State University of New York

College at Oneonta
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures

Spring Semester 2019


Spanish 202-01 

Advanced Spanish Usage I

Tuesday- Thursday 2:30-3:45 pm

Schumacher Hall 110

 

Instructor: Professor Gustavo Arango
E-mail: gustavo.arango@oneonta.edu
Phone number: 436-3444  Office: Schumacher 302A
Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1:30 pm –2:30 pm; Mondays and Wednesdays: 1:00- 2:00 pm.

 

In the event of an emergency evacuation (i.e. fire or other emergency), this class will reassemble in the Hodgson IRC in front of lecture hall #2 so that all persons can be accounted for.  Complete details of the College's emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place and other emergency procedures can be found at http://www.oneonta.edu/security

 

Course description:

Improves oral and written abilities through oral reports, study of grammar, conversation and writing. Emphasis on writing short compositions, short cultural and literary readings, and use of the web in Spanish. Must be taken before SPAN 203; may profitably be taken with SPAN 204 or SPAN 205. Offered Fall and Spring. LA. FL3.

 

SUNY students learning outcome:

Students will demonstrate basic proficiency in the understanding and use of a second language and knowledge of the distinctive features of cultures associated with the language they are studying. Foreign Languages (FL3), Liberal Arts (LA). Students will demonstrate basic proficiency in the understanding and use of a foreign language and knowledge of the distinctive features of a culture(s) associated with the language they are studying. Competency: Critical Thinking (Reasoning).

 

Textbook:

Spanish Grammar in Context.. 3rd edition (2014).Kattán-Ibarra and Howkins (Routledge).

Dictionary español-inglés / English-Spanish.

 

Course goals:

 

- Improve language skills in Spanish by writing essays, preparing oral presentations, reading comprehension and group discussions.

- Review basic gramar structures, with an enphasis in the indicate and subjunctive moods.

 

CLASS WORK:

Students must do any assignment before coming to class. Homework will be submitted hadwritten, with name and homework details (page, exercise) clearly stated. When answering homework exercises, make sure that you have transcribe entire paragraphs and sentences (not only the answers for the blank spaces).

Details of essays and the partial exams will be given as they approach.  All written work must have a header containing the student's name, the date, the course number (SPAN202), and the assignment or title. Written assignments must be typed, double-spaced (i.e. line spacing = 2), and may be submitted as an attachment to an email (NOT typed into the body of an email), or shared with me via an online service such as OneDrive in our campus Office365.  Absence does not excuse a student from any work, and does not automatically extend any deadline.  Extensions of due dates will only be granted by prior arrangement with the professor. 

Keep a notebook for the class exercises. It will be collected every two or three weeks.

The criteria for grading oral presentations include preparation, correct use of language and clarity. The oral presentations based on the essays are expected to include visual aids, such as Power Point or Prezi presentations o handouts.

The essays will have at least an extension of two (2) pages, double spaced, Font: Times New Roman 12 pts or equivalent. In every case you should use additional sources: books, essays, articles in journals, and include a bibliography. The criteria for grading the essays include clarity and correct use of language; quality of arguments and correct use of sources; as well as the creativity and the knowledge of the text interpreted.

Late submissions will get partial or no grade. Absolute deadline for handing in work: 5pm on Tuesday, 1 May.

 

 

ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS:

-Students must arrive on time and participate actively in each class. Students anticipating a justified absence should approach the professor beforehand to arrange to do corresponding assignment. Unexcused absences will result in the lowering of the final grade.

–All students are bound in and outside the class by the guidelines set forth in the Faculty Handbook regarding academic dishonesty. Any assistance received must be acknowledged with a footnote in the work itself. All cases of unattributed sources will be considered plagiarism. Cases of copying, lifting, breach of copyright or inappropriate help will receive a zero and will be referred to the pertinent campus authorities.

–In case of difficulty with the course work, students are encouraged to seek the assistance of a tutor, through CADE.

–Students are responsible for materials covered on days that they are absent. Late work will result in lower grades.

–The use and display of cellphones, and other speaking, texting and/or recording devices in the classroom is NOT permitted.

–All students are encouraged to consult with the professor at any time should they have any questions or concerns. The professor expects all students to contact him at their earliest convenience should any difficulty arise with any course requirement.

