Department of Spanish and Portuguese StudiesUniversity of Florida

SPN 1130: Beginning Spanish IFall 2014

Spanish & Portuguese Studies Department: http://www.spanishandportuguese.ufl.eduSyllabus available for download and printing: http://bit.ly/UFldsp

Instructor: Section: MSL course code:Office: Office hours: Telephone: Email:

All 1000-level SPN classes in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies are taught in hybrid format. Hybrid courses are defined as classes in which instruction takes place in a traditional classroom setting augmented by computer-based or online activities, which can replace classroom seat time. These types of courses are common in higher education in the United States, and even in language classes. While we maintain that human interaction is absolutely essential in learning and using a language, we also believe that advances in technologies have enabled us to reach a point where students can accomplish a great deal working on their own, reserving class time for true communication and interactive learning.These classes are 5 credit courses but meet only three days a week, with supplemental instructional activities to be done at home to constitute the other two credits. Although the course requires reduced face-to-face class time, your success and learning require substantial commitment and study both in and out of class. The level of proficiency you attain will depend largely on what you put in to your learning. This course requires self-discipline and time. Please be sure to read the “Methodology and Activities” section of this document for tips on succeeding in a hybrid learning format.

REQUIRED MATERIALS ¡Anda! Elemental, 2nd edition package. This package includes everything you need for the course and

can be purchased at any local bookstore. It is available in a 3-ring binder. No used copies are available, and a 1st edition copy will not be acceptable.

A printed copy of this syllabus, available at http://bit.ly/UFldsp A reliable computer. Check MySpanishLab tune-up for browser specifications. A sound card and speakers or headphones. A hi-speed modem (Cable or DSL strongly recommended to download audio and video without

delays). A dependable Internet Service Provider (ISP). A working e-mail address that you check regularly and keep under quota.

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS A good quality Spanish-English dictionary, such as University of Chicago. 601 Spanish Verbs book, available at most major booksellers. A good quality computer microphone (external is preferable to built-in to avoid the background

noise).

PREREQUISITES

Students who have studied Spanish for more than one year in any setting may NOT enroll in SPN 1130. Students who are native or heritage speakers of Spanish or grew up speaking Spanish with family and

friends must consult with the director of the Bilingual Program, Susana Braylan (sbraylan@ufl.edu) in order to remain in any SPN 1000-level course.

GOALS

The primary goal of the Beginning Spanish courses is to offer students an introduction to basic communicative skills in Spanish while developing an awareness and appreciation of Hispanic/Latino

cultures. The courses take their goals from the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century, also known as the 5 Cs, which focus on five general areas:

Communicating in Spanish Gaining knowledge and understanding of cultures of the Hispanic world Connecting with other disciplines and acquiring new information Developing awareness of similarities and differences (comparisons) among language and culture

systems around the world Using Spanish to participate in communities at home and around the world

METHODOLOGY AND ACTIVITIESThis course stresses communication skills in Spanish. Every effort will be made to make this class student-centered. To help students succeed in this course, the class will engage in a variety of activities and assignments, including but not limited to activities such as the following:

Practice and communication using vocabulary and grammar learned in oral and written modes Sociolinguistic practice and functions through communicative activities (pair and group work) Reading activities and exercises, such as pre- and post-reading, intensive and extensive reading Writing activities ranging from short paragraphs to developed compositions Integration of skills in projects and tasks, in small groups or as a class Video/audio/computer exercises, presentations, and discussions

A note about “hybrid” classesThe keys to success in this class are generally the same as those in any other class. However, given the nature of hybrid classes, in which you will meet less frequently (MWF only) and will be responsible for covering a good deal of material on your own, there are some things that you should keep in mind this semester.

Perform the MySpanishLab browser tune-up immediately, and any time you start to experience problems. Any other technological problems with MySpanishLab should be handled by contacting their tech support at the first sign of trouble. The ‘chat’ feature is the fastest way to get help. (http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com).

Be very careful in managing your time. Set aside specific times each week to complete class activities. It is your responsibility to cover all the required material before class, and if you do not it is likely that you will not get as much out of the class meeting as you should.

Expect electronic glitches, power outages, or the like, and plan ahead. Don’t wait until the last minute to submit your work. The deadline for all work to be submitted in MSL is 11:59pm, and there are no exceptions. Any technological problems that cause you to miss a deadline must be documented through tech support with an official incident number before your instructor can consider accepting your work late.

