Bellevue Community College

Professor: Rosa Maria Castillo

World Languages

Office Hours: Daily 1030-1120/MW300-500

Spanish 102

Office:R230K

Winter Quarter 2005

Class Schedule: Daily 1130-1220

 

Location: R304

 

e-mail:

 

 

Required Material

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Rusch, Imágenes, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston-New York, 2003 (w/Audio CD)

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Workbook/Lab Manual, Student Interactive CD-ROM, Audio CD Program (5)

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English/Spanish-Spanish/English Dictionary

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Imágenes Web Site: http:/spanish.college.hmco.com/students

 

 

Course Description and Objectives

The course covers preliminary chapter to chapter 4 of the textbook.  Additional material (ie: CD-ROM, the text web site, tapes, video, etc.) may be utilized throughout the quarter to enrich the teaching and learning experience.

 

This course will develop basic language skills in Spanish. The emphasis is listening and speaking; basic reading and writing skills are also introduced.  It introduces you to fundamentals of the Spanish language (grammar, vocabulary, common expressions) and the Hispanic culture (customs/attitudes/countries).

 

Equal emphasis is given to the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, writing, and reading, in which culture plays an intricate role as a fifth component in order to truly appreciate the target language and its people.

 

You are encouraged to develop a genuine interest in Spanish by embracing its culture.  Thus, you are invited to establish connections in and out of the classroom setting to enrich your new acquired knowledge and foster understanding of the Hispanic world.  The library, Hispanics on campus, the internet, Spanish TV and radio stations, videos, music, newspapers, etc., are great sources to acelerate the learning process.

 

Syllabus Modification

The course syllabus is subject to change.  This includes, but it is not limited to class schedule, number of exams, exam dates, percentages, etc.  If necessary, the instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus.  Changes will be announced in class.  Students not attending when changes are announced are responsible for obtaining this information.  If you miss class, you are responsible for obtaining any missed information from a classmate if you can not reach the instructor through e-mail.  Make friends and study partners with your classmates and exchange phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

 

Course Requirement

Attendance.  It is mandatory.   THIS CLASS IS FROM 1130-1220, IF YOU LEAVE EARLY, IT WILL COUNT AS AN ABSENCE.  Your instructor calls roll daily.  You are allowed to make only 3 absences (excused or unexcused) this quarter without jeopardizing your grade.  If a student exceeds this number there will be a reduction of the student grade.  In this class, for each absence beyond three, the grade of your final average will be reduced (5) points.  For example, if your final average is 84 (B) and you have three absences, your final grade will be reduced to 79 (C).  Every 2 times you come late to class counts as 1 absence.  If this is a repeated pattern, every late day (excused or unexcused) beyond such an event  also counts as 1 absence.  Moreover, if you come to class 15 minutes after class starts, it is counted as 1 absence.  Please try to get to the classroom in time.  During the course of the quarter you may incur loss of points due to excessive absences, lack of participation and cooperation in class, refusal to use the target language, and/or not bringing the required material to class.

 

NO MAKE UPS WILL BE GIVEN.  NO TESTS, FINAL EXAM, QUIZZES, HOMEWORK, OR ANY OTHER ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.

There will be four exams (I will drop the lowest grade from the first four exams given) and the final.  The final is comprehensive.  It will include the material covered in class from the beginning of the first week of classes, from preliminary chapter  to chapter 4 and any additional material.  Quizzes may be also given every week.  If so, they will be announced.  Students not attending when quizzes are announced are responsible for obtaining this information. WORK TURNED IN LATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

 

Classroom policy

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Avoid unnecessary interruptions with comments irrelevant to the subject at hand.

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Rudeness, harassment, disrespects of any kind and degree will not be tolerated.  Remember that courtesy and consideration create and foster a positive learning environment.

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No sleeping, eating, smoking, carrying of weapons, wearing offensive clothing, reading magazines, newspapers, or completing another class assignment are allowed in class.

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Turn off your cell phones and beepers while in class.

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Soft drinks, coffee, or water is permitted during class.  However, dispose of the containers upon exiting

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If the instructor is late (there is always a valid reason), take your SEAT and wait patiently.  After 15 minutes have passed, you are allowed to leave without disturbing other classes in the building.

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Always come to class prepared.

