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Spanish 105 - MWF Fall 2020 Director: Dr. Ager Gondra Virtual office hours: M&W 11.30-12.30pm E-mail: [email protected]

GENERAL INFORMATION Spanish 105 is the accelerated first year course of the Spanish Basic Language Program at the University of Miami. This course combines two semesters: Spanish 101 and 102. Spanish 105 meets three hours per week and is worth three credits. At the end of the course students can enroll in Spanish 201. Spanish 105 covers chapters 1 through 8 of CONECTADOS. Please note that the textbook includes a code that is necessary in order to access all of the online activities. That code is not transferable. If you get your book from someone else, please be aware that you will still need an access code. Textbook (available at campus bookstore): Marinelli/Fajardo - Bundle: Conectados, Loose-leaf Version, 2nd + MindTap, 4 terms/24 month Printed Access Card ISBN 9780357014219 Important: The Department and the University require that heritage learners of Spanish enroll in SPA 107, 207 or 208 in fulfillment of the University's general education requirement for language; they may not enroll in SPA 105, which is a course for foreign language learners. Heritage learners of Spanish are those students who begin their university studies of the language with little or no prior instruction in Spanish but who, because of family background or social experience, can already understand much casual spoken Spanish and have a passive knowledge of the language (though they may not usually speak the language themselves). In the great majority of cases, they have been born and fully educated in the United States, and may have grown up speaking principally English (or a ‘mix’ of Spanish and English, i.e. ‘Spanglish’) in the home with their grandparents, parents and siblings. Your instructor, the Department, and the Dean of Students reserve the right to administratively drop from 100- or 200-level language courses any student whom they consider is inadequately placed. If your instructor or a language program director advises you to switch to a different SPA course because of your level of language ability, you are required to do so.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE The overarching goal of this course is to be able to interact in Spanish (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing), working towards the beginner-level, according to the ACTFL guidelines (http://actflproficiencyguidelines2012.org/). Upon successful completion of the Basic Spanish Language Program, you will: 1. Speak and understand Spanish with sufficient fluency and accuracy so as to allow you to: (1) participate effectively in formal and informal conversations concerning a variety of topics; (2) present and explain information in Spanish. 2. Read in Spanish accurately enough to understand a variety of genres: from newspaper articles to short literature pieces. 3. Write in Spanish appropriately and effectively: from descriptions and narrations to basic argumentative essays. 4. Develop a sophisticated understanding of the diversity and richness of the cultures and people of the Spanish-speaking world: from basic geographical knowledge to issues connected to history, politics, and cultural diversity.

Achieving the goals of the course requires regular practice with the language, both in class and individually. You as students are responsible for much of your own learning: your continuous participation and regular attendance are vital parts of your commitment to learning and progress. The quality of your language learning will depend largely on the amount and quality of your efforts. The course is designed to be rigorous, and students should expect to make a time commitment to learning Spanish similar to the sort of commitment that is expected in other courses at this university.

PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH This course follows the Flipped Classroom model. The Flipped Classroom model flips the traditional relationship between class time and homework. Students learn at home via online coursework, and teachers use class time for teacher-guided practice. In other words, this model intentionally shifts instruction to a learnercentered model in which time in the classroom is used to explore topics in greater depth and create meaningful learning opportunities while students are initially introduced to new topics outside of the classroom. Courses are based on active learner participation. Students are expected to engage in interactive small and largegroup activities. The different tasks presented in class will require students to use Spanish in multiple situations that reflect the use of different varieties of Spanish. Assessment is based on both your ability to use the language in written and oral tasks and on your knowledge and understanding of Spanish language and culture.

SPANISH: THE LANGUAGE OF THE CLASSROOM The class will be conducted in Spanish in order to provide you with maximum exposure to the language. The main focus of class is on Spanish communication, and we strive for maximum use of the language in the classroom. This means that your instructor will speak Spanish to you during class, and you will be expected to do the same with your instructor and classmates. Should you need additional explanations or wish to discuss matters not directly related to course content, your instructor will be happy to speak to you in English before or after class and during office hours.

ASSESSMENT Assessment and testing procedures will be representative of the type of language instruction offered through classroom activities. You will be evaluated based on your achievement of the program and course objectives and the following components: Components Attendance and participation Homework (MindTap) 2 compositions with 2 drafts each 2 oral exams Cultural presentation VIP 2 chapter exams Final exam TOTAL

