LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
SPANISH 2
SPRING 2017
Instructor: Dr. Cynthia A. Quintero
Time: Tues. & Thurs. 8:00-11:05am
Email: [email protected]
Office: LAC-M101A
Office Hours:
-Mon./Wed.: 7:30-8:00am; 10:30-11:15am; 2:30-4:00pm
-Tue./Thurs.: 11:15-3:00pm
Section: 31305
Location: LAC−M204
Phone: 562-938-4611
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Spanish 2 is a course designed primarily for non-native speakers of Spanish (native speakers of Spanish need to enroll in a
higher level Spanish course). Spanish 2 is designed to enhance the student’s ability to understand native spoken and
written Spanish and to increase communication skills in basic everyday situations. Listening comprehension and reading
are the basis for the sound acquisition of a foreign language. Students will begin to build a foundation in the four
communicative skills; listening, speaking, reading and writing. The goal of this course is communicative competency and a
basic understanding of grammatical structures. This class uses speaking, reading, and writing activities to enhance student
proficiency in the dynamics of communication in Spanish. In addition to the oral practice, the class will also consist of the
presentation of Spanish culture by way of videos, films, music, etc. Also beneficial to your achievement of fluency is to
watch subtitled movies in Spanish or to make friends with Spanish speakers so that you can practice your Spanish in
natural surroundings every day. Plan to spend at least two hours daily outside of class studying Spanish. This will facilitate
the internalizing of the material.
TEXTBOOKS
Blitt, Mary Ann & Casas, Margarita. Exploraciones. 2nd Edition. Cengage Learning, Boston, MA. 2016.
Required Online Materials
Access to iLrn online resources (to be purchased with textbook bundle)
TEXT MATERIAL COVERED
Chapter 7-Chapter 10, Chapter 12
Chapter 11: Passive/Impersonal ‘se’ and comparisons
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of Spanish 2, students will be able to:
1. Formulate ideas orally at a high elementary level.
2. Formulate ideas in writing at a high elementary level.
3. Demonstrate reading comprehension at a high elementary level.
4. Demonstrate aural comprehension at a high elementary level.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of Spanish 2, students will be able to demonstrate competency in the language at a high
elementary level in listening, reading, writing, and oral skills. Students will be able to distinguish words and phrases from
simple questions, frequency commands, and courtesy formulas while responding appropriately to requests made by others
in Spanish. Additionally, students will be able to identify various components of Hispanic culture, appraise their value within
the target culture, and compare them to the students’ own culture.
ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION (10%)
Class attendance is mandatory. Regular class attendance is essential for successful completion of the course. Students
are allowed two (2) absences per semester. For any absences beyond this, a student’s FINAL GRADE will be lowered
by one (1) percentage point. Punctual arrival to class is essential. Every three (3) tardies will be counted as one (1)
absence. In order to receive full credit for daily attendance, students must stay in class for the entire duration of the class
period. Leaving class early –for any duration of time– will count as an absence. Absences will only be EXCUSED
by showing proof of EMERGENCY. There are no exceptions. As per California State Law and College Policy, a student
will be dropped from the course if he/she fails to show up for two consecutive class meetings, or a total of 15 hours
during the entire semester, or four absences in any order. If you are absent from class on any particular day, it is up to
you to obtain from other students in the class the assignment that is due on the following class meeting, so exchange
numbers with a couple of students in class as soon as possible. Try to notify me of absences as soon as possible so that
you are not dropped from the course. ATTENDING LAB HOURS IS MANDATORY!
Participation is a vital part of the language acquisition experience. The class participation grade will be based on both the
quantity and quality of student participation. This includes student contribution, in Spanish, in large group and small group
activities and daily preparedness and willingness to contribute to daily classroom discussions. Active participation in class
means being prepared everyday with course materials, such as the required textbook and the lab manual on Lab day.
Failure to come prepared to class will have a negative effect on the Attendance & Participation portion of the grade.
HOMEWORK AND LAB MANUAL (15%)
HOMEWORK: Homework will be due regularly and will be checked by the professor for credit. All homework assignments
must be complete –no credit will be given for incomplete assignments. NO LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCCEPTED.
