HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS, ARTS, and SOCIAL SCIENCES SPANISH 101 ONLINE SPRING 2015

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1 HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS, ARTS, and SOCIAL SCIENCES SPANISH 101 ONLINE SPRING 2015 Spanish Instructor: Claire L. Knowles Morris Internal D2L (during semester): External (out of semester) Office: online only Virtual Office hours: MONDAYS 12pm- 4pm. Voic number: Extension: This mailbox is checked weekly. Technical Problems: (click technical support homepage) (9am 5 pm EST) COURSE DESCRIPTION: This Spanish 101 course is a distance education course delivered completely online and designed to introduce the grammatical structure, vocabulary, and pronunciation of beginning Spanish. Focus is on the development of basic language skills within culturally informative contexts and interactive learning activities. Spanish 101 meets the College s Core A requirement and transfers as a four- credit foreign language course. This course is taught within two sites: D2L and VHL. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: 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: C. PREREQUISITES: No previous study of Spanish is required to enter 101, although a solid knowledge of the grammatical structure of English is advised, especially since students will need to understand and apply important grammatical concepts to their understanding of a new and different linguistic system. Therefore, completion of, or eligibility for enrolment in, college level English 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 more years of high school Spanish. Successful online learning requires an 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 to self pace, to repeat segments of material as often as needed, and to work conveniently around existing schedules and other commitments. If you are new to online learning, please Page: 1/14

2 go to the College s website at 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 an online course is for you. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: VISTAS vtext is the online textbook and is designed to work with Microsoft Windows. If you use a Macintosh or any other non- Windows operating system, VISTAS vtext may still work correctly, but is not officially supported. In terms of browser, it is best viewed with the latest version of Internet Explorer (5.x or later). IE can be downloaded for free at If you use windows, please connect to the Internet Explorer to view VISTAS vtext. If using a Macintosh, the latest version of the Safari web browser will provide the best results. Please be sure that you have the latest versions of the following browser plug- ins installed on your computer: Macromedia Flash Player (Download Flash Player for free at Adobe Acrobat Reader (Download Acrobat Reader for free at Shockwave Player (Download Shockwave Player for free at You will also need either a set of external speakers and a standalone microphone, or a headset that includes a built- in microphone. A broadband or high- speed Internet connection (e.g. Cable, DSL, T1, LAN) is required to avoid problems downloading video and audio files and to enable the student voice recording activities. 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: Use correct pronunciation, which, even if not perfect, does not obscure meaning Ask and answer simple questions in Spanish demonstrating understanding of both spoken and written Spanish Communicate using correct grammatical structures and vocabulary in spoken and written Spanish to convey intended meaning Demonstrate ability to listen to spoken Spanish at this level for general meaning and specific information Page: 2/14

3 Read and demonstrate understanding of simple Spanish in sentences and paragraphs, dialogs, short news articles, advertisements, itineraries, sayings and other cultural information Write short narratives, descriptions, daily routines, and simple dialogues that reflect cultural themes demonstrating knowledge of structures and vocabulary taught Demonstrate general knowledge of the Hispanic culture in the world including but not limited to the geographical extent of the Spanish speaking world, social interactions, educational system, family relationships, pastimes, art, and music. VISTAS 3rd Ed. WEB- SAM (Web Student Activities Manual) is the online lab and it also performs best on PCs using the Microsoft Windows operating system, but the Apple Macintosh platform is also supported. In terms of browser, the Web- SAM can be viewed with either the latest version of Internet Explorer or the latest version of Netscape. Again, if you use AOL, connect to the Internet using AOL and then minimize it and use a supported browser. Your browser preferences must be set to enable Java and JavaScript and to accept cookies. Your computer must have a standard audio card for the Web- SAM to be fully functional. REQUIRED MATERIALS: There are two ways you can 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: Hard copy of the text, Vistas 4th ed. Book key code to access the Supersite Plus Code (Supersite & WebSAM & vtext) Direct Purchase Link: programs/vistas- 4th- edition.html LOGGING ON TO THE COURSE: Once the course begins, log into D2L, select Span 101, click on Content, and then Start Here. Click on the Student Orientation Letter, which contains instructions from your instructor about the course, including the VHL student workstation. This course requires you to work in VHL and D2L. Please note: while you can access VHL via the link in D2L, this may cause interference issues when recording any oral assignments within VHL. It is recommended you access VHL in a new window: Once in VHL, you will need to set up your account. *STOP* Before you attempt to log on to VHL, you must have the CRN for this course (see your orientation letter). Follow the instructions carefully to enroll online. Make a note of your password and other identifying Page: 3/14

