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SPAN 1010 - WSU: First Year Spanish – Part I
SPAN 2 Concurrent Enrollment - SHS
Course Syllabus / Disclosure
School Year: 2017-18 Instructor: Jared Nebeker
Periods: 1st, 4th, 7th Classroom: 1112, SHS
Office Hours: By appointment Phone: 801-402-7969
Email:
Prerequisites
Secondary Spanish 1 or equivalent
● Students reared in a Spanish speaking home or community, or those with extensive residence in such a community, or students with experience in an immersion program and native speakers of Spanish may not take this class. Please contact the instructor to discuss options for taking a more advanced class or another language should you fall into the category described above. Special circumstances may be discussed with the instructor.
Course Overview and Objectives
The principal aims of this Spanish language course are to develop communicative skills in all the modes of communication and to acquire inter-disciplinary knowledge by striving for world-readiness standards in foreign language learning. By the end of this course, students should normally be able to achieve a level of Novice-Mid/Novice-High per the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
You will notice that each of the units is organized around cultural and practical themes, with vocabulary, grammar, and culture working together as an interactive unit. In this course, Spanish will be the primary communication tool, and authentic materials will be used as much as possible.
Finally, the course requires continuous and independent work out of the classroom to consolidate the knowledge and linguistic skills developed during class time. There is a lot of material to cover, meaning that the pace of the course may be fast at times. If we all work together on a daily basis, you will have a successful outcome at the end of the semester.
Textbook
No textbook or workbook is required of students, but the following materials will be used as a basic guideline for instruction and for sequencing material per the Foreign Language Department at Weber State University.
Student Materials
Students will need to bring and leave in class a spiraled notebook with a minimum of 100 sheets of paper. This notebook will be available each day and function as the writing journal. In addition to the spiraled notebook, students should bring note-taking materials and writing utensils daily. Some form of folder or three-ring binder is recommended for handouts or other printed assignments. Students do not need a dictionary.
Course Fee
There is a $5 course fee associated with this course per SHS requirements. Please pay the fee in the office and tell the secretary it is the Foreign Language fee. Fees are used to cover the cost of reading and other materials for students.
Proficiency Guidelines
The proficiency objective for Spanish 2CE per Davis District standards is Novice-High. Not all students will reach that benchmark; others will exceed it. Each learner progresses through language proficiency at a pace unique to the individual. Given the student makes optimal effort, he/she should make a reasonable proficiency achievement this year per the outlined goal. (Please see the accompanying WSU course benchmarks for Spanish 1010.)
Course Requirements - Grading
In class performance and participation
Daily participation and engagement are critical to consistent progress in the language, and consistent and enthusiastic participation in class is expected. Students striving for high grades must view vigorous participation as a required element of this course. Frequent tardiness or absence will significantly hinder progress and affect both citizenship and academic grades. Work missed on account of tardiness cannot be made up. There will be an opportunity to demonstrate participation and engagement during each class.
Homework
Homework assignments will be given periodically to reinforce concepts taught in class. However, homework assignments will be infrequent and will not be arbitrary but have specific, practical purposes. It is expected that homework be turned in at the beginning of class on the day it is due. A penalty of a reduction in points will accompany late work. Work that is over one week late will not be accepted unless extenuating circumstances can be proven.
Journals
Journal assignments will be given on a regular basis (almost daily) and fall into the Assignments portion of the grade. Students will respond in journals to a variety of prompts. Assignments will often be graded without warning, so students are encouraged to be thorough and on task during writing assignments. A log of assignments will be maintained on the website and allow students who miss class to make up missed work.
Reading
Reading in the target language is an essential element to language development and will be an important element to the course. Students will have material to choose from that is commensurate with their level of ability. Many of the books available for reading are at lower reading levels to accommodate beginning language skills. Students will be expected to respond to reading and draw important material from reading. Occasionally, assignments, assessments, and projects will relate to the material read. Electronic reading materials will not be permitted in class as supervision of personal devices is unreasonable.
SAMPLE COURSEWORK
WSU Department of Foreign Languages reserves the right to require samples of student work be submitted to the department throughout the school year to ensure adherence to course standards. Students may submit written samples, participate in oral interviews with WSU personnel, and have graded work reviewed by the university.
Assessment
Assessment of student achievement will take place on a regular basis. Students will have a variety of opportunities and methods to prove they have gained skills in the language. All assessments will fall into the three modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational and may be in written or spoken form. Examples of such assessments include presentations in front of the class, conversations, responses to readings and responses to audio material like news, podcasts or advertisements. Summative assessment will occur on a less-regular basis (mid-term, end-of-term) for the purposes of assigning grades, and formative assessment (like quizzes) will occur more frequently and will primarily help to inform instruction.
