Course Syllabus

• Instructor: Carlie Johnson-Lillo (Lee-yo)
• Course: Span&122 1050/1051 (Introductory Spanish II)
• Quarter: Fall 2020
• First day: September 21st 
• Last Day: December 10th
• Prefers to be addressed as: Profesora or Profe
• Email: cjohnson@tacomacc.edu
• Extra help sessions: By appointment via Zoom. Please email to set up. 

Online Learning:

This class will run asynchronously. You will not be expected to log on at any scheduled time. Nor will you be expected to attend mandatory live lectures. You will work at your own pace within the parameters of the chapter due dates. 

Communication Plan:

• The best way to reach me is via email or Canvas inbox.
• In your email/message, please address me as Profe or Profesora. Please do not address me as "Hey" as I will never address you that way!
• Please allow 24-48 hours for a response. 

 

Catalog Description: 

(Formerly SPAN-102) The first year of the beginning Spanish language sequence consists of 121, 122, and 123. SPAN&-122 is the second quarter of the sequence. The basic tenets of communications including reading, writing, speaking, and listening are developed in a dynamic second language acquisition environment enhanced by technology. Grammar is used as a communication tool to express meaning as students take part in small group discussions, cultural investigation, and presentations. Authentic materials will be focused on in the class as well as assessment. You should expect to be immersed in the language. English will be used at a minimum.

Prerequisites: 

• Span121 with a minimum of a C grade
• Instructor permission

Instructional Method Used:

This is a student-centered class, not a traditional lecture-style, that is designed to help you develop basic proficiency in oral and written Spanish at a college level and to pique your curiosity of the language and culture in general. Your instructors can provide you with a wealth of information, however, for actual learning to take place you must actively participate.

Required Textbook: Plazas 5^th Edition. Robert Hersberger/Susan Navey-Davis, Guiomar Borrás A.

• Option 1: CENGAGE UNLIMITED (STANDALONE ACCESS CARD) ISBN:9780357700037.
  • This might be a good option if you have other courses that use Cengage.
• Option 2: PLAZAS 1 TERM LOOSE LEAF BUNDLE W/MINDTAP 1 TERM ACCESS CARD ISBN:9780357294727.
  • This option is for students who are 100% sure they only need or want to take one term of Spanish.

• Option 3: PLAZAS MULTI TERM LOOSE LEAF BUNDLE W/MINDTAP 4 TERM (24 MONTH) ACCESS CARD ISBN:9780357006771.
  • This option is for students who plan on going beyond just Span II.

MindTap:

What is MindTap? With your bundled textbook purchase, you will set up a MindTap account, which is where you will do all of your homework activities. This is a website that lives outside of Canvas, through the book´s publisher -Cengage.

Technology Requirements:

You will need access to a computer to complete this course. You will also need to register for the Plazas MindTap online account. You will also need to access CANVAS regularly in order to do other assignments and view additional Spanish language materials that will enhance your language learning. Additionally, you will be able to access your grades through Canvas as well as communicate with your instructor.

Grades & Feedback From Me:

I do my best to grade and give feedback on assignments promptly. In Canvas, I give feedback by the following: rubrics, points, submission comments, in-line comments on the doc viewer. In general, most assignments are graded within 3-5 days of the due date. If you have questions about your performance on a specific assignment, please contact me directly.

Evaluation Criteria & Grading Standards:

Grades earned for this course use the following World Languages Scale scale. Please note, there are no plusses or minuses -just a flat letter grade.

A	100-90%
B	80-89%
C	70-79% (Must have at least 70% to go on to Span III)
D	60-69%
E	Less than 59% (Not passing. Must re-take for credit.)

Your grade for this class will be determined as follows:

Weekly Discussion Forums	10%
Video Presentations	20%
MindTap Activities	60%
Final Essay	10%

Weekly discussion forums: (10%)

You will have discussion forums (in English) with your peers in which you engage in conversations about cultural topics in the Spanish-speaking world in addition to topics about language learning in general. This is an essential aspect of our online learning this quarter as it affords you the opportunity to engage with and participate with peers. Most traditional language classes on campus have some sort of daily participation as a component of their courses. This is my way of ensuring that we maintain that.

MindTap activities: (60%)

You will read through the assigned chapters and do the assigned MindTap activities at your own pace within the parameters of the chapter due dates. The assignments will focus on developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Grammar, vocab, pronunciation, and cultural elements will also be a main focus.  

