Campus Name: Urban
Course Title: Elementary Spanish I
Course Number: FLS 151
Section Number & CRN: 31655 UBM
Instructor Information
Name / Carrie Morris
E-mail Address /
Phone Number / Office: (515) 697-7729 Cell: (515) 681-3577
Fax Number / (515) 697-7734
Office Location / UC02 205
Office Hours / MTWRF –10:00 – 11:00AM
Instructor Web Page Address / https://mysite.dmacc.edu/personal/cjmulvihill/instructor/default.aspx
Course Information
Semester & Year / Summer - 2014
Days & Time & Location / MTWR – 12:50 – 2:50 PM – UC02 104
Course Description & Credits / http://www.dmacc.edu/courses/crsrod.asp
This course addresses the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The language is based on themes of everyday life. Speech will be modeled by instructors who will monitor and correct for pronunciation and accent. Students will be asked to engage in simple conversations on a controlled basis using the themes presented in the curriculum. Much class time is spent practicing speech. Students will also be expected to use software available with texts to hone listening and speaking skills.
Prerequisites / NONE
Course Competencies / https://go.dmacc.edu/competencies
Course Overview / To keep track of all assignments (workbook, Supersite, etc.), it is highly recommended that you keep this syllabus and use it to schedule your study and homework. I will do all that is possible to abide by the schedule on this syllabus so that you can use it as a guide from class to class to know what assignments are needed.
Study Tips / Besides attending class, to be successful in this course you will want to complete all the homework assignments from the workbook and Supersite. Time may also be required to practice vocabulary and grammar from the textbook. Using Spanish outside of class can be extremely helpful—conversation/study groups, watching TV in Spanish, using podcasts, reading online sources, listening to music, etc.
How the Course Fits into the Curriculum / This course counts as humanities credit. It can also be used to fulfill diversity requirements for certain programs. If you plan to transfer to a university, be sure you know the foreign language requirement for the university itself and for the specific college that you plan to enter. These requirements vary by university and the colleges within them.
Textbooks & Materials
Required Textbooks & ISBN / Invitaciones Primera Parte – Second Edition
978-1-60007-971-9 – Vista Higher Learning
Required Materials / Invitaciones ancillary materials & Supersite access
Optional Materials / Some students find a small Spanish/English dictionary helpful.
Software Notice / All the software used in this class is copyrighted; therefore, it is not for distribution, copying, or personal use.
Course Policies
Attendance / Participation is required and graded. To participate, you must attend. Many former students have remarked that you miss a lot if you miss a day of class. Habitually arriving late, leaving early or not participating in class can affect your participation grade.
Grading Criteria / Quizzes: 14-10 pt. quizzes – 4 lowest scores thrown out 100 points
Participation: Oral & Written in-class work 100 points
Daily Work: Worktext pages (reviewed on quiz days) 70 points
Supersite Activities 75 points
Midterm Oral Interview 30 points
Written Final Exam 75 points
Final Oral Interview + 50 points
TOTAL: 500 points
Grading Scale: 90 – 100 = A, 80 – 89 = B, 70 – 79 = C, 60 – 69 = D, 59 and below = F
Classroom Conduct / SPEAK AS MUCH SPANISH AS YOU CAN. Class time provides a very valuable opportunity to practice. As soon as you get to class, try to do all communication EN ESPAÑOL. Most instructions and many explanations will be given in Spanish. There are additional practice exercises on the textbook supersite and also on my website. Please help to maintain the classroom as a comfortable environment that facilitates participation. If you willfully or intentionally disrupt the educational process (keeping other students from learning), this is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Please do your best to be on time and keep your cell phone silent. Refer to the DMACC Student Handbook: https://go.dmacc.edu/handbook
Missed Quizzes / Since FOUR quiz scores will be dropped, there will be no make-ups for any missed quizzes. If you must miss class on a quiz day, consider it as a dropped quiz score. Please see me if you have questions regarding a specific situation.