Percentage 5% 25% 20% 5% 5% 5% 20% 15% 100%

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ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION (5%) Because of the communicative nature of this course, it is essential to come to class regularly. You are allowed up to three unexcused absences (two unexcused absences in classes that meet twice a week) during the semester without any official documentation. On your fourth unexcused absence (third unexcused absence in classes that meet twice), ONE percentage point will be deducted from the final course grade, and each subsequent absence will result in the deduction of one further percentage point (of 100 total points). Per departmental guidelines for basic language courses, any student with more than 12 unexcused absences will automatically be assigned the grade of F for this course; those with more than 12 excused absences may be asked to withdraw from the course by their instructor on the recommendation of the Language Program Director. Arriving more than 5 minutes late three times will also be counted as absences (3 occurrences = 1 absence). Arriving more than 15 minutes late will be counted as an absence for that day. Excused absences are because of documented university-sponsored events, documented religious observance, documented illness or hospitalization, or a documented family emergency. Documentation verifying a religious observance or college-sponsored activity shall be presented prior to the absence. Documentation verifying illness or emergency has to be presented one week from your first day back after the absence. Add/Drop Period Policy: Please be aware that in courses with full enrollment students on the waiting list must attend class and complete all assigned work in order to be eligible to enroll if a place becomes available. All students will take exams as scheduled on the course calendar regardless of the date of their enrollment. In some cases, students who enroll late in the Add/Drop period may be advised to withdraw from the course and reenroll in a future semester. Observance of Religious Holy Days: Students must provide written notification to their instructor no later than 5 PM on Friday, August 21st of any classes from which they will be absent during the semester due to the observance of religious holy days. Students who enroll in the course after August 21st must inform the instructor within two calendar days from registration of any classes from which they will be absent for the above reason. The time spent traveling to and from observances will not be excused. Absences where the student has failed to provide written notice will not be excused. Participation: Your participation involves a number of variables, including, but not limited to the following: • Your use of Spanish in the classroom - greeting people and taking leave using Spanish - using Spanish during class (i.e. with instructor and in small groups), when asking and responding to questions related (or not related) to the material at hand, and when engaged in casual conversation with classmates or instructor. • Your willingness to participate in all class activities • Your cooperation during group and pair-work • Your respect and attitude toward your instructor, the class, and toward your peers, including the use of cell phone, laptop, or any electronic device when not invited by your instructor to use it

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HOMEWORK (25%) Homework due dates are listed in your syllabus and the calendar in MindTap. All assigned material is due by 8:00am on the due date. Your homework will be done through online activities that accompany the textbook. Some of the homework activities, the ones in red in the syllabus, will be preview activities that will prepare you to understand the upcoming material. Other homework activities, which do not appear in red, will help you practice and review the material after it is covered in class. Homework will be penalized 30% if submitted late. In order to encourage practice and self-improvement, each homework activity (except the True/False activities) is allowed three attempts, and the highest score is the one that counts. COMPOSITIONS (20%) You will write two compositions in Spanish during the semester. The individual grade for each composition will be based on the scores received on the outline (10%), the draft (40 %), the final version (40%), and correction revision (10%) of the final draft of the composition. Failure to correct all marked errors and improve the final version of a composition in format, organization, content, and accuracy will result in a grade of zero. Dates for the completion of each of these assignments are provided in the course calendar. No late work will be accepted without an official documented excuse. See attached grading criteria. Format: The draft, the final version and correction revision must be handed in together. The final version must be typed, double-spaced, with the student's name, the composition title, word count and the date on the top of the first page. See model below. Model:

Your Name Spanish 101 Sección__ Title of your composition

Borrador # 1 -o- Versión Final # de palabras (Word count) Fecha (date)

You should be aware that when writing and revising compositions, they may receive outside help only through departmental tutors and only for the final version of your composition. Tutors will only help you with specific questions you have. Tutors, roommates, and/or Spanish speaking friends are not allowed to edit any part of your written homework or compositions. Should you have any questions regarding your writing, consult with your instructor first. All work submitted by you must represent your own work. Use of web translation programs is not allowed. Any student found to be in violation of the Honor Code will automatically fail the course and will be referred to the Honor Council. ORAL EXAMS (5%) Spoken language will be evaluated in two oral exams. In the first exam you and a classmate will have a conversation with each other via zoom, while in the second one you will record your response to a prompt and then answer questions about a short video. Both conversations will be based on general themes or topics covered in class. See the attached grading criteria. If you miss your oral exam, you will not be allowed to make it up unless you have a documented excuse. CULTURAL PRESENTATION (5%) You and your classmates will research and prepare a 10-minute (maximum) presentation in Spanish, which provides an overview of the chosen country. Presentations should include elements of languages, cultures, religions, demographics, or anything else that stands out about the country that is not included in the reading from “Nuestro Mundo”. VIRTUAL IMMERSION PROGRAM (5%) A Virtual Immersion Program (VIP) provides you an opportunity to acquire linguistic and intercultural communication skills simultaneously by interacting with native speakers. You will have two virtual mutual language exchanges with a Spanish-speaking partner who is learning English. Your instructor will provide instructions for preparation and follow up activities, such as writing questionnaires or creating vocabulary aids. 4

CHAPTER EXAMS (20%) There will be two cumulative written exams assessing your comprehension of the material discussed in class and covered in MindTap. They will cover all material previously studied, but will focus on the most recent chapters. No make-up exams or quizzes will be administered. Exams are not curved.

FINAL EXAM (15%) There will be a final cumulative exam scheduled for December 1st. There are no make-up final exams. Grading Scale Grade Distribution (Final %) A+ 100-98 A 97-93 A- 92-90 B+ 89-88 B 87-83 B- 82-80 C+79-78

C 77-73

D+ 69-68

D 67-60

C- 72-70

F 59-0

BONUS POINTS (3 points total): Mesa virtual en español: Starting on the third week of classes, there will be weekly meetings where students will meet via Zoom for an hour of conversation in Spanish. The purpose of this activity is to promote conversation in your modern language outside the classroom setting. An instructor will be on hand to help out, start or rekindle the conversation and ensure that everybody is given a chance to participate. S/he will also take attendance, which will result in extra credit. For each 2 times that you will attend the Virtual Language Table, you will get 1 point of extra credit in your final grade, for a maximum of 2 final grade points. You must attend 2 times for 45 continuous minutes and participate actively to obtain 1 point; no partial credit is awarded. Spanish film showings: You can watch a Hispanic movie that is shown in Spanish with English subtitles to get 1 point of extra credit in your final grade. The instructor will provide a list of movies from which you will choose one to watch.

COURSE POLICIES Recordings: Students are expressly prohibited from recording any part of this course or taking any type of pictures. Meetings of this course might be recorded by the University. Any recordings will be available to students registered for this class as they are intended to supplement the classroom experience. Students are expected to follow appropriate University policies and maintain the security of passwords used to access recorded lectures. Recordings may not be reproduced, shared with those not in the class, or uploaded to other online environments. If the instructor or a University of Miami office plans any other uses for the recordings, beyond this class, students identifiable in the recordings will be notified to request consent prior to such use. Intellectual property: The instructor is the copyright owner of the courseware; individual recordings of the materials on Blackboard and/or of the virtual sessions are not allowed; and that such materials cannot be shared outside the physical or virtual classroom environment. 5

Class Attendance Policy: Unless you are approved to take this course under the Remote Learning Option, physical attendance in the classroom is required as scheduled. You are expected to participate with your video enabled during your non-classroom days. If at some point in the semester you cannot physically attend class sessions due to illness, injury, or other approved absence, you must contact the instructor for permission to temporarily attend the course online. Face Coverings: Face coverings are mandatory at all times (with the exception of when drinking water) while in on-campus class sessions. Failure to follow this requirement is grounds for disciplinary action and may lead to removal from the classroom and/or the course. Assigned student seating: The seat you select on the first day of class must be from among those identified as meeting the physical distance requirements for COVID-19; this seat will be your assigned seat for the remainder of the semester. This will enable the most effective COVID-19 contact tracing, should it be required. Daily symptom checker: Students are required to use the Daily Symptom Checker and be cleared to attend class each day. Students may be asked to show the green “Good to Go” notice. You may be required to produce your notice at any time while on campus. Students who fail to comply or to produce their “Good to Go” notice will be asked to leave the classroom. Synchronous Course: If you are approved to take this course under the Remote Learning Option, attendance in the virtual class is required as scheduled unless this creates undue hardship due to differences in your residential time-zone and that of Miami Florida. If you are a Remote Learning Option student, you may not under any circumstances physically attend the class on campus. If you cannot attend the virtual class due to illness or other reason, you must contact the instructor. Unexcused absences from the classroom may affect your grade or lead to failing the course. Camera While Remote: Students who are attending a class session synchronously are required to have their video enabled. Respondus LockDown Browser: Tests and compositions will be deployed deployed in Blackboard and Respondus LockDown Browser will be used to complete them. Students will have to download the browser, which is available for both Windows and Macintosh computers. Once installed, the Respondus LockDown Browser will make students close all other applications before they can take the test: https://www.it.miami.edu/a-z-listing/respondus/index.html Respondus includes the following: · Respondus LockDown Browser is a locked browser for taking tests in Blackboard Learn. It prevents students from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during a test. Students will not be able to take the test with a standard web browser. · Respondus Monitor is a companion application for LockDown Browser that uses the webcam to record students during an online exam. Student-Quick-Start-Guide: https://web.respondus.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/RLDB-Quick-StartGuide-Bb-Student.pdf Students with disabilities: Students with disabilities are to provide official documentation from the Office of Disability to instructors at the beginning of the semester in order to request any relevant accommodations.

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Modern Languages Laboratory: The Modern Languages Laboratory (Merrick Building 201; phone: 305-2843755) will be used both during and outside class as an essential link to resources for writing in Spanish as well as a way to access Spanish culture. Electronic Devices in the Classroom: Please do not use a laptop computer, tablet, cellphone or any other electronic device during class without expressly being invited to do so by your instructor. Your full attention needs to be committed to communicating in Spanish with your teacher and classmates during each class. Code of Student Conduct: Student behavior or speech that disrupts the instructional setting or is clearly disrespectful of the instructor or fellow students will not be tolerated. Disruptive conduct may include but is not limited to: 1. Rude or disrespectful behavior; 2. Unwarranted interruptions; 3. Failure to adhere to instructor’s directions; 4. Vulgar or obscene language, slurs, or other forms of intimidation; 5. Physically or verbally abusive behavior. Student be...