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Español 109 - Primavera 2016
División de las Humanidades
Universidad de Carolina del Sur
Lancaster, SC 29720
Profesora:
Sandra Ovalles
Oficina:
Hubbard Hall 108
Correo electrónico:
[email protected]
Horas de oficina:
martes/jueves 4:45-5:20 y viernes/por cita
Clase: martes/jueves 5:30-6:45
Salón: Bradley #112
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Beginning Spanish I. 3 credit hours. Introduction to grammar and vocabulary necessary for
fundamental communication skills. Admission to SPAN 109 is reserved exclusively for those who have never studied
Spanish, have not studied Spanish within the past five (5) years, or have placed into this class with an S1 score on the
placement exam. Please note that admission to SPAN 110 is reserved exclusively for those who have successfully
completed SPAN 109. Credit may be earned only for SPAN 109 and SPAN 110, or SPAN 121. (Not a combination of
both.)
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Conectados, 1st edition textbook and Conectados, 1st edition iLrn access card. Patti J. Marinelli and Karin Fajardo,
Cengage Learning, 2016.
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS / SOURCES: Online dictionary: http://www.wordreference.com
NOTE ON E-BOOKS: Students are expected to bring their textbook to class every day and are strongly encouraged to
use print copies of the textbook.
DAILY ASSIGNMENTS:
 Your professor may occasionally modify the assignments in this syllabus or add to them, but will only do so provided
that the students are given sufficient notice (at least 24 hours).
 If you should miss class, refer to your syllabus for materials covered, and also contact the professor or a classmate
about any changes announced in class.
 If for some reason class is canceled, continue to follow the syllabus and look for an email with further instructions.
 The professor may change the syllabus for the good of all the students or to correct typographical errors. Changes will
be announced via the email system, Blackboard and/or iLrn. Please check your email account supplied to the
professor daily.
FACULTY: This class consists of face-to-face instruction blended with on-line web-based instruction. You will have
class with your professor on Tuesdays and Thursdays for face-to-face instruction, and you will be expected to complete
additional on-line instruction and practice during the week.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: This course has a two-fold goal: to prepare you to use Spanish to communicate with others
in a basic way and to explore various aspects of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world through readings, videos, art
and music. Students who successfully complete this course should be able to do the following:
1. Communication
 demonstrate understanding of and interpret the main ideas and some supporting details of written and spoken
communication in the present tense on topics of personal interest such as one’s immediate environment,
background, friends, family, pets, and pastimes.
 engage in oral and written exchanges with the ability to initiate and sustain simple interchanges including
providing and obtaining information, expressing feelings and preferences, and exchanging ideas and opinions on
topics of personal interest such those mentioned above.
2. Culture
 demonstrate understanding of cultural information and relationships between cultural perspectives, products, and
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practices especially as they relate to the Hispanic countries focused on in the text (Spain, Cuba, the Dominican
Republic, and Puerto Rico).
 use appropriate cultural behavior in common social situations.
3. Connections
 use the Spanish language to reinforce subject matter and learn new information in academic areas such as
geography, cinematography, and biology.
4. Comparisons
 explain insights into their own language and culture, as developed through readings and video activities
5. Communities
 identify opportunities to practice and hear the Spanish language outside of the classroom in activities such as
concerts, movies, lectures, exhibits, festivals, and conversational exchanges with Hispanics in the community.
FINAL GRADE:
Your final grade will be calculated according to your performance in the following components.
Homework
Class participation
Attendance
15%
Chapter Tests (2)
30%
Lesson Quizzes (3)
15%
Compositions (3)
10%
Oral Interview
10%
Final Exam
20%
Total
100%
GRADING SCALE:
92-100
89-91
83-88
80-82
A
B+
B
C+
74-79
71-73
65-70
BELOW 65
C
D+
D
F
CLASS POLICIES: Be sure to familiarize yourself with these policies.
ATTENDANCE: Regular class attendance is essential for successful completion of the course, since we will work
actively in class on increasing your skills in Spanish. Please note the following definitions and policies.
