Span-150 - Beg. Conversational Spanish - Fiorella Chauca

Introduction

Welcome to the Begining Conversational Spanish class. My name is Fiorella Chauca, and I will facilitate your learning experience of essentials of Spanish for conversational and practical usage, in this course.  I want students to succeed, so I dedicate my time to promptly answering emails addressing questions and concerns. I enjoy providing feedback comments to help students build upon and evolve in their learning.

Course Description

This course studies Spanish as a foreign language within its rich and relevant cultural contexts. It combines
the natural and communicative approach emphasizing three of the four language skills (listening, reading, and speaking).
Students will study essentials of Spanish for conversational and practical usage; with intensive practice in the expression and comprehension of spoken Spanish. This course emphasizes the practical application of the language, not grammar acquisition or review.
An important goal of the course is to master basis communicative and functional skills gaining a cross-cultural understanding of Peninsular and Latin American societies. This course is taught entirely in Spanish. CSU/UC 3 Credits.

At the end of the course the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate competence by communicating through reading, speaking, and listening at the novice mid-level.
2. Analyze the relationship between perspectives, practices, and products of the Spanish culture at the novice mid-level.

What to Expect in this Course

Students will receive a welcome email on the week prior to the first day of class. Please log into Canvas on the first scheduled day of class and complete the Day 1 module, to avoid being reported as No Show (automatic drop). The content is delivered in Canvas following a weekly modular configuration.  All course communication is through the student's canyons email. 

Start with your weekly assignments from the first day of the week, set aside valuable time to review and practice the material learned every week, use the resources available for your course (tutoring, in-person meetings, study groups, etc.), and finally maintain good communication with your instructor. 

This class will feature both ONLINE and In-Person instruction.

Types of Assessments

Class time will be devoted to practice, application, and production of the language. Our international language courses at the university level are taught in the target language.
Therefore, total immersion shall be expected. The class will be communicative, practical and will require interaction with everyone in the class. Although you may not understand everything, you are expected to make your best effort to follow along, ask questions, and participate to the best of your ability in the target language. The goal of this class is to increase your ability to communicate in Spanish.

Textbook Information

Course Materials| All weekly modules include communicative activities, discussion forums, linguistic and cultural
assignments. In addition to formative and summative evaluations

Other Relevant Course Information

This class requires no previous knowledge of Spanish; however, other students may have studied Spanish
before. Do not let this disparity disturb you. Do your best, take risks in trying to express your thoughts and do not get
too concerned with errors. Errors are a natural part of the learning process.

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)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

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: 09/10/2024 Sub#: 1837