4 information, as you will need it for subsequent logging in. A video walk through of this process is available on the Virtual Campus Log In Page. Note: If you have not logged on within two weeks of the course start date, you will be dropped from the course. COURSE SCOPE AND SEQUENCE: Each chapter (lección) will take approximately, 2-3 weeks to complete (1-2 weeks if you are taking a late start or summer course). There are five (5) chapters to complete within the semester. Each chapter contains the following sections: Opening Page A Primera Vista, outlining the content and features of each lesson Contextos, presenting vocabulary in meaningful context and practicing it in a variety of formats Fotonovela, showing a short story via video Pronunciation, presenting the rules of the Spanish sound system and spelling Estructura, presenting Spanish grammar in graphic intensive format with directed and communicative practice Adelante, developing language skills in the context of the lesson theme Panorama, presenting nations of the Spanish- speaking world Students are advised to work through each chapter beginning with A Primera Vista and working through each section. Students can log on to their VHL workstations at any time and work at their own pace; however, all chapter activities have deadlines. You can view the deadlines for all the assignments when logged into your VHL student workstation by clicking on Dropbox. Also, all assignment deadlines are outlined in the Calendar in D2L and the Calendar document located in Start Here in Course Content. Chapter / Lección Grammar / Estructura: Panorama Lección 1 Lección 2 Nouns and articles Numbers 1 to 30 Present tense of ser Telling Time Present tense - ar verbs Forming questions in Spanish Present tense of estar Numbers 31- higher Los Estados Unidos Canadá España Page: 4/14

5 Lección 3 Lección 4 Lección 5 Descriptive adjectives Possessive adjectives Present tense of er and ir verbs Present tense of venir and tener Present tense of ir Stem changing verbs e - > ie, o - > ue Stem changing verbs e - > i Verbs with irregular yo forms Estar with conditions and emotions Present progressive tense Ser and estar Direct object nouns and pronouns Ecuador México Puerto Rico ACTIVITIES: Within VHL there are seven sections and within each there are various activities to complete: Contextos o Presentations & Tutorials o Practice Activities o WorkBook o Lab Manual FotoNovela o Title of episode (varies)! Presentations & Tutorials! Practice Activities! Video Manual o Pronunciación! Presentations & Tutorials! Practice Activities! Lab Manual Estructura (1-4) o Presentations & Tutorials o Practice Activities o WorkBook o LabManual Adelante o o Escucha! Practice Activities! Presentations & Tutorials! Practice Activities FlashCultura Page: 5/14

6 ! Presentations & Tutorials! Practice Activities! Video Manual Vocabulario o Presentations & Tutorials o Practice Activities Recapitulación o Prueba Oral Within D2L: ESCUCHA Assignment due. ESCRITURA Assignment due. ORAL Assignment due. DISCURSO CULTURAL Assignment due. PRONUNCIACIÓN Assignment due. PARTICIPACIÓN required in the Discussions located in D2L. Participation is required regularly, and within both forums, during each lección. ASSIGNMENT Student- Instructor Agreement NUMBER OF ASSIGNMENTS POINTS PER CHAPTER POINTS TOTAL 1 n/a +5pts. +0.5% VHL Multiple 50pts. 250pts. 25% Oral 1 40pts. 200pts. 20% Escritura 1 20pts. 100pts. 10% Participación 2 10pts. 50pts. 5% Discurso Cultural 1 40pts 200pts. 10% Pronunciación 1 20pts. 100pts. 10% Escucha 1 20pts. 100pts. 10% 200pts. 1000pts. 100% PERCENTAGE Page: 6/14