WORKBOOK: The Workbook Manual must be completed by students at home. Completed workbook pages will be
submitted upon the conclusion of every two chapters and will be due on the day of the scheduled exams. In order to
receive full credit, students must correct their own exercises using a different colored pen and the answer key in
the back of the workbook. INCOMPLETE WORKBOOK PAGES AND WORKBOOK PAGES WITHOUT CORRECTIONS
WILL RECEIVE A ZERO. NO EXCEPTIONS!
LAB MANUAL: The Language Lab is located in M103. One hour per week is reserved for you to work in the lab on the
available computer programs. As part of your homework (to be completed outside the regularly scheduled lab time), you will
be doing audio activities in the Student Activities Manual. Be sure to verify your attendance each time you work in the lab.
Each time you enter/exit the Lab, you will need to log on/off your computer, using your seven-digit Student I.D. number.
Every two hours missed in the Lab will count as one absence and will affect the Attendance portion of the grade. Fourteen
hours (14) of lab time must be completed by all students by the end of the semester. It is the student’s responsibility to
ensure that this requirement is fulfilled. Students are allowed to make-up one (1) extra hour a week of Lab time during Open
Lab hours. If another class is in session during the time you would like to make-up hours, you must ask the professor who
has scheduled lab time permission before working at a computer station. The scheduled Lab time for our section is on
Tuesdays from 10:00-10:55 a.m. All students are expected to attend Lab hours as part of the course requirement. Leaving
early and missing Lab hours will have a negative effect on the overall grade.
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COMPOSITIONS (10%)
Students will be assigned two (2) take home compositions this semester. Students will be responsible for writing two drafts
of each composition. The first draft will be peer-edited and the second will be graded by the professor. Themes and
expectations for these will be given when assigned.
EXAMS & QUIZZES (45%)
There will be a chapter exam upon completion of the first four Chapters 7 & 8, 9 & 10, and two quizzes. Chapter exams will
consist of vocabulary, grammar, writing, reading and listening comprehension, and are contextually based. THERE WILL
BE NO MAKE-UP OR LATE EXAMS ADMINISTERED. Information for each exam & for each quiz will be provided in
advance.
FINAL EXAM (20%)
The Final Exam will be cumulative and will reflect the overall emphasis given to the skills and structures learned during the
semester. The Final Exam will be administered on the last meeting day of the semester. THE FINAL EXAM CANNOT BE
GIVEN EARLY. ANY STUDENT WHO FAILS TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF “F” IN THE
COURSE.
GRADES AND GRADING SCALE
Grades in the class will be based on the following criteria:
* Attendance & Participation
*Homework/Lab Manual
*Compositions (2)
*Exams & Quizzes (2)
*Final Exam
TOTAL
10%
15%
10%
45%
20%
100%
A
B
C
D
F
= 100.00 – 90
= 89.99 – 80
= 79.99 – 70
= 69.99 – 60
= 59.99 – 0
NOTE: A student may opt to take this course for CREDIT/NO CREDIT. If he/she does so, then the student is expected to
receive a total class grade of 71% or higher in order to receive CREDIT. Any student wishing to declare the CREDIT/NO
CREDIT option for this course and/or officially drop the courses, must do so by filling the appropriate forms at the
Registrar’s Office by the official deadline. Please consult the Registrar’s Office or LBCC’s website for further details. Any
student that does not officially drop the course by the official date will receive a F (FAIL) as a final grade for the course on
his/her official transcripts. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. It is your responsibility to Add/Drop courses by the
deadlines set forth by the College.
ADD/DROP POLICIES
Dropping Students: Students who fail to show up on the first day of class will be dropped from the course after the
FIRST HOUR OF THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS, and their seat will be given to a student on the Waitlist. Students on
the Waitlist will be added in CHRONOLOGICAL order according to the Waitlist provided to the professor. Any
remaining seats not filled by Waitlisted students, will be filled by a lottery system conducted before the end of the
first class meeting.
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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Lack of honesty in the classroom is considered a very serious offense. Any form of cheating on tests, submitting work which is
not one’s own (plagiarism), talking during tests, furnishing false information to the professor, or knowingly misrepresenting
oneself to the college (i.e. signing in for someone else on attendance sheets) is grounds for disciplinary action. The
consequences of cheating are severe and may include expulsion from the college. Furthermore, disruptive behavior,
derogatory remarks and actions that interfere with the educational experience of other students will not be tolerated at any
time. Be courteous and respectful of others and of the opinions expressed by others in class. For further information, see
“Creating a Collegiate Environment” in the College Catalogue and/or Schedule of Classes.
AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT (ADA STATEMENT)
To obtain special accommodations and testing arrangements due to a learning disability, please register with the Disabled
Student Program & Services (DSPS).
STUDENT WAIT TIME
If, due to unforeseen emergencies, the professor does not arrive at the scheduled start time for your class, you are to
remain in class for fifteen (15) minutes, unless otherwise notified by the Division.
COMMON COURTESY
*NO CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES SHALL BE VISIBLE/AUDIBLE DURING CLASS.
*ELECTRONIC DICTIONARIES ARE NOT PERMITTED DURING CLASS TIME UNLESS PERMISSION IS GRANTED BY
THE PROFESSOR.
*USE OF COMPUTERS IN CLASS IS PROHIBITED WITHOUT PERMISSION.
Long Beach City College Deadlines and Important Dates
Feb. 17-20
Presidents Day – College Closed
March 10
Application for Spring 2017 Certificates & Degrees
April 3-8
Spring Recess – No classes
May 29
Memorial Day Holiday – College Closed
****Final Exams are the last week of classes.
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DAY-BY-DAY SCHEDULE – SPRING 2017
07/02 Introd. al curso. Presentación de estudiantes. Repaso de español 1. Tarea: pp.226-227: Todo; pp.230-231.
09/02 Introd. al Capítulo 7: Vocabulario: La comida: pp.226-227. Conexiones culturales: <<La comida y la conexión
cultural>> pp.228-229. Tarea: pp.232-234 & Cuaderno: pp.93-96.
14/02 Por vs para: pp.233-235. Lectura: <<Los alimentos del nuevo mundo>> pp. 238-239. En vivo: <<Las compras en
el supermercado>> p.237. Tarea: pp.240-243 & Cuaderno pp.96-99.
16/02 Vocabulario para ordenar en el restaurante pp.240-241. Conexiones culturales: <<El negocio de la comida>>
pp.242-243. Tarea: Estudiar.
21/02 Pronombres de complemento directo: pp.244-249. Hojas de práctica: Pronombres de complemento directo
con el pretérito. Lectura: <<La comida rápida en Latinoamérica>> pp.250-251. Tarea: pp.253-259 &
Cuaderno pp. 102 -106; Estudiar para Prueba #1.
23/02 PRUEBA #1: Capítulo 7. Introd. al Capítulo 8: Vocabulario: Los quehaceres domésticos: pp.262-263. Conexiones
culturales: <<Los deberes de la casa>> pp.264-265. Tarea: pp.266-270 & Cuaderno pp.109.
28/02 Asignar Composición #1. Introd. al imperfecto: pp.266-268. Hojas de práctica y actividades orales con el
imperfecto. Tarea: Composición #1. Hojas de práctica: el imperfecto & Cuaderno pp.110-113.
02/03 Introd. a expresiones indefinidas y negativas: pp.269-271. Lectura: <<La ciudad es nuestra casa>> pp. 274-75.
Los pasatiempos y actividades favoritas: pp. 276-277. Tarea: pp.276 & 280-281 & Cuaderno pp.114-115.
07/03 FLEX DAY – NO HAY CLASES
09/03 Pronombres de complemento indirecto: pp.280-282. Diálogos y situaciones. Tarea: pp.283-285 & Cuaderno
pp.116-119.
14/03
16/03
Pronombres de complemento doble pp. 283-285. Lectura: <<Todos necesitamos un pasatiempo>>
pp.286-287. Redacción p. 288.Tarea: Estudiar y competar Cuadernos: Capítulos 7 & 8.
EXAMEN #1: Capítulos 7 & 8. Entregar Cuadernos: Capítulos 7 & 8. Introd. al Capítulo 9:
Vocabulario: Las celebraciones: pp.300-301. Conexiones culturales: <<Festivales y celebraciones>>
pp.302-303. Tarea: pp. 304 & Cuaderno p.125.
21/03 Introd. al pretérito vs imperfecto: pp. 304-306. Hojas de práctica y Actividades orales. Exploraciones
profesionales: <<La mercadotecnia>> pp.290-291. Tarea: pp.307-308 & Cuaderno pp.126-127.