Excused absences. Excused absences are those documented absences due to illness, attendance at family weddings or
funerals, or official representation of the university. In exceptional cases, absences due to other similar serious
circumstances may be excused, at the discretion of your professor and the Academic Dean. The student must provide the
requested documentation within one class period of returning from the absence: doctor’s note, funeral program, coach’s
letter or similar official documents, as directed by the instructor and Academic Dean. (Original documents must be
provided; scanned copies are not accepted.)
Unexcused absences. Absences due to reasons other than those listed above and/or absences for which the student does
not provide official documentation are considered unexcused. Examples: If you have a minor illness and miss class, but
do not seek medical expertise and therefore cannot provide a medical note, the absence is considered unexcused. Vacation
travel is an unexcused absence. Similarly, absences due to routine responsibilities of student organizations, jobs,
house/vehicle maintenance are not excused.
Partial attendance = unexcused absence. Each time you arrive more than 10 minutes late or leave more than 10 minutes
early will count as an unexcused absence.
Late arrival / early departure. Your professor will keep a record of every time you arrive up to 10 minutes late to class
or leave up to 10 minutes early. The following equivalencies will apply:
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 Every 3 late arrivals/early departures = 1 unexcused absence
Policies for attendance:
A. Penalties are given for excessive unexcused absences (including late arrival/early departure and partial attendance, as
defined above):

Up to 3 unexcused absences = No effect on final grade.

4 unexcused absences = Final grade is reduced by one step. (A to B+, B+ to B, B to C+, C+ to C, D+ to D, and D
to F)

5 unexcused absences = Final grade is reduced by a whole letter. (A to B, B+ to C+, B to C, C+ to D+, C to D,
D+ to F, and D to F)

7 (or more) unexcused absences = Final course grade is reduced by two whole letters (A to C; B+ to D+; B to D;
C+ to F; C to F; D+ to F; D to F.)
B. Regular attendance is necessary for success in Span 109 and as preparation for Span 110. Students who have 4 or more
absences are urged to consult with the Academic Dean’s office, since students with ongoing health problems or other
serious circumstances may be eligible to withdraw from all courses without penalties on their academic record.
TESTS and QUIZZES:
The use of any electronic device during an exam or other assessment will result in a zero on that test.
 There are no makeup tests or quizzes in this course.
 If you (are going to) miss an exam due to a documented absence, please discuss this with your professor at once.
 If you miss an exam or a quiz due to an unexcused (and/or undocumented) absence, you will receive a score of
zero (0) for the missing evaluation.
HOMEWORK AND WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS:

Assignments on iLrn are due at midnight the day BEFORE class is held. For example, homework for
“Tuesday’s class” is due at midnight on Monday. (Technically, the time is 11:59 p.m.)

Assignments missed due to a documented, excused absence may be completed for full credit within a class period
of returning to class. For example, if you return to class on Tuesday, you need to submit missed work by the following
Thursday of the same week. All other assignments not completed in time will be assigned a zero (0).
CLASSROOM PROTOCOL:
 All students are expected to come to class well-prepared, to collaborate fully and courteously with classmates and
professors, and to speak Spanish in class with classmates and professors as directed. Effort on your part is a major
factor in your success in this course.
 After class begins, no doing work from other courses is permitted.
 Be sure to turn off all sound notifications on phones and similar electronic devices in class.
CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES
 Please ensure that your cell phone, smartphone and all other similar electronic devices (earpieces, earphones, mp3
players, etc.) are turned off (or on silent) and put away before class begins.
 Handling/using electronic devices during a quiz or exam will result in a grade of zero for that evaluation.
 Handling/using electronic devices at other times during class will negatively affect the class participation grade.
Students who violate the policies on electronic devices will be subject to disciplinary action.
 First violation of this policy: Student will be given a written warning via email. If policy is not adhered to, student
may be asked to leave the room.
 Continued violation: Student will be given a written warning with copies to the Academic Dean..
 Additional violations: An incident report will be filed with the Student Affairs and the Committee on Student Conduct.
