SPAN 202
(Sections 01 and 03)
Dr. Roca-Martínez
SPANISH 202-INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II
[email protected]
Primavera 2016
Horas de Oficina: Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes 9:00-10:00.
Lunes y miércoles de 11:00-11:30.
Y por cita.
And by appointment.
Required Material:
1.Textbook: Facetas (Blanco, 2014).
2. Access to the online website: Supersite www.vhlcentral.com
Course Description:
This course provides a review of basic grammar structures, expansion of patterns, vocabulary
and idioms through discussion, reading and writing. The textbook “Enlaces” includes a variety
of engaging material through a variety of authentic TV clips, short movies, cultural and literacy
readings, blogs, and contextualized grammar and vocabulary. The course aims to develop an
awareness of cultural and literary contributions from the 22 Spanish-speaking countries. The
course is taught in Spanish with emphasis on conversation as a medium of expression.
Course goals:
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Ability to communicate at an intermediate level of Spanish.
Intermediate proficiency in reading and writing the language.
Ability to interpret and discuss texts critically at an intermediate level.
Ability to use technology and research select topics in Spanish.
Ability to use the Supersite for oral and written practice of Spanish.
Course components:
1. Participation, Preparation (15%)
For the class to be successful for both the individual and for the group, each person must be fully
prepared for each class session and willing to participate in each day's activities. The degree to
which one meets this goal determines a large percentage of the final grade. Students are also
expected to complete successfully the homework assigned by the professor. This is essential in
order to meet the course objectives. Less obvious but more important is the daily study of the
textbook. Assigned pages should be studied carefully. Grammatical concepts should be
understood and learned, new vocabulary should be memorized, and practice activities should be
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reviewed. The student is expected to complete all activities assigned by the professor. S/he is
responsible for preparing all readings, writing assignments, exercises, etc. before coming to
class on the designated day (with the exception of the first day of class). Preparation is a
component of homework. ¨Winging¨ and ¨snowballing¨ the professor during the review of
assignments will not be tolerated. If a student has not prepared the assignment, s/he must inform
the professor as soon as s/he is called in order to minimize wasting everyone's time. A student
who has ¨forgotten¨ his/her Spanish textbook will be required to retrieve them (despite weather
conditions).
Students MUST bring the textbook to class on a daily basis. If a student´s book is stolen or
lost, it is the student´s responsibility to photocopy the pages needed for class. Failure to do so is
noted as “unprepared”: class grade of 0.
2. Homework: Supersite Online Activities (20%)
The student will be required to complete Supersite online activities for each chapter. Supersite
activities are to be done in preparation for the section taught in the next class. This is done in
order to consolidate your understanding so that you are better prepared to participate in class
discussions. All Supersite exercises will be due 11.59 pm of the previous day of the class at
11:59 pm. For example, for the class on February 11, the supersite exercises will be due on
February 10 at 11:59 pm.
3. Exams (20%): There will be 2 exams, each covering multiple chapters, and each one of equal
value (10%). Absolutely no make-ups will be given unless a student provides an excuse, deemed
acceptable by The Citadel’s handbook, to Dr. Roca-Martínez within 24 hours (before or after the
date in question) of the scheduled exam.
4. Oral Presentation (15%): Each student is expected to give one presentation on a specific
cultural aspect of a chosen country. Students must sign up for a specific day. Each student is
encouraged to discuss with the professor, at least ten days prior, the aspects of the culture he/she
would like to research on. The student should prepare a pptx in Spanish to accompany his/her
oral presentation. The student must deliver the presentation orally in front of the classroom (no
reading will be allowed). It should last 10 minutes. Four days before the due date the student
should send the PowerPoint presentation to the professor in order to get feedback. If a student
misses his/her scheduled presentation, he/she will receive a grade of zero. Use of electronic
translators or help from tutors, friends, classmates, acquaintances, etc. is strictly prohibited.
5. Film Reflections (10%): Each student will write two film reflections/compositions
throughout the course. Your instructor will let you know what films you will be writing about.
Students should incorporate grammar and vocabulary learned up to that point in their
compositions. Bear in mind that Film Reflections are not summaries, but pieces of writing that
shows that the students have thought about the film in a critical manner. They should be
handwritten, double-spaced, and 250 words. See calendar for submission dates. No late work
will be accepted.
