ROWAN UNIVERSITY

College of Humanities & Social Sciences

Department of World Languages
Supplemental Syllabus Information Sheet
Fall 2018

I. Professor: Lynda-Nell I. Clark

Mailbox: 305 Bunce Hall
E-mail: clarkl@rowan.edu
Office Phone: (856) 256-4500 x53232
Courses: Spanish I-7 (SPAN 05101-7) T & TR 8:00 a.m.- 9:15 a.m. Winans Hall 113
Spanish II-4 (SPAN 05012-4) T & TR 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Winans Hall 111

Office hours: Students are welcome to stop by the classroom before or after class.
In the event I am not there or I am unavailable, an appointment may be arranged.
Email or a note in my mailbox is always welcomed

I. Methods of Instruction:
After a brief evaluation of student knowledge via prior experience in language study, students
will begin their study of the Spanish language and culture via the four basic skills:
listening, speaking, reading and writing. The classroom activities will be conducted in the target
language and students are expected to produce language. Group work and partner activities are
an essential part of the class as this provides opportunities for students to speak to each other in
Spanish. Also, it is essential that you learn to use the iLRN site that accompanies your textbook.
It is an important part of the textbook package. Please sign into
our iLRN class page ASAP! We will also be using our textbook the first day of class.

This class requires technology access: this is the only way to complete your online assignments
and assessments, access study tools, media and more. Although blackboard is not used all of the
time, many homework assignments, bluebook questions, projects and handouts will be posted
on blackboard.

II. Blackboard:
Students must obtain a Rowan username and password to access Blackboard
(https://rowan.blackboard.com). Students may obtain their passwords and usernames by going
to the Technology Help Desk of Memorial Hall.

III. Class Participation (10%)

Students’ participation will be graded during each class session. The average of all class
session participation and attendance grades will make up 10% of the final grade for the course.
Due to the nature of this course, it is especially important that students be as cooperative and
engaged as possible with all classroom activities. Class participation takes the following into
account: a.) attendance, b.) lateness, c.) alertness, d.) effort to maximize the use of Spanish, e.)
perceived interest, f.) enthusiasm, g.) respectfulness to the professor and the other students, h.)
cooperation with the other students, and i.) effort to encourage the other students’ learning.
 According to Rowan University’s Classroom Behavior Policy, found at
https://confluence.rowan.edu/display/POLICY/Classroom+Behavior, students must avoid all
disruptive behavior in class, including:
 Persistent speaking without permission
 Engaging in activities not related to the class
 Inappropriate use of electronic devices
 Sleeping in class
 Chronically entering class late or leaving early
 Disputing authority and arguing with faculty and other students

Students who are observed using (or texting on) their cell phones during instructional time will
automatically receive a lower participation grade for that class. The use of such equipment
distracts the professor as well as the other students in the class and hinders the offending
student’s possible engagement in the class activities and conversation.
In addition to receiving lower participation grades due to disruptive behavior, disruptive
students may be warned that such behavior is unacceptable and, if such behavior continues,
may result in the students being directed to leave the classroom.
Students will receive no penalty for excused absences (for example when a doctor’s note is
given to the professor by a sick student or in the case of other extraordinary circumstances).
Students who arrive late or leave early from a class session will receive a lower participation
grade for that class unless the late arrival/early departure is excused.

IV. Miscellaneous (30%):

a. Quizzes (15%): Students will be quizzed regularly on the material covered in the textbook,
workbook, video or class lecture. These quizzes will often take place during the first or last minutes of
class. Oral quizzes and oral presentations are included in this category. Quizzes will count 15% of
your final grade. Quizzes may not be made up. Students arriving late to class must complete and hand
in quizzes at the same time as those students who arrived on time. In the event that a student misses
quizzes due to excused absences, the student will not take those quizzes, none of the student’s quiz
grades will be dropped and the average of the student’s remaining quizzes will make up 15% of the
final grade.

b. Written work/ iLrn Activities / Homework (15%): ALL students are required to use the iLrn site
that accompanies the textbook. Students must check the iLrn site weekly to see what assignments are
due. All activities assigned are due by the posted due date. Students will receive a grade for each
chapter based on the completeness of these iLrn assignments. The instructor will check or collect
homework assignments at her discretion. Late assignments will not be collected or checked by the
instructor and students will receive a zero for those particular assignments.

