Course Meeting Dates and Locations: 8/24/2015-5/17/2016; Delivered DDN & Online

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1 P a g e 1 Spanish II Center for Statewide E-learning Northern State University, Aberdeen SD DDN & Online Course Information Course Meeting Dates and Locations: 8/24/2015-5/17/2016; Delivered DDN & Online Course Description: This course is a continuation of Spanish I. There is a keen focus on the ability to communicate in Spanish by developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with a special emphasis on cultural awareness. Course Prerequisites: C or better in Spanish I Instructor Information Contacts & Communication Instructor: (Señora) Joanna Goetz joanna.goetz@northern.edu & D2L jbgoetz@d2l.sdbor.edu Office Phone: (note the office hours posted in D2L) Department Phone: (Julie Schmidt) Cell Phone: Teaching Studio: Mewaldt-Jensen 103 Office: Mewaldt-Jensen 133 Snail Mail: Center for Statewide Elearning, NSU, 1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen SD Course Goals and Objectives This course follows the South Dakota world language standards and benchmarks which reflect the National Standards in Foreign Language Education. By the end of this course student will be able to: communicate in Spanish for multiple purposes within various contexts such as: with friends and family / in the home, school, community / about travel/leisure, shopping, daily routine and one s well-being. gain knowledge and understanding of other people and cultures through the study of Spanish use Spanish to increase your understanding of the home language and culture familiarize how to use Spanish to interact in multilingual communities and to analyze career options in a global marketplace use knowledge and perspectives that can be gained only through Spanish and culture

2 P a g e 2 Instructional Methods Classroom, Procedures & Expectations This year-round class begins Monday, August 24, 2015 and ends Tuesday, May 17 th, Access to the course through the learning management tool, Desire 2 Learn (D2L), opens on Monday, August 17 th. Online students will receive an informational regarding the start of this course. DDN students will start together in class on August 24 th. The instructional methods used within this course include asynchronous (occurring at different times) and synchronous (occurring at the same time) elements for both Spanish II Online & Spanish II DDN: The class format differs between Online & DDN as follows: Spanish II Online Format: Access and view three or four pre-recorded sessions each week via a lecture capture platform where students view the instructor and the content (Panopto) Complete activities practiced during each session. Follow-up with questions. Complete homework. Connect with instructor via Collaborate/live chat session(s) at various times Spanish II DDN (Dakota Digital Network) Class Format: Connect with instructor from your school s designated distance learning studio at a specific time Monday-Friday. Complete activities practiced during each session. Follow-up with questions. Complete homework. Fridays are often used to catch-up on activities missed, go over questions and/or work ahead. To do your best in this course: *read directions carefully and ask questions (PREPARATION) *follow up to feedback in dropbox/ , get actively involved, know where to find resources, check grades often (PARTICIPATION) *attend class daily (DDN / Online) and log on to D2L frequently (PRESENCE), *complete assigned work in a timely manner (PROMPTNESS). Students are expected to have a strong commitment to learning evidenced through spirited explorations and narratives, online discussions and attention to homework. Homework is a basic component of the class. Students submit homework electronically. All homework and projects must be submitted in a timely manner. Late work will result in a reduced grade. Make up work should be addressed immediately with arrangements being made with the instructor prior to planned absences or immediately after unscheduled absences. Response Times: Students can expect an instructor s response to their work or grade inquiries within 24 hours during the week and within 48 hours over the weekend. Grading Response Times: Grades are updated and posted weekly in D2L (usually on Friday afternoon).

3 P a g e 3 Tentative Course Schedule The tentative schedule for this course is outlined below. Please note: the instructor reserves the right to modify the schedule at any time. Detailed and more accurate plans for EACH unit can be found in D2L Content and will be updated throughout the year. A CULTURAL FOCUS on the following holidays and themes will be interwoven throughout the year: The land / people / history / leisure activities / architecture / art / music / dance / literature / food / celebrations of various Spanish-speaking Countries Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) La Navidad (Christmas Season) Cinco de Mayo (May 5 th ) Unit / Timeline: Topic / Theme: Objectives / The student will Intro to Course Week 1 Introduction to teacher, classmates and learning management tool (D2L) Introduce self; state origin; familiarize self with D2L components; become familiar with structure of class, digital and physical classroom materials and with teacher Preliminary Unit Weeks 2-6 Unit 7 Weeks 7-12 Review of vocabulary and grammar concepts from Spanish I Summer and winter weather items & activities in the present and the past tense Be able to correctly use Hispanic pronunciation and accent; identify time, basic numbers, days, dates and months; definite and indefinite articles, masculine & feminine nouns, descriptive adjectives in singular and plural, the 12 subject pronouns, conjugation & meaning of the verb SER; conjugation & meaning of the verb TENER and how to express age; use of possessive adjectives; conjugation & definition of regular AR, -ER and IR verbs, conjugation & definition of irregular verbs IR, DAR, ESTAR, Stemchangers and GO verbs; use of backward verbs GUSTAR, INTERESAR, ABURRIR to discuss how things seem to you complemented with use of indirect object pronouns (me/te/le/nos/os/les) Be able to discuss the weather in various seasons; identify items used in various seasons and activities done throughout the year; indicate what he/she did in the past; indicate where he/she went in the past; identify and use various time expressions as they relate to the present and the past; use direct object pronouns to replace things and people (me/te/lo/la/nos/os/los/las)