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Do not be disruptive.  After the first warning, if the behavior persists, you may be asked to leave the classroom immediately.  If you refuse, security will be called*.  DO NOT TALK IRREVELANT TOPICS TO YOUR CLASSMATE DURING CLASS, IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CLASS  - ASK ME

 

Academic Conduct

No act of plagiarism will be condoned or tolerated.  If caught cheating or plagiarizing, the work, test, or project in question will receive a numeric grade equivalent to an “F.” A second act of cheating and/or plagiarism will result in an automatic “F” as a final grade for the course.  Avoid yourself unnecessary embarrassment.

 

It is imperative you read and familiarize yourself with the Students Procedure and Expectations for future information on division policy.  You can access the section by visiting http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum/studentinfo.asp.

 

 

TECHNOLOGY SITES ON CAMPUS

The Open Computer Lab, N250

425-564-3960

Spanish language programs are found only on computers designated.  Headphones may be checked out with a driver’s license or student ID.

 

Library Media Center, L100 (new location)

425-564-2252

You can record your voice here for daily practice and class oral assignments.  Spanish language films are also available here including Destinos, a 52-episode mystery story.

 

Drop Procedure

If you decide to drop this class, you must withdraw officially with the Registration Office by the date set by the college.  If you simply stop coming, you will receive an “F.”

 

Need help

 

Office hours are meant to be used I will be happy to help you during this time with anything related to the course material.

 

Information on DSS

*If you require accommodations based on s documented disability, have emergency medical information to share, or need special arrangements in case of emergency evacuation; please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.

If you would like to inquire about becoming a DDS student you may call (425)564-2498 (TTA 564-4110) or go in person to the DDS (Disability Support Serviced) program office in B132.

 

Percentages

3 exams

45

%

Workbook (Preliminary Chapter to Chapter 4

15

%

Final Exam

20

%

Group Presentation

10

%

Homework/compositions/quizzes

10

%

Total

100

%

 

 

100

-

90

=

A

89

-

80

=

B

79

-

70

=

C

69

-

60

=

D

59

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0

=

F

 

Calendario

 

Semana

Lunes

Martes

Miércoles

Jueves

Viernes

1

3 de enero/cap preliminar

4 de enero/cap preliminar/

5 de enero/cap preliminar

6 de enero/cap preliminar/

7 de enero/cap 1/quiz #1/

2

10 de enero/cap 1/

11 de enero/cap 1/

12 de enero/cap 1/

13 de enero/cap 1/

14 de enero cap 1

3

17 d enero/no hay clases

18 de enero/cap 1/repaso

18 de enero/examen # 1/traer cuaderno completado-cap preliminar y cap 1

20 de enero/cap 2/

21 de enero/cap 2/

4

24 de enero/cap 2/

24 de enero/cap 2/quiz 2

25 de enero/cap 2/

26 de enero/cap 2

27 de enero/ cap 2/

5

31 de enero/cap 2

1 de febrero/cap 2/

2 de febrero/cap 2/repaso

3 de febrero/examen # 2/traer cuaderno-cap 2

4 de febrero/No hay clases

6

7 de febrero/cap 3/presentación oral

8 de febrero/cap 3/presentación oral/quiz 3

9 de febrero/cap 3/presentación oral

10 de febrero/cap 3/ - presentación oral

11 de febrero/cap 3/ presentación oral

7

14 de febrero/ap 3/presentación oral

15 de febrero/cap 3/

16 de febrero/cap 3 presentación oral

17 de febrero/cap 3/presentación oral

18 de febrero/cap 3/ presentación oral

8

21 de febrero /no hay clases

22 de febrero/cap 3/repaso

23 de febrero/ examen # 3/traer cuaderno cap 3/

24 de febrero/cap 4-

25 de febrero/cap 4/quiz 4

9

28 de febrero/cap 4/

1 de marzo/cap 4/

2 de marzo/cap 4

3 de marzo/No hay clases

4 de marzo/cap 4/presentación de grupos/

10

7 de marzo/cap 4/presentación de gtrupos

8 de marzo/cap 4/presentación de grupos/describe

9 de marzo/cap 4/repaso/presentación de grupos

10 de marzo/examen# 4/ cap 4

11 de marzo/quiz 5/cap 4

11

14 de marzo /cap 4/presentación en grupos

15 de marzo/cap 4/repaso/presentación en grupos

16 de marzo/cap 4/repaso/presentación en grupos

17 de marzo/no hay clases

18 de marzo/fiesta/repaso/presentación de grupos

12

 

21 de marzo

1130-130-traer cuaderno cap 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bienvenidos ☺

Please print and bring to class.  No copies will be provided.

 

 

 

 

I hereby sign that I have read the above information, and that I fully understand the format of this class: Spanish 101, Item # 1515, Winter 2005

 

 

 

 

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