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LANGUAGES BEGINNING FIRST-YEAR SPANISH SPANISH- ESPAÑOL 101 Room: C 161 (no prerequisites) Print and Carry with you (no copies will be distributed) http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum/studentinfo.asp Instructor: Beatrice
L. Bongiorno E-mail: bbongior@bcc.ctc.edu Office: A
245H Ph.#: (425) 564-2213 Hrs: MTW Required Material
(package sold at the BCC bookstore) ♦ Textobbok w/ Audio
CD: Rusch, Imágenes, Houghton
Mifflin Company, ♦ Workbook and Lab
Manual, Student Interactive CD-ROM, Audio CD Program (also available at LMC) ♦ Notebook and mini
stapler (WKBK /LM assignment will be accepted unstapled!) ♦ Pen and pencil (do
not use pink or red ink) ♦ Bilingual
Dictionary English/Spanish –Spanish/English (optional yet highly recommended) For your convenience, a copy of the textbook is
available on reserve at the Circulation desk of your library. In addition, the audio program and video
are also available at the Bring the Textbook and Workbook/Lab Manual to class
at all times and familiarize yourself ASAP with the layout of the text and
its accompanying ancillary material. Course Description
and Objectives (and some extras …) ♦ This
course will cover Capítulo Preliminar and Capítulos 1-4. You will be
introduced to the basics of the Spanish language (vocabulary, grammar) and
basic element of culture in order to acquire the communication skills
desirable and expected from a beginning student in order to move on to the
next level. It is imperative you
develop an awareness and appreciation of the Hispanic culture as integral
part of the language learning process. ♦ In
a functional, integrated skills approach (receptive and productive skills
combined), equal emphasis is given to listening, speaking, writing, reading,
and culture. The material introduced
is used within the context of real-life situations that may easily relate to
your daily life, promoting and facilitating oral comprehension and
expression. Keep in mind that whatever
material you learned in a previous chapter, should be integrated to the
following chapters and not discarded as “done and over with”. ♦ Fluency is NOT
achieved in a quarter! Set realistic
goals! Spend as minimum two hour per
day on Spanish outside the classroom.
You have purchased plenty of ancillary material to easily accomplish
so. ♦ By the end of the
quarter, you should have acquired the ability to use appropriately the
vocabulary learned, form simple yet well constructed sentences, read brief
descriptive passages and grasp the “gist” of the content without recurring to
mental translation (no needed!) You should be able to understand what people
are saying to you by recognizing vocabulary and grammar learned and deducing
meaning from context, images, and, once again, focusing on the “gist” of what
said and not in every word heard. ♦ During the learning
of a FL, errors, mistakes, misunderstandings are likely to occur. Do not let those setbacks discourage you,
on the contrary, they are expected as you continue the quest to learn the
target language. Be patient with
other’s learning styles and encourage those who appear to struggle. Remember that not everyone learns at the
same speed and way. A positive
attitude and an open mind are essential qualities to achieve positive
results, and are conducive to create a comfortable learning environment. ¡Adelante! ♦ Awareness
and respect of other’s people culture and views is essential in any forum
and, particularly, in a foreign language classroom. You are encouraged to develop a genuine
interest in the language and its people. You are invited to establish connections
in and out of the classroom setting with native speakers both on campus and
in the community at-large. Utilize all
the other sources available in order
to make your language learning experience increasingly more meaningful, productive,
and enjoyable by incorporating Spanish in your daily life. Hispanic classmates, friends, coworkers,
libraries, media, Internet are all great sources to get you motivated
accelerating your learning process. Course Requirements
♦ Attendance is mandatory! All absences
and tardy are unexcused. You are
allowed to make only 3 absences per quarter with no questions
asked and w/o jeopardizing your participation grade. ¡Ojo! 3 tardy = 1 absence and 30 minutes
tardy = 1 absence. It is your responsibility as well as mine
to keep track of your absences and tardy.
I check roster daily. If you
come in late, remind me at the end of class time. I would truly appreciate if you abstain
(do not call/e-mail) from contacting me every time you plan to be absent or
late. In order to see progress,
you have to attend class and actively participate. Absenteeism hurts with negative
ramification for the future. Do not contact me for
homework assignment. It is impossible
to get back to you on time with the info.
I have too many students. Be
considerate. It is highly
recommended you exchange e-mails and/or phone numbers with at least two
classmates to find out what you missed,
♦ Make-up policy. No make-ups will be offered under any circumstances. ONLY EXCEPTIONS: 1)
Official BCC competitions and activities which require
your presence. a)
Provide me with team schedule ahead of time.
Coach or program director’s note 2)
Serious illness or injury requiring rest and/or
hospitalization. b)
Provide the physician’s note 3)
Death in the family (pet is included) c)
Provide the funeral director’s note 4)
Your death May
you rest in peace wherever you might be.