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6. Final Exam (20%): The final exam is cumulative. Your instructor will provide you with a
study guide. These are the dates:
SPAN 202 (01): Saturday, May 30 at 1:00 p.m. at Capers Hall 407
SPAN 202 (03): Thursday, April 28 at 8:00 a.m. at Capers Hall 407
SPAN 202 (05): Wednesday, April 27 at 1:00 p.m. at Capers Hall 201
Course Policies:
Attendance Policy: Attendance is required in this and all other courses in the Department of
Modern Languages, Literatures & Cultures. Unexcused absences will result in a much lower
grade for participation. The professor will excuse absences under certain circumstances only (i.e.
course field trips, intercollegiate sports activities, anticipated personal health needs and family
emergencies). Conflicting assignments, non-essential appointments, oversleeping, and the like
do not qualify as excusable absences. After one absence, the student’s final grade will lower 2%
per absence.
Missed and Late Assignments: Work is due on specified dates at the time of class. Missed and
late assignments will not be accepted
Handwriting: Students should use clear handwriting. Illegible or close to illegible handwriting
will not be evaluated. Consequently, the student will receive a grade of “0”.
Extra help: If a student has conscientiously followed the study guidelines as presented by the
professor, and s/he is dissatisfied with his/her performance, s/he is responsible for addressing
possible solutions directly with Dr. Roca-Martínez. Absolutely no extra-credit is admissible. If
the student is investing the necessary time for the course, he/she should not have time to realize
extra-curricular, course-related projects!
Class interruptions: It is prohibited, except for a dire emergency, to exit the class while in
session. Rest room visits are not to take place during class time. There will be a couple of
structured breaks during our three-hour-long class.
Food, Tobacco, Gum, Candy: Under no circumstances may a student use any tobacco products,
chew gum, snack on hard candy or any foreign matter during the class period. Although this is
already a college-wide policy at The Citadel, it is necessary for the unhampered production of
the spoken, target language. The professor therefore reserves the right to dismiss any student
who violates this rule.
Posture, Consciousness, General Behavior and Seating: Because of the rigors of The Citadel
experience and the subsequent mental and physical fatigue that are ever present, it is critical that
a student assist his/her focus during the class period by sitting upright with both feet firmly
planted on the floor and hands off his/her face and head. Sleeping is prohibited. Students who
repeatedly ignore these rules will be dismissed from class by the professor.
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Cell Phone Policy: If the professor catches you using your cell phone during class, it will be
confiscated and delivered to the Department Chair’s office (CA 232-A). The student in question
will receive a zero for participation that day and a white slip will be sent to the Commandant’s
Office. In other words, ABSOLUTELY NO cell phone use in class allowed.
Grade Scale:
A
90-100
B
80-89
C
70-79
D
60-69
F
0-59
Course Grade Percentages: Course Grade Distribution:
20%
20%
20%
15%
10 %
15%
Participation/Preparation (Daily homework)
Homework (Supersite)
Exams (2)
Oral Presentation on Culture
Film Reflections (2)
Cumulative Final Exam
The professor reserves the right to alter this syllabus at any time in order to accommodate better
the learning needs of the students. During any class period, the professor also reserves the right
to dismiss any student whose behavior negatively affects the learning environment of the
classroom. The professor will record cases of dismissal as an absence "A" for the student. By
remaining enrolled in this class, the student agrees to read carefully and subsequently accepts the
professor's policies as outlined in this document.
Use of Tutors: Student tutors in Spanish are available for consultation and oral practice and all
language students are strongly encouraged to make use of this resource. If one seeks help with an
assignment from a tutor all parties must be certain that the help be only of an instructional or
advisory nature. That is, simple correction of mistakes by that person would be considered a
violation of an implicit honor code and would be inappropriate and unacceptable. Advice and
instruction while guiding toward improvement are more appropriate activities to have with an
assistant.
Plagiarism: Related to the cautions stated above in the paragraph "Use of Tutors" is the topic of
plagiarism. In addition to the topics covered elsewhere, using on-line and other computermediated translators might be considered a variety of plagiarism.