Some of the MySpanishLab activities you will be assigned will not have any task to complete, but simply require you to go through a tutorial or practice on your own. While it may be impossible for your instructor to grade you on completing these tasks, it is in your best interest to complete them just as thoroughly and carefully as you would complete any other graded activity. These types of practice are just as important as any other activity.

It is especially important to be consistently prepared for and actively involved in all class meetings, since there are fewer of these than in traditional classes.

Class time will be spent primarily on communicative activities, pair work, etc. However, your instructor will always make sure there are no vocabulary or grammar questions from the homework before moving on, so as you do your exercises be sure to take note of any confusion or questions you have so you can bring them to class.

Don’t be shy! The more willing to share, talk and interact with your instructor and your classmates you are, the more you will get out of your class time. And don’t worry, everyone feels the same way, even if they don’t show it!

ASSESSMENT

The final grade scale is as follows:A = 100-93 C(S) = 76-73 NOTE: A grade of C- will not be a qualifying grade

for major, minor, Gen Ed, Gordon Rule or Basic Distribution Credit courses. For further information regarding passing grades and grade point equivalents, please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog at (http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/regulationgrades.html).

A- = 92-90 C-(U) = 72-70B+ = 89-87 D+ = 69-67B = 86-83 D = 66-63B- = 82-80 D- = 62-60C+ = 79-77 E = 59-0

The assessment categories below will be measured according to three major criteria of language performance: accuracy, fluency, and complexity. Testing procedures will be representative of the type of language instruction offered through classroom and web-based practice. You will be evaluated based on your achievement of the course goals (above) and the following criteria:

Student Preparation and Participation 15% Exams (2)

o Midterm (in class) 14%o Final (during final exam week) 16%

Online Chapter Quizzes (5) 10% MySpanishLab SAM Homework 16% Written Component:

o Compositions (2) 14% Oral Component:

o Effective Communication Assessments (1) 5%o Oral exam (2) 10%

100%

COMPONENTS

Attendance policyYou must be exposed to Spanish and use Spanish in order to learn Spanish, i.e., you must be in class. For that reason, attendance is required and will be taken on a daily basis. You will be allowed THREE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES for which no documentation or excuse is required. After the THIRD unexcused absence one point per absence will be deducted from your final grade. If you are absent the day of a test, quiz, oral exam or composition, you will receive a 0 on that assignment. There are no make-ups and no exceptions. Three late arrivals and/or early departures will count as one absence.

Assignments are due on the day indicated, regardless of whether or not you are in class that day. If you miss class, arrange for your assignment to get to your instructor’s mailbox in 170 Dauer Hall before your scheduled class time. There are no make-ups and no late work will be accepted. Make sure to get the name and phone number of a classmate, as you are responsible for finding out about any changes in the syllabus or any additional assignments announced in your absence.

In the case of university-approved absences (i.e., illness, university-sanctioned events, etc. – refer to your undergraduate catalog), you must provide official documentation to your instructor within a week after the absence in order to be excused. Any work missed due to excused absences will be handled on a case-by-case basis in conjunction with advice from the program administrator.

Student Preparation and Participation

Maximizing your language learning involves a lot of preparation outside of class as well as active participation in class. Your grade in this category involves a number of variables, including but not limited to:

Evidence of your daily preparation for each class. Your use of Spanish in the classroom Your willingness to participate actively in all class activities Your cooperation during group and pair work Your respect and attitude toward the class and your support for the learning process of your peers Your instructor may assign written homework that will be collected and graded; these assignments

form part of your participation grade. Your instructor reserves the right to administer pop quizzes on grammar, vocabulary etc. in order to

assess students’ preparation. These grades also form part of your participation grade. The use of electronic equipment during class for anything other than participating in class activities

is prohibited unless otherwise indicated by your instructor. Using a cell phone during a composition or test will result in a zero on that assignment.

Student preparation and participation grades will be posted and updated on MSL five times throughout the semester. See dates on the calendar.