Late Assignments / Since your text is bound together with the workbook pages, your homework for each Episodio will be reviewed on the day of the quiz. If your homework isn’t complete on the quiz day, you must arrange for me to review your work before the quiz or NO LATER THAN one class period after the quiz or once you return to class, unless other arrangements are made.
Extra Credit / There will often be bonus points on chapter quizzes and final exams. After completing 10 quizzes, you may earn up to 5 points extra credit per quiz that you complete (up to 4). Other opportunities will be announced by the instructor if available.
Other opportunities will be announced by the instructor if available. Please know that the intent of extra credit in this course is not to make up for incomplete work.
Study Expectations / Learning a foreign language successfully requires a great investment of time. You should plan on spending 1.5-2 hours per class period preparing for class and completing assignments. Coming to class prepared with practice exercises completed will give you the ideal classroom experience and allow you to focus on speaking and listening. The content of this course builds on itself throughout the semester. Consequently, it is important that students master earlier concepts, as they will become building blocks for concepts introduced later in the course. Seek extra help (tutoring, coming in to office hours, etc.) as soon as possible if you feel you are getting behind on the course material. Homework and supersite assignments, besides earning you points, are valuable practice exercises.
Class Cancellation Procedure / If class is cancelled due to my illness or any other reason, you will be contacted by DMACC e-mail with as much notice as possible.
Academic Dishonesty / If you are caught cheating or suspected of cheating on quizzes or exams in any location, you will receive a zero for the quiz or exam in question. Students have the right to appeal and may do so by following the procedures in the Academic Misconduct policy. Refer to: https://go.dmacc.edu/handbook/polprocedures/pages/academicmisconduct.aspx
DMACC Information
Add/Drop Dates / July 1 (does not apply to refund drop dates)
Support Services
Services for Students with Disabilities / https://go.dmacc.edu/student_services/disabilities
Any student with a documented disability who requires reasonable accommodation should contact the Disability Services Coordinator at 515-964-6850V or or the counseling & advising office on any campus to apply for services.
Course Syllabus
Disclaimer: This syllabus is representative of materials that will be covered in this class; it is not a contract between the student and the institution. It is subject to change without notice. Any potential exceptions to stated policies and requirements will be addressed on an individual basis, and only for reasons that meet specific requirements. If you have any problems related to this class, please feel free to discuss them with me.
Nondiscrimination Policy: Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in or allow discrimination covered by law. This includes harassment based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability and genetic information. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure (ES4645). Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost's office, the Academic Dean’s office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. For Title IX questions and concerns contact 515-964-6850.
Students who wish additional information or assistance may refer to Student Services procedure ES 4645 located at https://go.dmacc.edu/student_services/int. Click Policies & Procedures.
Employees and applicants who wish additional information or assistance may contact the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources, Bldg.1 on the Ankeny Campus, or refer to HR Procedures 3000, 3005, 3010, 3015, and 3020 at http://www.dmacc.edu/hr/hrpp.asp.
Accommodations: The Program Development/Academic Support Services Director is the official Student Accommodation Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator for DMACC. The ADA Coordinator’s office is located in Bldg.6-10E on the Ankeny Campus and may be contacted by voice (515-964-6857). The ADA Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the college complies with federal regulations that guarantee qualified students with disabilities equal access to all programs and services. Any student, faculty, or staff member may contact the ADA Coordinator’s office for clarification of federal regulations, appeal of a grievance, or resolution of a disability-related problem.
Syllabus Addendum
To access additional information related to DMACC policies and procedures that impact the classroom (i.e. use of technology, weather-related cancellations, classroom conduct, etc.), the DMACC student handbook, registration information (including add/drop dates and refund dates), student service information (including counseling and advising), the DMACC academic calendar, and campus-specific resources (i.e. Academic Achievement Center, library, computer, labs, etc), go to https://go.dmacc.edu/handbook and click “Syllabus Addendum” in the left navigation.
If you do not have access to a computer and need a printed version of any of the information described above, contact your instructor.
