Spanish 202 - Intermediate Spanish II - Dr. Claudia Acosta
| Course: | Intermediate Spanish II |
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| Professor: | Dr. Claudia Acosta |
| Email: | Claudia.acosta@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
¡Hola! 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.
Course Description
Spanish 202 studies Spanish within its rich and relevant cultural contexts. Presents more advanced grammatical structures and syntax at the intermediate high level, emphasizing linguistic and cultural proficiency using cultural and literary materials. It emphasizes practical and idiomatic usage as well as analyzing essays, poems, and short stories in Spanish by famous authors from the Spanish- speaking world. Prerequisite: Span 201 or equivalent. Taught in Spanish. 5 Credits. UC, CSU.
What to Expect in this Course
Online asynchronous course. Students will receive a welcome email on the week prior to the first day of class. Login and complete Day 1 on the first day to avoid being reported as No Show (automatic drop). The content is delivered in Canvas following a modular configuration. Students are expected academically to be engaged in the course completing activities due each week. All course communication is through the student's canyons email. This class requires two 15-minute meetings via Zoom, to assess oral skills. These meetings are to be mutually arranged between the instructor and the student. A live oral practice session will be offered weekly TBA (optional attendance).
Types of Assessments
Weekly vocabulary, grammar and culture quizzes and exams are conducted asynchronously in Canvas and the Ebook. There are two required oral exams (midterm and final) via Zoom.
Textbook Information
ZTC. No cost to students.
Other Relevant Course Information
Computer with internet access. Before course starts, you are expected to make sure your microphone is working properly, and that your computer is set up to submit voice recordings. an essential part of this course. Activities must be submitted through a computer. Smart phone apps allow you to be up to date with communication, list of assignments, and view-only postings, but are not compatible with several types of activities, especially voice recordings.
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 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
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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.
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Last updated: 05/25/2024 Sub#: 1018