EXAMSThere will be two written exams administered face-to-face, a midterm and a final. The midterm exam will be given during class time (see Calendar for specific date), and the final exam will be given during Final Exam Week according to the schedule provided by the University Registrar (see Calendar or http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/soc). The goal of the tests is to assess your ability to assimilate what you have learned about Spanish grammar, vocabulary, language, and culture. You are also expected to critically respond to and analyze the topics covered in class and in the texts. Tests will consist of writing, listening, and reading sections in which your overall knowledge of the course material is evaluated. Both the midterm and the final exam are cumulative. Tests are not curved and no make-up tests will be given. NO DEVIATION OF THE TEST SCHEDULE WILL BE ALLOWED, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES; this means NO early or late exams. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure that you will be present for both scheduled exams.

ONLINE CHAPTER QUIZZESIn order to periodically assess your learning of the material, there will be an online quiz at the end of each chapter, administered through MySpanishLab. You will take a total of 6 quizzes and the lowest grade will be automatically dropped. These quizzes will be scheduled to be completed within a 39 hour time period following the completion of each chapter’s material in class (see Calendar below for details). While you will be allowed to use your class notes to help you complete the quizzes, you will not be able to access and online materials or your e-book. The quizzes are timed (50 minutes) so that it is in your best interest to work on your own. The quizzes are designed to be able to be completed successfully if you have been diligent about doing your MySpanishLab activities and attending and participating in class, and well-prepared students will not need to use valuable time consulting additional resources. If you are not satisfied with your grade on a quiz, you can retake each quiz once, within the 39 hour time period it is assigned, in order to get a higher grade. So don’t wait until the last minute to take it the first time! A green flag will appear on the calendar the day each quiz becomes available, and you must complete it before the deadline the following day. Your grade on the quiz will appear in the Gradebook. Practice tests are available in each chapter: Course MaterialsChapterAdditional PracticePractice test with study plan.

MYSPANISHLAB ACTIVITIES AND HOMEWORKYou will be assigned a variety of homework assignments from the MySpanishLab site, consisting of readiness checks, tutorials, grammar exercises, listening and writing practice, etc. You are responsible for completing all the assigned activities. The online exercises that are assigned will appear in the MySpanishLab calendar on the dates assigned. Most of these exercises are computer-graded and you will receive immediate feedback regarding your answers. Note that it is in your best interest to study the material in the book and view the

assigned tutorials before you do the assigned exercises. You have a maximum of three attempts on the activities (except for the readiness checks pre-test), and the highest grade of the three will be your final grade for each activity. If there are incorrect answers on your first submission a small blue bubble will appear beside the answer. Click on it for a hint, review the material again, and then click on “try again” to make the correction. If your second attempt is also incorrect a “need help?” button will appear in the upper right-hand corner of that window. Click on it to review the material you got wrong, and then click on the “try again” button to make the correction. If your answer is still incorrect after three tries, the correct answer will appear when you click on the small blue bubble next to the incorrect answer, but you will no longer be able to submit an additional attempt at that point. The resulting grades of all activities assigned for each chapter will be averaged, and that score is what will be calculated as your MSL homework grade.

WRITING COMPONENT: COMPOSITIONSYou will write two (2) compositions of about 150 words each on topics selected by the instructor. The first draft of each composition will be written in class (see dates indicated in the Calendar) through a guided process and will account for 70% of the composition grade. Your instructor will make comments and mark errors (with the symbols indicated in the “Correction Code”) on the first draft. You will then revise the composition and turn in the second version, worth 30%, along with the first version for the final grade on the date specified by your instructor. The second version will not be accepted without the first. You must type and double space all second drafts. You must also highlight anything that is different from the first draft, and include a word count. 3 points will be deducted for each of these requirements if unmet. The specific rubric used to grade your compositions is included in this packet.

All work that you turn in for a grade must be your own original work. You may NOT collaborate with anyone when writing your composition. NO ONE, STUDENT OR NOT should LOOK at your composition, suggest changes, or make corrections. The use of computer- or internet-based translation programs is not allowed. Individuals who misrepresent work done by another will be dealt with in accordance with the student judicial process.

ORAL COMPONENTBecause effective oral communication is one of the primary goals of the beginning Spanish sequence and UF, and is often the primary goal of most beginning language students, there will be 3 assessments of your progress toward this goal: one effective communication assessment and two oral exams.

Effective Communication AssessmentsOnce during the semester the class will be divided in half and assigned one of two days scheduled for an Effective Communication Assessment. Each group will come to class on the day assigned and will converse in pairs (or groups of three if needed) on a variety of topics for 40 minutes. The instructor will evaluate these interactions utilizing the same rubric that is used to evaluate the oral exam (see below), by walking around the classroom, listening to and evaluating each pair/group on multiple occasions during the period in a nonintrusive manner.