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CALENDAR
DIA
ENERO
SEMANA1
Jueves, 14
SEMANA 2
EN CLASE
Libro de Texto
Enlaces
ENERO
SEMANA 1
SEMANA 1
Presentación del
curso
SEMANA 2
Las relaciones personales.
Jueves, 21
Las relaciones personales.
Martes, 26
Jueves, 28
SEMANA 3
Poema: Neruda
Di algo.
FEBRERO
SEMANA 4
FEBRERO
SEMANA 4
Martes, 2
Sonia Sotomayor
Jueves, 4
Película
SEMANA 5
(on-line exercises on Vista site)
http://www.vhlcentral.com/home
(Supersite exercises should be submitted on line by 11:59 pm,
the day before class)
ENERO
Martes, 19
SEMANA 3
TAREA
Supersite Exercises
SEMANA 5
Martes, 9
Película
Jueves, 11
Discusión Película
Repaso Examen # 1
-Leer págs 2 y 3.
-Hacer act. 2, pág. 3.
-Leer págs. 14-15
-Hacer acts. 2, pág. 16.
SEMANA 2
-Leer págs. 18-19.
-Hacer acts. 2, pág. 20.
-Leer págs. 22-23.
-Hacer acts. 24 y 25.
-Leer pág. 33.
-Hacer act. Poema y Conexión personal, pág. 31.
SEMANA 3
-Hacer act. 1 y 2 pág. 26.
-Leer pág. 37.
-Hacer act. 1, pág. 38.
FEBRERO
SEMANA 4
-Leer pág. 40.
-Escribe una composición de 100 palabras describiéndote
a ti mismo. Usa al menos 20 palabras de vocabulario de la
pág. 40. Para entregar.
SEMANA 5
-Escribe una composición de 250 palabras sobre la película. Usa palabras de vocabulario y los puntos gramaticales
estudiados en la lección 1.
-Completar ejercicios capítulo 1, Supersite.
Plazo: Lunes, 15 a las 11:59 p.m.
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SEMANA 6
SEMANA 6
Martes, 16
EXAMEN # 1
Jueves, 18
Las diversiones
SEMANA 7
SEMANA 7
Martes, 23
Las diversiones
Jueves, 25
El Tiple
MARZO
MARZO
SEMANA 8
SEMANA 8
Benedetti: Idilio
Martes, 1
La vida diaria
Jueves, 3
SEMANA 9
SEMANA 9
Película
Jueves, 10
Película
Martes, 15
Jueves, 17
-Leer págs. 42 y 42.
-Hacer act. 4, pág. 44.
-Leer pág. 50 y 51.
-Hacer acts. 1 y 2, pág. 52.
-Leer págs. 54 y 55.
-Hacer act. 3, pág. 56.
-Leer págs. 58 y 59.
-Hacer 1 y 2, pág. 60.
SEMANA 7
-Leer págs. 62 y 63.
-Hacer act. 1, pág. 64.
-Hacer act. 2 y 3, pág. 66.
-Leer pág. 73.
-Hacer “Practicar”, pág. 71.
-Completar actividades capítulo 2, Supersite.
Plazo: Lunes a las 11:59 de la noche.
MARZO
SEMANA 8
-Leer págs. 82 y 83.
-Hacer act. # 4, pág. 84.
-Leer pág. 90 y 91.
-Hacer 1 y 2, pág. 92.
-Leer págs. 94 y 95.
-Hacer act. 1 y 2, pág. 96.
-Leer págs. 98-99.
-Leer págs. 102, págs. 102-103
-Hacer acts. 1 y 2, pág. 104.
La vida diaria
Martes, 8
SEMANA 10
SEMANA 6
SEMANA 10
Discusión película
Repaso Examen #
2
EXAMEN # 2
SEMANA 9
-Escribir una reflexión de 250 palabras sobre la película.
SEMANA 10
-Completar actividades capítulo 3, Supersite.
Plazo: Miércoles a las 11:59 p.m.
-Leer págs. 122 y 123.
-Hacer acts. A y B, pág. 123.
-Leer págs. 130 y131.
-Hacer 1 y 2, pág. 132.