7 Note: All 5 chapters in both books must be attempted in order to satisfy the course requirements. In accordance with the college s attendance policy (AP 661), students who do not do the work can be dropped for non- attendance. GRADING : A 80-89: B 70-79: C 60-69: D 59 and below: F If you are planning to transfer the course to another institution, you must obtain a 70% (C) or higher and you must request an official transcript from HACC to be sent to your registrar. Note: Your instructor will not round up percentage points: ex: 799pts./1000pts. - - > 79% - - > C. Academic Honesty is taken very seriously (AP 594). Any breach of this policy will result in serious consequences. By reading the syllabus you are accepting terms of the academic honesty policy, which means that you may not receive any outside sources: dictionaries (virtual or book), people (native speakers, tutors), texts, or other sources. If you are unsure, please ask the instructor. HONOR CODE By reading the syllabus you have pledged to follow the Honor code: All assignments must be your own work this means you must be able to explain your choice of grammar and vocabulary words within the assignment adequately when requested to do so by the instructor. However, you may have your written, oral, and listening assignments reviewed either through submission to Smarthinking, a tutor, or a native or advanced speaker; however, you must be able to explain any changes made to your work. You may not use an online translator to translate whole sentences this is not your own work and often online translators cannot translate idioms or complex sentences accurately. You may not pass off any work of another person, submitted as part of this course, as your own. Any act that is contrary to the rules set out under the Honor Code may result in a zero (0) for the assignment and/or this course. Plagiarizing is cheating and is contrary to the Honor Code. See the How To Create a Good Final Project in Content, for more information about plagiarizing. Don t forget: study together; test alone. Page: 7/14

8 ASSESSMENT TAKING INFORMATION: VHL GRADED EXERCISES: Total worth 50 points. You will have two attempts to complete each exercise. The highest grade will be recorded. Not all activities in VHL count for a grade. See VHL calendar for all homework assignments, which are graded. ESCUCHA = Listening Assignment. Worth 20 points each. Go to DROPBOX and listen to the recording by clicking on the attached Mp3. Answer each question in Spanish- use complete sentences. Your instructor is looking for aural comprehension; you will not be marked down for grammar/spelling errors. You must show you have understood the question. If you answer all five questions, the instructor will grade all five answers. Type up questions in a word document attach and submit via DROPBOX or type answers directly into the comment box (although you will still need to attach a document). You must choose one of the following formats:.txt,.pdf,.doc,.docx only ESCRITURA = WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT. WORTH 20 POINTS EACH. Go to DROPBOX, read the instructions, and complete the assignment according to these instructions. Type up assignment in a word document and submit via DROPBOX or paste assignment directly into the comment box (although you will still need to attach a document). There is a checklist to help you prepare this assignment. There is also a rubric within DROPBOX, which will show you how this assignment will be graded. Note: You are encouraged to use Smarthinking tutorial service to help you prepare this assignment please ask your instructor for more information about accessing this free service. ORAL = SPEAKING ASSIGNMENT. EACH WORTH 40 POINTS. Follow these steps: 1) Go to the WRITTEN assignment in DROPBOX. 2) Review any instructor feedback & make any corrections or improvements to the WRITTEN assignment. 3) Go to the ORAL dropbox folder 4) Review the checklist and rubric & revise the WRITTEN script, if needed 3) Use your revised WRITTEN assignment as the ORAL script. 4) Either record directly in DROPBOX using the recording tool (you can only record 60 seconds at a time, but you can upload more than one recording) or record using sound recorder or a similar program and upload the Mp3 to DROPBOX. 5) Please play back your recording before you submit it. 6) Submit the WRITTEN (script). There is also a rubric within DROPBOX, which will show you how this assignment will be graded. DISCURSO CULTURAL = CULTURAL DISCUSSION. WORTH 40 POINTS EACH. Go to DROPBOX. The assignment will require you to either watch a video, listen to an audio or read an article based on a cultural topic related to the chapter. The student will then first reflect on their own views and what they have learned from the media and then answer the questions. There are no right or wrong answers to this assignment. However, students must directly address the questions and support their answers. Type up questions in a word document attach and submit via DROPBOX or type answers directly into the comment box Page: 8/14

9 (although you will still need to attach a document). There is also a rubric within DROPBOX, which will show you how this assignment will be graded. Pronunciación = Pronunciation Assignment. Each worth 20 points. Located in Discussions, there will be a list of sentences for you to read out. There is also a recording of the sentences being read out by a native speaker. You are graded on completion of the exercise. To submit: 1) compose a new post in the pronunciación forum. 2) scroll down to the attachments at the bottom of the post. 3) click on Record Audio. 4) record yourself reading the sentences out loud. 5) you may attach more than one recording to your post, if needed. 6) attach and then post. The instructor may give feedback about your assignment with comments or suggestions. There is also a rubric within DISCUSSIONS, which will show you how this assignment will be graded. Participación = Discussion Board. Worth 10 points. There is an English and Spanish forum for each lección. Participation is graded on the frequency of your posts as well as the content. The Spanish forum is a great place to practice the lección grammar and vocabulary- - your instructor will post questions in Spanish for you to answer and provide feedback when necessary (if the instructor has not posted any questions, please ask him or her to do so). The English forum is a great place to connect with your classmates, get help and support, ask questions, and find answers to queries. It is recommended that students check the discussion board every day Monday to Friday. Important: Posting "Thank you!", "Me too.", "I agree." etc. etc. will not count towards your overall number of postings. Your postings must add value to the discussion board forum! All general questions should be posted in the discussion board (students can any individual issues). Here is the rubric: 10 superior posting. The student has posted more than ten (10) times total over the lección opening period AND the postings have aided a better understanding of the grammar/vocabulary to the student and/or others, have given support, or provided another benefit. Student must post in the English AND Spanish forums. 9 excellent posting. The student has posted more than eight (8) times total over the lección opening period AND the postings have been beneficial to the student and others. Student posted in the English AND Spanish forums. 7-8 good posting. The student has posted between six and eight (6-8) times total over the lección opening period AND the student may have made most of the postings in a 24- hour period on or around the due date. Student posted in the English AND Spanish forums. 6-4 needs improvement. The student has posted six (6) times or less total over the chapter opening period OR the postings may be all in a 24- hour period and/or mostly on the due date. Student posted in either the English OR Spanish forum. 4-1 very lacking. The student has posted six (6) times or less total over the chapter opening period AND the postings may be all in a 24- hour period and/or mostly on the due date. Student posted in the English OR Spanish forum. 0 did not post. The student didn't post within the lección deadlines. Here are the Discussions guidelines: Page: 9/14

10 o Review the discussion threads thoroughly. o Try to maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather starting a new topic. Always reply with message, so everyone knows what you are replying to. o Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to or about other members of the discussion group. Be respectful of others' ideas. o Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before entering your remarks. o Be cooperative with group members. o Be positive and constructive in- group discussions. o Respond in a thoughtful and timely manner. o Your participation in Discussions can build up or tear down your online course community. Be a builder! IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR ASSIGNMENTS You must only use the vocabulary from the current chapter in addition to vocabulary from previous chapters. If you use vocabulary from another source other than your textbook, you may receive a ZERO GRADE for that assignment. If you wish to use a word that doesn t appear in your textbook, you must underline that word. You must then add a footnote including the entry of the word and the source (web address or dictionary title). You must only use the grammar from the current chapter in addition to grammar from previous chapters. If you use more advanced grammar that appears in later chapters or from other sources, you may receive a ZERO GRADE for that assignment. If you wish to use a grammar structure that is more advanced, you must underline it and then in the footnote briefly explain why you have used it. **DO NOT USE ONLINE TRANSLATOR S TO TRANSLATE SENTENCES ** EXTRA CREDIT: Lowest Grade Replacement. You may replace any assignment grade earned (whether submitted or not) with 100%. This includes: Any 1 chapter VHL, oral, escritura, escucha, pronunciación, discurso cultural, and participation grade. instructor. It is recommended students wait until the end of the semester before choosing which grade you wish to replace. Use of SmarThinking tutoring service for ESCUCHA, ESCRITURA, & ORAL assignments +2pts. on this assignment. Must include tutor markup with the assignment. Early submission of ESCUCHA, ESCRITURA, DISCURSO CULTURAL, & ORAL +1pt. Note: early Page: 10/14

11 means at least 24 HOURS. The top three Discussion posters in each lección (judged on number of posts + number of rated posts) +3pts., +2pts., +1pt. for the Instructor will post the winners in discussions. LATE ASSIGNMENTS: DROPBOX: ESCUCHA, ESCRITURA, DISCURSO CULTURAL, & ORAL 1pt. deducted per day late (duration: one week after the deadline, with the exception of the last dropbox assignments) VHL: all assignments with 10% deducted per day MAKE UPS & MISSING ASSIGNMENTS: While it is the responsibility of the student to make sure that all assignments are submitted in a timely manner, circumstances can arise during the semester, which causes a student to miss or do poorly on an assignment. The extra credit opportunities outlined above allow the student to recoup lost points with no explanation needed allowing the student more flexibility. Note: There are no makeups. In the case of active military service, pregnancy, prolonged illness, and family emergencies, the student should communicate with the instructor immediately regarding his or her situation. However, any concessions are entirely at the instructor s discretion. ATTENDANCE IN ONLINE COURSES According to guidance from the federal Department of Education, an institution must demonstrate that an online student participated in class or was otherwise engaged in an academically- related activity for attendance purposes. Logging into an online class without active participation does not meet their definition of attendance. HACC is asking faculty to confirm a student's participation in an academic activity when reporting attendance. Examples of academic activities include, but are not limited to, the following : Submitting an assignment Taking a quiz or exam Participating in an interactive tutorial or computer- assisted instruction Participating in online discussion about academic matters Initiating contact with the faculty member to ask a question about the academic subject being studied in the course ANNOUNCEMENTS, DISCUSSIONS BOARD, & The instructor will post important information in the announcements board within D2L please check every time you log on. Discussions this is your virtual classroom. Please post all general questions here: 1) it counts towards your participation grade, 2) you may be Page: 11/14