Policies
Attendance
SHS Attendance Policy will be implemented in class and affect five percent of the grade. Please refer to the SHS Attendance Policy for details.
Student Advocacy
It is the policy of this course that students must advocate for themselves. Parental intervention or advocacy will only be permitted given the following conditions:
· The student is present and the primary party during contact
· The student has already made a legitimate effort to resolve concerns and needs assistance (the student must still be present)
· A 504 or IEP stipulation make the student unable to advocate for self without assistance
All discussions of grades, course-work, extenuating circumstances, absences, and all
other concerns, will be subject to this policy, including emails and parent-teacher conferences. All correspondence that attempts to circumvent this policy will be referred back to the student.
Rationale: Teaching student readiness for the real world means requiring students learn
to advocate for themselves as adults in a world of adults. This imperative life skill will be expected of them in the work world, at college, and for the remainder of their lives.
Behavior
The following behavior rules apply to the classroom:
· No food is permitted in the classroom. Students bringing food to class will receive a U and lose participation points. The only beverage allowed is water in a bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
· Respect is non-negotiable: Students are expected to show respect for the instructor, the school, and fellow students.
· Adherence to school policies for dress is expected.
· Students who use phones or earbuds during instruction time will receive a U and lose participation points.
Late Work
Late work is accepted up to one week after the due date with a 20 percent reduction in score. Work is considered late if it is not turned in at the beginning of the period for which it is due. Students attempting to complete work already due during instructional time will receive a U. Work turned in more than one week after the due date does not receive credit.
Plagiarism
It is expected that students will submit their own work. A complete description of cheating and plagiarism can be found in the WSU Student Code (Section IV, Part D, Paragraph 2). Plagiarism will result in failure on an assignment or in the course, depending on its severity. On the other hand, students are encouraged to collaborate on assignments and to have others read their work and give comments and suggestions before turning work in.
Students with Disabilities
All necessary accommodations for disabilities will be provided per IEP and 504 stipulations in accordance with law for students not enrolled in CE. CE students must handle all accommodation concerns through WSU’s Disability Service Center: 801-626-6413. Regular 504 and IEP do not apply in a university setting (college course). If a parent contacts the teacher or administration in regards to accommodations for a CE student, he/she will be referred to WSU.
Grading
The grade in Spanish 1010 / Spanish 2 CE is broken down as follows.
Assessments (tests and quizzes)Assignments
Language Participation (academic) / 65%
10%
20% / Assessments, quizzes
Daily writing journal, reading assignments, homework, compositions and projects.
Engagement, participation, using the language, being on task, responding to and asking questions.
Attendance Participation / 5% / SHS Attendance Policy
TOTAL / 100 %
Letter grades will be assigned using the following scale:
A / 94 - 100 % / C / 74 - 76 %A- / 90 - 93 % / C- / 70 - 73 %
B+ / 87 - 89 % / D+ / 67 - 69 %
B / 84 - 86 % / D / 64 - 66 %
B- / 80 - 83 % / D- / 60 - 63 %
C+ / 77 - 79 % / E / 0 - 59 %
Your final grade for WSU will be the average of the grades for all four terms. The school district keeps a record of the grades given for CE courses. The WSU final grade and the averaged grade from the four terms must match per district requirements.
WSU Credit
If you have been admitted to WSU, registered for the course, and received a grade of C or better for the course, WSU will award college credit (3 hours) for the course.
Agreement to Terms and Conditions
Please take the time to indicate via myDSD that you have read and agree to the syllabus. By clicking that you have read the document, you agree to the terms and conditions of the syllabus.
Admission and Registration for WSU CE Credit
Registering for the course at SHS is NOT sufficient. A student must also apply for admission to WSU and then register for the course in question.
Admissions:
Step 1: Complete the WSU electronic admissions process online.
Step 2: You will need: name as used on official school records (no nicknames); SSN; home mailing address for the past two years; driver’s license number (if applicable); $30 paid via debit/credit card (must be paid during the admissions window for our school); your State Student Identification Number (can get it from the high school)
If you experience any problems with admissions, contact the admissions office at WSU:
(801) 626-6743
Registration:
Step 1: Get or reset your Wildcat username and password
Step 2: (Turn off pop-up blockers) Complete registration for each course you are taking.
Use the following website for any/all of the steps for course registration as well as additional information regarding concurrent enrollment:
http://continue.weber.edu/concurrentenrollment/