HONOR CODE: You are expected to practice the highest possible standards of academic integrity. Any deviation
from this expectation will result in substantial grade penalties ranging from a score of 0 in the assignment/evaluation to a
final course grade of F. The Office of Academic Integrity may also impose further sanctions. Violations of the honor code
include using another student’s work; use of translation tools other than simple dictionaries; obtaining help from
friends, family or tutors; using notes or phones during quizzes and tests; improper citation of sources; possession of
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answer keys; and any other form of academic misrepresentation. Please refer to your Student Handbook for
information regarding the USC code of ethics and also see the web site of the Office of Academic Integrity.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER (ASC)
This center is located on the second floor of the Medford Library. Additional resources, such as free tutoring, Rosetta
Stone Software, a copy of our text, etc. are available for use in the center. Check the center; for its hours are subject to
change.
SPECIAL NOTE ON MATERIALS:
1. Textbook: Bring the textbook to each class. We will use it to complete activities found there.
2. iLrn: Use your access code and your professor’s instructions to sign up for this online component.
Day
Date
Weekly on-line topics (see iLrn for daily
homework assignments, which are DUE
THE NIGHT BEFORE CLASS)
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8/18
Presentaciones.
Presentaciones a la clase; el
programa de estudios.
2
8/23
Lección preliminar.
Hola, ¿Cómo te llamas?
¿Cómo se escribe tu nombre?
Texto: pp. 1-8
8/25
Cap. 1: Nuestro mundo: El mundo
hispanohablante; (Paso 1) El primer día de
clases
¡A conocernos! Buenos días.
¿Qué tal?
Texto: pp. 9-15
4
8/30
Cap. 1: (Paso 1) Los números 0-100; Los
pronombres de sujeto y el verbo estar
5
9/1
Cap. 1: (Paso 2) En el salón de clase; Repaso
(Review))
6
9/6
Cap. 1: (Paso 2) Los sustantivos y los artículos;
el verbo ser
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9/8
Cap. 1: (Paso 2) Más práctica con el verbo ser;
(Paso 3) Por el campus
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9/13
Cap. 1: (Paso 3) el verbo tener; El verbo ir
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9/15
Cap. 1: (Paso 3) Más práctica con el verbo ir;
Conectados con la geografía
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Communicative Objectives
¿Cuántas clases tienes? ¿Cuál
es tu número de teléfono?
¿Cómo estás? ¿Dónde está el
salón de clase?
¿Qué hay en el salón de clase?
¿Qué tienes en la mochila?
¿Qué es esto?
¿Quién es tu profesor? ¿De
dónde eres?
¿Dónde vives? ¿Cómo es tu
cuarto? ¿Dónde está la
biblioteca?
¿A dónde vas en el campus
cuando tienes hambre?
¿Adónde vas después de clase?
¿Cuáles son cinco maravillas
geográficas del mundo
hispano?
In-class activities
Intro to SPAN 109,
Syllabus, Policies,
iLrn, Flipped learning
Texto: pp. 16-21
Texto: pp. 22-25
Texto: pp. 26-30
Texto:31-35
Texto: pp. 36-40
Texto: pp. 41-43
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9/20
Cap. 1: Nuestra comunidad (Nosotros / Share
It!; Perspectivas: ¿De dónde eres?;
Exploración: Personas famosas; Conectados
con . . . la neurociencia); Síntesis;
Repaso de Cap. 1
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9/22
Examen 1: Lección Preliminar y Capítulo 1
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9/27
Cap. 2: Nuestro mundo: España; (Paso 1)
Háblame de tus clases
13
9/29
Cap. 2: (Paso 1) Los adjetivos; La oración y
la negación
14
10/4
Cap. 2: (Paso 2) Un día típico entre semana;
Repaso y Prueba 2
15
10/6
Cap. 2: (Paso 2) El presente de los verbos
regulares –ar; Las preguntas de sí/no
16
10/11
Cap. 2: (Paso 2) Más práctica con las
preguntas de sí/no; (Paso 3) El fin de semana
10/13
Vacaciones de otoño – No hay clase
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10/18
18
10/20
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10/25
Cap. 2: (Paso 3) El presente de los verbos
regulares -er/-ir; Las preguntas de
información y de confirmación
Cap. 2: (Paso 3) Más práctica con las
preguntas de información y confirmación;
Conectados con la cinematografía
Cap. 2: Nuestra comunidad (Nosotros / Share
It!; Perspectivas: ¿Cómo es la vida social?;
Exploración: Planes de estudio; Conectados
con . . . la sociología); Síntesis;
Repaso de Cap. 2
¿Quiénes son los miembros
de nuestra comunidad? ¿Qué
sabemos del Capítulo 1?