Oral ExamFor the oral exam you will be paired with a classmate to enact a dialogue. General topics will be provided beforehand to help you prepare. You will be assigned a time (during class time) to come to your classroom and perform your oral exam; you are not required to come to class on the other day designated in the calendar for the oral exam. When you arrive for your appointment you will be given the topic of your dialogue and the communicative tasks to include (e.g. discussing options and then making a decision). You will have two minutes to strategize and then five minutes to enact the dialogue. Each student´s performance will be graded according to the criteria provided in this syllabus.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES

Expected Time Required (Approximate): A general guideline for the amount of time you should plan to dedicate to this and any other University course is 2-3 hours of homework per course credit hour. That’s 10-15 hours a week for this course.

Extra Credit: No extra credit will be given under any circumstances. There are NO EXCEPTIONS.

Late and Make-up Work: Tests, compositions or writing activities will not be administered EARLY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. If you cannot take an announced test due to an emergency, OFFICIAL WRITTEN proof of the circumstances must be presented to your instructor no later than the day after you return to class. Medical excuses must be in writing on physician’s letterhead, and must have a statement “could not attend class", as well as the inclusive dates in which the student could not attend. A receipt from a physician or ER is not acceptable. Acceptable funeral excuses are a letter from a funeral home, or clergy person, on letterhead, indicating attendance at the funeral or service. At the Administrative Coordinator’s discretion, an average of two tests may substitute for a make-up.

Incompletes: The Lower Division Spanish Program abides by the University policy on Incomplete grades (http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/staff/grades.html#incomplete) and we will NOT assign any I grades except under truly exceptional extenuating circumstances. You MUST arrange a meeting with your instructor and with the Administrative Coordinator, Prof. Antonio Gil, if you believe your situation qualifies for consideration

S/U Option: You are free to take this course S/U if you desire (even if you are a major or minor, the first course that counts towards the degree and that therefore must be taken for a grade is 2240). To do so:

•Print out the online form (http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/pdf/SUgradeoption.pdf).•Fill out the top portion completely and sign on line #4.•Obtain the relevant signatures. Signatures #1 and #2 can be obtained from 170 Dauer Hall during business hours, and then #3 should be the last one, which is your own visor/advising office, depending on your college.

CLASSROOM DISPUTESAny classroom issues, disagreements or grade disputes should be discussed first between the instructor and the student. If the problem cannot be resolved contact the Administrative Coordinator of the Lower Division Spanish Program, Prof. Antonio Gil (agil@ufl.edu, 160 Dauer Hall). He will require documentation of the problem as well as all graded assignments for the semester. Final grades cannot be changed unless there is an error. Students must present the graded materials as evidence that a mistake was made.

UNIVERSITY POLICIESAcademic Integrity: All students are required to abide by the Academic Honesty Guidelines, which have been accepted by the University. The UF Honor Code reads:

We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied: “On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment.” For more information please refer to http://www.dso.ufl.edu/studentguide.

Accommodations: Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the Instructor when requesting accommodation. For more information see http://www.dso.ufl.edu/drc.

Counseling and Wellness: A variety of counseling, mental health and psychiatric services are available through the UF Counseling and Wellness Center, whose goal is to help students be maximally effective in their academic pursuits by reducing or eliminating emotional, psychological, and interpersonal problems

that interfere with academic functioning. The Center can be found online at http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc or reached by phone at 392-1575.

COURSE FEEUpon registration, you were charged a $1.00 fee by the Spanish and Portuguese Studies department to enroll in this course. Those funds are used to cover the costs of copying materials used in assessment and evaluation throughout the semester. Additional course fees were charged by the Language Learning Center (http://www.clas.ufl.edu/llc) for the maintenance and upkeep of their resources and equipment for all language students.

