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COURSE SYLLABUS
1. TITLE OF COURSE: Spanish Reading-Writing
PREFIX/NUMBER: SPA 235 CREDIT HOURS: 3
2. PREREQUISITE: SPA 211
3. RESOURCES NEEDED:
TEXT: TBA
SUPPLIES: Spanish/English Dictionary
4. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Builds vocabulary and develop reading and writing strategies in Spanish to be able to analyze fictional and non-fictional texts and gain further cultural insight of the Hispanic world.
5. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The student at the intermediate-mid level should be able to:
A. Apply grammatical knowledge of structures and parts of speech appropriately and meaningfully, orally and in writing.
B. Respond to reading using formal vocabulary and expressions.
C. Apply reading a variety of strategies to comprehend texts.
D. Read and comprehend selected literary and non-fictional readings.
E. Demonstrate an awareness of appropriate cultural behaviors and values in the target culture.
F. Identify cultural artifacts in the target world.
G. Demonstrate knowledge of the geographical area of the target world.
6. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
The students will be evaluated using the following methods: dictations, listening comprehension tests, oral tests, written tests, homework, lab work, and active class participation reflecting preparedness. Grades will be determined based on the following percentages:
Tests / quizzes 30%
Discussions / Participation 35%
Assignments / Writings 35%
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. Students missing more than 20% of the class hours will be dropped according to Administrative Withdrawal Procedures. If absences are absolutely necessary, the students are responsible for the lessons and class content missed. They must do outside assignments, borrow someone's class notes, or come to the instructor's office to pick up handouts.
2. Tardy Policy: A student who is late three times (enters classroom after the instructor has taken roll) will be charged with one full absence unless the student can provide valid reasons for one or more of these tardies.
3. Use of Electronics in the Classroom:
Computers and other electronic devices may be used in the classroom only for academic purposes as directed by the instructor. Texting and/or accessing personal e-mail and social networking sites such as Facebook are not allowed. All cell phones must be turned off during class. If a student uses an unapproved electronic device during a test or class activity, the student will receive no credit for the activity or test, may be asked to leave the classroom, and/or may fail the course for cheating.
4. Assignments/Missed Quizzes: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. Please be responsible and notify your instructor before class if you will be missing. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless extenuating circumstances exist and evidence is provided. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion depending on circumstances.
7. COURSE OUTLINE
1.0 Reading Strategies
1.1 Activating prior knowledge
1.2 Identifying cognates
1.3 Scanning: identifying main ideas
1.4 Skimming: identifying supporting details
1.5 Guessing meaning from context
1.6 Making inferences
1.7 Summarizing
1.8 Analyzing and outlining
1.9 Taking notes
2.0 Textual Strategies
2.1 Recognizing chronological organization
2.2 Using format to predict content
2.3 Using syntax and parts of speech to guess meaning
2.4 Using syntax to understand meaning
2.5 Using prefixes to determine meaning
2.6 Identifying different registers
3.0 Stylistic Strategies
3.1 Recognizing symbols, similes, and metaphors
3.2 Distinguishing fact from opinion
3.3 Identifying audience and purpose
3.4 Identifying meta discourse features
3.5 Dealing with false cognates
3.6 Distinguishing cause and effect
3.6 Distinguishing comparison and contrast
4.0 Writing Strategies
4.1 Using models
4.2 Applying reported speech
4.3 Using a bilingual dictionary
4.4 Outlining
5.0 Culture and Values
5.1 Reading on cultural artifacts, trends, and personalities in the target culture
5.2 Analyzing and comparing cultural traditions and values
8. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
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. |