Course Syllabus

Course Name & Number: SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II

Semester & Year: Spring 2019

Course Description: The consolidation of skills acquired at the introductory level. Further development of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

Instructor’s Name: Melissa Caddy

Instructor’s Office #: Room 406, Valley View High School

Email address: mcaddy@vvisd.net / mcaddy@nctc.edu

Office Phone #: 940-726-3522 ext. 170

Office Hours: 7-7:55 a.m. and 3:35-? School days

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Technology Requirements

Screen Size

•             A minimum of 1024x600. That is the average size of a netbook.

Operating Systems

•             Windows XP SP3 and newer

•             Mac OSX 10.6 and newer

•             Linux - ChromeOS

Mobile OS Native App Support

•             iOS 5 and newer

•             Android 2.3 and newer

Computer Speed and Processor

•             Use a computer 5 years old or newer when possible

•             1GB of RAM

•             2GHz processor

Internet Speed

•             Along with compatibility and web standards, Canvas has been carefully crafted to accommodate low bandwidth environments.

•             Minimum of 512kbps

Screen Readers

•             The latest versions of JAWS and VoiceOver

Canvas Tech Support: (940) 668-3335 use this number during office hours if you need immediate support, but it is preferred that you submit a ticket

Minimum Technical Skills

In order to succeed in this course, you must be able to

• write, send, and receive emails
• navigate the internet to find information and access online learning components
• navigate and use Canvas and Connect (iLrn)
• upload content via the internet
• record yourself using a webcam and microphone
• compose, edit, format and spellcheck documents using a word processor

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete SPAN 2312 will meet the following learning outcomes:

1. Summarize authentic spoken discourse produced by Spanish speakers of diverse origins.

2. Produce Spanish comprehensible to native speakers using complex grammatical structures to communicate analytical and interpretive information in both impromptu and prepared speech.

3. Demonstrate increasing comprehension of authentic written texts in a variety of genres.

4. Write evaluations and critiques at a high intermediate level using complex grammatical structures.

5. Formulate cohesive paragraphs and essays.

6. Interpret cultural practices and products of the Spanish speaking world drawing on authentic materials including literature and the visual arts.

Core Objectives

Foundational Component Area:  Language, Philosophy, and Culture

• Critical Thinking Skills (CT)- to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information
• Communication Skills (COM)- to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication
• Social Responsibility (SR)- to include intercultural competency, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities
• Personal Responsibility (PR)- to include the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making

Grading Policy & Procedures

Students may request help with assignments before the due date. After the due date, grades will not be adjusted except in the case of instructor error, e.g., entering a 59 instead of a 95 in the gradebook. Late work will not be accepted except in case of a medical or family emergency. Planned absences should be discussed with the instructor in advance.

Presentaciones de investigación 30%

Composiciones 30%

Preguntas orales impromptu 30%

Tarea 10%

Presentaciones de investigación

These will be frequent, short presentations based on topics related to the cultural, historical or social

context of the materials being discussed. You will receive a rubric and detailed information about these

as they come up in the semester.

Composiciones

These will be critical reviews of texts: part summary, part critical analysis. You will receive a rubric and

detailed instructions for each composition.

Preguntas orales impromptu

Part of the goals for this level are to evaluate non-practiced speaking. You will receive a topic related to

the materials being discussed, a brief time to organize your thoughts, and then must speak about the

assigned topic for the required length of time. You will not know the topic beforehand because this must

be impromptu speaking.

Tarea

The homework activities will have two parts, and the work must be turned in at the start of class or sent

via email or Canvas before the start of class.

1) You will read a short article in Spanish, listen to a radio segment or podcast, or view a short video clip

and summarize it in a paragraph in Spanish (8-10 sentences). The videos can be a news clip online or part of a show or newscast on TV. Univision and Telemundo are widely available channels and websites. I recommend you check the culture, health, food or entertainment sections. There are a variety of podcasts and radio stations you can listen to. For articles, Univision, Telemundo, a Spanish newspaper or Hablacultura are good sources to check.

2) You will write a paragraph about the day’s topic (8-10 sentences)

Scholastic Integrity

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.  See Student Handbook “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct [FLB- (LOCAL)]” #18.

Disciplinary Actions [Student Handbook, #5] “When cheating, collusion, or plagiarism has occurred beyond any reasonable doubt, the instructor may give the student or students involved an “F” on a particular assignment or in the course. [See Scholastic Dishonesty FLB (Local)] The instructor shall make a written report of the incident and of the planned action to his Department Chair.  The Department Chair shall report the incident and action to appropriate instructional dean who shall review the case, notify the student and, if necessary, take further action.  This may involve either probation or suspension of the student or students in question. If such disciplinary action is deemed necessary, the Dean of Student Services shall be notified, and the action shall be taken through that office.”

Plagiarism, which should be avoided at all costs, includes the following student actions:

1. Turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own;
2. Unintentionally or inadvertently turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own as the result of failing to document sources both internally and in the Works Cited;
3. Copying words, ideas, or images from someone without giving credit; Failing to put a quotation in quotations marks;
4. Giving incorrect information about the source of information, quotations, or images;
5. Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit;
6. Copying so many words, ideas, or images from a source that it makes up the majority of the student's work, whether or not the student gives credit.

The NCTC Student Handbook can be found here

Attendance Policy

Attendance is required on all regular school days for Valley View ISD that fall within the NCTC spring semester. Per NCTC policy, ALL INSTRUCTORS are required to take attendance every class meeting for reporting purposes.  [Rev. 5-2014]

The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully.

The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail toCARESTeam@nctc.edu. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), call 911 immediately.

ADA Statement

North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission or access to its programs.  The College is committed to providing equal access to its students with disabilities by providing appropriate accommodations; a variety of services and resources are made available through the ACCESS Department.  Students are responsible for notifying the ACCESS Department of their need for assistance.  Students with documented disabilities, such as mobility impairment, hearing or visual impairment, learning, and/or psychological disorders are eligible for services. 

Disability Accommodations

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness, or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction-reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.

On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration Building (100) or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).

EEOC Statement

North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in the employment or the provision of services.

Tobacco-Free Campus

NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco on campus property. NCTC is aware that tobacco use influences underage students, accumulates unsightly tobacco litter, and interferes with assuring clean air for all who come to NCTC. NCTC recognizes the health hazards of tobacco use and of exposure to second hand smoke. Information on a tobacco cessation program is available for students, faculty, staff who wish to stop using tobacco products. We would like to "thank you" for your help in making our campuses Tobacco-Free. For questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Vice President of Student Services at 940-668-4240.

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