CALENDAR

Date Chapter Textbook MSL Online homework on these topics is

always due at 11:59 the night beforeAssessments

(due 11:59 this date)

25 AUG Course Intro Purchase book! Enroll in MSL, check for assignments immediately!27 Capítulo Pre A pp. 2-10 Saludos, expresione útiles, el alfabeto29 Capítulo Pre A pp.11-17 Pronombres personales, ser, nacionalidad,

números 0-301 SEPT Labor Day: No class 3 Capítulo Pre A pp. 18-22 La hora, los días y meses, las estaciones 5 Capítulo Pre A pp. 23-26 El tiempo, gustar, ¿Cómo andas? Cap Pre A Quiz8 Capítulo 1 pp. 30-39 Vocab, tener, gramática,10 Capítulo 1 pp. 40-46 Vocab, posesivos, adjetivos,12 Capítulo 1 pp. 47-50 Números 31-100, lectura, Writing practice15 Capítulo 1 pp. 52-56 Cultura, Ambiciones siniestras Cap 1 Quiz

Participation grade 117 Capítulo 2 pp. 60-66 Vocab19 Capítulo 2 pp. 67-73 Verbos regulares, preguntas, 100-1.00022 Capítulo 2 pp. 74-80 Vocab, estar, emociones24 Capítulo 2 pp. 81-87 Gustar, vocab, lectura, Writing practice26 Capítulo 2 pp. 88-95 Cultura, Ambiciones siniestras Cap 2 Quiz

Participation grade 229 Repaso/Práctica1 OCT Composición 13 Effective Communication Assessment6 Effective Communication Assessment8 Capítulo 3 pp. 96-104 Vocab, verbos irregulares10 Capítulo 3 pp. 105-110 Lectura, vocab,13 Capítulo 3 pp. 111-115 Colores, expresiones con tener15 Capítulo 3 pp. 116-123 1.000—100.000.000, hay, Writing practice17 Homecoming: No class20 Capítulo 3 pp. 124-131 Cultura, Ambiciones siniestras Cap 3 Quiz

Participation grade 322 Repaso/Práctica24 Midterm Exam27 Oral Exam 129 Oral exam 131 Capítulo 4 pp. 132-139 Vocab, saber y conocer, lectura3 NOV Capítulo 4 pp. 140-146 Verbos con cambios de raíz, ir5 Capítulo 4 pp. 147-154 ir+a+infin, vocab, gramática7 Capítulo 4 pp. 154-160 ser-estar, lectura, Writing practice10 Capítulo 4 pp. 161-166 cultura, Ambiciones siniestras Cap 4 Quiz

Date Chapter Textbook MSL Online homework on these topics is

always due at 11:59 the night beforeAssessments

(due 11:59 this date)

Participation grade 412 Composición 214 Capítulo 5 pp. 170-178 Vocab, demostrativos, lectura17 Capítulo 5 pp. 179-185 Adverbios, pres. progresivo, vocab

19 Capítulo 5 pp. 186-188 Lectura, ordinales, hay que21 Capítulo 5 pp. 189-193 Complemento directo, Writing practice24 Capítulo 5 pp. 195-200 Cultura, Ambiciones siniestras Cap 5 Quiz

Participation grade 526-28 Thanksgiving: No class1 DEC Repaso/Práctica3 Repaso/Práctica5 Oral Exam 28 Oral Exam 210 Repaso / Listening Comprehension component of Final Exam

EXAMEN FINAL: Monday, December 15, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Rooms to be announced later

STUDENT PREPARATION and PARTICIPATION GRADING SCHEME

Student preparation and participation involves a number of variables, listed in the rubric below. Your preparation and participation will be assessed out of 25 possible points, posted on MSL and updated

approximately every two weeks. Your instructor reserves the right to administer homework assignments or pop quizzes in order to assess

students’ preparation. These grades also form part of this grade. The use of cell phones, pagers, mp3 players and all other electronic equipment during class is prohibited

unless otherwise indicated by your instructor. All equipment must be turned off in the classroom. Any evidence of cell phones (use, ringing, buzzing, etc.) and similar equipment use will result in an automatic zero in preparation and participation for that day. Using a cell phone during a composition or test will result in a zero on that assignment.

