HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE VIRTUAL CAMPUS ONLINE COURSE SYLLABUS SPAN 101 SPRING 2015 COMMUNICATION, HUMANITIES, AND ARTS DEPARTMENT COURSE: Spanish 101 CRN: 35902 & 35905 INSTRUCTOR: Yolanda P. Hively Preferred means of communication with students: Email: yphively@hacc.edu Office location: CYTEC Office YC122D (York Campus) Phone: 717-718-0328 X513279 Office hours: Tue. 1:00-2:00 York Campus YC122D (CYTEC bldg.) On-line Virtual Classroom (D2L) - Tue. 2:00 3:00 and by appointment. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OVERVIEW: 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 for transfer to another institution: C. PREREQUISITES: No previous study of Spanish is required to enter 101, although a solid knowledge of the English is advised, especially since students will need to understand and apply grammatical concepts to their understanding of a new and different linguistic system. Therefore, completion of, or eligibility for enrollment in college level English 101 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 four years of high school Spanish. Successful online learning requires the 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 of self pace, to repeat segments of materials as often as needed, and to work conveniently around existing schedules and other commitments. If you are new to online learning, please go to the College's website at http://www.hacc.edu/programsandcourses/onlineclasses/index.cfm.
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: Ask and answer simple questions in Spanish using pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary with an accuracy that does not obscure meaning Comprehend spoken Spanish at this level for general meaning and specific information Read and demonstrate comprehension of written material that parallels the structures and vocabulary taught Write short narratives, descriptions, daily routines, and simple dialogues that reflect cultural themes demonstrating knowledge of the structures and vocabulary taught Demonstrate increased knowledge of the Hispanic culture in the world including, but not limited to, its impact in the United States, its art and music, customs related to social interactions, family relationships, food, daily routine, and celebrations REQUIRED MATERIALS: There are two ways to 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: Vistas 4e SE V1(1-10)(LL) +SSPls(SS&wSM&vTxt)(12M) 12-month access 978-1-61767-365-8 Direct purchase link (NOT for student on financial aid): http://vistahigherlearning.com/store/harrisburg.htm/ Additional: You will need to purchase or borrow a headset with microphone for oral activities. Spanish-English / English-Spanish dictionary - OPTIONAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: INTERNET ACCESS High-speed Connection (256 Kbps) recommended OPERATING SYSTEM AND BROWSERS WINDOWS 98, NT, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, 7 Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher Firefox 1.0.7 or higher Chrome 19.0 or higher Cookies must be enabled Java must be installed & enabled MAC OS X (10+) Firefox 1.0 or higher Chrome 19.0 or higher (Intel MACs only) Safari 1.2 x or higher Cookies must be enabled Java must be installed & enabled
MAC OS 9 (Classic Mode) Internet Explorer 5.1 Mozilla 1.0 or higher Cookies must be enabled Java must be installed & enabled BROWSER SETTINGS Adjust Pop-up Blocker Cookies must be enabled JavaScript must be enabled PLUG-INS Adobe Flash Player (install latest available version) Shockwave Player (install latest available version) Adobe Acrobat Reader (install latest available version) MEDIA PLAYERS Speakers and headphones are required to listen to audio recordings and video. A microphone is required for recording audio. WINDOWS Windows Media Player (install latest available version) QuickTime with itunes (install latest available version) MACINTOSH QuickTime with itunes (install latest available version) CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT: VISTAS course or other technical problems, please send an e-mail to: techsupport@vistahigherlearning.com or visit: http://support.vhlcentral.com -2813 (9am-5pm EST). LOGGING ON TO THE COURSE: About a week before the semester begins, you will receive instructions from your instructor about how to log on to the course. Please note that most of the Spanish 101 course is hosted by the SUPERSITE 3.0 (Vista Higher Learning) and NOT the College s Desire2Learn (D2L) system. Our log in directions and access