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Syllabus
SPAN 1102, version 1.2
Updated: June 10, 2015
SPAN 1102—Elementary Spanish
Course Description: Basic lexicon and structure of Spanish; emphasis on communicative
language use.
Textbooks and Other Materials
Courses that require paid codes to access online materials require that special arrangements
are made to provide extended material access periods in the event that a course extension is
needed. Special ISBN’s have been created in these cases. Do not attempt to order your textbook
access codes from other sources. Students enrolling in ODL courses are required to follow the
textbook ordering information provided in the syllabus and Getting Started module of the
course.
ODL is not responsible for student purchases that result in the receipt of the wrong materials. It
is the responsibility of the student to order the correct textbook materials. Courses are written
to specific textbook editions; edition substitutions are not allowed.
Textbook:
Required Textbook/eBook with Heinle iLrn access code
This course requires Cuadros Volume 2 access to iLrn™ Heinle Learning Center, and uses a
unique access code created specifically for the SPAN 1102 LSU ODL course offering. Students
are not required to purchase the printed textbook in order to complete this course. Students
are required to have access to the eBook and access code.
In order to access the correct iLrn material and activities, you must purchase the access code
using the specific ISBN from the option indicated below. Failure to follow the listed ordering
may result in purchasing the wrong access code.
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Required eBook + iLrn Access Code:
Custom Instant Access iLrn Cuadros V.2 - 18 Months, 1st Edition
ISBN-10: 1-285-81004-X
ISBN-13: 978-1-285-81004-1
To purchase the required materials, go to
http://www.cengagebrain.com/micro/1-1TJC7KN
See the Getting Started module in your Moodle course for instructions on how to create an
account and register the iLrn access code (book key). Use the iLrn Course Code for SPAN 1102
1.2 provided to you in the Getting Started module in Moodle to complete registration.
Optional Printed Textbook:
If you would like to purchase a printed textbook in addition to the required eBook + iLrn Access
listing above, use the following textbook ISBNs when ordering. This option does not require
purchasing from any specific retailer.
Sheri Spaine Long, Maria Carreira, Sylvia Madrigal Velasco and Kristen Swanson. Cuadros
Introductory Spanish, Volume 2. First edition. Boston, MA: Heinle Cengage Learning,
2013.
ISBN-10: 1-111-34115-X
ISBN-13: 978-1-111-34115-2
Ordering Information
Please review the following tips for ordering your course materials:
1. Do not purchase your textbooks until your enrollment is approved. During the
processing period, a new section may be opened that could require a different
textbook or edition.
2. Courses that require special access codes require that students use the direct links to
the publisher microsites. (See the information in the syllabus and Getting Started
Module for additional ordering instructions.)
3. Always order by the ISBN. Publishers and vendors often offer the same textbook title
under different ISBNs. You must have the correct ISBN to access your online website.
4. If you are having problems locating a textbook, contact us at
[email protected] for assistance.
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Other Materials and Resources
Voice Recording Software
You are also required to have access to voice recording software, such as Audacity, to
complete Repaso module assignments and exams. If you have another method of creating a
voice recording, for example an internal voice recorder on your laptop, please feel free to use
it. If using Audacity, first go to http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ for your free download. Simply
follow the directions to download. This will only take a few moments to set up. If you need
further assistance, please contact your instructor. If you will be taking exams from a public
computer, be sure to check permissions for downloading and installing software to the
machine. You are required to have access to voice recording software during exams.
Software: Audacity, Web Browser, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Shockwave Player, Adobe
Acrobat Reader
It is recommended that you use Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome as your web
browser. Internet Explorer is not compatible with your Moodle course site.
Adobe Flash and Adobe Shockwave player are required for online testing. Adobe
Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF document files.
Hardware: Web cam with a microphone (built-in or external), headphones or working speakers,
and high speed internet
Exams are completed online and require the hardware listed above. Students are
encouraged to review the technical requirements provided on the ProctorU website
and to perform a test on their equipment prior to enrolling in this course to make sure
they have the necessary resources available.
Technical Requirements: http://www.proctoru.com/tech.php
Equipment Test: http://www.proctoru.com/testitout/
Nature and Purpose of the Course
Course Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students are expected to have:
1. Basic communication with others in the Spanish language
2. Knowledge and understanding of cultures of the Hispanic world
Spanish 1102 is LSU’s second course in Spanish and is intended for those students who have
successfully completed Spanish 1101 or the equivalent university credit for Spanish.
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This course is designed to develop the four skills in Spanish language learning: listening
comprehension, speaking, writing, and reading. You will have the responsibility of practicing
listening comprehension and speaking on your own with the aid of the audio, video, and
online recording programs. Your grade for the course will be based on various tasks that
incorporate all of these skills.
