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SPAN 002: SPAN 002 ELEMENTARY SPANISH II (4): Audio-lingual approach to basic Spanish continued; writing. Students who have received high school credit for four years of Spanish may not schedule this course for credit, without the permission of the department.
Overview
The basic language program, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, and Spanish 3, is a series of three 4-credit semester courses for students who are native speakers of a language other than Spanish. The purpose of this course is to develop and improve communication skills when listening, reading, speaking, and writing in Spanish, by means of:
- Linguistic skills: grammar and vocabulary.
- Sociocultural skills: appropriate use of Spanish based on situation and context.
- Discourse skills: ability to use, understand and participate in different discourse tasks (e.g., comparison, description, narration) and situations (e.g., telephone, debate, interviews)
- Strategic skills (e.g., learning strategies)
This course is based on a communicative approach with focus on form, which combines content- and task-based materials in a student-centered environment. Activities follow the sequence of structured-input activities, structured-output activities, and open-ended communicative tasks.
Spanish 002 is designed for students who have successfully completed Spanish 001 at PSU, or the equivalent level at another university, or who have had the equivalent of two or three years of high school Spanish within four years immediately preceding admission to college.
This course is cohort-based, which means that there is an established start and end date, and that you will interact with other students throughout the course. Given that the course is entirely Web-based, the goals of the course will be accomplished through the use of Elluminate Live, an on-line conferencing program built into the course, which that allows you to communicate synchronously (real-time) with your instructor and classmates. You can go to http://www.elluminate.com/support/ for more information. This tool allows real-time voice, document, and whiteboard sharing, among other things.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course you will:
- Apply their understanding of grammatical principles and vocabulary to oral and written communication.
- Be aware of/appreciate cultural diversity among different Spanish-speaking population.
- Develop and improve discourse & learning strategies; a valued asset to have in the workforce.
- Spanish has over 332 million speakers worldwide with 30 million people of Hispanic decent living in the United States, by taking Spanish help students to participate actively in today’s world.
Required Course Materials
Most World Campus courses require that students purchase materials (e.g., textbooks, specific software, etc.). To learn about how to order materials, please see the Course Materials page. You should check LionPATH approximately 3–4 weeks before the course begins for a list of required materials.
Many of the University Libraries resources can be utilized from a distance. Through the Libraries website, you can
- access magazine, journal, and newspaper articles online using library databases;
- borrow materials and have them delivered to your doorstep—or even your desktop;
- get research help via email, chat, or phone using the Ask a Librarian service; and
- much more.
You must have an active Penn State Access Account to take full advantage of the Libraries' resources and service. The Off-Campus Users page has additional information about these free services.
Technical Requirements
Web access is required in order to complete this course. We recommend the minimum World Campus technical requirements listed below:
| Operating System | Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8*; Mac OS X 10.5 or higher *Windows 8 support excludes the tablet only RT version |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2 GHz or higher |
| Memory | 1 GB of RAM |
| Hard Drive Space | 20 GB free disk space |
| Browser | We recommend the latest ANGEL-supported version of Firefox or
Internet Explorer. To determine if your browser fits this criterion,
and for advice on downloading a supported version,
please refer to the following ITS knowledge base article: Supported Browsers and Recommended Computers.
Note: Cookies, Java, and JavaScript must be enabled. Pop-up blockers should be configured to permit new windows from Penn State websites. Due to nonstandard handling of CSS, JavaScript and caching, older versions of Internet Explorer (such as IE 6 or earlier) do not work with our courses. |
| Plug-ins | Adobe Reader [Download from Adobe]
Flash Player (v7.0 or later) [Download from Adobe] |
| Additional Software | Microsoft Office (2007 or later) |
| Internet Connection | Broadband (cable or DSL) connection required |
| Printer | Access to graphics-capable printer |
| DVD-ROM | Required |
| Sound Card, Microphone, and Speakers | Required |
| Monitor | Capable of at least 1024 x 768 resolution |
If you need technical assistance at any point during the course, please contact the World Campus Help Desk.
Course Requirements
Participation in Virtual Lab 15%Active class participation is vital in learning a second language, and, quite simply, you cannot participate if you are not in class. Given the nature of the course, approximately every two weeks there will be a 30-minute virtual lab with the instructor. The bi-weekly meeting with the instructor is mandatory. The instructor will schedule two meeting times for each virtual lab so that students can sign up for the one that works for their schedule. Failure to participate always results in missed opportunities to hear and speak Spanish.
Lesson Wrap-Up Assessments 25%During the course, you will be asked to submit assignments on the due dates indicated in the syllabus. Please keep in mind that you are responsible for having the required materials for class, checking the syllabus for assignments, and completing and submitting on time all assignments indicated for that week. Homework turned in after the deadlines (dates and times) will not receive credit. Technology failures do not excuse late work. The homework will consist of the following types of activities: reading (leer); writing (escribir), listening (escuchar), and speaking (conversar).
