Lit. 1313.002
THE UNIVERSITY OF
TEXAS AT DALLAS
COURSE SYLLABUS
FALL SEMESTER, 2003
COURSE NUMBER: Lit.
1313.002
CREDIT HOURS: 3
COURSE HOURS: Days: M., W., F.
Time:
2:00 pm. - 2:50 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. María A. Engen
OFFICE HOURS: M.,
W., F. 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and by
appointment
Office: JO. 3.106
Phone number: Ext. 2054
E-mail: engen@utdallas.edu
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Brown, Margaret C. and Kathleen C. Moore, Spanish for Life, Boston: Heinle and Heinle, 2000.
CD-ROM (for
Windows and Macintosh): Domínguez, Frank A., James S. Noblitt and Willem J.A., Atajo: Writing Assistant for Spanish
(packaged with Spanish for Life textbook).
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
There will be sufficient class practice and written work to
fulfill the objectives of the course by means of a CD-ROM package.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To develop sufficient linguistic skills in Spanish in order to
communicate at an elementary level upon completion of this course.
2. To gradually grow in all language skills (listening, speaking, reading
and writing).
3. To understand and appreciate the culture and the language of the
Spanish-speaking countries and their peoples.
4. To strengthen the knowledge of grammatical concepts in general and
increase English vocabulary by comprehending and adopting words of Latin origin
via Spanish.
5. To widen the student’s intellectual perspectives, open avenues for new
areas of study and research applicable to other courses in the context of the
School of Arts and Humanities, and gain new perspectives of one’s own culture.
6. Lastly, to sharpen thinking analytical and problem solving skills.
COURSE EVALUATION:
U.T. Dallas adopted the following grade scale for all
undergraduate students effective Fall 2000. Grades for courses completed prior
to Fall 2000 accrue point values as shown in the appropriate catalog.
Grading Description
Grade Points Per Semester Hour
A+ 4.00
A Excellent
4.00
A- 3.67
B+ 3.50
B Good
3.00
B- 2.67
C+ 2.50
C Fair
2.00
C- 1.67
D+ 1.50
D Poor
1.00
D- 0.67
F Failure
0.00
X Incomplete
CR Credit
NC No
Credit
A student may withdraw from a
course before the final drop date listed in the Academic Calendar in which case
W will be entered on the student’s transcript.
Grade
Point Average
Grade points are computed by
multiplying the points for each grade by the number of credit hours; for
example, 4 (A) x 3 (hours) = 12 grade points. A student’s grade point average
(GPA) is determined by dividing the total number of grades points earned by the
number of semester hours for which a grade other than X, NC, or CR is received.
Only
grades earned at U.T. Dallas are used calculating the GPA.
Incomplete Grade (X)
A
grade of Incomplete may be given at the discretion of the instructor of record
for a course, when a student has completed at least 70% of the required course
material but cannot complete all requirements by the end of the semester. An
incomplete course grade (grade of X) must be completed within the time period
specified by the instructor, not to exceed one semester. Upon completion of the
required work, the symbol X may be converted into a letter grade (A through F)
by the instructor. If the grade of Incomplete is not removed by the end of the
specified period, it will automatically be changed to F. Extension beyond the
one-semester limit can be made only with the permission of the instructor and
the student's college master (or the Undergraduate Dean in the case of students
without declared majors). A student may not re-enroll in a course in which a
grade of X remains.
Students
may obtain a petition/documentation form for an Incomplete in the office of the
student's college master. The form is to be submitted to the instructor from
whom the Incomplete is sought. Students should be aware that an Incomplete is
only appropriate for work unavoidably missed at semester's end. Students should
contact their school office for school policies on Incompletes.
An instructor assigning an Incomplete shall submit for approval a description of work required to complete the course to the student's college master, to be retained with the student's academic record. The petition/documentation form mentioned above serves to record this description. The instructor alone will be responsible for determining whether the requirements for completion are met and for assigning the grade in the course.
However,
if the instructor who has signed the Incomplete is no longer associated with
U.T. Dallas and the work is completed within the time allowed before the
Incomplete lapses to an F, the master of the student's college may assign a
committee of appropriate faculty to evaluate the material, and/or obtain any
other information which may be required to assign the grade in the course. http://www.utdallas.edu/Faculty/Handbook/instruction.html
35% Attendance, class participation, performance and preparedness.
65% Major tests (four) and other small tests.
*There will not be no make-up tests for any reason.
To successfully
complete this course, regular classroom attendance is imperative as there are
multiple skills to be mastered. Your grade includes attendance, arriving on
time and staying the entire time, class preparation and preparedness.
ATTENDANCE IS RECORDED WHEN YOU SIGN THE ATTENDANCE SHEET AT THE BEGINNING OF
EACH CLASS. Students are expected to actively participate in Spanish during
communicative activities.
Students will
be expected to do the exercises in their work text (S.F.L.) at home after
almost every class.