 

PARTICIPATION/ATTENDANCE:

            Students must be present at every class meeting. Participation/attendance may be reduced by poor preparation, excessive absences, disruptive behavior or persistent use of English in class.  Lateness counts as 1/2 an absence.  Unexcused absence on the day of a test or graded in-class assignment will mean a grade of zero for that work; for excused absences, we will either excuse or reschedule the work. Students anticipating an absence or conflict of any type should discuss the matter with me beforehand to arrange in writing an appropriate accommodation, BUT absences will only be excused with appropriate documentation.  Students missing class due to appointments at the Health Center must authorize the Center to confirm the appointment when I call them.

 

ON HELP FROM TUTORS AND NATIVE SPEAKERS:

            Students should take every opportunity to speak Spanish and get help in studying and preparing for class.  But, any work that will receive a grade must be individual and independent work.  Write out your own ideas in your own words!  Any assistance received must be acknowledged in a footnote on the work itself; information sources must be mentioned in the body of the assignment as they are used (e.g. "According to xyz, ...").

            Computer or automatic translation programs have gotten quite good these days-- don't use them!  One goal of this class is to improve your language skills, and that can only be done through practice and feedback.  Cases of copying, plagiarism or inappropriate help will receive a grade of zero and will be referred to the relevant campus authorities.

 

ON STUDENTS DIAGNOSED WITH A DISABILITY:

            All individuals who are diagnosed with a disability are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  As such, you may be entitled to certain accommodations within this class.  If you are diagnosed with a disability, please make an appointment to meet with Student Disability Services (SDS), 209 Alumni Hall, ext. 2137.  All students with the necessary supporting documentation will be provided appropriate accommodations as determined by the SDS Office.  It is entirely your responsibility to contact SDS and supply me with the accommodation plan that they prepare, which will inform me exactly what accommodations you are entitled to.  You will only receive accommodations once you provide me with an SDS plan.  Any grades recorded before you provide me with an SDS plan will not be changed.

* * *  The professor will assume that students' continued attendance in this class after receipt of this syllabus signifies their acceptance of the policies described above.  * * *

 

IMPORTANT EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:

University Police: 607-436-3550

Student Development Office: 607-436-2513

Health Center: 607-436-3573

Counseling Center: 607-436-3368

Facilities and Safety: 607-436-322

Public Relations Office: 607-436-2748

NYS Terrorism Hotline: 866-SAFE NYS

 

Calificación:

  Porcentajes:

  Grados:

  Asistencia y participación: 20% 

  Tareas: 20%

  Trabajo en clase: 10%
  Composiciones: 20%

  Exámenes: 30%

  

 

 

    A = 95-100.
    A- = 90-94.  
    B+  =  87-89.

    B = 84-86. 
    B- = 80-83.
    C+ = 77-79.  
    C = 74-76.

    C- = 70-73.

    D+ = 67-69.

    D = 64-66.

    D- = 60-63.

    F = 59 o menos

 

Calendario:
 

Fecha

Actividades

Thursday 17 January

Presentación del curso.

Tuesday 22 January

Ch. 1 – El presente del indicativo

Thursday 24 January

Tarea 1: Pg. 10: 3 y 4.

Tuesday 29 January

Entregar composición 1.

Gabriel y la dignidad

Ch. 13 – Ser y Estar

Thursday 31 January

Tarea: Pag. 95. Ejercicio 8.

 

Tuesday 5 February

Ch. 3 – El imperfecto del indicativo

Thursday 7 February

Tarea 3. Pag. 24 y 25: 5 y 6.

Tuesday 12 February

 

Thursday 14 February

Ch. 2 – El pretérito

Adiós mamá

Tuesday 19 February

Tarea: Pag. 19: 8

Ch. 18 – Artículos.

Thursday 21 February

Tarea: Pág. 144: 7a y 7b.

Entregar cuaderno de prácticas

Tuesday 26 February

Repaso

Thursday 28 February

Examen parcial.

RECESO

 

Tuesday 12 March

Ch. 19 – Sustantivo

Thursday 14 March

Película: Mi obra maestra.

Tuesday 19 March

Ch. 21 –Adverbios.

Entregar composición 2: Cuenta la historia de la película, explica sus temas principales y escribe una opinión personal

Thursday 21 March

Tarea: Pg. 166: ejercicios: 5, 6 y 7

Ch. 20 – Adjetivos

Tuesday 26 March

Tarea 5. Pág. 158: 5; Pag. 159: 7

Ch. 14 – El presente del subjuntivo

Thursday 28 March

 

Tuesday 2 April

Tarea 6: pag. 107: 9; pag 108: 10.

