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Spanish 211
Winter 2012
Syllabus
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Welcome to Spanish 211, the first course in Ohio University's three-quarter, second-year Spanish sequence.

QUARTERS TO SEMESTERS: DO NOT ENROLL IN THIS COURSE unless you can complete SPAN 212 in the spring AND SPAN 213 in the summer. CLICK HERE for the list of classes offered by quarter during the 2011-2012 academic year.

What to expect of the program: Our textbook, Más allá de las palabras, takes a culture-based approach to second-year Spanish. Each unit focuses on a broad cultural theme about which students will read, write, speak, and listen. These language skills, in addition to grammar and vocabulary, are integrated with the culture and history of the Spanish-speaking world in the textbook, the Activities Manual, many classroom activities, and the exams. The Más allá... program will familiarize you with the diversity of Hispanic cultures and help you acquire the language skills necessary to engage with those cultures both in the classroom and in the real world. In addition, as you learn about the Hispanic world, Más allá... asks you to reflect on characteristics of your own culture, compare it to the cultures studied, and thus increase your understanding of the nature of culture.

Your Role and Responsibilities: You should expect to spend an average of 8 hours per week practicing and completing homework assignments (two hours for each hour spent in class). Most of your homework will involve reading cultural and literary passages and studying grammar explanations in the text in addition to completing exercises from the Activities Manual, which reinforce verb forms and grammar concepts, cultural content, writing skills and listening proficiency. Be sure to follow the Activities Manual Guidelines. The audio files for listening comprehension activities in the Manual are available in WileyPLUS. The syllabus indicates due dates for additional video activities. You can also log on to the WileyPLUS website for more practice. You should spend some time early in the quarter exploring WileyPLUS in order to target activities that appeal to you.

A Note on Required Classes: The College of Arts and Sciences requires its students to study the equivalent of two years of college language in recognition of the essential role that language and culture play in a liberal arts education. The ability to communicate in another language, analytical skills, proficiency in reading and writing, familiarity with the products and practices of other cultures, and an awareness of one's own culture in relation to those others are all defining characteristics of the liberally educated individual and are goals of the 200-level Spanish curriculum. Language study is so much more than an inconvenient requirement for graduation; in language classes you will enhance your Ohio University education through new knowledge, connections to Arts and Sciences disciplines across campus, as well as acquisition of language skills.

Prerequisites: Placement via the online placement test or completion with a C- of Spanish 113 or Spanish 199 at OU AND two or more years of high school Spanish. Students must complete Spanish language courses in sequence. If you've already taken and passed a Spanish class at a higher level than 211, you may not enroll in 211 this quarter. If you plan to repeat Spanish 211 to improve your grade, you may not move on to 212 and later return. YOU MUST RECEIVE A C- IN SPAN 211 IN ORDER TO PROCEDE TO 212.

C- RULE: In order to continue to the next course in the sequence, you must receive at least a C- (70%) in the previous class (after deductions due to absences). For example, if you have a 71% in the class, but 5 absences, your final grade will be a 69% and you will not be eligible to take the next class in the series. A passing grade for 213 is 60%, a D-.

Materials: Mas alla de las palabras (second edition). (Student Edition with Audio CD, Activities Manual, and WileyPLUS Set.) John Wiley and Sons. ISBN: 9780470533420. (Includes text w/CDs, Activities Manual for homework, and a code for accessing homework audio and supplementary activities.) YOU MUST PURCHASE ALL THREE COMPONENTS, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE AS A PACKAGE IN THE BOOKSTORES. IF YOU PURCHASE COMPONENTS SEPARATELY, YOUR COST WILL INCREASE. You should also purchase an English/Spanish Spanish/English dictionary to help you complete daily homework assignments.

Please note that if you purchase Más allá de las palabras from a bookstore and open the cellophane package, you cannot return the books to the bookstore. If there is a chance you will drop Spanish 211 this quarter, you should check out the CDs and photocopy the book and Activities Manual pages from course reserves in Alden Library during the first week of the quarter until you are sure you will stay with the class. Or, click here for electronic copies of the text, AM and audio files for the first week.

