visit Professor s Information Name: Wendy Mendez- Hasselman Telephone: (561) Faculty Web Page: Office Location: CB225 mendezw1@palmbeachstate.edu Office Hours: T 8:00-9:00a.m. & 1-2:00 p.m. W 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. R 8:00-9:00a.m. & 1-2:00 p.m. Information on REQUIRED Textbooks: Title Edition Author Publisher ISBN Puntos de partida 9th Dorwick, Pérez- Gironés, Becher, Isabelli McGraw Hill Other Information on Textbooks and Materials needed for class: Value package of Puntos de partida for SPN 1120/SPN1121 contains: Connect Access Code + Text+ Dictionary Template Date - July

2 Course Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of elementary Spanish vocabulary, conversational patterns and usage by employing Spanish in classroom discussions. Interpret and demonstrate correct usage of Spanish and English grammatical structures, verbs, idioms and vocabulary at the basic level. Illustrate knowledge of the language by submitting written assignments and oral presentations. Recognize the Hispanic cultural heritage and the role it plays in today s world. Demonstrate the use of technology through the use of on- line component exercises, tutorials and cultural activities on line and by submitting assignments and s on line. Full Course Outline - Click on the following link: Course Outlines and enter the course number (no space between the prefix and the number). Class Information This course will be conducted entirely online through the Blackboard Learning System. All communication between the professor and students will take place through Blackboard, as will all course activities, assignments, discussions, and exams. Academic Dishonesty Policy and Penalty for Violation: Academic dishonesty of any kind will result in a zero on the assignment. Any and all cases of academic dishonesty will be promptly reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs and the Dean of Student Services. Assignments, Tests, Quizzes and Final Exam Schedule, with percentage/points of grade: Final grade will be determined as follows: Blackboard Assignments % Videos Assignments.. 15% CONNECT Lab homework % Discussion Boards...10% Quizzes and Tests...15% Exams (Mid Term & Final Exams). 20% TOTAL.100% Grading: Letter Grade Points Percentage (if applicable) A N/A B N/A C N/A D N/A F N/A Below 60 P N/A N/A N N/A N/A S N/A N/A U N/A N/A Template Date July

3 Class Policies Attendance: Professors are required to take attendance. You are expected to be serious, thoughtful and responsible. Be very conscious of your attendance and obligations. Students are expected to adjust their schedules to accommodate the time required to complete the class. If you do not have significant, daily, time available to dedicate to the course, you may find it difficult to keep up. Learning a language is difficult, and somewhat more difficult online than in the classroom. Online attendance should be regular, at least three times a week. Ideally, you should check the course site every day. In order to understand and really learn the concepts, it is best to do the assignments throughout the week - not in one sitting at the last minute! If you should run into a technical problem, it is difficult, if not impossible, to get help at 10:00 pm on a Friday night. It is best to stay slightly ahead in the course so that if you get sick or have any kind of family emergency, you won't miss any deadlines. Electronic Device Use and Policy: You will need access to a computer for this course. Students are responsible for checking their PBSC e- mail and course mail regularly, as I communicate changes, announcements, and other information through e- mail and Blackboard. I will only contact you through your Palm Beach State account. It is your responsibility to make sure your is working. Late Assignment Policy: Late work will NOT BE ACCEPTED unless you have consulted me in advance with an acceptable reason. Make- up Exam Policy: Please take all exams and complete all assignments, tests, and activities at the designated time. There will be NO MAKE- UPS. In the event of an emergency or serious illness, please notify me before the due date and provide documented evidence. Withdrawal Policy: It is the student's responsibility to withdraw by contacting the registrar. I reserve the right to withdraw any student from the class due to non- attendance/participation. Professor s Expectations When taking an online course the student needs to be an independent learner and possess superior time-management skills. The student is expected to: * login to course website during first week of class (if you do not login before the first assignment due date, the assignment will not be accepted) * remain in contact with the instructor as necessary * check course website discussion board and at least three times a week * be aware of all course announcements and due dates * read the assigned pages in the textbook * read the course notes posted on the course web site * complete all assigned exercises * complete and submit all homework/projects/tests on time The professor does not provide technical support. If you have difficulty with technology, you should consider whether online courses will meet your needs. It is expected that students in online classes will have superior computer skills and use the technical support available to them through the various publishers. Template Date July

