Syllabus
Syllabus
SPAN 1101, version 1.2
Updated: June 10, 2015
SPAN 1101—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 1 access to iLrn™ Heinle Learning Center,
and uses a unique access code created specifically for the SPAN 1101 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.1 - 18 Months, 1st Edition
ISBN-10: 1-285-81002-3
ISBN-13: 978-1-285-81002-7
To purchase the required materials, go to
http://www.cengagebrain.com/micro/1-1TC05SV
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 1101 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 1. Boston, MA: Heinle Cengage
Learning, 2013.
ISBN-10: 1-111-34114-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-111-34114-5
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
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Spanish 1101 is LSU’s first course in Spanish and is intended for those students
who have had no prior Spanish courses or have not received university credit
for Spanish.
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. 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
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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.
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 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.
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 materials 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.
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://cengagesites.com/academic/?site=5212&SecID=5380
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
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assignment has been completed, a rapid re-reading of the related text
and other materials is strongly recommended.
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.
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.
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.)
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
01
¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español!
02
¿Cómo te llamas? (Parte 1)
03
¿Cómo te llamas? (Parte 2)
04
¿Cómo te llamas? (Parte 3)
05
¿Qué te gusta hacer? (Parte 1)
06
¿Qué te gusta hacer? (Parte 2)
07
¿Qué te gusta hacer? (Parte 3)
08
¿Qué clases vas a tomar? (Parte 1)
09
¿Qué clases vas a tomar? (Parte 2)
10
¿Qué clases vas a tomar? (Parte 3)
11
Repaso
Mid-Course Examination
12
¿Te interesa la tecnología? (Parte 1)
13
¿Te interesa la tecnología? (Parte 2)
14
¿Te interesa la tecnología? (Parte 3)
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¿Te interesa la tecnología? (Parte 4)
16
¿Te interesa la tecnología? (Repaso)
17
¿Qué tal la familia? (Parte 1)
18
¿Qué tal la familia? (Parte 2)
19
¿Qué tal la familia? (Parte 3)
20
¿Qué tal la familia? (Parte 4)
21
Repaso
Final Examination
Module Assignments
Module assignment activities will be completed in the Heinle iLrn online
program for Cuadros Introductory Spanish, Volume 1. This will include
vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities. 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. Any attempts after
that will not be graded. 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.)
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.
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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 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.
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Examinations and Grading Policy
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, Chapters 1–5, and Mid-Course
and Final Repaso Practice Exams. Students may determine individual activity
grades by reviewing assignment grades in iLrn.
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 and there is a review module for each
(Modules 11 and 21) in which you will take a practice exam as the module
assignment so that you are prepared for the technical requirements and format
for the real exam. 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.
Your practice exam will be 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 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 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.
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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 mid-course 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.
The Module Assignment grades, Chapter (Capítulo) and Repaso grades
correspond to module assignments as follows:
Capítulo Preliminar
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Capítulo 1
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Capítulo 2
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Module 01 assignment
Module 02 assignment
Module 03 assignment
Module 04 assignment
Module 05 assignment
Module 06 assignment
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Module 07 assignment
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Mid-Course Repaso
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Capítulo 4
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Capítulo 5
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Final Repaso
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Module 08 assignment
Module 09 assignment
Module 10 assignment
Capítulo 3
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 Assignment grades include scores received for Textbook Activities and
eSAM Activities within iLrn as well as practice exam grades for Repaso modules.
For each 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 1
Capítulo 2
Capítulo 3
Mid-Course Repaso
Capítulo 4
Capítulo 5
Final Repaso
Mid-course Exam
Final Exam
3%
4%
5%
5%
4%
5%
5%
4%
35%
25%
40%
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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.
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://cms.outreach.lsu.edu/cms/CEHomePage.aspx. Click on Extended Campus,
select Online Distance Learning, and then click the link for Policies.
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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
(http://sites01.lsu.edu/wp/registraroffice/student-services/transcript-request/).
Copyright
SPAN 1101 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/KP
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