In addition to the four skills of Spanish language learning, you will also learn about Hispanic
culture through reading and video assignments.
Working with the Course Materials
Remember, this course covers an entire semester of work or the equivalent of a classroom
course lasting 15 weeks. That means that each module in this course equals nearly a week of
course work and will require the same time and effort on your part. Do not expect to complete
each module in a single study session. Understand, too, that if you choose to submit assignments
at a very high pace, your instructor may not be able to grade your work at the same rate.
Each module contains information, activities, and assignments organized under a consistent
series of headings. Get familiar with how the module is organized. Each module in this course
is organized into the following sections: the Module Learning Objectives, the Reading
Assignment, and Module Assignments. You should work through these parts of the module in
order. Specific recommendations are provided in a link to the course module instructions,
which you should review before beginning the first module.
Carefully study the eBook material before you begin to prepare the module assignments. This
study should include a detailed examination of the illustrations and examples, as well as the
assigned readings.
Follow models where applicable when completing the exercises. Sometimes additional
instructions are provided in the module assignment list. Remember that the exercises are
intended to practice the material you are being taught so you will be expected to use forms
from the textbook. You may be assigned tutorials that you should watch after reading and
studying the assigned pages in the eBook. These materials will assist you in completing the
graded assignments more successfully.
Use of any online translating tools is absolutely not permitted and is considered cheating. It will
be clear to your instructor if you are using such tools in your writing. You may use the
textbook vocabulary sections and dictionaries except when completing exams. However, it is
not a good idea to become dependent on a dictionary. You should be able to produce the
answers with textbook vocabulary that you are learning in the course. All of your answers do
not have to be factual but they should contain text vocabulary. If necessary, you can use your
imagination when answering using the vocabulary that you have learned even if it is not
necessarily true. For example, maybe you do not actually read very much but you are asked in
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the activity what you do in your free time. You remember how to say the word for ‘read’ in
Spanish so it can become an activity that you do.
Working in the iLrn Program
Module assignments will be listed in each module in Moodle. However, most assignments will
be completed in the iLrn program. You should complete assignments in the order they are
listed in each module, not iLrn.
There are two main sections in the iLrn program where your graded work will be done. These
are the “Textbook Activities” and “eSAM activities.” In addition, you will have access to the
eBook (textbook online) where you will read and study the grammar and vocabulary. There are
various additional tools that you may access through the eBook such as tutorials and videos.
You should become familiar with the icons in the eBook, the different areas of the
assignments, and how to use the online program before beginning your work to be submitted.
Some activities will require that you record yourself speaking or practicing pronunciation, so
you must have a microphone to complete the activities. Make sure you are speaking loud
enough when recording. Some activities will have videos that you will watch or recordings to
which you will listen. It is recommended that you listen at least twice to gain proper
understanding. You will be able to listen as many times as you like, but it is not necessary that
you comprehend every single word. You should be focusing on the overall ideas and the
information required in the accompanying questions or exercise.
Some assignments include voice activities that must be completed in iLrn. While there are
options available for recording with partners and other classmates, these options will never be
used for this course. Please review the online tutorial for recording voice activities located in the
Training & Support student videos on the iLrn Heinle Learning Center Website:
http://solutions.cengage.com/iLrn/
Suggested Study Techniques
1. Carefully review the module objectives to help you focus on the information that will
be covered on the exams.
2. Concentrate on the reading assignments, the module lecture material, and any
additional resources provided. This review should include a detailed examination of
any illustrative problems and examples. After an assignment has been completed, a
rapid re-reading of the related text and other materials is strongly recommended.
3. Put yourself on a definite schedule. Set aside a certain block of hours per day or week
for this course and work in a place where distractions are minimal.
4. Try to submit one assignment each week or at least every two weeks. Delays in
submitting assignments usually result in lagging interest and the inability to complete
the course.
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5. Review your module assignments after they have been graded, paying special
attention to any instructor feedback provided. (We suggest that you wait for
assignment feedback before you submit subsequent assignments.)
6. Regardless of how you complete your graded assignments, keep in mind that module
completion should not be your sole preparation for your exams. As with any college
course, you should study for your exams.
Reading Assignments
You will read an average of 15 pages per module. Specific reading assignments will be given in
each module.
Topic Outline
This course covers the following specific topics:
Module
Topic
1
Mi identidad
2
¿Adónde vas? (Parte 1)
3
¿Adónde vas? (Parte 2)
4
¿Adónde vas? (Parte 3)
5
¿Qué pasatiempos prefieres? (Parte 1)
6
¿Qué pasatiempos prefieres? (Parte 2)
7
¿Qué pasatiempos prefieres? (Parte 3)
8
¿Cómo defines tu estilo? (Parte 1)
9
¿Cómo defines tu estilo? (Parte 2)
10
¿Cómo defines tu estilo? (Parte 3)
11
Repaso (Mid-Course Exam)
Mid-Course Examination
12
¿Qué te apetece? (Parte 1)
13
¿Qué te apetece? (Parte 2)
14
¿Qué te apetece? (Parte 3)
15
¿Qué te apetece? (Parte 4)
16
¿Qué te apetece? (Repaso)
17
¿Dónde vives? (Parte 1)
18
¿Dónde vives? (Parte 2)
19
¿Dónde vives? (Parte 3)
20
¿Dónde vives? (Parte 4)
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Repaso (Final exam)
Final Examination
Module Assignments
Module assignment activities will be completed in the Heinle iLrn online program for Cuadros
Introductory Spanish, Volume 2. This will include vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing,
listening, and speaking activities.
Completing, Submitting, and Reviewing Assignments in iLrn
In Moodle, each module will contain a list of activities that you are required to complete once
you have logged into Heinle iLrn. First, you will read and study the eBook online in iLrn and
then you will complete the list of assignment activities. You will follow the existing instructions
in the online activity except when any modifications have been made. Be sure to check the
module assignment list for any additional instructions as you work through the list of online
exercises. You will have two attempts for each activity in iLrn. Any attempts after that will not
be graded. Both attempts should be completed in iLrn before you submit your module
assignment as complete in Moodle. Your best attempt will count toward your grade. After
completing the assigned activities in iLrn, you must submit your Module Completion Status in
Moodle. If you do not submit your completion status in Moodle, the instructor will not know to
grade your assignments in iLrn. Some activities will be auto graded by the iLrn program but
others will need to be manually graded by your instructor. When you submit the module
assignment as completed, the instructor will grade those activities in iLrn that require manual
grading. Therefore, you can review your grade progress for the module activities in iLrn. You
will be able to tell if the iLrn activity has been graded by the green dot. If there is a red dot,
then this activity will probably show a “0” until the instructor grades it. When it has been
graded, the red dot will change to green. A series of modules may cover a specific chapter and
activities in iLrn. After completing the series of modules and the chapter activities in iLrn, you
will receive a grade in Moodle for that chapter’s activities (Textbook and eSAM activities.)
Oral Quizzes
There will be four Oral quizzes, one in Modules 05, 07, 15, and 19. These will be recordings that
you make in response to a set of questions or topic provided. The quizzes are to help you
prepare for the Speaking sections on the practice and actual exams. Therefore, you should try
to attempt the quiz in the same manner you would if it were a proctored exam. You should not
practice, use paper to write out your response, or use any reference materials to prepare the
recording during the quiz. You will need to have Audacity or similar software installed on your
computer to complete the speaking portion of the exams. Remember: if using Audacity, never
upload your project file (.aup) as your response!! Your instructor will NOT be able to open the
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file. Always export and save your Audacity recording as a .wav file before uploading to
Moodle.
Repaso Practice Exams
There are two review modules for each exam (Modules 11 and 21) in which you will take a
practice exam as the module assignment. The practice exams not only prepare you for the
format of real exams but also for the technical requirements. Recording activities are required
in the exams, so it is important that you complete the practice exams from the same computer
that you use for both exams.
Practice exams are graded for accuracy and although you will not be monitored as you will be
in the real exam, you should complete each practice exam as if you were being proctored. You
should not use any books, notes, or scratch paper during the practice exams. You may use the
“Spanish Character Keyboard Shortcut” digital PDF provided in Moodle during exams, but it
must be opened prior to starting the exam. A printed version of the keyboard shortcuts will
not be allowed. Be sure to read the Exam Preparation Instructions located in each exam
module in Moodle before taking your exams. You will read some instructions in red during
your attempt of the practice exams. Pay attention to these notes. They are special reminders
for you to consider when it comes time to take your real exams.
You should submit each module assignment as soon as it is completed. Some courses have
restrictions that require that a grade be received before you can submit additional
assignments. Specific information on assignment submission is included in the Module
Instructions. Please be sure to follow these instructions.
Once you submit an assignment, you cannot revise it, so be sure to check your work. Your
instructor will normally post a grade for your assignment within seven calendar days.
Understand that occasional delays will occur, such as during holidays and semester breaks or if
you submit several module assignments within the same week.