4 The amount of time spent on the course depends on the type of learner you are, what your level of proficiency is, and your desire to learn. Only you can determine how much time to spend, but you should expect to spend about 8-10 hours a week on this course. Before you start this course, be sure you can devote the correct amount of time to the subject. Be sure to take into account other course work, your work schedule (including travel), your family life, and any other factors that may influence your study time. You are the most important factor in the formula for your success. To succeed you must put in maximum effort and communicate with the instructor and fellow students. When using a computer for any kind of work you must always be prepared for an emergency. It is up to the student to find alternate ways to get to a computer when his or hers goes down. "Computer broken" or "can't login to ISP" are not acceptable excuses. The professor will help with understanding the course material, but cannot diagnose computer problems or provide technical support. The course website is our primary classroom. Appropriate conduct is required as it is in a classroom environment. You may not post messages on the discussion board that use foul or abusive language. Postings of this nature will result in immediately being denied access to the course. Otherwise, you are free (and encouraged) to use the discussion boards and functions. Rules of Netiquette must be followed. This course has an Internet web site located at: The course web site will be available the first day of the start of the semester. Your password will not work until that time. It is the student's responsibility to have accessed this site no later than the last day of add/drop period, although students are very strongly urged to access the course on the first day of classes, just as with a traditional, classroom-based course. The web site has a security system which requires a Sign on and a Password. Only registered students will be able to access the course. To login to the course web site: Go to User Name: Use your Palm Beach State Student ID Number (no hyphens). Your Palm Beach State Student ID Number can be found on the back of your student ID card. If you do not have a student ID card, you can obtain one in the bookstore at Lake Worth campus. For obtaining a student ID card on other campuses, check with the campus directly. Password: The student's Blackboard password will be the student's Palm Beach State Pin Number. Distance Learning Class Information This course is taken in whole via the Internet without attending a classroom on campus. Before you decide to take the course under these conditions, it is recommended that you: take the following assessments to determine if distance learning is best for you: 1. Should I take a distance learning class? 2. Do I have enough time to take a distance learning class? 3. Do I have the technical skills and knowledge to learn online? read the elearning web page ( ) which include instructions for logging onto Blackboard, computer requirements, and basic computer skills students must have prior to enrolling a distance learning class. read the syllabus description carefully. contact the professor by or by phone if you have any questions. Template Date July

5 Plan semanal de estudio This is a tentative schedule. A serious effort will be made to maintain this schedule; however, some deviations may be necessary to accommodate students needs and progress. You are responsible for keeping up with any changes made. Specific homework assignments will be given in class on a weekly basis. semana 1 Fechas Actividades Temas Introducción Capítulo 8 Read syllabus and other introductory material Introduce yourself in the Virtual Office Presentaciones/Class Syllabus Chapter 8: De viaje, pp Traveling / Vacations / Indirect Object Pronouns / Gustar / The Preterite Orientation assignments Register in CONNECT and begin assignments due DUE August 31, 2015 semana 2 Capítulo 8 Read Introduction Read textbook pages Chapter 8: De viaje, pp Traveling / Vacations / Indirect Object Pronouns / Gustar / The Preterite DUE September 7, 2015 Semana 3 Capítulo 8 Review chapter materials Discussion Board Chapter 8: De viaje, pp Traveling / Vacations / Indirect Object Pronouns / Gustar / The Preterite Take chapter test DUE September 14, 2015 semana 4 Capítulo 9 Read Introduction Read textbook pages Chapter 9: Los días festivos, pp Celebrations / Emotions / Irregular Preterites / The Preterite of Stem - changing Verbs / Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns Together DUE September 21, 2015 Template Date July

6 semana 5 Capítulo 9 Review chapter materials Discussion Board Chapter 9: Los días festivos, pp Celebrations / Emotions / Irregular Preterites / The Preterite of Stem - changing Verbs / Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns Together Take chapter test DUE September 28, 2015 semana 6 Capítulo 10 Read Introduction Read textbook pages Chapter 10: El tiempo libre, pp Pastimes / Domestic Chores / The Imperfect / Summary of Interrogative Words / Superlatives semana 7 Capítulos 8-10 MID TERM EXAM due Oct. 15, 2015 DUE October 5, 2015 Capítulo 10 Review chapter materials Discussion Board Chapter 10: El tiempo libre, pp Pastimes / Domestic Chores / The Imperfect / Summary of Interrogative Words / Superlatives DUE October 12, 2015 semana 8 Capítulo 11 Read Introduction Read textbook pages Chapter 11: La salud, pp Health and Well- being / Illnesses and Going to the Doctor / The Preterite and the Imperfect / Relative Pronouns / Reciprocal Actions DUE October 19, 2015 semana 9 Capítulo 11 Review chapter materials Discussion Board Chapter 11: La salud, pp Health and Well- being / Illnesses and Going to the Doctor / The Preterite and the Imperfect / Relative Pronouns / Reciprocal Actions Take chapter test DUE October 26, 2015 Template Date July

7 Semana 10 Capítulo 12 Read Introduction Read textbook pages Chapter 12: pp Housing and Neighborhoods / Technology / Informal Commands / The Subjunctive / Influence DUE November 2, 2015 Semana 11 Capítulo 12 Review chapter materials Discussion Board Chapter 12: Conectad@s! pp Housing and Neighborhoods / Technology / Informal Commands / The Subjunctive / Influence Take chapter test DUE November 9, 2015 Semana 12 Capítulo 13 Read Introduction Read textbook pages Chapter 13: El arte y la cultura, pp The Arts / Ordinals / The Subjunctive: Emotions /Doubt and Denial / The Subjunctive: A Summary DUE November 16, 2015 Semana 13 Capítulo 13 Review chapter materials Discussion Board Chapter 13: El arte y la cultura, pp The Arts / Ordinals / The Subjunctive: Emotions /Doubt and Denial / The Subjunctive: A Summary Take chapter test DUE November 23, 2015 Template Date July

8 Semana 14 Capítulo 14 Read Introduction Read textbook pages Chapter 14: Las presiones de la vida moderna, pp Pressures of Student Life / Accidents / Using expressions with hace / Accidental se: Another use of se / Por or para DUE November 30, 2015 Semana 15 Capítulo 14 Review chapter materials Discussion Board Chapter 14: Las presiones de la vida moderna, pp Pressures of Student Life / Accidents / Using expressions with hace / Accidental se: Another use of se / Por or para Semana 16 DUE December 7, 2015 FINAL EXAM Capítulos Due December 10, 2015 Estudiar para el examen final!!!!! Template Date July

9 College Policies and Web Information Palm Beach State College Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty includes the following actions, as well as other similar conduct aimed at making false representation with respect to the student's academic performance: (1) Cheating on an exam, (2) Collaborating with others on work to be presented, if contrary to the stated rules of the course, (3) Submitting, if contrary to the rules of the course, work previously submitted in another course, (4) Knowingly and intentionally assisting another student in any of the above actions, including assistance in an arrangement whereby work, classroom performance, examination, or other activity is submitted or performed by a person other that the student under whose name the work is submitted or performed, (5) Plagiarism. Please refer to the Palm Beach State College Student Handbook ( for link to the student handbook). Classroom Etiquette and Student Behavior Guidelines Students will demonstrate respect for professors and fellow students. Behavior that is disruptive to a positive learning environment reported by the professor will result in a warning on the first instance; the second instance might result in expulsion from the course or campus. Computer Competency Component Each student will, to the satisfaction of the professor, demonstrate a fundamental understanding of basic computer operations through various professor- determined exercises and/or assignments. Disability Support Services Students with disabilities are advised, in compliance with federal and state laws, that accommodations and services are available through the office of Disability Support Services (DSS). It is the student's responsibility to contact Disabled Student Services Advisors and to submit appropriate documentation prior to receiving services. Please see the website at for web address for Disability Support Services. Eating, Drinking and Smoking Eating and drinking are confined to areas designated on the campus. Smoking is not permitted in any College building and only in areas designated at each campus. Final Course Grade Appeal The evaluation of academic work is the responsibility of the faculty member/instructor. The method for assigning the final course grade is established by the faculty member/instructor. Per Board Rule 6Hx , faculty/instructors shall communicate the grading policy of the course to their students in writing. If this policy changes during the term, students should be notified of any changes in writing. The method to determine final course grades must be given to students in a course syllabus at the beginning of the class. Should a student have a question about a final course grade, please follow the procedures as outlined in the student handbook: Mid- Term Grade Reporting Within one week after the close of the mid- term grading period, mid- term grades will be made available to all students for each class by either written notification or individual conference. Student Responsibility Policy When a student attends the College, s/he becomes subject to its jurisdiction. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner, in all areas of campus life. By enrolling, they pledge to obey the rules and regulations of the College and are responsible for observing all College policies and procedures as published in the student handbook, the College catalog and other College publications. The student will be responsible for preparing for class, participating in class, and completing assignments on time. Palm Beach State Websites of Interest Please see this web page ( for a list of web addresses for students. Withdrawal Policy for Individual Courses The last day to withdraw from a College course with a "W" grade in this course is Nov. 4, It is the responsibility of the student to use the PantherWeb system or visit a campus Registrar s office to withdraw. An official withdrawal entitles the student to a grade of "W" in the class. Template Date July

10 Distance Learning Requirements Palm Beach State College Computer Systems Your computer system resources must be compatible with the Learning Management System (LMS) used to deliver/manage course content. System Check (analysis) is provided on the course login page at Your computer needs to be configured per recommended settings. Failure to do so generally results in test submission and other participative action errors. These types of errors are generally not accepted as an excuse for missed submissions. SLC Computer Lab If students do not have access to a computer at home, the SLC Computer Lab at a Palm Beach State campus can be used to complete course assignments. Visit the SLC Computer Lab webpage at for location and hours. Student Computer & Learning Management System Skills Students need to possess basic web- browsing skills and need to learn the functions of the Learning Management System (LMS). Online video tutorials are provided for all major LMS functions and can be accessed from the online classroom or directly at Course Login Courses become accessible on the first day of class and tuition must be fully paid to obtain access. If this is your first PBSC online course, review the Course Access Facts & Information at before attempting to login to your course - - information on how to change your password and solving other login related issues is provided on this page. Login Page: Username: Your PBSC Student ID Password: Your PBSC Password (must be 6 characters) Online Textbook Purchase The textbook(s) can be purchased at the PBSC Campus Bookstore or online at Online Course Assistance For assistance, contact your: o Professor - - with Course Instructional Content (assignment/test availability dates, course instructions, etc.) issues. o Student Helpdesk - - with Username/Password & General Access issues. Call o Blackboard Administrator - - for Course Availability issues. BbAdmin@palmbeachstate.edu. Department Contact Information Name: Dr. John Flynn Office Location: AD 407 Telephone: (561) flynnj@palmbeachstate.edu Job Title: A ssociate Dean Template Date July