to the course are different from those listed on the College Virtual Campus Internet site. However, we will be using some D2L features such as the Discussion Board, email, and posting syllabus, course calendar, and other documents pertaining to the course. ATTENDANCE: As an online course, attendance in the class is conducted as the student s schedule permits. However, being a foreign language class, you are expected to log on regularly throughout the semester. Students who have not logged on to the course or who have not contacted the instructor to explain why in the second week of classes will be dropped from the course. If a student falls behind during a lesson for legitimate reasons (see College Administrative Procedure 661) and must submit some or all of the work late, he/she must contact the instructor immediately about the possibility of accepting late work if feasible. Students who do not log on for three consecutive weeks after starting the class and have not contacted the instructor to explain why, will be dropped automatically. Absences may not exceed missing work within an entire lesson (usually three weeks) regardless of the reason. Students will be dropped automatically if he/she does not contact the instructor to explain the reason. If additional absence is required, you will need to contact the instructor and complete a Drop/Add Withdrawal form. The criteria below will be used:
If you need or choose to drop the course, refer to the college policy and procedure for doing so by going to http://www.hacc.edu/newstudents/registeronlineguide/index.cfm, then click on Register Online Guide, then Add and Drop Deadlines. After the published refund period, students can still initiate a drop at any time during throughout the semester up until the last week of classes. Once final week starts, any drops will be processed with a grade of F according to the College policy. You can find the College Calendars at: http://www.hacc.edu/students/collegecalendars/14-15-academic-calendar.cfm A W grade will be granted by the instructor upon request of the student from the end of the refund period until the midpoint of the course as defined in the College calendar. The student must be attending class in a manner consistent with the instructor's attendance policy, have completed the required graded material, and have not been dishonest in completing the work in order to be eligible for the W grade. From the midpoint of the course through the last class meeting of the course, the student will receive a grade of W or F, depending upon the instructor's assessment of the student's performance, which may take into account extenuating circumstances. NOTE: Instructor cannot issue a W on the final grade submission. Failure to take responsibility for withdrawing properly necessitates an F or W for the course as explained above. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES: We will follow the schedule of activities contained in the first five lessons of ecourse Vistas during the semester spending approximately three week on each lesson. Within that time frame, students will follow the sequential tutorials and assignments listed within each lesson, and spend as much time as needed to review and practice in order to be ready for the exam to be given at the end of the lesson. Each lesson contains the following sections, programmed by the instructor, with assigned steps and activities to follow: 1. Contextos, presenting vocabulary in meaningful context and practice in a variety of formats 2. Fotonovela, showing a short story via video 3. Pronunciación, presenting the rules of the Spanish sound system and spelling 4. Cultura, presenting nations of the Spanish speaking world 5. Estructura, presenting Spanish grammar in graphic intensive format with directed and communicative practice 6. Adelante, developing language skills in the context of the lesson theme 7. Vocabulario, vocabulary included in the lesson Students will be assigned activities in the first five lessons in the Web-Sam lab manual for additional, applied practice corresponding to the material presented in the Vistas etext. Students can log on to their individual SUPERSITE work stations at any time, work at their own pace in Vistas and the WebSAM, and complete the activities at any time up until 11:59 p.m. of the posted due date. They can also see and keep track of their scores at any time via their SUPERSITE work stations. A copy of the due date calendar will be e-mailed to you when classes start and posted in D2L as well.
