Online Course Syllabus

Online Course Syllabus

Spanish 1412: First Year Spanish II

Instructor Information

Name: Ann Rusnak

Office Location: WH 200
                             Odessa College
                             201 W. University
                             Odessa, TX 79764

Office: 432.335.6547

Office Hours: Ways to contact me will be addressed when the course begins.

Course Information

Title: First year Spanish II

Course Dates: Please consult the online OC calendar each semester at:
http://www.odessa.edu/calendar/

Course Credits: 3 lecture hours
1 lab hour

Location – This course is a full Web course and is conducted in Blackboard with a link to QUIA site.

Text: Students will use Vista and will have what they need to access information and multi-media resources when they purchase the text. (This text is loose-leaf with a “Key” to the En Línea (Vista Higher Learning eCourse, version 2.0.)

Prerequisites – Span 1411 or equivalent

Course Catalog Description
A continuation of Span 1411. Emphasizes more advanced conversation: pronunciation, fluency, and vocabulary. Presents more advanced grammar and composition. The course is a full Web course with lab requirements. (Scans 2,9)

Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, the student should be able to do the following:
1. Demonstrate a more advanced listening comprehension of spoken Spanish;
2. Generate more advanced oral patterns in the Spanish language;
3. Respond to more advanced aural stimuli in Spanish;
4. Develop and expand knowledge of vocabulary and structure through more
advanced readings;
5. Write Spanish sentences in more advanced controlled patterns; and
6. Demonstrate cultural awareness of Hispanic countries and people.

Course Competencies:
1. Demonstrate listening comprehension of more advanced conversation and vocabulary.
2. Demonstrate ability to read sentences, conversations, paragraphs, and literary selections for comprehension.
3. Demonstrate ability to speak with more advanced sentences and conversation.
4. Demonstrate ability to write more advanced sentences, conversations, and paragraphs.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the Spanish language and Spanish culture.
6. Take examinations and display an understanding of the Spanish language and
its culture.

Computer Skills: You must be able to type, browse and research internet, upload and download files, attach files, save files and find files on your computer.

Hardware/Software Requirements

Computer: A minimum of 64 MB RAM, 1 G of free disk space

150 MHz or higher recommended

A monitor capable of at least 800 x 600 resolution

(High Speed Internet)

Peripherals: Must have a microphone

Must have speakers to be able to listen to audio files.

Must have high Speed Internet Access

Software: Anti-virus software is highly recommended for students and instructors. Online courses involve much file sharing, which increases your risk of computer virus infection. Anti-virus software will help protect your computer in case of exposure to a computer virus.

Browser and settings:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6" (IE 6) works best with Blackboard on computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system. Java and Cookies must be enabled. To enable:

1. In Internet Explorer 6, go to the "Tools" menu and choose "Internet Options".

2. Choose the "Privacy" tab and move the slider to "Medium" (which is the default setting) to enable Cookies.

3. To enable Java (if not installed, first see next item "Java Plug-in for Windows..." or Java Plug-in for Macintosh" below), while remaining in the "Internet Options" window choose the "Advanced" tab.

4. Scroll down until you see the "Java (Sun)" item and check the box beside "Use Java...".

5. Click "OK".

6. You may need to close your browser and all other applications and restart your computer before this setting takes effect.

Email: Students enrolled in Odessa College must use Odessa College email address. Go to
http://www.odessa.edu/dept/it/studentemail.htm to set up your email account.

Course Overview

A 2nd semester of introductory Spanish covering topics of travel, vacations, seasons,

weather, description of conditions/feelings, daily routines/personal hygiene, shopping/clothing/colors, ser/estar, present progressive of verbs, preterit past tense of verbs, reflexive verbs, verbs like gustar, object pronouns, and demonstrative adjectives and pronouns.

a) Weekly assigned readings, tutorials, exercises, and quizzes -- all with limited dates for completion.

b) Will cover 4 large chapters, each concluding with an exam.

c) Students are required to consult and use both web sites: OC Blackboard for official communication and

grade recording, and En Línea/Quia.com for course content and completion of activities.

d) There is no final comprehensive exam; students will submit a final chapter test and a final recording.

e) Course designed for highly self-motivated, self-disciplined, independent learner.