GRADUATE STUDENTS: Graduate students enrolled in SPAN 511, 512 or 513 will receive CR on their transcripts if their final grade is a B or above; otherwise, the letter grade earned will appear on the student’s transcript.

Extra Practice: If you would like more practice in preparation for exams or if you would benefit from extra help, please consult the tutoring policy on the course homepage.

EVALUATION

2 exams covering reading, writing, listening, grammar, and culture	30%
quizzes	6%
3 speaking exams	12%
3 in-class writing assignments	12%
participation/preparation*	10%
video	6%
final exam**	24%

* You will receive a mid-term evaluation of your participation/preparation during the 5th week of classes.

** The final exam for Spanish 211 is Thursday, March 15th at 8:00 am.

GRADING SCALE

	B+ 87-89	C+ 77-79	D+ 67-69
A 93-100	B 83-86	C 73-76	D 63-66	F 0-59
A- 90-92	B- 80-82	C- 70-72	D- 60-62

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

The Ohio University Student Code of Conduct prohibits all forms of academic dishonesty. These include -but are not limited to- cheating; plagiarism; forgery; furnishing false information to the University; and alteration or misuse of University documents, records, or identification. In addition, assignments that are totally/partially taken from an external source such as published information (book, web page, etc.), produced by a translation program or by another person will receive NO credit. All forms of dishonesty will be reported to the Director of the program. Possible consequences include a grade of zero on the assignment, course failure, and/or referral to judiciaries. See The OU Student Code of Conduct.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Under the learner-centered framework of the Department of Modern Languages courses, your attendance is of utmost importance. Certain circumstances may arise that prevent you from attending class, therefore, you are allowed three (3) absences. These three absences are not “free” but should be used to account for events such as colds, routine medical appointments, away-games for athletes, religious observances, court appearances, weddings, funerals, car problems, job interviews, etc. Beginning with the fourth absence (and for each subsequent absence), 1% will be deducted from your final grade calculation. A student who has accumulated 10 or more absences will automatically receive an “F” for the class. Use the 3 days wisely. Note that attendance is taken on regular exam days too. Note also that 3 late arrivals (up to 5 minutes) equal one full absence. Excessive bathroom breaks and early departure from class will not be tolerated.

For instance, if you earn a 71% (C-) in the class but have 5 absences (penalty of 2 percentage points), you will receive a 69% (D+) in the course.

Note: The attendance policy does not distinguish "excused" from "unexcused" absences; all absences count towards the maximum of ten. In case of extended absence due to severe illness, hospitalization or disability, please consult with your instructor.

DISABILITIES

We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for students with a disability. This is a collaborative process and effort among the Disability Services office, the student and the instructor. Students with disabilities should provide the instructor with written notification of their disability via Disability Student Services and make a direct request for accommodations to establish the means of providing accommodations, academic adjustments, and/or auxiliary aids within one week of the beginning of the course. If you have any condition (physical/learning disability), which will make it difficult for you to perform class work as delineated in this syllabus or if you require special accommodations, it is YOUR responsibility to notify your instructor the first week of class.