WEIGHT LATENESS ATTEMPTS GRADING GRADING POLICIES: All learning activities, assignments, and assessments in the lessons of the Vistas etext as well as the WebSam workbook/lab manual are programmed by your instructor to fall in one of the following categories for easier identification. CATEGORY Label in Spanish is in parenthesis. DESCRIPTION 1 PRACTICE (Práctica) 2 TUTORIALS (Guía V) 3 Lesson Test (LExmn) Assigned activities in each lesson You will receive credit for completion by the due date. Other activities may include: Voice Board (oral practice activities), Fotonovela, Ortografía, Estructura including the Repaso activities in this section, Cultura, Adelante Sections, Workbook & Lab. Presentations and Tutorials are Powerpoint slides and videos with Prof. Pedro Gómez Laserna, your on-line instructor or Prof. Hively. You will need to view these as many times as necessary to prepare for the lesson s grammatical concepts. You will get credit for viewing them. In each lesson (1-5), there will be a quiz labeled Vocabulary Quiz and one Lesson Test. Credit/no credit 100% for completion of assigned activities, 0% for incompletion Credit/no credit 100% for completion of assigned activities, 0% for incompletion 3 Yes Late work will lose 20% of grade per day 3 Yes Late work will lose 20% of grade per day 40% 5% Graded 1 No 35% 4 QUIZZES (Prue) 5 ORAL TEST (Oral) 6 Discussion Board (DB) in D2L FIRST SUBMISSION WILL COUNT! These ARE timed: Vocab. 60 mins., Lesson Test : 75 mins. Check course calendar for availability. Some short activities by me or from the lesson in the e-book will be graded. In lessons 1, 2, 3, & 5. They will be using the Prueba Oral in the Supersite. They are NOT timed. In lessons 1, 2, 3, & 4. These topics and instructions are in D2L. 7 Extra (Xtra) This is extra material to practice and prepare for the exam, which is completely optional. Graded 1 5% Graded 1 No 10% Credit /No credit 1 No 5% No 3 Yes 0% Spanish labels above will be used in the SUPERSITE s gradebook. UPDATED GRADES WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK PUNCTUATION, CAPITALIZATION, AND ACCENTS. YOU WILL LOSE POINTS IN THE GRADED PORTION OF THE COURSE.
There are different ways to see the assignments in the Supersite. The most common one is under the Student s dashboard right after student logs in. Another way is under the Calendar tab. You should see something similar to the picture below (note: this picture could be from another course). Here you can see specific categories for the activities. The third one is under the Content tab and then Activities and Assessment. You would have to click on the right lesson and section. Activities marked with a due date are assigned. To get more familiar with the Supersite, watch this short video: http://www.vhlcentral.com/screencasts/36?source=m3 CALENDAR VIEW Category samples (refer to the Grading Policy chart above). The number of activities within the category is shown. There are more How-to videos under the Help link on the upper right corner of the screen.
NOTE: For extra practice, you can work on the unassigned activities as well. This will not affect your grade. Double check your work, including spelling and accents, before submitting them. You can repeat it, but subsequent scores do not count. Percentage grade point value assigned. In addition, you can work on your assignments in your paper textbook. However, in order to get credit for them, you must enter your work in the computer by the due dates. No exceptions! MAKEUP WORK - Please check due dates for work/tests on your Student Work Station in SUPERSITE, or the course calendar. Failure to submit the completed materials to the instructor on the posted due date will result in a zero. The Practica and Tutorials sections will lose 20% of the grade per day if late. There is NO make up for assessments. If a student falls behind during a lesson for legitimate reasons (see College Administrative Procedure 661), he/she must contact the instructor immediately and be prepared to have the appropriate proof documentation submitted if requested. Please note that the latter does not automatically mean that the student will be allowed to make up quizzes, tests, or work missed. The instructor will determine in each case what work, if any, the student may make up. If makeup is allowed, you will lose 20% of the grade per day for lateness. When taking a test, if your computer crashes or you have an internet problem, you will need to contact Tech support at (800) 248-2813 (9am-5pm EST).and provide them with your and my name, so that I can check it out. It is HIGHLY recommended that you maintain an emergency plan should a problem arise and not wait until the last possible time to take a test. BE PROACTIVE! Grading System: 100 90 = A 89-80 = B 79 70 = C 69 60 = D 59 0 = F Quizzes and tests will be given online at announced times (check the course s assignment board and/or the instructor s calendar schedule), and will be available for the length of time specified. In the rare instance where a student may be unable to do testing during its scheduled availability due to reasons covered in the College s Administrative Procedure 661, the test availability may be extended at the discretion of the instructor, who may require documentation from the student. The preserve test security, the instructor reserves the right to administer an alternate form of any quiz or exam as a makeup. TUTORING: Tutoring is available for students at their HACC campus. Schedules will be available at the instructor s website. Online tutoring will also be available through SMARTHINKING (on-line tutoring) and SKYPE or Connect Pro with the instructor. Details will be forwarded at the appropriate time. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CONTACTING THE INSTRUCTOR: The instructor will attempt to answer student email within 24 hours, except during weekends and holidays. Best way to contact instructor is by e-mail: yphively@hacc.edu. Students should look for instructor email responses Monday through Friday anytime between 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. Office hours will be by appointment using D2L or Connect Pro. NOTICE: Online courses are periodically evaluated. As a part of that evaluation, a sample of e- mail correspondence between faculty and students will be reviewed to assess the quality of rapport and interaction between the faculty member and the student.