Because there will be no daily face-to-face lesson, the textbook readings and corresponding Mindtap activities take place of that, making them a crucial component to your success in this class. All of the readings and activities you will do are the same readings and activities you would do if you were in a traditional classroom.

*Please note: MindTap Activities make up a significant portion of your grade and need to be taken very seriously. There is not a separate category for tests because assessments are woven throughout MindTap.

Video presentations: (20%)

During this course, you will be required to do 5 video presentations, one for each chapter of our book. There will be specific instructions, guidelines, rubrics, and due dates in Canvas. You will need to have the technological capacity to record video from your phone or your computer –there must be both video and audio.

Final Essay: (10%)

There will be a final essay towards the end of the quarter. More information will be given to you at a later date.

Late Work Policy:

I have a ZERO late work policy on any and all assignments, presentations, discussion posts etc. Anything that is not turned in by the deadline will receive an automatic zero. Emergency situations will be treated on a case-by-case basis and must be communicated in a timely manner.

**Policy for incompletes:  NO INCOMPLETES.

Academic Dishonesty:

TCC Students are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. Academic dishonesty is inconsistent with the values and mission of Tacoma Community College. Cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty are violations of the Code of Student Conduct. Sanctions for acts of academic dishonesty committed in this course are as follows: As stated in the TCC Catalog, ‘Students are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication or other forms of academic dishonesty corrupt the learning process and threaten the educational environment for all students.(pg. 33) In this course, sanctions for academic dishonesty will be as follows:

1. The first time the student will receive a warning and a failing grade for the specific assignment, quiz, or exam.
2. The second time the student will be dismissed from the course. The student accused of academic dishonesty have the right to appeal.  

*Special note on translators: In a language course, the use of an electronic translator can be considered plagiarism.  Please live by the "Rule of Thumb" of looking up isolated words in a regular dictionary, not a translator. For example, it is ok to look up the word “book” in a dictionary, however, it is not ok to put “I bought a book yesterday” into a translator and claim that work as your own. If I see any of this, I will ask you to have a conversation with me in Spanish to prove how you know how to use the structure to avoid receiving a zero.

Here are two great online dictionaries I like:

• wordreference.com
• spanishdict.com

Accommodations:

TCC is committed to ensuring access for students with disabilities in the online environment. If you have already established approved disability accommodations with the Access Services office, please remember to request that your Accommodation Letter is sent to me by email. If you have a disability or health condition and have not yet established services, please contact the Access Services office at access@tacomacc.edu or by submitting the New Student Application located on their web page.

Reasonable Accommodations for Religion/Conscience:

If you will be absent from course activities due to reasons of faith or conscience, you may seek reasonable accommodations so that grades are not impacted. Such requests must be made within the first two weeks of the quarter and should follow the procedures listed in the Leave for Faith & Conscience policy webpage.

Library:

TCC’s Library offers access to a range of research materials including books, e-books, DVDs/CDs, and subscription databases that carry thousands of publications covering a wide range of disciplines. The faculty librarians offer research support for all students, of all levels of research experience.  Library faculty (Melissa, Rebekah, Heather, Jennifer, Sherry, Christina, Chris, Becky and yours truly) are available during all hours the Library is open. Find one at the Reference Desk or call 566-5134.  

Writing and Tutoring Center:

TCC’s Writing and Tutoring Center, located on the 2nd floor of Building 7, Rm 221, offers you one-on-one help with your writing. Tutors are available to discuss your work, help you to think about your writing process, suggest revising strategies, and discuss ways to approach an assignment. All services are free. Making an appointment is recommended. Contact the Center at 566-6032.

Student Conduct:

Admission to Tacoma Community College carries with it the expectation that the student will conduct himself/herself as a responsible member of the academic community and observe the principles of mutual respect, personal and academic integrity and civility. The Code of Student Conduct establishes rules governing academic and social conduct of students, including due process rights. Violations of the Code may result in dismissal from class for the day and/or referral to the Student Conduct Administrator for sanctions.

College Closure and Class Cancellation:

Should the TCC campus close for weather or other extenuating circumstance, you should not come to campus. Generally,the expectation is that you will turn in work the next time your classes meet. (However, you are still expected to turn in work on time for this class online!) If any face-to-face class is cancelled, an email is sent if time allows, and a note is posted on the classroom door. Information about school closures, partial or total, will be available at 253-566-5000 (a recorded message will give the caller up-to-date information on closures) or on the TCC home page by 6:15 a.m. www.tacomacc.edu (a message will be placed there only if the college will be closed).

World Languages Department Chair:  Bruno Arzola

Office: (Building F2 , office 27)

Email: barzolapadilla@tacomacc.edu

Final Grade Grievance:

If you believe you have received a final course grade that has been awarded improperly or in an arbitrary or capricious manner, you may grieve or appeal the grade. Details of the process are located on the TCC Portal at : https://my.tacomacc.edu/uPortal/p/StudentForms.ctf9/max/render.uP?pCm=view&pP_NSHistoryParam=21426%2C21435%2C21435%2C26224&pP_struts.portlet.action=%2Fview%2Findex&pP_ticket=ST-215398-bcm1AKn0zYfxmqTwgrVm-portalsvr2.tccnet.edu    

Degree learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the degree, you will be able to:

1. Core of Knowledge (COK)
   Demonstrate a basic knowledge of each of the distribution areas (Written Communication, Humanities, Quantitative Skills, Natural Sciences and Socaial Sciences; or, as applicable, specific professional/technical programs), integrate knowledge across disciplines, and apply this knowledge to academic, occupational, civic and personal endeavors.
2. Communication (COM)
   Listen, speak, read, and write effectively and use nonverbal and technological means to make connections between self and others.
3. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (CRT)
   Compare, analyze, and evaluate information and ideas, and use sound thinking skills to solve problems.
4. Information and Information Technology (IIT)
   Locate, evaluate, retrieve, and ethically use relevant and current information of appropriate authority for both academic and personal applications.
5. Living and Working Cooperatively / Respecting Differences (LWC)
   Respectfully acknowledge diverse points of view, and draw upon the knowledge and experience of others to collaborate in a multicultural and complex world.
6. Responsibility & Ethics (RES)
   Demonstrate and understanding of what constitutes responsible and ethical behavior toward individuals, the community, and the environment.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:

1. Be able to distinguish the many forms of human expression (COK, CRT).
2. Exercise skills in interpretation and analysis (COK, CRT).
3. Explain the importance of the creative process (COK, COM).
4. Express and produce work which demonstrates heightened awareness to both cultural and historical diversity (COK, COM, LWC).
5. Confidently and competently practice performance skills (COK, COM).

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to:

1. Begin to express yourself in a culturally appropriate way. (COM, LWC)
2. Find out about each other’s daily routine (what time do you get up, what you do to get ready, eat got to bed, etc.) (COM, LWC)
3. Talk about what you did yesterday, last night and last weekend. (COM, CRT)
4. Talk about what you and others used to do on a regular basis in a high school. (COM, CRT, LWC)
5. Talk about what each of you did on your most recent vacations (summer break, spring break, etc.) (COM, LWC)
6. Describe a few events that happened recently in the news. (COM, CRT, LWC, IIT)
7. Give each other recommendations on living a healthier lifestyle or getting better grades, etc. (COM, CRT, LWC, IIT, RSP)
8. Invite your partner to do something. If your partner accepts, discuss when you will go, what you will do, etc. practice declining an invitation gracefully. (COM, CRT, LWC, RSP)
9. Ask the location of a place on campus or in your area and then give directions on how to get there. (COM, LWC, RSP)
10. Read a menu and order a meal in a restaurant. (COM, CRT, RSP)
11. Express food and other preferences. (COM, COK)
12. Recognize that learning another language entails learning another culture also. (COK, CRT)
13. Comprehend some basic aspects of the target culture, such as food, festivals, artistic expressions, history, etc. (COK, IIT)
14. Understand something of the unique worldview and way of living expressed in the language of another group.(COK, CRT)
15. Understand one’s own language/cultural system more objectively as a result of exploring the target language. (CRT)
16. Understand elements of the target culture that influence people’s use of language in daily life. (COK,COM)
17. Recognize cross-cultural differences in communication norms, and apply this knowledge to achieve more harmonious interaction with speakers of the target language. (COK, CRT, LWC, COM)
18. Recognize how one’s gender, class, or sexual identity may be expressed in the verbal and non-verbal communication of the target language/cultural system. (COK, CRT)

*Note: This syllabus and schedule are subject to change. Students will be notified of any changes and will be held responsible for any changes that may occur