Spanish with Professor
Jaime Estrada-Olalde

SPANISH 101 (50889) summer 2015 SYLLABUS
San Diego City College 
Room AH506 || MTWTh 7:40 am - 10:10 am


Instructor: Jaime Estrada-Olalde. jolalde@yahoo.com 
Office: AH 508-d Office Phone: 388-3785

Instructor: Jaime Estrada-Olalde. jolalde@yahoo.com

 

Course Description:
 

This entry level course introduces students to the Spanish language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. In this interactive course, students learn and use the language by speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the novice level. They also examine and explore basic Spanish language structures and vocabulary. This course is intended for beginning students who seek basic proficiency in the Spanish language, students who want to take Spanish 102, and students who want to learn Spanish for their personal enrichment.

 

Course Objectives (SLO's):

 

 Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

 

1. Identify sound and meaning in Spanish at an introductory novice level both orally and in writing (pronounce Spanish with accuracy)

2. Describe basic life situations by using Spanish grammatical structures, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions

3. Assess the content and meaning of written Spanish works both orally and in writing

4. Examine various themes in Hispano-American and Spanish history, art, music, customs, and general culture using Spanish language

5. Recognize spoken Spanish by completing exercises in class and in the Independent Learning Center in Spanish

6. Write sentences, phrases, and paragraphs. Write short compositions and do oral presentations

7. Speak Spanish at an intermediate elementary level as regards to pronunciation and stress, grammar, syntax, word order, and vocabulary.

8. Compare and contrast English and Spanish structure, especially as they reflect the culture and society of the peoples who speak each language. Language is both linguistic and cultural.

 

REQUIRED TEXT

 

Required text and materials (open link to see books): These are your working tools. Have your own copy!  Sharing your books prevents you from using them in class and lowers your participation grade.  This policy is strictly enforced.

VISTAS: - W/SUPERSITEPLUS CODE (REV PKG) / VISTA HIGHER LEARNING ISBN: 978-1-61767-211-8 (LOOSE-LEAF)

Vistas 4e Activities V1 Custom LL SAN DIEGO ISBN: 978-1-61857-000

E-mail account: As a way to have better communication and to help you with your questions, you need to have an e-mail account.  We’ll discuss this during the first class meeting.

 

Students with disabilities

 

--A student with a verified disability may be entitled to appropriate academic accommodations.  Please Contact the Disabled Students Programs & Services Office: Program Coordinator, Brianne Kennedy
(bkennedy@sdccd.edu) | office A115-F | Phone: (619) 388-3513 | (619) 388-3313 (TTY), for further information.

 

DSPS forms

 

EXPECTATIONS AND POLICIES 

 

Attendance and participation:

 

Participation in class is essential and it is directly tied to attendance. Not being in class is no excuse for failing to turn in assignments and/or homework. You are expected to be present on time and for the duration of the class. Be aware that your grade for class participation means your regular active oral participation in Spanish (avoidance of English). You can have only 3 justified absents. 3 tardiness equals to be absent once. (Being late 30 or more minutes is considered an absent) The "justified" word means that you can turn in any class work you miss the day you were absent. Students will lose 40 points for each unjustified absent.  Also be aware that a justified absent means that you should let your instructor know about the dates you may be absent

  

Throughout the course the student is expected to:

 

• read the assigned grammar before coming to class.

• do the corresponding assignments and turn them in to the instructor at the beginning of class.

• arrive and attend class punctually.

• do the assigned exercises in the Activities Manual.

• be ready to participate in all class activities.

• take all the examinations on the scheduled dates.

• make oral presentations.

• speak Spanish at an intermediate elementary level as regards pronunciation and stress, grammar, syntax, word order, and vocabulary

 

Evaluation

Please note that make-up exams will only be given with a doctor's excuse and after filing a petition for a make-up exam with the professor.

The time allocated for chapter exams is 70 minutes.  No additional time is allocated to students arriving late for the test.

 

Notes

Spanish, like English, uses colloquial expressions that vary from region to region or from country to country. We will learn the correct international Spanish language and limit, at this level, the highly colloquial “barrio” language.

No drink beverages allowed, other than water, no food.

 

If you know some Spanish, don’t assume that you know everything. You should, as everyone, complete all assignments.  Avoid having more than 4 absents or being tardy.

When time comes for doing the oral presentations make sure that you DON’T read them. These will be ORAL presentation rather than reading reports. You won’t get any points if you read instead of orally presenting your work

 

Homework and Online Workbook:

 

Homework and online workbook are due on the dates indicated in the tentative schedule.  It is expected that all students, regardless of the entrance proficiency level, complete the workbook.  Failure to do so indicates lack of a serious intent to study for the class and the student may be dropped.  No late homework will be accepted.

 

Oral Practice:

There will be daily speaking activities. 

 

Cellular phones:

 

As courtesy to the class and the instructor, turn off all cellular phones before entering the class.

 

Academic Integrity (you cannot use any electronic devices while taking examinations)

 

Cheating and plagiarism can result in any one of a variety of sanctions. Such penalties may range from an adjusted grade on the particular exam, paper, project or assignment to a failing grade in the course at the discretion of the instructor subject to certain conditions. The instructor may also summarily suspend the student for the class meeting when the infraction occurred as well as the following class meeting; extreme cases can result in the extended suspension or expulsion as stipulated by the Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Student Code of Conduct (Policy 3100). Excessive absences, disruptive behavior, or deliberate falsification on information are bases for dismissal from class and/or from the college for the duration of the semester.

Grading Scale

 

Your semester grade will be based on the following grading policy: