FLS 201: Intermediate Spanish I
Course Policies, General Information, & Schedule
Instructor: Karen A. Coachman
E-mail: [email protected]
Office: Laundry Building, Room 209
Office hours: Mon. & Wed., 2:30-4:00 p.m.
(and by appointment)
Instructor web page:
http://www4.ncsu.edu/~kacoachm
Fall 2008 Sections:
012 – MWF 9:10-10:00 a.m. – Harrelson 233
013 – MWF 10:15-11:05 a.m. – Harrelson 147
026 – MWF 12:25-1:15 p.m. – Harrelson 163
027 – MWF 1:30-2:20 p.m. – Harrelson 163
Please read this information carefully and pay attention to supplementary information that
your instructor presents in class.
You are responsible for understanding and adhering to course policies.
Catalog Description: Listening and speaking; development of a balanced foundation in all Spanish
language skills. Idiomatic, everyday Spanish and cultural awareness. Class practice, laboratory and written
homework. (See the instructor web page listed above for specific course objectives.)
Placement and Pre-requisites: FLS 102 (or appropriate transfer credit) or the following test scores:
NCSU Placement test: 346-424; SAT II test: 510-600. (See http://sasw.chass.ncsu.edu/fl/place.htm for
scoring interpretation and placement policy.)
If you do not have any of the prerequisites listed above, you must take the Placement Test either in the
Laundry Lab (LAU 214: Language and Computer Building at the corner of Stinson & Current Drives) or the
Withers Lab (WI 131): http://chasslabs.chass.ncsu.edu/laundry/home.
The test will take about 25 minutes and you will receive the results immediately.
Note: Native speakers CANNOT receive credit for FLS 101-202 if Spanish is their native language.
Required text and supplementary materials: Plazas: Lugar de encuentros, SECOND EDITION.
Required components are:
1) Student textbook with audio CD and 2) a Quia account for completion of laboratory activities.
A full package, available at the NC State bookstore http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/ncsubookstores, is
recommended, which includes the student text with audio CD, hard copy workbook and workbook answer
key, CD ROM, and book key for creating a Quia account for completion of audio lab at
http://books.quia.com/books/.
Additional web resources for this book are available at http://plazas.heinle.com/
(choose Plazas: Lugar de encuentros, 2nd Edition, NOT CengageNOW! Live Edition).
Instructor course code for Quia for FLS 201: CKDMDX774
(Students new to Plazas will need to use their own book key in conjunction with the instructor course code
to open an account with Quia. Students who already have an account will need to change instructors using
my course code). See my Quia information link if you have questions.
Used books: If you buy a used textbook, you can buy a package of new ancillary materials which will also
include a new book key for using the Quia online lab. Book keys are not transferable to other people. You
must purchase a new one. If you only need the book key you may purchase one through Quia. See the Quia
information site above, or contact Quia support at: http://books.quia.com/support.html
Language laboratory: All students must complete language laboratory (audio) activities for each chapter
studied.
If you do not have access to a computer with speakers, you can complete audio lab exercises in a CHASS
Foreign Language Computer Lab, either in the Laundry Lab (LAU 214: Language and Computer Building at
the corner of Stinson & Current Drives) or the Withers Lab (WI 131). LAU 214 is open Mon.-Th. 8AM9PM, Fri. 8AM-5PM, Sat. 12-5PM, and Sun. 1PM-5PM. WI 131 is open Mon.-Fri. 8AM-5PM, closed Sat.
and Sun. For more information, visit: http://chasslabs.chass.ncsu.edu/laundry/home.
Grading - Assignments, Tests, and Participation: The course will be graded in the following
manner:
Participation & Preparation
30%
- Workbook (5%)
- Quia Lab (8%)
- Attendance, Active Participation, & Quizzes (17%)
Chapter Tests (5)
30%
Oral Communication Assessment
10%
Final Exam
30%
TOTAL
100%
Notes on Attendance and Active Participation in class:
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You should bring your textbook to every class (except on exam days) and turn cell phones off.
