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UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT

Lee University is a Christian institution which offers liberal arts and professional education on both the baccalaureate and master’s levels. It seeks to provide education that integrates biblical truth as revealed in the Holy Scriptures with truth discovered through the study of arts and sciences and in the practice of various professions. A personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior is the controlling perspective from which the educational enterprise is carried out. The foundational purpose of all educational programs is to develop within the students’ knowledge, appreciation, understanding, ability and skills which will prepare them for responsible Christian living in a complex world.

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OBJECTIVES OF COURSE:    Home

A. General Learning Objectives. This course seeks to:

1.    Demonstrate analytical, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills when using Spanish communicative skills in different contexts and topics.

2.    Demonstrate comprehension of Spanish spoken at normal speed on a variety of selected topics in various formats.

3.    Integrate faith and learning in the completion of the different projects and class tasks through the connection among the different cultures

4.    Show reading comprehension of cultural and literary material.

5.    Improve Spanish writing to meet needs as well as creative expression.

B. SPECIFIC BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES: Succeeding in this course is our main goal. Therefore, our students will be involved in a variety of activities and assignments, including but not limited to actions such as the following:

1. Integrate faith and communicative skills in the making of projects and tasks assigned in/out of class.

1.     2 Integrate faith and communicative skills in the making of projects and tasks, in class.

2.     Communicate using vocabulary and grammar learned in oral and written modes.

3.     Activate sociolinguistic practice and functions through pair and group work.

4.     Have intensive and extensive reading activities and exercises such as pre- and post-reading.

5.     Produce written texts ranging from short paragraphs to compositions.

6.     Give oral reports based on intermediate vocabulary.

7.     Describe a situation or a photograph with some detail based on simple vocabulary.

8.     Demonstrate an ability to read aloud sentences in a coherent manner for this level.

9.     Demonstrate an ability to read a Spanish intermediate text with obvious signs of context comprehension.

10. Interpret authentic materials in the target language, on an intermediate level.

11. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of some aspects of Spanish culture.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED Home

    All communicative areas (pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, writing and reading) are spread through the Interacciones textbook (see calendar). However, the main points to be covered are:
1.    Verbal Tenses of Indicative Mode: Preterit, Imperfect, Future, Present and Future Perfect and      Pluperfect Tenses.

2.   Subjunctive Mode: In noun clauses, with impersonal expressions, with ojalá, tal vez, and quizá(s); in          adjective clauses; in adverbial clauses.

3.    Uses of ser, estar, haber, gustar and similar verbs.

4.    Direct and indirect object pronouns and the personal a.

5.    Reflexive constructions (unplanned, reflexive and reciprocal actions).

6.    Agreement, form, and position of adjectives.

7.    Comparisons with nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs, and superlatives.

8.    Commands (formal and informal).

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MATERIALES DE CLASE

   TEXBOOK AND COURSE MATERIALS:

    Spinelli, Emily, Carmen García, and Carol E. Galvin Flood. Interacciones. Australia: Heinle Cengage, 6th ed.

A quality English/Spanish dictionary, such as Collins, Larousse, U. Chicago, etc.

   Spinelli, Emily, Carmen García, and Carol E. Galvin Flood. Interacciones. Student activities online manual.

   Australia: Heinle Cengage, 6th edtion.
   A printed copy of this syllabus, and the Grading criteria sheets (They are found in our class website).

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INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

     Throughout the semester there will be some procedures to promote the communicative exchange, such as lectures, Video/audio/computer exercises, presentations, as well as written and oral exercises. Some of them` are mentioned below:

A. Integrate faith and communicative skills in the making of projects and tasks in class.

B. Teacher presentation of materials

C. Collaborative learning activities

D. Class discussions of readings/authentic materials

E. Oral-proficiency oriented activities (elementary dialogues, interviews, simple presentations, recitation)

F. Written and oral exercises

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LA CALIFICACIÓN......... ........... .............. ..Home... ...............................................................................................................................................................................

La nota final se determina basándose en este esquema:

   A = 100-90               C = 76-70
   B+ = 89-87               D+ = 69-67
   B = 86-80               D = 66-60
   C+ = 79-77               F = 59-0

La nota final incluye los siguientes componentes:
* Participación = 10%
* Exámenes (2) = 20%
* Compositions (2) = 14%
*    Examen final 16%
    *    Workbook = 10%
*    Actividades orales y Language cafe = 30%

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS: Home

Read constantly the syllabus online to prepare each class ahead of time.

Use Spanish in the classroom.

Cooperate during group and pair activities.

Be willing to participate actively in class.

Show respect and good attitude toward classmates, instructor and class activities.

Bring the necessary materials for this class (textbook, dictionary, assignments, among others).

Use and show your OWN abilities in the language and present your own thoughts in everything presented to this class.

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Class Participation and Preparation (10%)

Participation in class involves a number of variables, including but not limited to:
1. Your use of Spanish in the classroom
2. Your willingness to participate actively in all class activities
3. Your cooperation during group and pair work
4. Your respect and attitude toward the class and your peers
5. Your daily preparation for each class.
6. Your instructor may assign written homework that will be collected and gradedor posted on QUIA; these assignments form part of your participation grade.
7. Your instructor reserves the right to administer pop quizzes on grammar, vocabulary etc. in order to assess students’ preparation. These grades also form part of your participation grade.
8. The use of cell phones, pagers, iPods or mp3 players and all other electronic equipment during class is prohibited as they interrupt the class concentration and work. All equipment must be turned off in the classroom. Any evidence of cell phones (use, ringing, buzzing, etc.) and similar equipment use will result in an automatic zero in participation for that day. Using a cell phone during a composition or test will result in a zero on that assignment.
9. Participation grades will be assessed approximately every two weeks for a total of eight (8) grades throughout the semester, and you may ask your instructor for your participation grades at any time. Refer to your course packet of grading materials for the specific rubric used to assess your participation.