Course Schedule – quiz/exam dates are in bold and underlined
Date / Assignment / Due Date
Tue 5/20 / Course Introduction / Wed 5/21
Wed 5/21 / Mirar: Encuentros en la plaza
Supersitio: ¡Buenos días!, En el primer día de clases, Elegir, ¿Cierto o falso?, Preguntas / Thu 5/22
Thu 5/22 / Prepare for Prueba Episodio 1
Cuaderno de Tareas pgs. 21-28 due on Tuesday with Supersitio: ¿Saludo o despedida?, ¿Qué clases toma?, Las clases, ¿Cuántos?, ¿Quién lo dijo?, ¿Cierto o falso?
Mon 5/26 – NO HAY CLASE / Tue 5/27
Tue 5/27 / Mirar: En la librería
Supersitio: ¿Cierto o falso?, De compras en la librería /
Wed 5/28
Wed 5/28 / Prepare for Prueba Episodio 2Cuaderno de Tareas pgs. 49-54 due on Friday with Supersitio: Plurales, El salón de clase, El horario, ¿Cuándo estudiamos?, Los planes de tres amigos, Asociaciones, ¿Entendiste?, ¿Cierto o falso? / Thu 5/29
Thu 5/29 / Mirar: Los profesores y las clases
Supersitio: Los profesores y las clases, Completa las oraciones / Mon 6/2
Mon 6/2 / Supersitio: Ser/ Write questions for pg. 65, ej. B to ask in class / Tue 6/3
Tue 6/3 / Prepare for Prueba Episodio 3
Cuaderno de Tareas pgs. 69-74 due on Thursday with Supersitio: Las capitales, La clase de Ana Mari, Descripciones, La mejor respuesta,¿Cierto o falso?, Completar / Wed 6/4
Wed 6/4 / Mirar: ¡Qué internacionales!
Supersitio: ¿Quién habla español? / Thu 6/5
Thu 6/5 / Supersitio: Conversación, La familia, Más números / Mon 6/9
Mon 6/9 / Prepare for Prueba Episodio 4
Cuaderno de Tareas pgs. 95-100 due on Tuesday with Supersitio: Los familiares, La nueva compañera de cuarto, Los nuevos estudiantes internacionales, Una familia internacional, ¿Cierto o falso? / Tue 6/10
Tue 6/10 / Mirar: ¿Estudiamos el sábado?
Supersitio: ¿Estudiamos el sábado?, Las actividades de los chicos / Wed 6/11
Wed 6/11 / Mirar: La familia, Los estudios
Leer: Texto pgs. 121-124
Supersitio: Completar, Elegir, ¿Cierto o falso? / Thu 6/12
Thu 6/12 / Prepare for Prueba Episodio 5
Cuaderno de Tareas pgs. 115-120 due on Monday with Supersitio: Las actividades de la familia de Adriana, Conjugar, Durante la semana, Los sábados en casa de Ana Mari, El calendario de Wayne, La rutina de Sofía, ¿Entendiste? / Mon 6/16
Mon 6/16 / Mirar: ¡Qué guapos!
Supersitio:¡Qué guapos! / Tue 6/17
Tue 6/17 / Prepare for Prueba Episodio 6
Cuaderno de Tareas pgs. 141-146 due on Thursday with Supersitio: Palabras interrogativas, Analogías , Una respuesta lógica, Actores famosos, ¿Quién?, Completar / Wed 6/18
Wed 6/18 / Mirar: ¿Qué van a hacer el sábado?
Supersitio: ¿Qué van a hacer el sábado?, ¿Cierto o falso? / Thu 6/19
Thu 6/19 / Prepare for Prueba Episodio 7
Cuaderno de Tareas pgs. 165-170 due on Tuesday with Supersitio: Voy a…, Escoger, Traducir, ¿Qué van a hacer?, ¡Vamos al aeropuerto!, ¿Obligación, deseo, o acción? / Mon 6/23
Mon 6/23 / Mirar: Vamos al parque
Supersitio: Para el domingo / Tue 6/24
Tue 6/24 / Mirar: ¿Estrés? ¿Qué estrés?, El metro del D.F.
