Department of Spanish and Portuguese StudiesUniversity of Florida

SPN 1130: Beginning Spanish IFall 2012

Spanish & Portuguese Studies Department: http://www.spanishandportuguese.ufl.eduSyllabus available for download and printing: http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/glord

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All 1000-level SPN classes in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies are taught in hybrid format. Hybrid courses are defined as classes in which instruction takes place in a traditional classroom setting augmented by computer-based or online activities which can replace classroom seat time. These types of courses are common in higher education in the United States, and even in language classes. While we maintain that human interaction is absolutely essential in learning and using a language, we also believe that advances in technologies have enabled us to reach a point where students can accomplish a great deal working on their own, reserving class time for true communication and interactive learning.These classes are 5 credit courses but meet only three days a week, with supplemental instructional activities to be done at home to constitute the other two credits. Although the course requires reduced face-to-face class time, your success and learning require substantial commitment and study both in and out of class. The level of proficiency you attain will depend largely on what you put in to your learning. This course requires self-discipline and time. Please be sure to read the “Methodology and Activities” section of this document for tips on succeeding in a hybrid learning format.

REQUIRED MATERIALS ¡Anda! Elemental, 2nd edition package. This package includes everything you need for the course

and can be purchased at any local bookstore. It is available in a 3-ring binder. No used copies are available, and a 1st edition copy will not be acceptable.

A printed copy of this syllabus, available from http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/glord. A reliable computer, either a PC running Windows 2000 or later, or a Mac running OS X or later.

Check MySpanishLab tune-up for browser specifications. A sound card and speakers or headphones. A hi-speed modem (Cable or DSL strongly recommended to download audio and video without

delays). A dependable Internet Service Provider (ISP). A working e-mail address that you check regularly and keep under quota.

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS A good quality Spanish-English dictionary, such as University of Chicago. 601 Spanish Verbs book, available at most major booksellers. A good quality computer microphone (external is preferable to built-in to avoid the background

noise).

PREREQUISITES Students who have studied Spanish for more than one year in any setting may NOT enroll in SPN

1130. Students who are native or heritage speakers of Spanish or grew up speaking Spanish with family

and friends must consult with the director of the Bilingual Program, Susana Braylan (sbraylan@ufl.edu) in order to remain in any SPN 1000-level course.

GOALS

The primary goal of the Beginning Spanish courses is to offer students an introduction to basic communicative skills in Spanish while developing an awareness and appreciation of Hispanic/Latino cultures. The courses take their goals from the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century, also known as the 5 Cs, which focus on five general areas:

Communicating in Spanish Gaining knowledge and understanding of cultures of the Hispanic world Connecting with other disciplines and acquiring new information Developing awareness of similarities and differences (comparisons) among language and culture

systems around the world Using Spanish to participate in communities at home and around the world

METHODOLOGY AND ACTIVITIESThis course stresses communication skills in Spanish. Every effort will be made to make this class student-centered. To help students succeed in this course, the class will engage in a variety of activities and assignments, including but not limited to activities such as the following:

Practice and communication using vocabulary and grammar learned in oral and written modes Sociolinguistic practice and functions through communicative activities (pair and group work) Reading activities and exercises, such as pre- and post-reading, intensive and extensive reading Writing activities ranging from short paragraphs to developed compositions Integration of skills in projects and tasks, in small groups or as a class Video/audio/computer exercises, presentations, and discussions

A note about “hybrid” classesThe keys to success in this class are generally the same as those in any other class. However, given the nature of hybrid classes, in which you will meet less frequently (MWF only) and will be responsible for covering a good deal of material on your own, there are some things that you should keep in mind this semester.

Perform the MySpanishLab browser tune-up immediately, and any time you start to experience problems. Any other technological problems with MySpanishLab should be handled by contacting their tech support at the first sign of trouble. The ‘chat’ feature is the fastest way to get help. (http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com).

Be very careful in managing your time. Set aside specific times each week to complete class activities. It is your responsibility to cover all the required material before class, and if you do not it is likely that you will not get as much out of the class meeting as you should.

Expect electronic glitches, power outages, or the like, and plan ahead. Don’t wait until the last minute to submit your work. The deadline for all work to be submitted in MSL is 11:59pm, and there are no exceptions. Any technological problems that cause you to miss a deadline must be documented through tech support with an official case number before your instructor can consider accepting your work late.

Some of the MySpanishLab activities you will be assigned will not have any task to complete, but simply require you to go through a tutorial or practice on your own. While it may be impossible for your instructor to grade you on completing these tasks, it is in your best interest to complete them just as thoroughly and carefully as you would complete any other graded activity. These types of practice are just as important as any other activity.

It is especially important to be consistently prepared for and actively involved in all class meetings, since there are fewer of these than in traditional classes.

Class time will be spent primarily on communicative activities, pair work, etc. However, your instructor will always make sure there are no vocabulary or grammar questions from the homework before moving on, so as you do your exercises be sure to take note of any confusion or questions you have so you can bring them to class.

Don’t be shy! The more willing to share, talk and interact with your instructor and your classmates you are, the more you will get out of your class time. And don’t worry, everyone feels the same way, even if they don’t show it!

ASSESSMENTThe final grade scale is as follows:

A = 100-93 C(S) = 76-73 NOTE: A grade of C- will not be a qualifying grade for major, minor, Gen Ed, Gordon Rule or Basic Distribution Credit courses. For further information regarding passing grades and grade point equivalents, please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog at (http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/regulationgrades.html).