- Reading: There will be a number of readings that you will be asked to respond to in quiz formats.
- Writing: There will be written assignments that will need to be posted in the appropriate drop box.
- Listening: You will be asked to listen to and respond to various exchanges in Spanish. The goal is to work on your listening comprehension and to gain a better understanding of the diversity of Spanish.
- Speaking: You will be required to meet and converse and with your classmates. You will be asked to record conversations based upon a number of situations (introducing yourself; describing yourself; describing your home/school/major). Each assignment will detail the way in which the homework should be submitted
For each lesson, there are several self-quizzes on conversation patterns, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
Exams 40%
There will be three exams in this course. Please note that exam/course grades are not based on a curve.
Exam 1: It consists of four sections -- Grammar, Vocabulary, Listening and Composition. You have one hour to finish grammar, vocabulary and listening sections, and 30 minutes to complete the composition section for a total of 90 minutes.
Exam 2: t consists of four sections -- Grammar, Vocabulary, Listening and Composition. You have one hour to finish grammar, vocabulary and listening sections, and 30 minutes to complete the composition section for a total of 90 minutes.
Exam 3: The final exam is cumulative and is divided into five sections:
- Grammar amd Vocabulary: You will have 30 minutes to complete this section.
- Reading and Listening Comprehension: You have 30 minutes to complete this section.
- Composition: You will have 45 minutes to complete this section.
Course Schedule
Formal instruction will end on the last day of class. Provided that you have an active Penn State Access Account user ID and password, you will continue to be able to access the course materials for one year, starting from the end date of the academic semester in which the course was offered (with the exception of library reserves and other external resources that may have a shorter archival period). After one year, you might be able to access the course based on the policies of the program or department offering the course material, up to a maximum of three years from the end date of the academic semester in which the course was offered. For more information, please review the University Course Archival Policy.
Grading
Please refer to the University Grading Policy for Undergraduate Courses for additional information about University grading policies.
If, for reasons beyond the student's control, a student is prevented from completing a course within the prescribed time, the grade in that course may be deferred with the concurrence of the instructor. The symbol DF appears on the student's transcript until the course has been completed. Non-emergency permission for filing a deferred grade must be requested by the student before the beginning of the final examination period. In an emergency situation, an instructor can approve a deferred grade after the final exam period has started. Under emergency conditions during which the instructor is unavailable, authorization is required from one of the following: the dean of the college in which the candidate is enrolled; the executive director of the Division of Undergraduate Studies if the student is enrolled in that division or is a provisional student; or the campus chancellor of the student's associated Penn State campus.
For additional information please refer to the Deferring a Grade page.
Academic Integrity
According to Penn State policy G-9: Academic Integrity , an academic integrity violation is “an intentional, unintentional, or attempted violation of course or assessment policies to gain an academic advantage or to advantage or disadvantage another student academically.†Unless your instructor tells you otherwise, you must complete all course work entirely on your own, using only sources that have been permitted by your instructor, and you may not assist other students with papers, quizzes, exams, or other assessments. If your instructor allows you to use ideas, images, or word phrases created by another person (e.g., from Course Hero or Chegg) or by generative technology, such as ChatGPT, you must identify their source. You may not submit false or fabricated information, use the same academic work for credit in multiple courses, or share instructional content. Students with questions about academic integrity should ask their instructor before submitting work.
Students facing allegations of academic misconduct may not drop/withdraw from the affected course unless they are cleared of wrongdoing (see G-9: Academic Integrity ). Attempted drops will be prevented or reversed, and students will be expected to complete course work and meet course deadlines. Students who are found responsible for academic integrity violations face academic outcomes, which can be severe, and put themselves at jeopardy for other outcomes which may include ineligibility for Dean’s List, pass/fail elections, and grade forgiveness. Students may also face consequences from their home/major program and/or The Schreyer Honors College.
How Academic Integrity Violations Are Handled
World Campus students are expected to act with civility and
personal integrity; respect other students' dignity, rights, and
property; and help create and maintain an environment in which all
can succeed through the fruits of their own efforts. An environment
of academic integrity is requisite to respect for oneself and
others, as well as a civil community.
In cases where academic integrity is questioned, the Policy on Academic Integrity indicates that procedure requires an instructor to inform the student of the allegation. Procedures allow a student to accept or contest a charge. If a student chooses to contest a charge, the case will then be managed by the respective college or campus Academic Integrity Committee. If that committee recommends an administrative sanction (Formal Warning, Conduct Probation, Suspension, Expulsion), the claim will be referred to the Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Response.
All Penn State colleges abide by this Penn State policy, but review procedures may vary by college when academic dishonesty is suspected. Information about Penn State's academic integrity policy and college review procedures is included in the information that students receive upon enrolling in a course. To obtain that information in advance of enrolling in a course, please contact us by going to the Contacts & Help page .