Ch. 6 – El futuro

Ana y Manuel

Thursday 4 April

Ch. 7 – El condicional

Entregar composición 3: Una experiencia memorable.

Tuesday 9 April

Tarea: pg. 50: 5

Ch. 28 – Preposiciones

Thursday 11 April

Tarea 8. 229: 8.

La leche y el agua

Ch. 12 – Verbos reflexivos

Tuesday 16 April

Tarea: 84: 4 y 5.

Ch. 11 – La voz pasiva

Thursday 18 April

Repaso. Evalua la clase en “Class climate” (Blackboard)

Tuesday 23 April

Película: Babel.

Trailer de la película

Babel está disponible en Netflix

Thursday 25 April

­Habrá preguntas sobre la película en el examen final.

Tuesday 30 April

Repaso (disponible en Blackboard)

Thursday 2 May 

Examen final 2 – 4:30 pm

 

 


 

FLL  DEPT  WRITING  COMPETENCY  RUBRIC

 

CRITERIA

LEVEL

C

O

N

T

E

N

T

Unacceptable:  Severe errors of fact or misunderstanding of subject; Does not communicate; Does not meet requirements; Lacks a thesis [F]

Poor:  Important errors of fact, omissions or misunderstanding of subject; Barely meets requirements; Inadequate development of thesis [D]

Fair:  Few or minor errors of fact, omissions or misunderstanding of subject; Fair development of thesis [C]

Good:  Good knowledge of subject; Adequate development of thesis [B]

Excellent:  Knowledgeable, substantive, insightful; Thorough development of thesis; Creative  [A]

 

10    11

 

12     13

  

14      15

 

16      17

 

18    19    20

W

R

I

T

I

N

G

Unacceptable:  Does not communicate; No organization  [F]

Poor:  Difficult to understand; Ideas seriously confused or disconnected; Lacks development, logical sequence or reasoning  [D]

Fair:  Somewhat choppy or unclear; Loosely organized; Ideas frequently lacking development or support  [C]

Good:  Most ideas developed in clear paragraphs; sequence occasionally not logical; Adequate reasoning and development  [B]

Excellent:  Fluent expression; Ideas clearly stated; Well-developed paragraphs in logical sequence; Succinct; Well-reasoned; Cohesive  [A]

 

15   16   17

 

18   19   20

 

21   22   23  

 

24   25   26

 

27   28   29   30

V

O

C

A

B.

Unacceptable:  Does not surpass elementary level; Severe errors or misuse of vocabulary, idioms or word forms; Meaning severely confused or obscured  [F]

Poor:  Very limited range; Serious errors or misuse of vocabulary, idioms or word forms;  Meaning frequently confused or obscured  [D]

Fair:  Limited range  Frequent errors or misuse of vocabulary, idioms or word forms;  Meaning occasionally confused or obscured  [C]

Good:  Adequate range; Occasional errors that do not affect understanding  [B]

Excellent:  Sophisticated range; Few to no errors or anglicisms; Appropriate register and style  [A]

 

10    11

 

12     13

  

14      15

 

16      17

 

18    19    20

 

G

R

A

M

M

A

R

Unacceptable:  Does not surpass elementary level;  Very numerous severe errors of word form and sentence construction;  Meaning severely confused or obscured  [F]

Poor: Very limited range;  Serious errors of word form and sentence construction;  Meaning frequently confused or obscured  [D]

Fair:  Limited range; Frequent errors; Meaning occasionally obscured  [C]

Good:  Adequate range; Occasional errors but meaning not obscured  [B]

Excellent:  Effective complex constructions; Few to no errors  [A]

basic:   agreement / conjugation / tense / conjunctions / word order / missing verb

advanced:    subjunctive / pronouns / prepositions / articles

 

10    11

 

12     13

  

14      15

16      17

18    19    20

M

E

C

H.

Unacceptable:  No mastery of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, paragraphing; Wrong format  [F]

Poor:  Serious errors of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, paragraphing  [D]

Fair:  Frequent errors of spelling, etc.  [C]

Good:  Occasional errors or typos  [B]

Excellent:  Few to no errors  [A]

 

Sources and bibliography.

 

 

5

6

7

8

9   10

COMMENTS:                                                                                                     TOTAL  SCORE: 100