You will receive 4 points for every class period that you are in attendance and participating in class
activities. The following amount of points will be deducted if any of the following applies to you
during the class period:
Absent (unexcused) - 4 points
Present but sleeping, doing work for another class, texting, or otherwise distracted - 4 points
Assigned Homework not completed - 2
Late or failed to bring textbook to class - 1 point
Quizzes will be given periodically and will be graded on a 4 point scale. On days a quiz is given in
class, your participation grade for the day will be your quiz grade. However, if any items listed above
apply to you during the class period, the appropriate amount of points will be deducted from the point
value earned on the quiz for the day.
If you miss a class, you should check with the instructor for any additional homework that may have
been assigned in class on the day of your absence so you can complete it and bring it with you to the
next class. Absence from class is not an excuse for not knowing about an assignment or of any changes
in the schedule.
Preparation and participation in class are essential for success in learning a foreign language.
Homework will be assigned on a regular basis and completion of homework before class is required. Use the
following rubric as a guide to proper preparation and participation:
Ø A - Student comes to class prepared, bringing proper materials, arriving on time and staying the full
length of the class. Student is attentive and frequently volunteers to participate. Student is actively
involved in all class activities and stays on task in group work. Any questions or comments are
pertinent.
Ø B - Student is usually prepared. Student is always attentive, participates in all activities and
volunteers from time to time. Student asks only pertinent questions.
Ø C - Student shows evidence of being unprepared on occasion. Student may arrive late or leave early
in some instances. Student volunteers infrequently and may ask questions that would not be
necessary had the student prepared for class more thoroughly.
Ø D - Student is unprepared and/or inattentive. Student rarely volunteers and demonstrates lack of
involvement in class activities. Student may not stay on task in group work and may ask unnecessary
or inappropriate questions. Student exhibits lack of concern for the class. His or her behavior may
have a negative effect on the class.
Ø F - Student does not attend class.
Attendance policy: Attendance is obligatory. More than 3 absences of any kind (excused or unexcused) is
considered excessive. For each unexcused absence beyond 3, 1% point will be deducted from the final
grade. Please note that this is a separate category from the participation grade and requirements, though the
two are related. For an absence to be excused, the student must inform the instructor in advance if possible
or as soon as possible after. The excuse must be documented and must be explicitly accepted as an excused
absence by the instructor. If an absence is excused, students will be allowed to do makeup work without
penalty and will not have missed participation or homework points counted against them.
(See http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/academic_affairs/courses_undergrad/REG02.20.3.php for university
policy on attendance. Pay attention to the definition of an excused absence).
Email: Please note that email is my primary means of communicating with you outside of class. It is your
responsibility to make sure that a valid, functional email account is correctly listed for you with Registration
and Records. You are responsible for all course information distributed via email from the instructor.
Course Schedule: The assignments for each day as well as dates of exams are all found in the course
schedule. Assignments listed on specific dates are expected to be done before the class period on that date.
The course schedule may be revised at the discretion of the instructor. Additional homework not listed on
the schedule may be assigned by the instructor for the next class period. Students will be informed in
advance of any changes. Late work will not be accepted.
Quia Lab Manual & Workbook Assignments:
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All Quia Lab Manual and WB homework should be completed as indicated on the course schedule.
This will prepare you for the upcoming class topics and any quizzes during the week.
Workbook homework can be done in written form in the hard-copy of the Workbook OR you may
complete these exercises as well via the Quia site.
You should spend at least one hour on each chapter's lab (audio) exercises. You are required to do ALL
exercises in the lab for each chapter. Each exercise is timed. The cumulative time should add up to at
least 1 hour in order to receive full credit.
Quia Lab Manual (Audio) exercises (as well as WB exercises done online) should score 80% or better
in order to be counted as a completed assignment. If you scored less than 80% on any exercise, you
should go back and resubmit your answers to improve your score until it reaches this point. Openended answers will be reviewed by the instructor online in order to receive credit - these must also be
completely done in order to receive full credit. WB exercises done in hard-copy format need to be
checked and corrected against the answer key in the back of your workbook.
If you are having trouble getting to 80% on open-ended Quia exercises, check to make sure you have
typed the proper accent marks, spelled items correctly, used plural or singular words as necessary,
capitalized properly, used punctuation, etc.
All exercises are due by midnight the day prior to the chapter exam. (WB pages completed in the
actual workbook should be brought to class with you on the day of the chapter exam to receive credit.)
Assessment of oral communication skills: Each student will do one short in-class presentation during
the semester and a short conversation with a partner in my office. More information regarding these
assignments will be given during the semester. Grading rubrics for the oral communication assessments
will be posted on the instructor’s web page.
Final Exam: Students in FLS 201 will take a common final exam. The final exam has two parts: a listening
comprehension section and a written section. Both sections will be taken on the University assigned final
exam day. See the course schedule for date/time of the final exam. The university policies and procedures
regarding final exams are outlined here:
http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/academic_affairs/courses_undergrad/REG02.20.14.php; instructors and
students must follow those policies. An "Expectation Sheet" which provides students with the format of
the final exam will be available the last week of classes.
Grading Scale:
A+ 97-100%
A 93-96.9%
A- 90-92.9%
B+ 87-89.9%
B 83-86.9%
B- 80-82.9%
C+ 77-79.9%
C 73-76.9%
C- 70-72.9%
D+ 67-69.9%
D 63-66.9%
D- 60-62.9%
F 59.9-0%
*Students taking the course "credit-only" must earn a total point average equivalent to C- or better to pass
with a Satisfactory grade. CHASS or COM (College of Mgmt) majors must take FLS 201 for a grade.
Academic integrity: All instructors of Spanish classes at NC State take the academic integrity policy very
seriously. Consult http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/student_services/student_discipline/POL11.35.1.php
for information on the policy. Academic integrity extends to all work done in a course, including
homework, class work, papers, projects, written tests, oral tests, laboratory work and exams.
Students with disabilities: Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable
disabilities. Please register with the Office of Disability Services for Students at Suite 1900 Student
Health Center, 2815 Cates Avenue, (919) 515-7653. If you already have an accommodation letter from
DSS, please schedule an appointment with me to discuss.
Class Evaluations:
Online class evaluations will be available for students to complete during the last week of class the following
dates and times:
Fall Session
8 a.m. November 21 through 8 a.m. December 8
Students will receive an email message directing them to a website where they can login using their Unity
ID and complete evaluations. All evaluations are confidential; instructors will never know how any one
student responded to any question, and students will never know the ratings for any particular instructors.
Evaluation website: https://classeval.ncsu.edu
Student help desk: [email protected]
More information about ClassEval: http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/UPA/classeval/
Suggestions for success in your Spanish class:
Research has shown that very specific activities and behaviors greatly enhance your chance of success in
studying a foreign language. Your instructor can give you more advice, but try to follow these suggestions:
1. Prepare for each class by reading assigned pages in your textbook and completing all written and
listening exercises that are assigned. You will not be successful if you are unprepared for the activities that
will take place in class.
2. Attend class regularly. Learning to speak a foreign language is an interactive process and you must
interact with your instructor and your classmates in order to progress.
3. Use memory tricks, songs, chants or other devices to learn new material. Say the answers to homework
exercises in addition to writing them. Both sides of your brain need to be involved in language learning; it
is not solely a cognitive process.
4. Have fun with the language and take risks as you try to speak it. Do not wait until you have the perfect
answer to participate in class. Let your instructor and your fellow students assist you and make learning a
joint and cooperative experience. You will learn more quickly and more thoroughly when you are fully
engaged in the learning process.
Fall 2008 - FLS 201 - Monday/Wednesday/Friday Schedule
Date (Fecha)
Chap. Text material (Tópicos del libro de texto)
(Cap.)