25-22points

always came prepared to class and actively participated in all classroom activities constantly greeted people and took leave using Spanish constantly used Spanish in class ( i.e., with instructor and in small groups) constantly listened attentively when others spoke; showed respect for and

supported the learning process of her/his peers actively made a positive impact on the class and helped peers with in-class activities

21-18 points

usually came prepared and participated in all classroom activities greeted people and took leave using Spanish most of the time mostly used Spanish in class and in group work with peers generally listened attentively when others spoke; showed respect for and supported

the learning process of her/his peers made a positive, although quiet and passive contribution to the class

17-14 points

showed some preparation for class, but needed more preparation did not greet people and take leave in Spanish frequently used English, especially during group and pair work at times got distracted; was occasionally inattentive to the learning process of peers

and/or disrespectful to her/his peers and/or instructor participated in some classroom activities but was more passively attentive than

active13-10 points

showed little preparation for class used more English than Spanish during class paid little attention during class (e.g., sometimes slept, read the newspaper, did other

homework. etc.) and was often inattentive to the learning process of peers and/or disrespectful to her/his peers and/or instructor

participated minimally in classroom activities9-5 points

showed no preparation for class used only English during class paid no attention during class and was mostly inattentive to the learning process of

peers and/or disrespectful to her/his peers and/or instructor failed to contribute to the class with her/his presence and/or detracted from the

class with her/his negative attitude; occasionally used cell phone or other device during class time

4-0 points

did not attend enough classes or did not demonstrate sufficient participation for evaluation

used cell phone, mp3 player or other device during class time

CODES USED IN CORRECTING COMPOSITIONS

Your instructor will return your compositions having underlined words/phrases/sentences that need to be corrected. Above each underlined section there will be a symbol from the list below,

which will indicate to you how to revise that portion of the composition.SYMBOL ERROR TYPE EXAMPLE (INCORRECT) EXAMPLE

(CORRECTED) O Spelling error huego juego

AAccent mark error dia

arbóldía

árbol

CAgreement error

(gender or number) Ellas son simpática Ellas son simpáticas

La día El día

FVIncorrect verb form

or conjugationMe gusta nadando

Yo sabo esoMe gusta nadar

Yo sé esoTV Incorrect verb tense Ayer estudia Ayer estudió

PPIncorrect or missing

prepositionPagó diez dólares para este

libroPagó diez dólares por

este libroTrabajo a la tienda Trabajo en la tienda

PR

Missing or incorrect pronoun or relative

pronoun

Las son mis amigas Ellas son mis amigasGusta bailar a él A él le gusta bailar

Los estudiantes quienes viven en la Florida

Los estudiantes que viven en la Florida

Los estudiantes sus padres no viven en la Florida

Los estudiantes, cuyos padres no viven en la

Florida

LXLexical error, wrong

word choice, or dictionary error

Somos cansados Estamos cansadosYo lata mosca Yo puedo volar

[ ?]Unintelligible

Rewrite the section in [brackets] because it is incomprehensible or because it is not expressed that

way in Spanish.

English phrase or constructionFalse cognate

X Omit whatever element is crossed out^ Insert missing element where mark indicates+ Used to indicate two (or more) errors in the same construction

¡OJO! Always consult this list of symbols when making corrections to your written work. Corrections should be made with a dictionary, verb book, textbook, class notes, etc. Don’t guess!

COMPOSITION GRADING SCHEME

Nombre _____________________________________ Composición 1 2

Pre-Writing (5%)Completed all required pre-writing tasks. 5 4 3 Completed some required pre-writing tasks. 2 1 No evidence of pre-writing. 0

Written product (65%):Content:Very complete information. Broad, effective use of vocabulary covered in the chapter.

17 16 15

Adequate information. Some development of ideas, but lacks detail or support. Few errors with vocabulary.

14 13 12

Limited information. Ideas present, but underdeveloped. Occasional errors with vocabulary.

11 10 9

Minimal information. Frequent errors with vocabulary. Presence of English. 8 7 6

Organization:Ideas connected. Logically ordered from beginning to end. Fluent. 16 15 14Order apparent, but somewhat choppy. Loosely organized. 13 12 11Limited order to the content. Disjointed and/or choppy. 10 9 8Basically a series of separate sentences. No transitions. No apparent order. 7 6 5

Language:Well-edited for the grammar covered in the course lessons to date. Very few errors overall.

32 31 30 29

Occasional grammatical errors with the grammar covered in the course lessons to date.

28 27 26 25

Frequent errors that would probably impede comprehensibility for a native speaker not accustomed to communicating with language learners.

24 23 22 21

Abundance of errors. Mostly incomprehensible. 20 19 18 17Excessive errors, evidence of carelessness. Incomprehensible. 16 15 14 13FIRST DRAFT GRADE ______ / 70

Post-writing (30%):Carefully and thoroughly made indicated corrections for content, style and organization.

