SPN 203 Syllabus – Fall 2005
Intermediate Spanish:
Reading
Dr. R. Terry Mount
Dept. of Foreign
Languages and Literatures
Leutze Hall 283
Office telephone and
voice mail: 910-962-3344; main
office number of FLL is 910-962-3340.
E-Mail:
mountt@uncw.edu
FAX :
910-962-7712
Class webpages: http://people.uncw.edu/mountt/classes.htm
Office hours : TR 12:30 - 1:30 and by appointment MTWRF
Catalogue
description. 3 credit hours. Prerequisite/corequisite: SPN 202 or equivalent. Emphasis on reading (fiction and
non-fiction) with the goals of applying effective reading techniques and
strategies, increasing vocabulary, and improving general reading and oral
communication skills.
Course
objectives. To
improve reading skills (speed, accuracy, comprehension) by (1) becoming familiar
with authentic reading materials from varied sources and genres, (2) employing
strategies appropriate for different materials and purposes, (3) building
vocabulary, (4) recognizing basic grammatical forms and variations in syntax,
(5) comparing and contrasting cultures in order to better appreciate distinct
aspects of Hispanic culture.
Books and
materials. The textbook to be
purchased is Graded Spanish Reader.
Segunda etapa. 5th ed.
by Ulloa and Ulloa.
Other materials to be used may include newspapers, magazines, children's
books, poems, folk tales, teacher-made activities and handouts, etc. These will be available on the internet,
in Randall Library, or from the instructor. Specific assignments will be made using
Spanish-language newspapers and other resources on the internet. Instructions will be provided
separately.
Assignments. Information pertaining
to assignments (due dates, pages to read, questions to answer, internet work,
etc.) will be posted on the instructor’s web page and/or mailed electronically
to the students’ UNCW e-mail address. ALL
STUDENTS MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE UNCW EMAIL ACCOUNT!
It is the students’ responsibility to access this information, to check
the web page, and to check e-mail for announcements and updates. All students must have and use UNCW
e-mail addresses. Electronic
communication is vital because budget cuts now severely limit duplication and
photocopying. At times students
will be asked to print off assignment sheets that will be needed for use in
class or will be turned in as homework during the class
hour.
Course
Requirements. (Specifics of
assignments, evaluation, attendance, etc., are found in the
class calendar and/or other sections of the
syllabus.)
Attend all classes.
Arrive on time and do
not leave class early.
Be prepared by having completed reading and writing assignments on
time.
Prepare new material and review previous material on a daily
basis.
Participate in and
contribute positively to class discussions.
Answer instructor’s
questions to the best of your ability.
Be supportive of fellow students.
Be respectful of fellow students as well as the professor.
Establish a UNCW e-mail
address.
Check your UNCW e-mail
and the instructor’s web page for assignments, announcements,
updates.
Evaluation
procedures. Your grade in the
course will be determined as follows:
Three 60-to-70 minute
tests will be given during
the semester, each counting 20%.
These 3 tests will count 60% of your final grade. Make-up tests and early tests will be
given only for exceptional, documented reasons. By necessity, make-up tests will be
given orally in the majority of cases.
Test dates are indicated on the class calendar. Test dates will not be changed unless
absolutely necessary and then with several days notice.
The final
exam will be comprehensive.
It will count 20% of your final grade and must be taken according to
university schedule and policy.
The remaining 20% of
the final grade will be determined by your class preparation and
participation as reflected by other components such as quizzes, compositions, homework exercises
and readings, and oral response and interaction in class. This work will not be accepted
late and may not be made up. Students must place items due for the day
on the instructor’s desk (or other designated area) upon entering class. If assignments are planned for groups
during class time, they will be due at the end of the work period. Two of these
grades will be dropped to allow for absence due to illness.
Expectations for the
class are high. You should plan to
spend a minimum of 2 hours studying outside of class for each hour spent in
class.
Class
attendance. You are expected to
attend all classes. Class
attendance will be checked each day and even fractions of classes missed will be
reflected in your attendance record.
Please arrive on time and do not leave class early. These interruptions hinder the flow of
the class and impede the learning efficiency of your classmates. 3 tardies or
instances of leaving of class early will equal one absence. The beginning of class is determined by
the instructor’s closing of the door.
No penalty will be
taken for 3 absences or less, but each absence after 3 will deduct 2 points from
your final average. Points will be
added for good attendance. Classes
missed for official UNCW duties may be excused with a letter from the faculty
sponsor. To
clarify:
0-1 absence = add 2
points to final average
2 absences = add 1
point
3 absences = neither
add nor subtract points
4 absences = subtract 2
points from final average
5
absences = subtract 4 points
ETC.
ABSENCES OVER 8 (EIGHT)
WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC FAILURE OF THE COURSE (F).
Grading
scale. (Dept. of Foreign
Languages and Literatures)
A = 93 and
above
A- =
90-92
B+ =
87-89
B =
83-86
B- =
80-82
C+ =
77-79
C =
73-76
C- =
70-72
D+ =
67-69
D =
63-66
D- =
60-62
F = 59 and
below
After final tabulation
of grades, numerical averages will be rounded off to the nearest whole
number. For example: 89.5=90=A-;
9.4=79=C+; 62.5=63=D.
Penalty for late
work. If exams are taken late, there will
be an automatic 10-point deduction regardless of the situation. Additional penalty may be imposed
depending on the circumstances.
Daily assignments will not be accepted late.
Honor code. All quizzes, tests, and examinations are administered in accordance with the Academic Honor Code. Writing assignments are also covered by the Code. (See Undergraduate Catalogue and Student Handbook.)
Foreign Language Resource Center (FLRC - LH 253). This computer center is available to students enrolled in FLL classes and other students on a space-available basis. FLL students must show ID plus a "FLRC FALL 2005" sticker that will be handed out in class. The center is open M-F. Hours are staggered to allow some evening availability. Please check posted hours outside the center as they may vary from semester to semester. Because of departmental budgetary as well "hygiene" considerations, students are required to bring earphones (if needed) and paper for printing.
Student
Disabilities: UNCW Disability
Services supplies information about disability laws, documentation procedures
and accommodations that can be found at http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/disablty. To obtain accommodations the students
should first contact Disability Services and present their documentation to the
coordinator for review and verification.
Withdrawal from
class. Last day to drop
without a grade: August 24.
Last day to withdraw with a grade of W: October
5.
Class
restrictions. Please do not
eat, drink, or chew gum in class as this interferes with oral participation and
mental concentration. Smoking is
prohibited in all UNCW buildings.
Please turn off cellular phones and other electronic devices when
class begins and do not make or receive calls while class is in session. If your phone rings during class, you
will receive the same penalty as for being tardy. If your family needs to have a number to
call in case of emergency while you are in Spanish class, please give them the
number of the Department of Foreign Languages: 910-962-3340. Please do not leave class except for
emergencies and do not leave class early.
Please do not schedule appointments with advisors, doctors, etc., that
will conflict with class.
Student/teacher
conferences. If you need to talk to
me outside of class or make an appointment, you may see me before or after
class, phone to leave voice mail, send e-mail, FAX, call or come by the Foreign
Languages office during my office hours, or leave a message in my mailbox. I am readily available to help you and
will answer all messages as promptly as possible.
¡ADELANTE!