Important Dates: Check the OC online calendar each semester for dates in question by clicking:
http://www.odessa.edu/calendar/

Netiquette:

Anything you type in the discussion area is public – which means that every student in this class (including your instructor) will see what you write. Please pay attention to the language you use and adhere to the following:

Netiquette Guidelines:

1) Do not post anything too personal;
2) Do not use language that is inappropriate for a classroom setting (curse words, etc);
3) Do not use language that is inflammatory or prejudicial in regard to gender, race, or ethnicity;
4) Do not post in all caps; and
5) Remember your audience, which for the majority of time is your teacher. So, use language that is appropriate for your purpose. In other words, please do not use "text messaging" language/abbreviations; adhere to basic grammar and punctuation rules; and use complete sentences.
(If you do not adhere to the guidelines for any posting, you will lose the points that would have been granted, and I reserve the right to remove your posting and to deny you any further posting privileges.)

You will respond to 3-5 Discussion Topics during the semester. On several of the Discussion Topics, you are required to make at least one response or a ‘reply’ to one of the other students in your class. You will have a week to respond to a question. After that period, the question will be locked (meaning you will not be able to respond).

Point System and Letter Grades:

Online exercises and audio recordings: 60 %

Chapter Tests: 40 %

6. Policies and Procedures:

a) Always check OC Bb Web site first; there you will find all important class postings and announcements.

b) Each student is responsible for doing his or her own work. Having another individual complete any

portion of your work violates the principles of academic integrity and will not be tolerated.

Letter Grade Explanation:
90 to 100 = A
80 - 89     = B
70 – 79    = C
60 – 69    = D
59 and below = F

Preparation for Computer Emergencies

Computer Crash

Not having a working computer or a crashed computer during the semester will NOT be considered as an acceptable reason for not completing course activities at a scheduled time. NOTE: Identify a second computer that you can use when/if your personal computer crashes.

Server problems

When the Blackboard server needs downtime for maintenance, the Blackboard administrator will post an announcement in your course informing the time and the date. If the server experiences unforeseen problems your course instructor will send an email.

Complete Loss of Contact

If you lose contact with me completely (i.e. you cannot contact me via Blackboard or email), you need to call me at my office, 335-6585, and explain the reason you cannot contact me and leave me a way to contact you.

Lost/Corrupt/Disappeared files

You must keep/save a copy of every project/assignment on an external disk or personal computer. In the event of any kind of failure (e.g., Blackboard server crash or virus infection, students own computer crashes, loss of files in cyberspace, etc) or any contradictions/problems, I may/will request you to resubmit the files. In other words, if
you submit a document to me, and I either do not receive it ( lost in cyberspace) or it is corrupted when I open it, it is incumbent upon you to resend it to me, corrected, with little or no “downtime” in regard to the timeline for submission.

‘Incomplete’ Policy

An ‘Incomplete’ grade may be given only if (1) the student has passed all work completed, and (2) if he/she has completed a minimum of 75% of the required coursework. A grade of “I” will only be assigned when the conditions for completions have been discussed and agreed upon by the instructor and the student.

Mid-Term and Semester-End Course Evaluation

You will be required to participate in a mid-term and semester-end course evaluation survey.

Statement of Special Accommodations

In accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, Odessa College does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the employment of faculty and staff, and/or the operation of any of its programs and activities. Students with a disability should contact ADA Accommodation/Support personnel Becky Rivera-Weiss @ 432-335-6861 or brivera@odessa.edu

Student Support Services

ADA Accommodation/Support

Becky Rivera-Weiss 432-335-6861 brivera@odessa.edu

Admissions & Registration & Transcripts

Becky Beard Director 432-335-6443 bbeard@odessa.edu

BlackBoard Technical Support

April Vanecek 432-335-6781 avanecek@odessa.edu

Derrick Conway 432-335-6682 dconway@odessa.edu

Bookstore
Molder, Sammie Manager 432-335-6654 smolder@odessa.edu

Business Office

Pollock, Debbie Manager 432-335-6600 dpollock@odessa.ed

Computer Services

Carson, David Director 432-335-6649 dcarson@odessa.edu

Counseling

Kunkel, Martha Director 432-335-6346 mkunkel@odessa.edu

Help Desk (Student Learning Center)

Angela Tombs 432-335-6714 atombs@odessa.edu

Financial Aid and Scholarship

Nesmith, Dee Director 432-335-6429 dnesmith@odessa.edu

Library

Petersen, Carolyn Director 432-335-6641 cpetersen@odessa.edu

Testing Center/Career Center

Pease, Terri Coordinator 432-335-6816 thilliard@odessa.edu

Vice President of Instruction

Alred, Dr. Clayton 432-335-6413 calred@odessa.edu

Vice President of Student Services

Bauske, Dr. David 432-335-6683 dbauske@odessa.edu

Access to Odessa College Library Online Catalog
http://www.odessa.edu/dept/library/