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Attendance policy

Learning a second language requires the exposure of the target as well as the communicative exchange of ideas and opinions with your classmates and instructor. Therefore, attendance is essential in this course. For that reason, attendance is required and will be taken on a daily basis. However, it is understood that periodically things happen that could prevent your attendance. Thus, you will be allowed 3 excused/unexcused absences throughout the semester; beginning with the fourth absence, 25 points will be deducted per each absence from your participation grade if you are not able to document the absence with written proof of a valid excuse within 5 days of that absence. The written documentation of the excused absence should include the name of the student, the section of the course, the dates of the absence and the reason for the absence.

If you have been absent for 12-15 times your instructor will ask you to drop the class.

If you are absent the day of a test, quiz, spoken activity, you will receive a 0 on that assignment.

Three late arrivals and/or early departures of 10+ minutes will count as one absence.
Make sure to get the name and phone number of a classmate, as you are responsible for finding out about any changes in the syllabus or any additional assignments announced while you were absent.

Assignments are due on the day indicated, regardless of whether or not you are in class that day. If you miss class, arrange for your assignment to get to your instructor’s office before your scheduled class time.

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Evaluation despcription (30%)

1. Participation (10%)
2. Tests (20%) There will be in-class written tests (see Calendar for specific dates), one upon concluding every lesson. The goal of the tests is to assess your ability to assimilate what you have learned about Spanish grammar, vocabulary, language, and culture in each unit. You are also expected to critically respond to and analyze the topics covered in class and in the texts. Tests will consist of listening, reading and writing sections in which your overall knowledge of the course material is evaluated.
3. Compositions (14%). You will write (2) compositions of about 200 words each one based on topics selected by the instructor. The first draft of each composition will be written in class, upon completion of Chapters 2 and 5 (see dates indicated in the Calendar), and the rewrite/final version will be written at home. The first version will account for 70% of the total composition grade. Your instructor will make comments and mark errors (with the symbols indicated in the “Correction Code”). You will then revise the composition and turn in the second version along with the first version for the final grade on the date specified by your instructor; this revision will be graded for the remaining 30% of the composition grade. All compositions must be double-spaced, whether written by hand or typed. All second drafts must be typed.
4. Final exam (16%) will be comprehensive and cumulative in nature and will be administered during Final Exam Week according to the Lee University final exam schedule. It is your responsibility to ensure that you will be present for your final exam; if you are out of town or leave town early you will receive a 0 on the exam. There are no make-up final exams and no alternate exam times except in the case of students scheduled to take more than 3 exams in one day.
5. Online Workbook (10%). You are responsible for completing all the activities in the workbook for each chapter you cover in the textbook. Certain exercises are not required in every chapter. In section XI (Calendar) you have the due date for these assignments, and a selection per chapter of the exercises you are to complete. Your grade is based on completion rather than accuracy.
6. Oral Activities (30%). Your spoken language component consists of four parts: two oral interviews (mid-term and final) and two in-class conversational marathons.
A. For the midterm and final interview you will converse with a fellow classmate. General topics won't be provided prior to these oral exams. You and your partner will be randomly assigned a role play based on the chapters we have studied. You will not know the exact role play until the day of the exam, so study and practice broad themes and grammar constructs. Do not attempt to memorize a guide or script. It is a better idea to meet with your partner and act out these role plays. You will be expected to have a natural flowing conversation for about seven minutes with your partner, and will each be graded individually on the quality and amount of your participation according to the speaking activities grading criteria.
B. Each student will have a chance to practice his/her conversation during the oral marathons. This activities offer students an opportunity to practice a series of role-plays with his/her oral interview partners. There is no make up for the marathons. Missing class on this day will automatically translate into a grade of zero for the missing student.

C. The students have an opportunity to speak with a native speaker in the Language café. They are expected to complete 12 visits SLO (Student Life building Office).

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Academic Integrity: Academic honesty and integrity are fundamental values of the University community. An academic honesty offense is defined as the act of lying, cheating, or stealing academic information so that one gains academic advantage. Any individual who becomes aware of a violation of the Honor Code is bound by honor to take corrective action.

Violations of the Academic Honesty Guidelines include but are not limited to:

Cheating. The improper taking or tendering of any information or material that shall be used to determine academic credit. Taking of information includes copying graded homework assignments from another student; working with another individual(s) on graded assignments or homework; looking or attempting to look at notes, a text, or another student's paper during an exam.

Plagiarism. The attempt to represent the work of another as the product of one's own thought, whether the other's work is oral or written (including electronic), published or unpublished. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, quoting oral or written materials without citation on written materials or in oral presentations; submitting work produced by an on-line translation service or the translation feature of an on-line dictionary as your own.

Misrepresentation. Any act or omission with intent to deceive a teacher for academic advantage. Misrepresentation includes lying to a teacher to increase your grade; lying or misrepresenting facts when confronted with an allegation of academic honesty.
It this Seocnd Language Class it is important and necessary not only to present your thoughts, but also your own abilities in the language. Avoid using any type of unauthorized help. Please refer to the Student Catalogue for more information about this issues.

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