Student Responsibilities:

·  Thoroughly read this syllabus and fully understand the information presented.

·  Attend classes regularly. Makeup tests will not be given without a legitimate Doctor’s
Note

or a letter from the Dean of Students/Head Coach. IF YOU ARE HABITUALLY LATE OR
 ABSENT, THIS IS NOT THE CLASS FOR YOU!!

· In case of absences, find out what material was missed and study it. Exchange email
addresses/phone numbers with someone in the class who will keep you abreast of class
activities/paperwork in the event you must be absent.

·  Ask questions when something is unclear. It is your responsibility.

·  Complete all homework and assignments on time. This is an important learning tool for
you. Do not copy other student’s work and submit it to me as your own. Both students
will receive a zero for copied work.

· Study course material a minimum of four hours per week outside of class or in the lab.

FINAL DATES:

SPANISH I-7 (SPAN 05101-7) Tuesday, December 18th 8:00-10:00 a.m.

SPANISH II-4 (SPAN 05102-4) Tuesday. December 18th 10:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.
Español I
Lessons 1-5 oral presentations

The class will be divided into 3 groups. Each group will be assigned specific dates for
oral presentations. The presentations will be performed individually. The group is for
scheduling purposes only. These presentations will take place during the first 10
minutes of class. There are no makeups if you are late or absent on your scheduled
day. This presentation will count as an oral quiz grade.

Each presentation will consist of at least 5 sentences utilizing the vocabulary and the
topic from the lesson. No notes may be used.

Example: Mi familia (topic)

Yo tengo una familia grande. Mi madre se llama Lupe. Ella es inteligente . Mi padre se
llama Juan. El es alto y guapo. Yo tengo tres hermanos. Ellos son divertidos.

(1) Hola, ¿Qué tal? (2) ¿Cómo es tu vida?

Grupo I 9/11/23/18 Grupo II 9/27/18

Grupo II 9/13/18 Grupo III 10/2/18

Grupo III 9/18/18 Grupo I 10/4/18

(3)¿Qué tiempo hace hoy? (4) ¿Dónde vives?

Grupo III 10/18/18 Grupo I 11/6/18

Grupo I 10/23/18 Grupo II 11/8/18

Grupo II 10/25/18 Grupo III 11/13/18

(5) ¿Estås feliz en el trabajo?

Grupo II 11/29/18

Grupo III 12/4/18

Grupo I 12/6/18
Español II
Lessons 6-10 oral presentations

The class will be divided into 3 groups. Each group will be assigned specific dates for
oral presentations. The presentations will be performed individually. The group is for
scheduling purposes only. These presentations will take place during the first 10
minutes of class. There are no makeups if you are late or absent on your scheduled
day. This presentation will count as an oral quiz grade.

Each presentation will consist of at least 5 sentences utilizing the vocabulary and the
topic from the lesson. No notes may be used.

Example: Mi familia (topic)

Yo tengo una familia grande. Mi madre se llama Lupe. Ella es inteligente . Mi padre se
llama Juan. El es alto y guapo. Yo tengo tres hermanos. Ellos son divertidos.

(6) ¿Cómo pasas el día? (7) ¿Qué te gusta comer?

Grupo I 9/11/23/18 Grupo II 9/27/18

Grupo II 9/13/18 Grupo III 10/2/18

Grupo III 9/18/18 Grupo I 10/4/18

(8)¿Qué haces dentro y fuera de la casa? (9) ¿Qué pasó?

Grupo III 10/18/18 Grupo I 11/8/18

Grupo I 10/23/18 Grupo II 11/13/18

Grupo II 10/25/18 Grupo III 11/15/18

(10) ¿Adónde vas a viajar?