23/03 Pretérito. vs. imperfecto: con acciones en progreso y terminadas pp.307-310. Lectura : <<El día de los
muertos>> pp.312-313. Vocabulario: La ciudad, el tráfico y los accidentes: pp.314-315. Tarea: pp.316319 & Cuaderno pp.128-131.
28/03 Pretérito vs. imperfecto: con emoción y estados mentales pp.318-320. Conexiones culturales: <<El tráfico y los
accidentes>> pp.316-317. Tarea: p.321 & Cuaderno pp.132-134. Estudiar para Prueba #2.
30/03 Prueba #2: Capítulo 9. Repaso y resumen del pretérito vs. imperfecto. pp.321-323. Lectura: <<Leyendas
urbanas>> pp. 324-325. Redacción: p.326. Tarea: Hojas de práctica & Cuaderno pp.134-137.
3-8 DE ABRIL – VACACIONES DE PRIMAVERA
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11/04
Introd. al Capítulo 10: Viajar en tren o en avión pp. 336-337. Conexiones culturales: <<La industria del
turismo>> pp.338-339. Tarea: pp.340-344.
13/04 Pronombres relativos y adverbios pp.340-342. Lectura: <<¿Adónde ir de vacaciones?>> pp.348-349. Tarea:
pp.350, 354-355 & Cuaderno pp.139-144.
18/04 Mandatos: Ud./Uds. y nosotros pp.340-346. Vocabulario relacionado al alojamiento pp.350-351.
Conexiones culturales: <<Lugares excepcionales>> pp.352-353. Tarea: p.354-356 & Cuaderno pp. 145148.
20/04 Mandatos informales: tú pp.354-356. Introd. a mandatos y el uso de pronombres pp. 357-359.Lectura:
<<¿Dónde quedarse: hoteles, moteles, pensiones o albergues?>> pp.360-361. Tarea: Hojas de práctica &
Cuaderno pp.149-151.
25/04 Mandatos con el uso de pronombres pp. 357-359. Exploraciones profesionales: <<El orden público>>
pp.328-329. Situaciones y presentaciones. Tarea: Estudiar y completar Cuadernos: Capítulos 9 & 10.
27/04 EXAMEN #2: Capítulos 9 & 10. Entregar Cuaderno: Capítulos 9 & 10. Introd. al Capítulo 11: ¿Es
la moda arte? pp.374-375. Actividades orales. Tarea: Composición #2.
02/05 Capítulo 11: Introd. al se pasivo y al se impersonal pp.378-380. Actividad de escritura. Entrevistas
orales. Tarea: pp.381-384.
04/05 Comparaciones pp.381-384. <<Las tapadas: una moda escandalosa>> pp.386-387 todo. Preparar
diálogos. Tarea: Hojas de práctica: comparaciones.
09/05 Introd. al Capítulo 12: ¿Qué será de nuestro planeta? La ecología: pp.410-411 todo. Introd. al futuro
de los verbos regulares e irregulares pp.414-416. Tarea: Hojas de práctica.
11/05 El futuro pp. 414-416. Escritura: Campaña ecológica en grupos y presentaciones. Tarea: pp.417-420.
16/05 El presente perfecto pp.417-420. Encuestas: ¿Qué has hecho tú recientemente? Lectura: <<Los
parques nacionales de Costa Rica y de Ecuador>> pp.422-423. Tarea:
18/05 Introd. al presente subjuntivo: pp.428-430. Vocabulario: La vida en una granja: pp.424-425. Lectura:
<<El reino animal >> pp.426-427. Tarea: pp.431-433.
23/05 El presente de subjuntivo con expresiones de incertidumbre: pp. 431-433. Situaciones con el presente
de subjuntivo. Lectura: <<Animales fantásticos>> pp.434-435. Tarea: Hojas de práctica: presente de
subjuntivo.
25/05 Continuar con el presente de subjuntivo y vocabulario. Redacción: pp. 436. Tarea: Hojas de práctica:
presente de subjuntivo; Hojas de repaso para el examen final.
30/05 Repaso: Capítulos 7-12. Tarea: Hojas de repaso: examen final.
01/06 Repaso: Capítulos 7-12. Tarea: Estudiar para el examen final.
06/06 EXAMEN FINAL: Capítulos 7-12: el martes, 6 de junio, 8:00-11:05am
*The professor reserves the right to make changes to the Day-By-Day Calendar and to the syllabus as necessary.
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