Text (Libro Workbook
de texto
(Tarea del "workbook")
Other
Homework(Otra
tarea)
20 agosto
10
Introducción al curso; Chapter opener,
Capítulo 10; Vocabulario: Las relaciones
sentimentales
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22 agosto
10
Voc: Las relaciones sentimentales; En
contexto; Encuentro Cultural (EC)
288-294
WB 10-1, 2
Escuchar En contexto
en CD
25 agosto
10
Estructura I.(E I): Presente perfecto; Así se
dice (ASD): Reciprocal actions
295-298
WB 10-3,-4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Laboratorio, CD
ROM, website
27 agosto
10
Voc: La recepción; EC; ASD: Adverbios y
expresioness de tiempo y secuencia
299-304
WB 10-9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Laboratorio, CD
ROM y website
29 agosto
10
E II: Los pronombres relativos; Empezar
Síntesis
305-310
WB 10-15, 16
Begin Autoprueba WB 10-17,
18, 19
Laboratorio
3 septiembre
10
Completar Síntesis; Repaso, Capítulo 10
311-313
Finish Autoprueba WB 10-20,
21, 22, 23, 24
Laboratorio, CD
ROM y website
5 septiembre
10
EXAMEN, Capítulo 10
288-313
Review WB Capítulo 10
Escuchar Voc en CD;
Laboratorio,
CD ROM y website
8 septiembre
11
Introducción al Capítulo 11-Chapter opener;
Voc: Las profesiones y los oficios; En
314-319
contexto
WB 11-1, 2
Escuchar En contexto
en CD
10 septiembre
11
320-328
WB 11-3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Laboratorio, CD
ROM, website
12 septiembre
11
EC; E II: El subjuntivo; Voc: Las finanzas
personales
329-333
WB 11-8,9, 10, 11
Laboratorio, CD
ROM, website
15 septiembre
11
E III: El subjuntivo: volición
334-339
WB 11-12, 13, 14, 15, 16
Laboratorio, CD
ROM, website
17 septiembree
11
Empezar Síntesis
340-342
Begin Autoprueba: WB 11-17, Laboratorio, CD
18, 19
ROM, website
19 septiembree
11
Completar Síntesis; Repaso
314-345
Finish Autoprueba: WB 11-20, Laboratorio, CD
21, 22
ROM, website
22 septiembre
11
EXAMEN, Capítulo 11
314-345
Review WB Capítulo 11
Escuchar Voc en CD;
Laboratorio, CD
ROM y website
24 septiembre
12
Introducción al Capítulo 12-Chapter opener;
346-351
Voc: La geografía rural y urbana; En
contexto
WB 12-1, 2
Escuchar En contexto
en CD
26 septiembre
12
EC; E I: El subjuntivo con emoción y
expresiones impersonales; ojalá
352-355
WB 12-3, 4, 5
Laboratorio, CD
ROM y website
29 septiembre
12
Voc: La conservación y la explotación; EC
356-359
WB 12-6, 7
Laboratorio, CD
ROM, website
el 1° de
octubre
12
E II: El subjuntivo: inseguridad y duda
360-363
WB 12-8, 9, 10, 11
Laboratorio, CD
ROM, website
3 octubre
12
Voc: Los animales y el refugio natural;
Empezar Síntesis
364-369
WB 12-12, 13
Begin Autoprueba WB 12-14,
15
Laboratorio, CD
ROM, website
6 octubre
12
Completar Síntesis ; Plazas revista no. 4
370-377
Finish Autoprueba: WB 12-16,
Laboratorio, CD
17
ROM, website
(ends on p. 208)
8 octubre
12
EXAMEN, Capítulo 12
346-377
Review WB Capítulo 12