Do not rely too heavily on your textbook or other resource material when preparing your
assignments. If you do, you may not realize until exam time that the perfect response you
prepared for an assignment was only possible because you referred to resource material
without really learning or understanding the material and concepts. Therefore, you should
attempt each assignment without referring to the resource material, and if you find it necessary
to look up an answer, be sure you have actually learned the concept and material rather than
merely reflecting it in the answer.
Academic Integrity
Students in Online Distance Learning (ODL) courses must comply with the LSU Code of Student
Conduct. Suspected violations of the academic integrity policy may be referred to LSU Student
Advocacy & Accountability (SAA), a unit of the Dean of Students. If found responsible of a
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violation, you will then be subject to whatever penalty SAA determines and will forfeit all
course tuition and fees.
Plagiarism
Students are responsible for completing and submitting their own course work and preparing
their own modules. All work submitted in the course modules must be the student’s own work
unless outside work is appropriate to the assignment; all outside material must be properly
acknowledged. It is also unacceptable to copy directly from your textbook or to use published
answer keys or the teacher's edition of a textbook.
Collaboration
Unauthorized collaboration constitutes plagiarism. Collaborative efforts that extend beyond
the limits approved by the instructor are violations of the academic integrity policy. Students
who study together are expected to prepare and write their own individual work for
submission and grading.
For more information and links to the LSU Code of Student Conduct and the SAA website, go to
the ODL Academic Integrity policy on our website.
Examinations and Grading Policy
Module Assignments
Module assignments are worth 35% of your final grade. You will have two attempts for each
activity in iLrn. Any attempts after that will not be graded. Your best attempt will count toward
your grade. Module assignment grades will correspond to iLrn chapter grades and will include
scores received for Textbook Activities and eSAM Activities within iLrn as well as practice exam
grades for Repaso modules. Therefore, the only module assignment grades that will be posted
in Moodle will be for Preliminary Chapter 2, Chapters 6–10, Oral Quizzes, Mid-Course and Final
Repaso Practice Exams. Students may determine individual module assignment activity grades
by reviewing assignment grades in iLrn.
Exams
There will be two examinations. The mid-course exam follows Module 11 and covers Modules
01–11, and the Final exam, which is comprehensive, follows Module 21. The Mid-course exam
is worth 100 points and is 25% of your final grade and the final exam is worth 100 points and is
40% of your final grade. Both exams will follow a similar format that is outlined in the section
below. Recording activities are required in the exams, so it is important that you complete the
practice exams from the same computer that you use for both exams.
You are not allowed to use any books, notes, or scratch paper during the exams. You may use
the “Spanish Character Keyboard Shortcut” digital PDF provided in Moodle during exams, but
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it must be opened prior to starting the exam. A printed version of the keyboard shortcuts will
not be allowed. Be sure to read the Exam Preparation Instructions located in each exam
module in Moodle before taking your exams.
There are seven sections on the exams: Listening, Vocabulary, Grammar, Writing, Reading,
Culture, and Speaking. Each section is described below.
Listening (12 points): You will listen to a recording two times ONLY and you will answers
questions based on the content of what you heard. Answers are usually in the form of
cierto/falso (true or false) or multiple choice. Adobe Flash Player is required for Listening
questions on exams. Be sure that Flash Player is enabled or properly installed on the computer
where you will be taking your exam.
Vocabulary (18–20 points): A variety of questions based on the vocabulary in the chapters
covered in this course.
Grammar (26–28 points): A variety of questions based on the grammar topics in the chapters
covered in this course.
Writing (16 points): You will be required to write a short (a paragraph or two) composition
based on a topic provided. You are not permitted to use a dictionary or textbook. It will be
graded based on vocabulary, grammar, content, and organization. Also, in this section you will
answer some questions using a complete sentence.
Reading (10 points): A short reading will be provided and you will then answer questions to
show comprehension of what you read. The questions will be multiple-choice on the midcourse exam and on the final exam you will have to answer using complete sentences in
Spanish.
Culture (6 points): These will be multiple choice questions based on the material found in the
Un viaje por… and the ¡Explora y exprésate! sections in each chapter of your eBook.
Speaking (10 points): You will record yourself answering a set of questions provided in Spanish.
The grade will be based on the first 2–3 minutes of your recording. You may not practice, use
paper to write out your response, or use any reference materials to prepare the recording. You
will need to have Audacity or similar software installed on your computer to complete the
speaking portion of the exams.
Remember, if using Audacity, never upload your project file (.aup) as your response!! Your
instructor will NOT be able to open the file. Always export and save your Audacity recording as
a .wav file before uploading to Moodle. Be sure to follow specific instructions in the Exam
Module for more information.