SCHEDULE

DATE		IN CLASS	HOMEWORK Complete assignments after attending class each day. (TB = Textbook; AM = Activities Manual; WP=WileyPLUS)
Tues.	1/3	Introduction to Spanish 211, Capítulo 1; págs. 2-3: "Bienvenido" & Entrando en materia (Pre-reading for Lectura)	TB: WRITE activity 1-2 on p. 3, READ "MisPáginas.com"in order to WRITE activity 1-4 on p. 6. CLICK FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO REGISTER FOR WILEYPLUS
Thurs.		Chap. 1, tema 1: more work with Lectura, Intro to Ser/Estar	AM: Complete 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5 (access audio in WileyPLUS). Follow AM guidelines for completion
Fri.		Chap. 1, tema 1: Ser/Estar	AM: 1.7-1.10
		BACK TO 211 HOME	Review in WileyPLUS "Read, Study, Practice": grammar tutorials, verb conjugator, autopruebas, etc.
			WEEK 2
Mon.	1/9	Chap 1, tema 1: Direct Object Pronouns	AM: 1.11-1.14 (access audio in WP). Turn in AM Tema 1 (pp. 1-10) next class. Follow AM guidelines for completion.
Tues.		Chap. 1, tema 2: Miniconferencia, Intro to Gramática Turn in AM tema 1 Last day to add a class without instructor's approval	AM: 1.15-1.17, listen to miniconferencia in WP
Thurs.		Chap. 1, tema 2: Gramática	AM: 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21. Turn in AM Tema 2 (pp. 11-17) next class. Video activity due Tuesday
Fri.		VERB QUIZ: Present indicative Chap. 1, tema 3: Entrando en materia, Preterit Turn in AM tema 2	TB: WRITE 1-33, READ "Deporte, literatura...", WRITE 1-34
		BACK TO 211 HOME	Review in WileyPLUS "Read, Study, Practice": grammar tutorials, verb conjugator, autopruebas, etc.
			WEEK 3
Mon.	1/16	NO HAY CLASE: MLK
Tues.		In-class Writing Assignment Video activity due Last day to register. Last day to remove a class from student's academic record.	AM: 1.25, 1.26 (access audio in WP), 1.27 Follow AM guidelines for completion
Wed.		Classes dropped will remain on student's academic record with WP/WF grade.
Thurs.		Chap. 1, tema 3: Gramática (imperfect), Color y forma Chap. 1, tema 4: Entrando en materia (Tego Calderón)	AM: 1.30-1.33 (access audio in WP). Turn in AM Tema 3 (pp. 19-25) next class. TB: READ Lectura "Tego Calderón", WRITE 1-51
Fri.		Chap. 1, tema 4: Tego Calderón, Introduction to Isabel Allende Turn in AM tema 3	TB: READ Paula de Isabel Allende, WRITE 1-59 (note one example of each element)
			Review in WileyPLUS "Read, Study, Practice": grammar tutorials, verb conjugator, autopruebas, etc.
			WEEK 4
		BACK TO 211 HOME	WileyPLUS
Mon.	1/23	Chap. 1, Más allá: Paula	AM: 1.37 (access audio in WP), 1.39, 1.40 Turn in AM pp. 27-31 next class.
Tues.		Review for exams Turn in AM pp. 27-31	Review for exams in WileyPLUS "Read, Study, Practice": grammar tutorials, verb conjugator, autopruebas, etc.
Thurs.		Oral exam (click for instructions)
Fri.		Written exam (click for review sheet)
			WEEK 5
		Capítulo 2	Mid-term part/prep evaluation this week
Mon.	1/30	Chap. 2, tema 1: Entrando en materia (Pre-reading for Lectura), Introduction to "Se"	TB: WRITE 2-2, READ Lectura "Familias"and WRITE "Momentos de reflexión" AM: 2-4
Tues.		Chap. 2, tema 1: Lectura, "Se" impersonal/passive	AM: 2.6, 2.7, 2.9, 2.11 (access audio in WP). Video activity due Monday
			Review tema 1 in WileyPLUS "Read, Study, Practice": grammar tutorials, verb conjugator, autopruebas, etc.
Thurs.		Chap. 2, tema 2: Miniconferencia, Introduction to Preterit/Imperfect	AM: 2.12, 2.13, 2.16. Turn in AM pp. 41-46 next class. Follow AM guidelines for completion Listen to miniconferencia in WP
Fri.		VERB QUIZ: Preterit Chap. 2, tema 2: Gramática (Pret/imperf) Turn in AM pp. 41-46	AM: 2.17-2.20