¡Qué en paz descanse! (Save me a spot—if nice ;) In the event of an absence
due to reasons 1-3, it is your responsibility to approach me to arrange a new
time and day for the test or presentation missed. ¡Ojo! You should turn in the homework
before leaving for excuse #1; upon your return for excuses #2 and 3. ♦ Tests. There will be a total of 4 tests, one per
chapter at the conclusion of each capítulo. Each test is worth 100 points. The lowest test score will be dropped at
the end of the quarter. In the event
you miss a test, it will receive a zero making it the one dropped. ♦ Oral presentations. There will be two oral presentations: one in
group and one in pair. You will be
evaluated as a group and as a pair, not individually. It is imperative each member assigned to
the group contributes equally bringing his/her knowledge and creativity to the
project. No slackers allowed! Most of the work is planned and prepared
outside class time. Try to resolve
schedule conflicts among you while yet being considerate and respectful of
people’s commitments. Topic and
further instructions will be provided by the instructor as the date
approaches. The two grades will be
averaged together at the end. ♦ Homework (Deberes or tarea). Homework will be assigned periodically from
the textbook. Complete every
assignment to better participate in class avoiding embarrassing
situations. No assignment from the
textbook is turned in—the sole purpose is practice and competent
participation in class in order to progress. Workbook and Lab Manual
activities should be all completed and turned in stapled with the pages in
order the day of the test. Please
place on top of my desk as you come in.
An assignment not stapled will be returned to its careless owner. An
assignment not turned in when due will receive a zero. No
late assignments will be accepted! The WKBK/LM portion can be turned
in until ♦ Participation is mandatory! In order
to monitor you progress and assess your competency accurately you not only
need to be present, but should actively take part in all the activity or reply
during oral drills. Spanish should be
used to count towards participation, unless the instructor has directed otherwise. Although it will be difficult at the stage
to use Spanish, make a habit of using as much as possible what learned thus
far. Also, use other techniques when a
particular word is not available so to be understood. Resort to cognates, repetition, circumlocution,
gestures, or even mix some English and Spanish at first. Do not be afraid to say the wrong thing, Go
for it! It’s the only way to overcome
fear to speak a FL. ♦ Final Exam. It will be comprehensive, which means
material from all four chapters covered will be included. Refer to calendario for specific date and time of final exam. Exam schedule is also posted on the BCC web
page as well as listed on p. 8 of BCC Credit Class Schedule for Winter 2004. NO CHANGES TO THE FINAL EXAM DATE WILL BE
ALLOWED TO ACCOMMODATE TRAVEL PLANS.
¡LO SIENTO! Classroom Policy. Courtesy and civility foster a positive
and conducive learning environment. -
Beginning with the second week of class, Spanish
should be used at all times. -
Avoid
interruptions with comments irrelevant to the subject matter. -
No hats
allowed! Please remove them as you
come in (except head cover used for religious reasons.) -
Rudeness,
disrespect, harassment, and disruption won’t be tolerated. After the first warning, the instructor
will ask you to leave. I have the
right to ask you to leave immediately after the offense. -
Learn to be
critical of your culture as your learn about others. Use a sense of humor. -
No sleeping,
smoking, carrying of weapons or consumptions of illegal drugs and alcohol
will be allowed. You will be asked to wake-up for the first and security will
be called for the other offenses. -
No reading of
magazine, newspapers or preparing other subjects’ assignments will be
allowed. You will be asked to put it
away immediately, upon refusal, you will be asked to leave, if you do not
comply, security will be called to escort you out of the classroom. -
Ask permission
in Spanish to use the restroom. Inform
the instructor prior to class if you need to leave early. -
Do not disrupt
the class if late (do not slam the door); take your seat and join the
activities. -
Feel free to
bring a soda pop, coffee, tea, juices, water to class. Discard of the empty container upon exiting
the classroom. No one should clean-up
after you! Common courtesy. -
Only the
instructor has the authority to dismiss class. Do not gather your material in the backpack
while the instructor or a classmate is still speaking. -
If the
instructor is late (there’s always a valid reason), wait patiently at your
seat. After 15 minutes, you are
allowed to leave. If so, make sure you
leave quietly. -
Familiarize
yourself with the evacuation procedure posted by the door. -
Do not take it
personally when the instructor corrects your pronunciation and /or answers.
You are here to learn. -
Feel free to
contact me and visit me during office hours with any concerns you may
have. If the hours posted are
inconvenient for you, schedule an appointment. Between classes it is not as productive to
talk. I prefer to dedicate more time
to your question. -
No cell phones
and beepers should be kept on. Use the
vibrating mode if necessary to have it on.
In the event a cell phone or beeper goes off, you will lose 3 points
on your next test. In the event the
instructor’s cell phone goes off, the entire class will be awarded 3
points. J Academic Conduct ♦ No act of
plagiarism will be condoned or tolerated. No copying during tests, you will be only
cheating yourself. If caught cheating
or plagiarizing material, the work, test, or project in question will receive
a O = F. A second offense will result
in a F for the course. Consult the Students
Procedure and Expectations for information on Arts and Humanities
Division policy: http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum/studentinfo.html Information on DSS ♦ If you require
special accommodations based on a documented disability, have medical
information to share, or need special arrangements in case of emergency
evacuation, please make an appointment with the DSS office to make the
request and complete the mandated procedure. Remember: It is first and foremost your
responsibility to visit the DSS office and make arrangements as soon as
possible. Keep the instructor informed
of any changes. If you would like to
inquire about becoming a DSS student, you may call (425) 564-2498 (TTA (425) 564-410)
or visit in person the DSS (Disability Support Services) B132. Grade Distribution Bongiorno’s
Grade Scale
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