Texto: pp. 44-48
Composición I
(topic/format given)
¿Qué carrera estudias? ¿Cuál
es tu clase preferida?
¿Cómo es tu mejor
amig@?¿Qué no haces
nunca?
¿Qué hora es? ¿Cómo es tu
rutina típica? Dime qué haces
en un día normal.
¿Tocas el piano? ¿Qué haces
normalmente los fines de
semana?
¿Tienes ganas de ir al cine?
¿Tenemos intereses similares?
Describe la rutina típica de un
estudiante en USC. Una
entrevista: ¿Qué sabemos de
nuestros compañeros de
clase?
¿Miras muchas películas?
¿Quiénes son tus actores
preferidos?
¿Qué sabemos del Capítulo 2?
Texto pp. 49-55
Texto pp.56-61
Texto: pp. 62-65
Texto: pp. 66-70
Texto: pp. 71-75
Texto: pp. 76-80
Texto pp. 84-88
Composition II due
(submitted online):
“Composición: Un
mensaje”.
Texto: pp. 81-83
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10/27
Examen 2: Capítulo 2
21
11/1
Cap. 3: Nuestro mundo: Cuba, República
Dominicana y Puerto Rico; (Paso 1) La
familia, los amigos y las mascotas
¡Vamos al Caribe! ¿Cómo es
tu familia?
Texto: pp. 89-95
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11/3
Cap. 3: (Paso 1) Los adjetivos y los
pronombres posesivos; Los verbos ser y estar
¿De quién es la mochila, es
tuya o mía? ¿Cómo eres?
¿Cómo estás hoy?
Texto: pp. 96-101
11/8
Día de elecciones en EE.UU – No hay clase
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11/10
Cap. 3: (Paso 2) Mis amigos y mi familia;
Repaso y Prueba 3
24
11/15
Cap. 3: (Paso 2) Los comparativos; Los
superlativos
25
11/17
26
11/22
11/24
27
11/29
28
12/1
¿Cómo es tu familia? ¿Tienes
el pelo largo? ¿los ojos
azules?
¿Es tu familia tan grande
como la mía? ¿Tienes más
primos que yo?
Cap. 3: (Paso 2) Más practica con los
superlativos; (Paso 3) Las fiestas; Conectados
con la biología
Cap. 3: (Paso 3) Los verbos con cambio de
raíz en el tiempo presente; El verbo gustar
Primera ronda de entrevistas – durante la
clase.
Día de Acción de Gracias – No hay clase
Cap. 3: (Paso 3) Más práctica con el verbo
gustar; Nuestra comunidad (Nosotros / Share
It!; Perspectivas: ¿Cómo festejas los
cumpleaños?; Exploración: Mascotas;
Conectados con . . . las ciencias); Redacción
(in-class composition)
Segunda ronda de entrevistas – durante la
clase.
Cap. 3: Síntesis; Repaso para el examen final
Texto: pp. 101-105
Texto: pp. 106-110
¿Dónde es la mejor fiesta del
mundo?
Texto: pp. 111-115,
122-123
¿Qué quieres hacer el
domingo? ¿Te gustan las
fiestas de sorpresa?
Texto: pp. 116-118
¿Qué animal prefieres: un
manatí o un coquí?
Texto: pp. 119-124
¿Qué sabemos del Capítulo 3?
Texto: pp. 125-128
The final exam schedule can be found online at: Http://www.usclancaster.sc.edu
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