			WEEK 6
		BACK TO 211 HOME	WileyPLUS
Mon.	2/6	Chap. 2, tema 2: Gramática (Comparativos) Video activity due Last day to drop a class	AM: 2.21-2.24. Turn in AM pp. 47-51 next class. Follow AM guidelines for completion
			Review tema 2 in WileyPLUS "Read, Study, Practice": grammar tutorials, verb conjugator, autopruebas, etc.
Tues.		Chap. 2, tema 3: Entrando en materia (Pre-reading for Lectura), Introduction to 2 Object Pronouns Turn in AM pp. 47-51	TB: WRITE 2-33, READ "Pasando el rato", WRITE 2-34
Thurs.		Chap. 2, tema 3: Gramática (2 object pronouns), Color y forma	AM: 2.28 - 2.31. Turn in AM pp. 54-56 next class.
			Review tema 3 in WileyPLUS "Read, Study, Practice": grammar tutorials, verb conjugator, autopruebas, etc.
Fri.		Chap. 2, tema 4: Entrando en materia Turn in AM pp. 54-56	TB: WRITE 2-46, READ "Laura Esquivel" & complete "Momentos de reflexión"
			WEEK 7
Mon.	2/13	Chap. 2, tema 4: Laura Esquivel, Introduction to Pablo Neruda	TB: READ "Oda al plato", WRITE 2.54
Tues.		In-class Writing Assignment	AM: 2.36-2.39. Turn in AM pp. 60-64 next class. Follow AM guidelines for completion
Thurs.		Chap. 2, Más allá: El escritor tiene la palabra Review for exams Turn in AM pp. 60-64	Review for exams in WileyPLUS "Read, Study, Practice": grammar tutorials, verb conjugator, autopruebas, etc.
Fri.		Oral exam (click for instructions)
		BACK TO 211 HOME
			WEEK 8
Mon.	2/20	Written exam (click for review sheet)
		Capítulo 3	WileyPLUS
Tues.		Chap. 3, tema 1: Entrando en materia (Pre-reading for Lectura), Intro to Subjunctive	TB: WRITE 3-2, READ "Ser hispano" & complete "Momentos de reflexión" AM: 3-4
Thurs.		Chap. 3, tema 1: Subjunctive, Curiosidades	AM: 3.5-3.8 Follow AM guidelines for completion
			Review tema 1 in WileyPLUS "Read, Study, Practice": grammar tutorials, verb conjugator, autopruebas, etc.
Fri.		VERB QUIZ: Subjunctive Chap. 3, tema 2: Miniconferencia, Introduction to second use of subjunctive	AM: 3.13, 3.14, 3.16. Turn in AM pp. 71-78 next class. Listen to miniconferencia in WP. Video activity due Tuesday
			Review in WileyPLUS "Read, Study, Practice": grammar tutorials, verb conjugator, autopruebas, etc.
			WEEK 9
Mon.	2/27	Chap. 3, tema 2: Gramática (second use of subjunctive) Turn in AM pp. 71-78	AM: 3.17, 3.18, 3.19, 3.21. Follow AM guidelines for completion
Tues.		Chap. 3, tema 3: Entrando en materia (Pre-reading for Lectura), Gramática (3rd use), Color y forma Video activity due	TB: WRITE 3-27, READ "Espanglish", WRITE 3-28 & 3-29
Thurs.		In-class Writing Assignment	AM: 3.26, 3.27, 3.28. Turn in AM pp. 79-87 next class.
Fri.		Chap. 3, tema 4: Entrando en materia (Pre-reading for Lectura) Turn in AM pp. 79-87	TB: WRITE 3-39, READ "Beneficios", WRITE 3-40
			Review in WileyPLUS "Read, Study, Practice": grammar tutorials, verb conjugator, autopruebas, etc.
			WEEK 10
		BACK TO 211 HOME	WileyPLUS
Mon.	3/5	Chap. 3, tema 4: "Beneficios", Introducción a Alonso S. Perales (Entrando en materia)	TB: READ "La ignorancia..." and WRITE 3-46.
Tues.		Chap. 3, Más allá: El escritor tiene la palabra	AM: 3.35, 3.37, 3.38. Turn in AM pp. 91-95 next class.
Thurs		Last class meeting, Review for exams. Listening comprehension section of final exam. Turn in AM pp. 91-95 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes). Courses remain on student's record with WP/WF grades.	Review for final exam in WileyPLUS "Read, Study, Practice": grammar tutorials, verb conjugator, autopruebas, etc.
Fri.	3/9	Oral Exam (click for instructions)

Thurs.	3/15	Final Exam 8:00 AM