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.
-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% Exámenes:
30% |
A = 95-100. B =
84-86. 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. 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 |
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 |
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. 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. Babel
está disponible en Netflix |
Thursday 25 April |
Habrá preguntas sobre la película en el examen final. |
Tuesday 30 April |
Repaso (disponible en Blackboard) |
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