Exam questions that are true or false, multiple-choice, or have only one possible answer will be
auto graded. Written answers and recordings will be manually graded by your instructor.
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Chapter Grade Outline
The Module Assignment grades, Chapter (Capítulo) and Repaso grades correspond to module
assignments as follows:
Capítulo Preliminar
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Capítulo 6
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Module 01 assignment
Module 02 assignment
Module 03 assignment
Module 04 assignment
Capítulo 7
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Module 05 assignment
Module 06 assignment
Module 07 assignment
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•
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Mid-Course Repaso
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Capítulo 9
•
•
•
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Capítulo 10
•
•
•
•
Final Repaso
•
Speaking Quizzes
•
•
•
•
Module 08 assignment
Module 09 assignment
Module 10 assignment
Capítulo 8
Module 11 assignment
Module 12 assignment
Module 13 assignment
Module 14 assignment
Module 15 assignment
Module 16 assignment
Module 17 assignment
Module 18 assignment
Module 19 assignment
Module 20 assignment
Module 21 assignment
Module 5 assignment
Module 7 assignment
Module 15 assignment
Module 19 assignment
Module Assignment grades include scores received for Textbook Activities and eSAM Activities
within iLrn as well as speaking quizzes and practice exam grades for Repaso modules. For each
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chapter, Textbook and eSAM activity scores will be averaged out of 100 points and weighted
as described in the outline below.
The Mid-Course Exam is worth 100 points.
The Final Exam is worth 100 points.
Course grade =
Module Assignments
Capítulo Preliminar
Capítulo 6
Capítulo 7
Capítulo 8
Mid-Course Repaso
Capítulo 9
Capítulo 10
Final Repaso
Speaking quizzes
Mid-course Exam
Final Exam
35%
3%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
25%
40%
The following grading scale applies for students who complete the course on or after October
15, 2015. Prior to that date, the scale will be the same, except that pluses and minuses will be
dropped from the grade posted in the student’s permanent record and transcript.
97%−100%
93%–96%
90%–92%
87%–89%
83%–86%
80%–82%
77%–79%
73%–76%
70%–72%
67%–69%
63%–66%
60%–62%
0%–59%
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YOU MUST PASS THE FINAL EXAMINATION
IN ORDER TO PASS THE COURSE.
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IMPORTANT: The final exam cannot be taken until you meet the following requirements.
Under no circumstances may the final exam be taken earlier.
1. You must have been enrolled in the course for at least eight weeks, regardless of when
the modules and other exams are completed.
2. You must have a grade posted in the Moodle grade book for the Module 21
Practice Exam in order to unlock access to the final exam. Under no circumstances
may the final exam be taken before these two requirements are met. Please allow at
least seven days for the practice exam to be posted in the gradebook. During busy
seasons, it may take longer for grades to be posted. It is recommended that you do
not schedule your final Exam until your grade has been posted.
To read the full exam policy and other policy statements, visit
http://www.outreach.lsu.edu/Extended-Campus/Online-Distance-Learning/GuidelinesPolicies/Policies. Click on Extended Campus, select Online Distance Learning, and then click the
link for Guidelines and Policies.
Taking Your Examinations
You are required to create a Louisiana State University ODL ProctorU account and to take your
examinations through ProctorU, a remote proctoring service that allows you to take exams
anywhere with internet access. Information on creating your ProctorU account can be found in
the Getting Started module. You cannot use an account created through another university, so
if you already have an account, you will still need to create an account associated with LSU
Online Distance Learning (ODL).
The ProctorU website provides links you can use to find out how ProctorU works and to check
your computer to see that it meets the technical requirements. In addition, to test using
ProctorU, you need access to a web cam with a microphone (built-in or external), headphones
or working speakers, and high speed internet to use this service. A complete list of technical
requirements is available from the ProctorU website.
You should schedule your exams about a week before you are ready to take them in order to
avoid any additional charges.
Transcript Information
After you have completed this course, your grade will be filed with the Office of the University
Registrar. If a transcript is needed, it is your responsibility to make a request to the registrar. If
you would like to order a transcript, visit the Office of the University Registrar Transcript
Requests page to view your options at
(http://sites01.lsu.edu/wp/registraroffice/student-services/transcript-request/).
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Copyright
SPAN 1102 Elementary Spanish
Copyright © 2014 LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
Peggy McNeil
Instructor
Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures
Louisiana State University
All rights reserved. No part of this material may be used or reproduced without written
permission of the LSU Continuing Education Distance Learning Programs. Created in the
United States of America.
JM
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