30 29 28 27

Completed all editing steps, shows considerable improvement. 26 25 24 23Some editing completed, but overall quality of composition similar to first draft. 21 19 17 15Minor changes made, but lack of effort. 13 11 10 9No evidence of the revisions. 0POST-WRITING GRADE ______ / 30

FINAL GRADE (1st draft plus Post-writing) ______ / 100

ORAL EXAM and EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION ASSESSMENT GRADING SCHEME

Nombre ________________________ Tema _______________________________

VOCABULARY (20%)- Inadequate, inaccurate for this level 6 8 10- Barely adequate for the situation and level, repetitive 12 14- Adequate for the situation and level 17 18- Broad, precise, impressive for this level 19 20

FLUENCY (20%)- Halting, fragmented, unnatural pauses 8 10 12- Generally natural and continuous 14 15 16- Very natural, with no unnecessary pauses 18 19 20

INFORMATION PROVIDED (25%)- Little information is provided; ideas not well developed 13 15 17- Only basic information is provided; ideas fairly well developed 19 21 23- Most necessary information is provided; ideas very well developed 24 25

GRAMMAR (25%)- Almost inaccurate except for stock phrases 14 15 16- Uncertain control of the language; frequent errors 17 18 19- Fair control of the language; some errors 20 21 22- Very good control of the language; very few errors 23 24 25

PRONUNCIATION (10%)- Pronunciation is frequently unintelligible 3 4- Heavy English influence requires concentrated listening 5 6- Occasional mispronunciations 7 8- Very few mispronunciations 9 10

TOTAL / 100 pointsComments:

Maximize Your Language Learning Using MySpanishLab

MySpanishLab offers many resources for learning Spanish, including an e-book, pronunciation guide, review materials, flash cards, video and audio materials, a glossary, user’s guide, tutorials, and many other tools to help you learn Spanish. Use them all!

Using the Calendar view will always tell you what activities are due when. If you would like to explore what additional content is available to you for practice, click on “Course Materials” and select the chapter you would like to see in more detail.

In the Additional Practice folder in each chapter, you will find a variety of opportunities to continue practicing on your own, including flash card you can download to a smart phone or use online, various games to help you learn vocabulary, practice tests, etc. You are encouraged to use these resources regularly.

Within the Chapter Resources folder of each chapter you will find downloadable media, web links for the chapter, a link to Cultura Interactive Globe with maps and country-specific videos, and the Ambiciones siniestras videos.

Each chapter is preceded by a Readiness Check that assesses your knowledge of ENGLISH grammar structures and prepares you for the Spanish grammar you will study. These readiness checks are assigned in order to ensure that you are prepared for the upcoming material, but are not factored into your grade.

Do the browser tune-up periodically to make sure you have the necessary software and plug-ins. When you are doing an on-line chapter quiz or writing activity do not have any other windows open on

your computer. If you leave the activity for any reason it will close. Do your own work. Violating UF’s honor code will not help you learn Spanish or get a better grade, and it

will result in a student judicial honor code violation process.

Important Information for MSL

You must start submitting your work from the date of your enrollment in class. As a general policy, late submissions are NOT accepted.

The ONLY reasons to request acceptance of a late submission are:1. Assignments were due before you enrolled in the course, according to the UF Registrar.

~or~2. You had documented technical problems when attempting to submit your work at least an hour before the assignment was due. Documentation in this case consists of your interactions (chat or email, or written follow-up to a phone conversation) with Pearson’s technical support. Only if Pearson confirms a technical problem on their end will your request be considered.

In either case, you must request consideration for your case within 24 hours of the first missed deadline. There are no exceptions.

NOTE: Repeated computer problems, crashes, failures to do the browser tune-up, etc. are NOT considered valid reasons for failing to turn in your work. There are plenty of computers available on campus for you to use, and all the computers in the Language Learning Center have been formatted to work with MSL.

If you happen to encounter technological problems with MySpanishLab, you should do the following:1. _____ Contact Pearson tech-support (http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com) as soon as the problem happens. 2. _____ Send a copy to your instructor of all communications with Pearson. 3. _____ Save all communications with Pearson, in case they get lost in cyberspace.

When Pearson provides a definitive answer to the problem, a decision will be made on your case.