4 P a g e 4 Unit 8 Weeks Unit 9 Weeks Unit 10 Weeks Unit 11 Weeks Review Unit Weeks Celebrations, holidays and parties as well as activities that accompany these and other free-time festivities Shopping for and purchasing of clothing and food Travel and airport Daily Routine, Health & Well-being Review of vocabulary and grammar concepts from Spanish II Be able to use celebratory and leisure nouns and verbs in the present tense and the past tense; be able to use irregular past tense verbs and become familiar with all of the past tense verb families; use negative words such as never, no one, nothing in contrast to positive words such as always, someone, something; Identify clothing vocabulary and food vocabulary; describe clothing using descriptive adjectives and refer to size, color and fit; use numbers to discuss price & bargaining; show the difference between SABER and CONOCER both verbs meaning to know ; make comparisons, using adjectives, between two or more things; show the something is the best / worst or most / least of something; refer to specific items using demonstrative adjectives this, that, these and those Discuss how to pack for a trip, what to expect and do at an airport upon departure and arrival; express action that is going on at the very moment; relate action using -GO verbs Identify body parts in the target language; share the events of a typical day from morning to night through use of REFLEXIVE verbs (definition & conjugation) along with REFLEXIVE pronouns; identify items used as part of daily routine; elaborate on leisure & weekend activities such as camping; request others to do things for you Recount various vocabulary themes from throughout the year relating to themes of: various seasonal activities, celebrations, clothing, shopping, travel, daily routine, the body. Demonstrate mastery of various grammatical themes from throughout the year such as: regular & irregular verb conjugation from the present tense; regular & irregular verb conjugation from the past tense; use of direct object pronouns; making comparisons, using the verb to know appropriately; referring to specific items; using reflexive verbs and pronouns; making requests.

5 P a g e 5 Course Learning Management System Desire2Learn (D2L) Key features within your D2L Course include: The News Widget on the Course Home Page includes weekly updates, messages and comments on class matters. The Content Tab, arranged in folders by week, houses the weekly learning plan, videoproduced class sessions and links to your weekly assigned activities. Specific links to dropbox and discussion board will show the rubrics for each assignment. The Communications Tab offers: a locker where work can be stored and completed at a later time (Cloud storage); various forums for activities to be posted, shared and discussed; an opportunity to connect with your instructor and/or classmates via synchronous (live) study or chat sessions. The Dropbox Tab allows you to submit individual assignments The Resources Tab provides you with the class list, the course calendar and various supplementary links. The tool allows you to make contact with your instructor. Textbook, Technology & Materials All students should have: Textbook: Required- Así se dice! Level 1 E-Studio- 1yr subscription X (includes digital text book) Optional- Así se dice! Level 1 Hardcopy student edition Technical Requirements: Access to a computer (desktop/laptop) with Internet capabilities, microphone, and headphones, in addition to program downloads and browser plug-ins at Technical Support is available by contacting the NSU Technology Integrationist at Joshua.Jensen@northern.edu Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM 4:00 PM CST or by calling Materials: A composition notebook and a folder to be used exclusively for Spanish II, writing utensils (pencil/pen), a highlighter marker. A flash drive is recommended. Other supplies may be needed periodically.

6 P a g e 6 Assignments and Evaluation - Assignments (Listening, Reading, Writing) - Conversations / Interviews (Speaking Activities) - Discussion Posts - Cultural Activities - Chapter Quizzes & Tests - Projects Daily Assignments Daily assignments include: textbook activities, E-Studio activities and supplementary activities. E-Studio work includes in-class activities and out-of-class activities. Conversations Conversations are teacher-guided and student-practiced speaking activities that are usually completed with a partner. Conversations are recorded and submitted within D2L dropbox. Rubrics are provided and linked within corresponding dropbox. Discussion Posts Discussion posts are writing tasks based on a cultural topic, celebration or thematic prompt within each unit. Rubrics are provided and linked within corresponding discussion post. Cultural Activities Cultural activities may center on a holiday, Spanish-speaking country, current event or prominent person in history (literature, art, music, food, architecture). Cultural projects may be shared within the D2L environment. Unit Quizzes & Tests Unit quizzes and tests are completed within D2L. Unit quizzes occur once every week or once every two weeks. Unit tests occur at the end of the unit (approximately once every 4-6 weeks). General QUIZ information: Time limit is 30 minutes; Questions are randomized; Password-protected; Respondus Lockdown Browser engaged; Accent characters are required; Correct letter case is not required; Content is usually vocabulary or grammarbased. General TEST information: Time limit is 60 minutes; Questions are randomized; Password-protected; Respondus Lockdown Browser engaged; Accent characters are required; Correct letter case is not required; Content includes listening comprehension, reading comprehension, vocabulary emphasis and grammar emphasis. Final Exam This exit survey measures growth of Spanish acquisition found within the curriculum. This will be completed within the D2L Quiz tool. Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right, within policies and procedures of Northern State University, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques.

7 P a g e 7 Grading Criteria The grading scale for Spanish II is as follows: A 90%-100% B 80%-89% C...70%-79% D...60%-69% F 59% and below Netiquette Please keep in mind the following Rules of Netiquette when communicating online. The rules of the classroom are the same regardless of location. When interacting online or over the digital network, have respect for your instructor and fellow classmates. Remember your audience. When communicating online, it s important to remember with whom you are communicating. When sending a message to an instructor, please refrain from using text speak. For example, Shakespeare never intended for you to type 2B or not 2B. Also, stay away from typing in all capital letters; it will appear as if you re shouting. Avoid strong language. Language can easily be misinterpreted in an online setting. Be sure to review your work before submitting, making sure the reader won t be able to misinterpret it as strong, or offensive. Sarcasm doesn t translate well online. Be as straight-forward and professional as possible. Unlike in the classroom setting, what you say in the online/digital environment is documented and not easily erased or forgotten. Read everything, twice. Be sure to thoroughly read all course materials before beginning to work on your assignments. If you have a question, or need clarification, reread the materials. You may have glanced over an important detail the first time. If you re still having difficulties, your professor. Review all materials before submitting. Conduct yourself collegially and professionally so you are submitting your best work at all times. It s always a good idea to make a backup copy of your work in case of a technical issue. Attendance Policy Students are expected to be in class daily. The attendance policy for this course is determined by the attendance policy at the student s local high school.

8 P a g e 8 Academic Dishonesty Cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty run contrary to the purposes of education and will not be tolerated in this course. All forms of academic dishonesty may result in an F for the course. Academic dishonesty includes (but is not limited to) plagiarism, copying answers or work done by another student (either on an exam or on assignments), allowing another student to copy from you and/or using unauthorized materials during an exam. Please be advised that when the instructor suspects plagiarism, the Internet and other standard means of plagiarism detections may be used to resolve the instructor s concerns. Any student who is caught cheating may be referred to the Student Code of Conduct Board and may receive a failing grade for the course if found responsible for cheating or plagiarism. Punishment consistent with Board of Regents and university policy may include a lower grade or no credit granted. ADA Statement Northern State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for students with physical, learning, mental health and/or other types of disabilities. Accommodations for students with disabilities are made only in consultation with the Director of Disability Services. If you believe you have a disability, either temporary or permanent, requiring accommodation in this or any course, contact Doris Stusiak (contact information below). NSU can show you how to secure proper documentation and help you arrange appropriate accommodations with your instructors as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Doris Stusiak, Director of Disability Services Doris.Stusiak@northern.edu Student Center Room 240 2nd Floor Phone Fax Diversity Statement Northern State University strives to build an academic community of people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are committed to sharing diverse ideas in a mutually respectful environment. We value open discourse and consideration of multiple perspectives on issues of regional, national, and international importance, in which individuals are free to express their points of view. Our goal is a diverse learning community with equal opportunity for all. Freedom in Learning Under Board of Regents and University policy student academic performance may be evaluated solely on an academic basis, not on opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to academic standards. Students should be free to take reasonable exception to the data or views offered in any course of study and to reserve judgment about matters of opinion, but they are responsible for learning the content of any course of study for which they are enrolled. Students who believe that an academic evaluation reflects prejudiced or capricious consideration of student opinions or conduct unrelated to academic standards should contact the academic dean administratively in charge of the class to initiate a review of the evaluation.