SPA 111-0W1

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	Beginning Spanish I
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	SPA 111 0w1	CREDIT HOURS:	5
2.	PREREQUISITE:	None

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:	PLAZAS ,Hershberger, Heinle , current ed.
	SUPPLIES:
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	This course is a beginning college-level Spanish course that will develop skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. The components of the course are televised episodes, workbook exercises, tests and five mandatory class meetings, one being the orientation. Tests can be taken at PCC, according to your personal schedules. All tests must be completed by
5.	COURSE GOAL:

6.	COURSE OBJECTIVES:
	The student at the novice level should be able to:
	(A)	Reproduce comprehensibly the pronunciation and intonation of the Spanish language.
	(B)	Understand basic oral statements, instructions, and questions.
	(C)	Apply accurately vocabulary and learned phrases in simple oral expressions.
	(D)	Demonstrate a knowledge of vocabulary and grammar in basic conversational situations.
	(E)	Employ comprehensible grammar in writing simple statements.
	(F)	Read and comprehend basic information.
	(G)	Identify geographical locations where the Spanish language is spoken.

7.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
		Students will be graded based on two things:
		Attendance and participation in discussions and activities at mandatory meetings. Lesson tests for each lesson.
		Testing:
		The tests will be taken at your convenience in the Academic Building at PCC. You will need to ask the proctor for an audiocassette tape from the Learning Center for listening sections on each test.
		Grades:
		Grades will be based on a standard scale.
				Attendance and participation at mandatory meetings	15%
				Lesson and units tests	85%
				Grading Scale Raw Score Range	Letter Grade
				90 to 100	A
				80 to 89	B
				70 to 79	C
				60 to 69	D
				0 to 59	F

Special Remarks:
	1.	NOTE: A grade of "Incomplete" will be given only if the student has had an extended illness or a personal tragedy. An "Incomplete" will not be given because "you were too busy" or "you lost a book" or "you just didn't understand the material." If you find yourself in any of these situations, please drop the class before the drop deadline.
	2.	It is the student's responsibility to drop a course in a timely fashion--students who fail to do so will be issued the grade earned at the end of the semester.

8.	PROCEDURE
	This sequence should be followed for each lesson. Students complete "Preparacion" in the textbook. Students watch the television episode for the lesson. Students complete the textbook lesson, including the audiocassette activities in the lesson. Students complete the workbook/study guide for the lesson along with the audiocassette activities. Students return to the textbook and complete the "Preparacion" for the next episode.
	TELEVISION EPISODES
	The Primary purpose of the television episodes is to develop listening skills and provide exposure to authentic Spanish. If possible, it is a good idea to tape these episodes. If you cannot tape them and you are not able to watch the episodes on television, the Learning Resource Center at PCC has copies that may be viewed there or taken home.
	TEXTBOOK AND WORKBOOK
	The textbook and workbook are designed to focus on grammar, reading and writing skills. The lessons are coordinated with the television episodes and use grammar and vocabulary that were presented in the story. The activities in these books are intended to be done after viewing the television episode. Activities using the audiocassettes are included in these books. Grammar, vocabulary and writing exercises, and practice tests are in the workbook. The answers for the grammar and vocabulary exercises and practice tests are in the back of the workbook. You do not need to turn these assignments in. If you want me to check your written work, you can leave those assignments with the person at the front desk in AB 250 or room AB 250T. You can pick up corrected work in the same place. These assignments are for your benefit only. They will not be counted as part of your grade.
	CLASS MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS
	Mandatory class meetings will be held four times during the semester. These will be used to answer questions, give more detailed grammar explanations if needed, and provide an opportunity for speaking Spanish in class discussions. These meetings are worth 15% of your grade. Make arrangements early to attend. If needed and desired, additional optional meetings may be arranged.
	MANDATORY CLASS MEETINGS: Meetings 2-5 will be held at PCC, Academic Building room 170 at 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Please be prompt.
	1	Orientation	May 17 at 10:00 a.m. or May 20 at 6:00 p.m. in Hoag Theater
	2	Episodes 1-7	June 4
	3	Episodes 8-15	June 23
	4	Episodes 16-23	July 9
	5	Episodes 24 and final exam	July 24

	ALL TESTS MUST BE COMPLETED BY JULY 24, 2003
9.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
10.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.