Accordingly, if you want to send the instructor an e-mail of a personal nature, please put PRIVATE in the subject line. Those e-mails will not be opened or reviewed during any course evaluation. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Honesty and integrity are the foundations to being a good student. INSTANCES OF CHEATING WILL BE ADDRESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH HACC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE 594. Please refer to the Student Handbook at http://globaldatebooksonline.com/flipbooks2014/hacc2014/. Go to page 32. Turning in work that you did not write, for which you had considerable direct help from someone else, or which a translation service or computer program has translated, will be considered cheating. Computer-aided or assisted translated work is highly awkward. If the instructor suspects this kind of work, the instructor reserves the right to additionally interview and/or retest the student, or arrange for proctored testing. Anyone caught copying from others or allowing others to copy his/her work is subject to receiving an F in the class. 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 www.phrc.state.pa.us. STUDENTS IN NEED OF ACCOMMODATIONS: Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations should contact the campus disability coordinator listed below. Coordinators for each campus are listed here: http://www.hacc.edu/students/disabilityservices/contact-disability-services.cfm
HACC Lebanon Campus and Virtual Learning Deborah Bybee Coordinator, Disability Services 104R 735 Cumberland Street Lebanon, PA 17042 Phone: 717-270-6333 Email: dabybee@hacc.edu YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES IN THIS CLASS: All humans under normal conditions require one or more languages, but it is not possible to acquire Spanish in 75 to 150 hours of class instruction. Keep in mind that the online classroom, much like the traditional classroom, is at best an artificial simulation of the natural foreign language environment most conductive to learning the target language. To build communicative fluency, you must take responsibility for your out-ofclass learning. In addition to completing all assignments on time, we recommend that you read Spanish-language magazines or stories, watch TV or converse with native speakers one to three times weekly. Take every opportunity to use your new skills in Spanish: read bilingual product labels, start a journal in Spanish, write notes and lists to yourself in Spanish, visit a Spanishspeaking country, spend time with other students of Spanish, - speaking only Spanish. Above all, make your extra activities fun and incorporate them into your daily life. Your instructor can open the door to Hispanic language and culture, but only you can enter. TOPICS TO BE COVERED: # Semana Lección Gramática Cultura # I, II, III # IV, V, VI # VII, VIII, IX # X, XI, XII # XIII, XIV, XV, XVI 1 Hola, qué tal? - Nouns and articles - Numbers 0-30 - Present tense of ser - Telling time 2 En la universidad - Present tense of ar verbs - Forming questions - Present tense of estar - Numbers 31 and higher 3 La familia - Descriptive adjectives - Possessive adjectives - Present of -er and ir verbs - Tener and venir 4 Los pasatiempos - Present tense of ir - Stem-changing verbs - Verbs with Irregular yo forms 5 Las vacaciones - Estar with conditions and emotions - Present progressive tense - Ser vs estar - Direct object nouns and pronouns Estados Unidos y Canadá, y otros temas España y otros temas Ecuador y otros temas México y otros temas Puerto Rico y otros temas