MySpanishLab: GETTING STARTED NEW USER

STEP 1 : Before You Register

Confirm that you have the following needed to register: Your Instructor’s Section/Course ID _________ (Note: The Course ID must be entered exactly as it is provided to

you including typing the hypen “-“ and using all capital letters.)

Student Access Code - packaged with your text or available standalone at the bookstore. (You may also purchase instant access online at www.mylanguagelabs.com).

Valid Email Address

eBook ID (if applicable) ________________**Refer to the eBook Registration link on the Welcome Message inside your course for instructions on how to access the

eBook, with or without an eBook ID from your instructor.

STEP 2: Register for Your Course

1. Go to www.mylanguagelabs.com.2. Under the large Register section on the right side of the page, and click the Student button.3. Read the onscreen instructions and click OK! Register now.4. Next, choose one of the following: Yes, I have an access code, or No, I need to buy access. Either way,

you’ll be asked to Accept the License Agreement before moving on. 5. After this, when asked if you have a Pearson Education Account, either select No, to Create a new

Pearson username/password, or, if you’ve already registered for another Pearson product (i.e. MyMathLab), select Yes and enter that username/password. If you have an Access Code, enter it on the bottom of the page..

6. On the next page, fill out the appropriate information fields then click Next. If you entered an Access Code, you will be brought to a page from which you can access your product. If not, enter your payment information so that you can Purchase Access, after which you’ll be granted access.

7. You are now registered! Go to www.mylanguagelabs.com and click the Sign In button.

Need help? Visit www.mylanguagelabs.com/get-registered for:

Helpful videos Frequently Asked Questions System Requirements Other helpful “getting started” info!

Or visit our 24/7 Technical Support site at http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com

STEP 3: Prepare Your Computer

1. Complete the Browser Tune-Up.Go to www.mylanguagelabs.com and click Browser Tune-up. This will confirm that you have met the System Requirements and have the necessary free plug-ins on your computer.If you do NOT use a supported browser, you will NOT be able to sign in to your MyLanguageLabs.

Select Support then System Requirements (http://mylanguagelabs.com/support/system-requirements.html)to see the most up-to-date information on supported browsers.  Pearson tests each supported browser thoroughly for use with a MyLab. 

2. Enable Pop-Up BlockersAre you clicking on an activity or link inside the course and nothing happens? Some browsers will block all pop-ups—

even those you want! To allow pop-ups in your MyLanguageLab course, open your browser and do the following (there may be some variations with each browser):

For PC USERS:1. Click Tools Pop-up Blocker Pop-up Blocker Settings.

2. When prompted for “Address of Website to allow”, enter:*.pegasus2.pearsoned.com (If you have downloaded a third-party (Google, Yahoo, AOL, etc.) pop-up blocker/toolbar make sure you turn the pop-up blocker off on that toolbar in addition to your browser pop-up blocker.)

FOR MAC USERS: 1. Click Safari. Make sure “Block Pop-Up Windows” is unchecked while working in MyLanguageLabs.

STEP 4: Sign in and Enroll in Your Course Return to www.mylanguagelabs.com.

Click Sign in under “Sign in”

Enter the username and password you created as part of registration.

o In the new window, under Your Courses and Products select the link with the title of your required text.

Click Enroll in Course Enter Course ID (provided by your instructor) (Note: The Course ID must be entered exactly as it is provided to you

including typing the hypen “-“ and using all capital letters.) You will now have access to your course materials.

IMPORTANT NOTICE for Returning Users who: used a MyLanguageLabs course with your textbook in a previous semester

purchased 24-month access received the following error after entering the Course ID you received from your instructor

In this case, Go to www.mylanguagelabs.com and under Sign In click “Problems with your Course ID? Click here.” Select your MyLanguageLabs to continue with your course enrollment and upgrade to the 2012/2013

Release

Select your book

You will be asked to confirm your existing account information. Once complete, you will be brought to a page where you can enter the Course ID you received from

your instructor. After enrolling, your new course will be labeled as the (2012/2013 Release).

Pearson Technical Support

Need Help Registering? If you have any questions or issues registering for your course, please go to: http://247pearsoned.custhelp.comClick CHAT on the top toolbar. Fill in the form and click, SUBMIT. An IM box will open and a technical support assistant will be able to help you with your specific issue.

Need help once you are enrolled in your instructor’s course?Once you are you logged into your MyLanguageLabs course and have any questions or issues, please click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right hand corner of your course: