Spanish with Professor
Jaime Estrada-Olalde

San Diego City College

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

Office: AH-518-d Phone: 388-3785 or by appointment

 

Course Description.

 

In this interactive continuation of Spanish 101, students develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills at a more complex level. Students further develop their receptive and productive competencies to the intermediate low/mid level. The course explores additional Spanish language structures and vocabulary for communication. This course is intended for students who want to further their basic proficiency in the Spanish language, students who want to take a third-semester Spanish course, and students who want to continue learning Spanish for their personal enrichment

 

Prerequisite:

 

SPAN 101, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent; or two years of high school Spanish with a grade of 'C' or better, or equivalent. 

 

Advisory:

 

ENGL 043, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level W4. 

 

Course Objectives (SLOS's)

 

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

 

1 Identify sound and meaning in Spanish at a novice-high level by building on previously acquired skills.

 

2 Express immediate needs, ask questions, or make statements orally and in writing in Spanish using slightly longer learned utterances

 

 

3 Describe basic life situations by using previously introduced grammatical structures of Spanish with increased accuracy and by applying the newer structures presented in this course

 

4 Comprehend written work in Spanish by applying pre-reading strategies, making decisions based on context, answering questions, and expressing an opinion, orally and in writing, in Spanish at a novice-high level

 

5 Examine various themes in Hispano-American and Spanish history, geography, art, music, and general culture using Spanish language

 

6 Produce original research-based writing in Spanish by utilizing various forms of learning and communication technology.

 

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. 

 

Required text and materials

 

(if you took Spanish 101 in fall or summer 2014 using Vistas book, you already have the text for this class)

 

These are your working tools. Have your own copy! Sharing your books prevents you from using them in class and lowers your participation.

 

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

 

Spanish/English Dictionary (Larousse, Univ. Of Chicago) or any other. 

 

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 your instructor and/or the Disabled Students Programs & Services Office: Program Coordinator, Barbara Mason | Phone: (619) 388-3513 | (619) 388-3313 (TTY), for further information.

 

 

EXPECTATIONS AND POLICIES

 

I) 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 up to 3 justified absents. Still you lose 10 points for each of these absents. The "justified" word means that you can turn in any class work you may miss the day you were absent. Students will 

 

lose 40 points for each unjustified absent.

 

 

 

II) 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 the class. 

 

 

 

 

 

arrive and attend class punctually. 

 

 

 

 

 

do the assigned exercises in the Puntos de partida workbook.

 

 

 

 

 

be ready to participate in all class activities. 

 

 

 

 

 

take all the examinations on the scheduled dates. 

 

 

 

 

 

pronounce Spanish with accuracy. 

 

 

 

 

 

write sentences, phrases, and paragraphs. 

 

 

 

 

 

make oral presentations. (randomly questions asked during class) 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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 

 

 

 

 

 

evaluate, compare, contrast, and analyze Spanish and Hispanic culture. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

III) Evaluation:

 

During the semester will have 5 chapter exams as well as several quizzes. 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 60 minutes. No additional time is allocated to students arriving late for the test.

 

If you know some Spanish, don’t assume that you know everything. You should, as everyone, complete all assignments in order to pass this class.

 

 

 

IV) Homework and Online workbook:

 

Homework is due on the dates indicated in the scheduled 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.

 

V) Oral Practice:

 

There will be daily speaking activities. Also, students will present a final five-minute oral presentation in class. This oral presentation should reflect the content and grammar structure studied in class. Preparation prior to performing this activity will be provided by the instructor. 

 

VI) Cellular phones:

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

 

 

Grading & evaluation:

 

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

 

Points

 

 

 

Evaluation part

 

 

 

800

 

 

 

5 Chapter Exams (150 x each of the first four. Exam five 200 points) 

 

 

 

420

 

 

 

6 online workbook chapters (70 points for each of the 6 chapters) 

 

 

 

480

 

 

 

12 Quizzes 

 

 

 

150

 

 

 

Writing paper 1

 

 

 

250

 

 

 

Writing paper 2

 

 

 

600

 

 

 

Participation - In class Activities - attendance

 

 

 

300

 

 

 

Final Exam 

 

 

 

 

 

You should always know the grade you're getting in this class by keeping a record of points you will be accumulating.|

 

Every 30 points represent 1% of the semester grade.

 

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Academic Integrity: (you are not allowed to use any electronic devices while taking class or 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 ADMINISTRATIVE DUE PROCESS. 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. 

 

Make a note: 

 

 

 

The dates for the scheduled exams cannot be changed. You must take all examinations as scheduled. Plan carefully. If you already have some plans for these days, I recommend you postpone taking this class for when you can be present for all examinations. 

 

 

 

Only, under certain extenuated/verifiable circumstances, you may have the opportunity to get the average points of a couple of your exams for an exam you miss, ONLY ONCE. 

 

 

 

VERY IMPORTANT: It is mandatory that every student be presented until last day of classes. Missing last days of 

classes or failing to take finals? Then you grade will be an “F” for the semester regardless of the points you accumulate during the semester. 

 

 

 

If you stop attending classes, it is YOUR responsibility to do proper adjustments to your schedule and drop the class. 

 

 

 

If you accumulate 4 absents you grade automatically becomes an “F” no matter how well you do with quizzes and exams. 

 

 

 

No drink beverages allowed other than bottled water. NO food allowed in the classroom. 

 

 

 

 

 

THIS SYLLABUS REPRESENTS THE OFFICIAL ACADEMIC CONTRACT BETWEEN THE INSTRUCTOR AND THE STUDENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICE AH-518(d) (619) 388-3785

 

Writings: These will be the 2 writing parts for this class. You will receive more information on how to write these "writings" during the semester. You must type them at double space. Also you must use proper accent marks.

 

 

WRITING ACTIVITIES

 

Writing 1 is due Thursday, March 12 and it needs to be at least 300 words

 

 

Writing 2 is due Thursday, May 14. It needs to be at least 450 words.

 

VERY IMPORTANT: NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED 

 

 

The following URL address will be helpful for you in taking this class: http://www.jolalde.com

 

¡Bienvenidos y buena suerte!