EC; E I: Por y para; Voc: La oficina, el
trabajo y la búsqueda de un puesto
Escuchar Voc en CD;
Laboratorio, CD
ROM y website
13 octubre
13
Introducción al Capítulo 13-Chapter opener;
378-383
Voc: Los programas y las películas; En
contexto
WB 13-1, 2
Escuchar En contexto
en CD
15 octubre
13
EC; E I: El subjuntivo: intención y
anticipación
384-387
WB13-3, 4, 5, 6
Laboratorio, CD
ROM y website
17 octubre
13
Voc: Las artes; EC; E II: No-fault se
388-393
WB 13-7, 8, 9, 10
Laboratorio, CD
ROM, website
20 octubre
13
ASD: Los participios pasados como adjetivos;
394-398
Empezar Síntesis
WB 13-11, 12, 13
Begin Autoprueba WB 13-14,
15
Laboratorio, CD
ROM y website
22 octubre
13
Completar Síntesis; Repaso
378-401
Finish Autoprueba WB 13-16,
17, 18 (ends p. 224)
Laboratorio, CD
ROM, website
24 octubre
13
EXAMEN, Capítulo 13
378-401
Review WB Capítulo 13
Escuchar Voc en CD
Laboratorio, CD
ROM y website
27 octubre
14
Introducción al Capítulo 14-Chapter opener;
402-407
Voc: La polmtica y el voto; En contexto
WB 14-1, 2
Escuchar En contexto
en CD
29 octubre
14
EC; E I: El futuro
WB 14-3, 4, 5
31 octubre
14
Voc: Las preocupaciones cívicas y los medios
413-416
de comunicación
WB 14-6, 7
Laboratorio, CD
ROM, website
3 noviembre
14
E II: El condicional; Repaso de Voc I y II
417-420
WB 14-8, 9, 10
Laboratorio, CD
ROM, website
5 noviembre
14
E III: El presente perfecto subjuntivo
;Empezar Síntesis
421-426
WB 14-11, 12, 13
Begin Autoprueba WB 14-14,
15
Laboratorio, CD
ROM, website
7 noviembre
14
Completar Síntesis; Repaso
401-429
Finish Autoprueba
WB 14-16, 17, 18
Laboratorio, CD
ROM, website
10 noviembre
14
EXAMEN, Capítulo 14
401-429
Review WB Capítulo 14
Escuchar Voc en CD
Terminar laboratorio,
CD ROM y website
12 noviembre
15
Introducción al Capítulo 15-Chapter opener;
430-434
Voc: Los avances tecnológicos; En contexto
WB 15-1, 2
Escuchar En contexto
en CD
14 noviembre
15
EC; E I: El pasado (imperfecto) del subjuntivo 435-439
WB 15-3, 4, 5, 6
Laboratorio, CD
ROM y website
17 noviembre
15
Voc: La computadora; EC
440-443
WB 15-7, 8
Laboratorio, CD
ROM, website
19 noviembre
15
E II: Las cláusulas con Si
444-448
WB 15-9, 10, 11
Laboratorio, CD
ROM, website
21 noviembre
15
Síntesis; Repaso, Capítulo 15
449-451
Begin Autoprueba: WB 15-12, Laboratorio, CD
13, 14
ROM, website
408-412
24 noviembre
13-15 Repaso, Capítulo 15; Plazas revista no. 5
430-455
Finish Autoprueba 15-15, 1516
Review WB Capítulo 15
Escuchar Voc en CD
Terminar laboratorio,
CD ROM y website
el 1° de
diciembre
10-15 Repaso general
288-455
Review WB 10-15
Laboratorio, CD
ROM, website
3 diciembre
10-15 Repaso general
288-455
Review WB 10-15
Laboratorio, CD
ROM, website
5 diciembre
EXAMEN FINAL, SECCIÓN DE
10-15 COMPRENSIÓN AUDITIVA --EN
CLASE
288-455
.
Laboratorio, CD
ROM y website
11 diciembre
10-15 EXAMEN FINAL, SECCIÓN ESCRITA, 6-9:00 PM, Location TBA