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SEMANA 11
SEMANA 11
SEMANA 11
Martes, 22
La salud y el bienestar
-Leer págs. 134, 135 y 136.
-Hacer acts. 1 y 2, pág. 137.
Jueves, 24
La salud y el bienestar
-Leer págs. 140 y 141.
-Hacer 1 y 2, pág. 142.
-Leer acts. 145 y 146.
-Hacer 1 y 2, pág. 146.
SEMANA 12
SEMANA 12
SEMANA 12
Martes, 29
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
Jueves, 31
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
ABRIL
ABRIL
SEMANA 13
SEMANA 13
ABRIL
SEMANA 13
Martes, 5
Jueves, 7
SEMANA 14
La salud y el bienestar.
Éramos pocos
SEMANA 14
-Hacer act. 1 y 2, págs. 148.
-Completar actividades capítulo 4, Supersite.
Plazo: Miércoles a las 11:59 p.m.
-Leer págs. 164 y 165.
-Hacer A y B, pág. 165.
-Leer págs. 172 y 173.
-Hacer 1 y 2, pág. 174.
SEMANA 14
Martes, 12
Los viajes
-Leer págs. 184 y 185.
-Hacer acts. 1 y 2, pág. 186.
-Hacer act. 1, pág. 192.
Jueves 14
Los viajes
-Completar actividades capítulo 5, Supersite.
-Preparar las presentaciones.
SEMANA 15
SEMANA 15
Martes, 19
Presentaciones
Martes, 21
Presentaciones
SEMANA 16
Martes, 26
SEMANA 16
SEMANA 15
SEMANA 16
Presentaciones
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Evaluation Criteria for Class Participation
Outstanding = 90-100 (A) The student:
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Never falls sleep during class.
is well prepared for class, arriving with significant mastery of newly studied material
is consistent, enthusiastic about learning, and always has a positive impact on class atmosphere
participates actively in Spanish in all aspects of classroom activities, including volunteering to answer
questions, sharing ideas, and responding to classmates’ ideas
contributes actively during small-group activities; shows leadership and is crucial to getting the given
tasks accomplished; listens attentively when others speak
successfully achieves the objectives of each lesson
is always on task and uses practice time wisely
does not revert to use of English to ask questions or after completing group activities; develops ideas in
group activities and relates them to other topics or elaborates on topics to maximize use of Spanish if
his/her group finishes before others in the class
Very good = 80-89 (B) The student:
 is well prepared for class, and is often able to actively use new material
 shows a positive attitude toward learning and has a positive impact on class atmosphere
 participates regularly in Spanish including asking questions and initiating conversations with instructor
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and/or classmates; volunteers and shares ideas regularly
contributes positively during small-group activities and is a valued team member; listens when others
speak
makes a concerted effort to achieve the objectives of each lesson
stays mostly on task and uses practice time wisely
does not easily revert to use of English in small-group activities or after finishing assigned tasks
Satisfactory = 70-79 (C) The student:
 is somewhat prepared for class, though sometimes not able to apply new material
 seems somewhat indifferent toward learning or is often distracted during class activities, thus does not
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positively impact class atmosphere on a regular basis
shows more passive than active participation; sometimes contributes and is at least aware of what is going on, but mostly just answers instructor’s questions when called upon
sometimes contributes during small-group activities; usually listens when others speak
makes an effort to achieve lesson objectives, although there is room for improvement
could stay more focused; and could make better use of practice time
resorts too easily to English to ask questions of instructor or to converse with classmates after finishing
small-group activities
Improvement Needed = 69 and below (D, F) The student:
 is not well prepared for class, and often is not able to apply new material
 shows a negative attitude toward learning or is completely inattentive during class activities; is disre-
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spectful to instructor or to classmates; talks out of turn or about unrelated topics; has a negative impact
on class atmosphere for any number of reasons
is a passive participant or a non-participant in class activities; is barely engaged and depends on others
to carry the load
rarely contributes during small-group activities; often does not listen when others speak
makes little or no effort toward achieving lesson objectives; there is significant room for improvement
is easily distracted and off-task; often wastes practice time
lapses into English frequently to ask questions of instructor or to converse with classmates; rarely
speaks Spanish
sleeps a lot in class.
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