Grupo II 11/29/18

Grupo III 12/4/18

Grupo I 12/6/18
Español I: How to sign in to the iLRN site:

Your instructor, Lynda-Nell Clark, invites you to enroll in the following course.
Course: SPAN 05101 - TR - Fall 2018
Code: BDMKP967
Book: Exploraciones 2nd Edition iLrn: Heinle Learning Center
Creating a Heinle Learning Center Account
If you do not have an account, you need to create one. To do so, follow these steps:
Go to http://hlc.quia.com and click Create an account.
Select a username and password and enter your information, then click Submit.
Note: Remember to write down your username and password and be sure to select the correct time
zone. Also, please enter a valid e-mail address so we can send you your password if you forget it.
Entering the Book Key and Course Code
Enter the book key and course code to complete the enrollment process. You may already have a book
key, or you may need to purchase a book key. Depending on your situation, use one of the procedures
below. If you activated the book for a previous course, you can start at step 4 of I already have a book
key below.
Once you have completed this step, the system lists the course and book on the Student Workstation
home page. To enter additional books, enter a book key in the Enter field and click Go.
Note: Book keys can only be used once. Your book key will become invalid after you use it.
I already have a book key
Go to http://hlc.quia.com and log in.
At the top of the page, enter your book key and click Go.
Click Confirm to confirm your registration information. Your book will appear under the My books
heading.
Beside the book listing, enter the course code BDMKP967 in the Enter course code field and click
Go.
If necessary, select a class or section and click Submit.
I need to purchase a book key, or would like to access a free 3-week trial.
1 Go to http://hlc.quia.com and log in.
2 At the top of the page, enter the course code BDMKP967 and click Go.
3 If necessary, select a class or section and click Submit. The course and books will appear under the
My classes heading.
4 Locate the book and click buy.
5 Proceed through the purchase process. If you are not ready to purchase your book key and would like
to access a free 3-week trial, follow the instructions on this page. Note that 3-week trials are not
available for all titles.
Note: If the buy link does not appear in Step 4, contact your instructor for information about obtaining
a book key.
Using Heinle Learning Center
To access your Student Workstation in the future, go to http://hlc.quia.com and log in. Here, you can
open your book, submit activities, view your results, and view your instructor's feedback. If you have
any questions, contact Heinle Learning Center Support at http://hlc.quia.com/support.
Español II: How to sign into the iLRN site:

Your instructor, Lynda-Nell Clark, invites you to enroll in the following course.
Course: SPAN 05102 - TR - Fall 2018
Code: ARMETN749
Book: Exploraciones 2nd Edition iLrn: Heinle Learning Center
Creating a Heinle Learning Center Account
If you do not have an account, you need to create one. To do so, follow these steps:
Go to http://hlc.quia.com and click Create an account.
Select a username and password and enter your information, then click Submit.
Note: Remember to write down your username and password and be sure to select the correct time
zone. Also, please enter a valid e-mail address so we can send you your password if you forget it.
Entering the Book Key and Course Code
Enter the book key and course code to complete the enrollment process. You may already have a book
key, or you may need to purchase a book key. Depending on your situation, use one of the procedures
below. If you activated the book for a previous course, you can start at step 4 of I already have a book
key below.
Once you have completed this step, the system lists the course and book on the Student Workstation
home page. To enter additional books, enter a book key in the Enter field and click Go.
Note: Book keys can only be used once. Your book key will become invalid after you use it.
I already have a book key
Go to http://hlc.quia.com and log in.
At the top of the page, enter your book key and click Go.
Click Confirm to confirm your registration information. Your book will appear under the My books
heading.
Beside the book listing, enter the course code ARMETN749 in the Enter course code field and click
Go.
If necessary, select a class or section and click Submit.
I need to purchase a book key, or would like to access a free 3-week trial.
6 Go to http://hlc.quia.com and log in.
7 At the top of the page, enter the course code ARMETN749 and click Go.
8 If necessary, select a class or section and click Submit. The course and books will appear under the
My classes heading.
9 Locate the book and click buy.
10 Proceed through the purchase process. If you are not ready to purchase your book key and
would like to access a free 3-week trial, follow the instructions on this page. Note that 3-week
trials are not available for all titles.
Note: If the buy link does not appear in Step 4, contact your instructor for information about obtaining
a book key.
Using Heinle Learning Center
To access your Student Workstation in the future, go to http://hlc.quia.com and log in. Here, you can
open your book, submit activities, view your results, and view your instructor's feedback. If you have
any questions, contact Heinle Learning Center Support at http://hlc.quia.com/support.