EXAM FORMAT: All tests will include the
following elements:
1. Oral questions and/or dictations
2. Grammar sections.
3. Translation and vocabulary.
4. Comprehension sections on Culture readings.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Because learning a language is an active process, your presence and participation in class is essential. Therefore, an attendance policy is severely adhered. *
GENERAL
OBSERVATIONS:
Given the nature of language learning acquisition, which is a slow process, I recommend that you work on both sections of your Worksheets on a daily basis, reinforcing the concepts taught in class. These exercises will also help students be prepared for class.
***A foreign language MUST be study differently than academic subjects.
Memorization, everyday study and practice are needed ***
-Use “Post-it” notes around your home, office, etc.
-Quiz yourself: *
Write lists ENGLISH/SPANISH
* Cover the Spanish, look at the English and rewrite the Spanish. Then check yourself.
- Write flashcards
- Listen to RADIO
KESS _”LA FABULOSA” 1270 AM
KHCK – ‘PURO LATINO’ 99.1 FM
KLNO ‘ESTEREO LATINO’ 94.1 FM
- Watch Univision
cable/TV Channel 23
Telemundo
KFWD Channel 52
Channel
25 in Dallas
Channel 14 in Denton
- Get magazines, newspapers videos in Spanish (Public Library)
- Look for involvement with the Hispanic Community in Dallas. You may be
able to get extra credit towards your final grade.
- Look for Spanish native speakers, learn from them!!!
-
Campus Hispanic
Association (CHISPA) meetings on campus.
-
Get in touch
with Teaching Assistants: You do not have to have a grammar problem to meet
with them, tel. (972) 883-2054.
FALL SEMESTER 2003 LIT – 1313 BEGINNING SPANISH – SEC. 002 M-W-F 2:00 – 2:50 PM CLASS PLAN – SFL SPANISH FOR LIFE |
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AUG |
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Introducción
– Capítulo preliminar, SFL, 2 I,
II, III |
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25 |
Preliminar
IV |
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27 |
Capítulo
1, SFL, 16, I, II |
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29 |
Cap. I,
III ,IV and Cap. I, A Ver Si Sabes – Vocabulario activo 34 – 37. |
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M |
1 |
Labor Day
Holiday |
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3 |
Cap. 1,
Repaso. Preguntas. |
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F |
5 |
Capítulo
2. SFL, 38, I, II |
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M |
8 |
Cap. 2, III,
IV |
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W |
10 |
Cap. 2, A
Ver Si Sabes. Vocabulario activo, 56 – 59 |
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12 |
Más
preparación para el examen. |
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M |
15 |
Exam I, Preliminar Capítulos 1 y 2 en SFL |
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17 |
Capítulo
3, SFL, 60, I |
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19 |
Cap. 3, I |
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M |
22 |
Cap. 3, II |
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24 |
Cap. 3, III,
IV |
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26 |
Cap. 3, A
Ver Si Sabes, Vocabulario activo, 79 – 81 |
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M |
29 |
Capítulo 4,
SFL, 82, I |
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OCT |
W |
1 |
Cap. 4, II |
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F |
3 |
Cap. 4, III |
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M |
6 |
Cap. 4, IV |
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W |
8 |
Cap. 4, V |
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F |
10 |
Cap. 4, A
Ver Si Sabes, Vocabulario activo, 101-103 |
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M |
13 |
Examen II, Capítulo 3 y 4
en SFL |
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W |
15 |
Capítulo
5, SFL, 104, I |
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F |
17 |
Cap. 5, II |
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M |
20 |
Cap. 5, III |
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22 |
Cap. 5, IV |
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F |
24 |
Cap. 5, IV |
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M |
27 |
Cap. 5, A
Ver Si Sabes, Vocabulario activo, 127, 129 |
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29 |
Capítulo
6, SFL, 130, I, II |
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31 |
Cap. 6, III |
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NOV |
M |
3 |
Cap. 6, IV |
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W |
5 |
Cap. 6, A
Ver Si Sabes, Vocabulario activo 151-153 |
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7 |
Workshop -
Preparación para el examen. |
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M |
10 |
Examen III, Capítulos 5 y
6 en SFL |
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W |
12 |
Capítulo
7, SFL, 154, I – II |
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F |
14 |
Cap. 7, III |
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M |
17 |
Cap. 7, IV |
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W |
19 |
Cap. 7, A
Ver Si Sabes, Vocabulario activo 175-177 |
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21 |
Capítulo 8,
SFL, 178, I, II |
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M |
24 |
Cap. 8, III |
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W |
26 |
Cap. 8, IV |
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F |
28 |
Thanksgiving
Holiday |
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DEC |
M |
1 |
(Last day of
class) Cap. 8, A Ver Si Sabes, Vocabulario Activo, 198-201 |
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8 |
Final Exam. Time: 2:00 PM, Capítulos 7 y 8 en SFL |
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12 |
Grades
available on line http://www.utdallas.edu/SIS/ |
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