12 helping others, who have the same question, 3) students who participate regularly in the Discussions tend to earn better grades than students who do not. s are for private communication between instructor and student (the virtual office). The Instructor will attempt to answer student within 24 hours, except during weekends and holidays. DROPPING A COURSE: If you need or choose to drop the course, refer to the college policy and procedure for doing so by going to then clicking on Current Students, then College Advising Information, and finally Drop/Add/Withdrawal Information. After the published refund period, students can still initiate a drop at any time throughout the semester up until the beginning of final exam week and request a grade of W from the instructor. Once final exam week starts, any drops will be processed with a grade of F according to College policy. If you stop doing the online coursework and assignments and do not officially initiate a drop for the course, you will be dropped by the instructor with a grade of F. You can also find a copy of the DAW as well as other useful documents, in the IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS module at the bottom of CONTENT in the D2L portion of this course. THE SPANISH LANGUAGE: Twenty- one independent nations of the world speak Spanish as their official language. Though predominantly English- speaking, the United States has the fourth largest number of Spanish speakers in the world, the largest number of whom are Mexican- Americans, Cubans, and Puerto Ricans. While language, religion, and many traditions unite Spanish speakers everywhere in a general sense with respect to their shared cultural heritage from Spain, each group has its own unique culture and each speaks Spanish slightly differently. Variations in vocabulary and pronunciation (not grammatical structure) make up most of the differences in language usage. EXPECTATIONS: This elementary Spanish course is designed to teach the Spanish pronunciation, its basic grammar, and a survival vocabulary along with a basic understanding of Hispanic culture. Depending upon individual ability and effort, students should be able to achieve a basic fluency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing simple Spanish sentences as covered in the course. Please keep in mind that the online classroom is, much like the traditional classroom, at best an artificial simulation of the natural foreign language environment most conducive to learning the target language. To build communicative fluency you need to apply what you learn in the course to as many real life activities as possible including listening to Spanish music, watching Spanish television, talking with native speakers, reading (even children s books), travelling to a Spanish speaking country, etc. It takes most people many years of practice to speak and understand Spanish well; however, everyone must begin somewhere. You may not leave this course fluent, but you will have a Page: 12/14

13 better understand of the Spanish language and Hispanic/Latino culture than when you started. LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE WHAT S IN IT FOR ME?: It stretches your linguistic skills (you can learn a lot about your own language, by learning a second language). It allows you to look at your own language and culture from a different perspective. It helps open doors for you professionally (business, medicine, law, academia, service industry, etc.). It helps you understand what it s like for people for whom English is not their first language. It enables you to communicate with Spanish speakers in your own community. You can impress always family and friends with your Spanish skills at home and abroad! EEOC/PHRC POLICIES: EEOC POLICY 005: It is the policy of Harrisburg Area Community College, in full accordance with the law, not to discriminate in employment, student admissions, and student services on the basis of race, color, religion, age, political affiliation or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, place of birth, General Education Development Certification (GED), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic history/information, or any legally protected classification. HACC recognizes its responsibility to promote the principles of equal opportunity for employment, student admissions, and student services taking active steps to recruit minorities and women. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ( PHRAct ) prohibits discrimination against prospective and current students because of race, color, sex, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, handicap or disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or disability, relationship or association with an individual with a handicap or disability, use of a guide or support animal, and/or handling or training of support or guide animals. The Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act ( PFEOAct ) prohibits discrimination against prospective and current students because of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, handicap or disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or disability, and a relationship or association with an individual with a handicap or disability. Information about these laws may be obtained by visiting the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission website at If an accommodation is needed, please contact the disability coordinator for your campus: [Note: professor will include information from below for his/her campus.] Us.cfm Page: 13/14

14 If an accommodation is needed, please contact the disability coordinator for your campus: HACC Lebanon Campus and Virtual Learning Deborah Bybee Coordinator, Disability Services 104R 735 Cumberland St. Lebanon, PA Phone: Page: 14/14