Supersitio: Completar, Completar, ¿Cierto o falso?, Seleccionar, Seleccionar, Escoger / Wed 6/25
Wed 6/25 / Prepare for Prueba Episodio 8
Cuaderno de Tareas pgs. 191-200 due on Friday with Supersitio: Una sorpresa para Wayne, ¿Dónde están?, Completar / Thu 6/26
Thu 6/26 / Mirar: ¡Qué rica comida!
Supersitio: ¿De qué son esos tamales?, ¿Cierto o falso?
Prepare for Midterm Oral Interviews / Mon 6/30
Mon 6/30 / MIDTERM ORAL INTERVIEWS TODAY / Tue 7/1
Tue 7/1 / Mirar: La comida latina, Tapas para todos los días
Supersitio: ¿Cierto o falso?, La comida, Escoger / Wed 7/2
Wed 7/2 / Prepare for Prueba Episodio 9
Cuaderno de Tareas pgs. 221-228 due on Friday with Supersitio: Categorías, ¡A comer!, Definiciones / Thu 7/3
Thu 7/3 / Mirar: Una invitación confusa
Supersitio: ¡Vamos al cine! / Mon 7/7
Mon 7/7 / Prepare for Prueba Episodio 10
Cuaderno de Tareas pgs. 247-252 due on Wednesday with Supersitio: Conjugar, Seleccionar, En el café, Preguntas, ¿Estudias conmigo?, Completar / Tue 7/8
Tue 7/8 / Mirar: ¡A ganarse la vida!, El mundo del trabajo
Supersitio: ¡Tenemos que trabajar!, Saber, salir, y poner, En el trabajo, Escoger / Wed 7/9
Wed 7/9 / Prepare for Prueba Episodio 11
Cuaderno de Tareas pgs. 275-282 due on Monday with Supersitio: ¿Qué hacen por ti?, Preguntas, ¿A quién vas a visitar este verano?, El horario de Wayne, Completar / Thu 7/10
Thu 7/10 / Mirar: Los planes profesionales
Supersitio: ¡Tengo que ganarme la vida! / Mon 7/14
Mon 7/14 / Mirar: Maravillas de la tecnología
¿Quién conoce?, Escoger, Las carreras, Los números, Contestar / Tue 7/15
Tue 7/15 / Prepare for Prueba Episodio 12
Cuaderno de Tareas pgs. 309-314 due on Thursday with Supersitio: ¿Cuántos hay?, Las personas y sus trabajos, ¿Cierto o falso?, Seleccionar, Completar / Wed 7/16
Wed 7/16 / Mirar: Las vacaciones, Naturaleza en Costa Rica
Supersitio: ¿Vamos a ir a la playa?, Viaje a Guadalajara, Escoger, La ropa, ¿Cierto o falso? / Thu 7/17
Thu 7/17 / Prepare for Prueba Episodio 13
Cuaderno de Tareas pgs. 337-344 due on Tuesday with Supersitio: De compras con Sofía y Ana Mari, El mes de enero, ¡Gran liquidación en el Almacén Franco!, ¿Qué ropa llevo? / Mon 7/21
Mon 7/21 / Mirar: ¡Estás muy americanizada!, Las fiestas
Supersitio: ¿Cierto o falso?, Completar / Tue 7/22
Tue 7/22 / Supersitio: Seleccionar, Escoger, Completar / Wed 7/23
Wed 7/23 / Prepare for Prueba Episodio 14
Cuaderno de Tareas pgs. 359-366 due on Friday with Supersitio: La rutina diaria, Una mañana en casa de Odette, Unscramble, Completar / Thu 7/24
Thu 7/24 / Prepare for ORAL INTERVIEWS / Mon 7/28
Mon 7/28 / ORAL INTERVIEWS TODAY
Prepare for FINAL Exam – Tuesday, July 29 – (12:30 – 2:30PM) / Tue 7/29
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