Spanish 101 - Elementary Spanish I - Dr. Claudia Acosta
| Course: | Elementary Spanish I |
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| Professor: | Dr. Claudia Acosta |
| Email: | Claudia.acosta@canyons.edu |
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| Course Length: | Other: Short-Term Classes (5 or 8 weeks) |
| Textbook Title: | Conectados, EBook MindTap Access (Do not purchase, wait for instructions by email) |
| Types of Assessments: | Tests: 90% are online with the exception of the midterm and final oral exams (via Zoom as they are spontaneous interviews conducted in real time). There will be 1-2 mini-quizzes and 1-2 exams per chapter, a midterm oral and a comprehensive final (written and oral). |
Introduction
Hola! Mi nombre es Claudia Acosta. I am excited to facilitate your learning experience this term! I trust that you will find Spanish language and culture fascinating and highly enriching. Most students do well in my courses because they are focused and determined to complete the accelerated course. 3 things to keep in mind: 1-Get started with your weekly assignments from the first day; 2-Set aside time to review communicative functions (practice), and 3-Maintain good communication with instructor. I look forward to meeting you online!
Course Description
Spanish 101 studies Spanish as a foreign language within its rich and relevant cultural contexts. It presents vocabulary, structures, and grammatical patterns necessary for comprehension and production of spoken and written Spanish at the college level while developing all four skills and culture. We will study a total of five chapters revolving around student life, work, hobbies, travel, and daily activities. Structures studied include present tense, future forms and past tense. Taught in Spanish. CSU/UC 5 Credits.
What to Expect in this Course
The course follows a modular configuration and is structured weekly. Login to Canvas regularly (at least 3-4 times per week) to complete all academic activities in both Canvas and MindTap. Attendance is online. A weekly session in real time/live is available via Zoom (optional attendance) day/time TBA. At the end of the course, students will be able to...1-Demonstrate competence by communicating through reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Spanish at the novice mid-level; 2-Analyze the relationship between perspectives, practices and products of the Spanish culture at the novice mid-level.
Additional Textbook Information / Link to OER Textbook
Wait to receive email instructions from instructor before purchasing the Ebook. 90% of the assignments, quizzes and exams will be from your Ebook in MindTap. A free trial (no purchase needed) is available for the first 7-14 days.
Other Relevant Course Information
Important: 1-All communication related to this course will go to your canyons email! 2- The first day of class log in to Canvas and complete Module Day 1 to avoid being dropped from the course.
Make sure you have a computer with internet access with a working microphone as voice recording activities are an essential part of this course. Tablets, Apps, and other mobile devices can be used to view or read content, and to complete some assignments, however there is required work including some exams that can only be performed on a computer.
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
The Learning Center (TLC)
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Academic Accomodation Center (AAC)
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Online Counseling
The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.
Management of Stress and Mental Health
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Veterans Resource Center
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Last updated: 11/09/2020 Sub # Orig: 1953