SPAN-101 - Introduction to Spanish - Luis Lara
| Course: | Introduction to Spanish |
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| Professor: | Luis Lara |
| Email: | luis.lara@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Welcome to Spanish 101. This introductory course will cover the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of the Spanish language along with its culture. Emphasis is on the vocabulary, grammar and cultural knowledge necessary to communicate in everyday situations. Course will include individual and small group assignments so that students will be active learners. The basic geography and history of Spanish-speaking countries will also be covered. The course will be conducted 90 percent in Spanish.
Course Description
This course will be conducted through a series of Zoom Instructional Meetings as well as online activities using MindTap and Canvas. We will be covering chapter one through chapter 5. Major structures presented include present tense, progressive form, informal commands and preterit tense. Context relates to the student’s personal world (school, work, family, hobbies, weather, food).
What to Expect in this Course
This course will require the student to attend weekly Instructional meetings via Zoom, divided by online activities and assignments. There will be five exams one at the end of each corresponding chapter. Each exam will include fill in the blank, multiple choice a voice recording and an essay section. One major cultural project and a series of Weekly Discussions.
At the end of the course you will be able to:
- Respond correctly to interrogative and declarative sentences (aural and written) by responding appropriately orally or in writing based on the vocabulary, grammar and situations introduced at the Novice-Low to Novice-Mid level.
- Compare and contrast common cultural differences between the country/countries where the target language is spoken and U.S. culture as well as rudimentary knowledge of geography of the target country/countries and significant historical events and figures.
Types of Assessments
Chapter assessments will be conducted via our online learning platform, MindTap.
There will be a Midterm evaluation divide into a Zoom interview and a comprehensive evaluation.
The Final will also consist of a Zoom interview and a comprehensive exam.
Textbook Information
Conectados, Marinelli/Fajardo’s 2nd edition. Cengage publishing. In addition with the online learning platform MindTap.
Purchasing instructions and availability will be sent one week prior to course commencement. Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions.
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)
The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!
Academic Accommodation 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
Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.
Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.
You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.
Veterans Resource Center
The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.
Library
The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!
Last updated: 09/15/2021 Sub#: 642