A- = 92-90 C-(U) = 72-70B+ = 89-87 D+ = 69-67B = 86-83 D = 66-63B- = 82-80 D- = 62-60C+ = 79-77 E = 59-0

The assessment categories below will be measured according to three major criteria of language performance: accuracy, fluency, and complexity. Testing procedures will be representative of the type of language instruction offered through classroom and web-based practice. You will be evaluated based on your achievement of the course goals (above) and the following criteria:

Student Preparation and Participation 15% Exams (2)

o Midterm (in class) 10%o Final (during final exam week) 10%

Online Chapter Quizzes (5) 10% MySpanishLab SAM Homework 20% Written Component:

o Compositions (2) 10%o Writing activities (5) 5%

Oral Component: o Effective Communication Assessments (2) 8%o Oral exams (2) 12%

100%

COMPONENTS

Attendance policyYou must be exposed to Spanish and use Spanish in order to learn Spanish, i.e., you must be in class. For that reason, attendance is required and will be taken on a daily basis. You will be allowed THREE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES for which no documentation or excuse is required. After the THIRD unexcused absence one point per absence will be deducted from your final grade. If you are absent the day of a test, quiz, oral exam or composition, you will receive a 0 on that assignment. There are no make-ups and no exceptions. Three late arrivals and/or early departures will count as one absence. Assignments are due on the day indicated, regardless of whether or not you are in class that day. If you miss class, arrange for your assignment to get to your instructor’s box before your scheduled class time. There are no make-ups and no late work will be accepted. Make sure to get the name and phone number of a classmate, as you are responsible for finding out about any changes in the syllabus or any additional assignments announced in your absence. In the case of university approved absences (i.e., illness, university-sanctioned events, etc. – refer to your undergraduate catalog), you must provide official documentation to your instructor within a week after the absence in order to be excused. Any work missed due to excused absences will be handled on a case by case basis in conjunction with advice from the program director.

Student Preparation and Participation Maximizing your language learning involves a lot of preparation outside of class as well as active participation in class. Your grade in this category involves a number of variables, including but not limited to:

Evidence of your daily preparation for each class. Your use of Spanish in the classroom Your willingness to participate actively in all class activities Your cooperation during group and pair work Your respect and attitude toward the class and your support for the learning process of your

peers Your instructor may assign written homework that will be collected and graded; these

assignments form part of your participation grade. Your instructor reserves the right to administer pop quizzes on grammar, vocabulary etc. in order

to assess students’ preparation. These grades also form part of your participation grade. The use of cell phones, pagers, iPods or mp3 players and all other electronic equipment during

class is prohibited unless otherwise indicated by your instructor. All equipment must be turned off in the classroom. Any evidence of cell phones (use, ringing, buzzing, etc.) and similar equipment use will result in an automatic zero in participation for that day. Using a cell phone during a composition or test will result in a zero on that assignment.

Student preparation and participation grades will be posted and updated on MSL approximately every two weeks, for a total of 6-8 grades throughout the semester, depending on holidays and breaks.

ExamsThere will be two written exams administered face-to-face, a midterm and a final. The midterm exam will be given during class time (see Calendar for specific date), and the final exam will be given during Final Exam Week according to the schedule provided by the University Registrar (see Calendar or http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/soc). The goal of the tests is to assess your ability to assimilate what you have learned about Spanish grammar, vocabulary, language, and culture. You are also expected to critically respond to and analyze the topics covered in class and in the texts. Tests will consist of reading and writing sections in which your overall knowledge of the course material is evaluated. Both the midterm and the final exam are cumulative. Tests are not curved and no make-up tests will be given. NO

DEVIATION OF THE TEST SCHEDULE WILL BE ALLOWED, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES; this means NO early or late exams. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure that you will be present for both scheduled exams.

On-line Chapter QuizzesIn order to periodically assess your learning of the material, there will be an on-line quiz at the end of each chapter, administered through MySpanishLab. You will take a total of 6 quizzes and the lowest grade will be automatically dropped. These quizzes will be scheduled to be completed within a certain time period following the completion of each chapter’s material in class (see Calendar below for details). While you will be allowed to use your textbook and notes to help you complete the quizzes, the quizzes are timed (50 minutes) so that it is in your best interest to work on your own. The quizzes are designed to be able to be completed successfully if you have been diligent about doing your MySpanishLab activities and attending and participating in class, and well-prepared students will not need to use valuable time consulting additional resources. The quizzes will appear on the calendar when they are available and you will receive notification. If there are instructor-graded activities on the quiz, your instructor will be notified and when s/he has graded that section your grade on the quiz will appear in the Gradebook. Practice tests are available in each chapter: Course MaterialsChapterAdditional PracticePractice test with study plan.

MySpanishLab Activities and HomeworkYou will be assigned a variety of homework assignments from the MySpanishLab site, consisting of tutorials, grammar exercises, listening and writing practice, etc. You are responsible for completing all the assigned activities. The online exercises that are assigned will appear in the MySpanishLab calendar on the dates assigned. Most of these exercises are computer-graded and you will receive immediate feedback regarding your answers. Note that it is in your best interest to study the material in the book and view the assigned tutorials before you do the assigned exercises. You have a maximum of three attempts on the activities, and the average of the grades for each attempt will be calculated as the final grade for each activity, so only a correct answer on the first try gets full credit. If there are incorrect answers on your first submission a “need help?” button will appear in the upper right-hand corner of that window. Click on it to review the material you got wrong, and then click on the “try again” button to make the correction. If your second attempt is also incorrect a small blue bubble will appear beside the answer. Click on it for a hint, review the material again, and then click on “try again” to make the correction. If your answer is still incorrect after three tries, the correct answer will appear when you click on the small blue bubble next to the incorrect answer, but you will no longer be able to submit an additional attempt at that point. The resulting grades of all activities assigned for each chapter will be averaged, and that score is what will be calculated as your MSL homework grade.

Writing Component Compositions

During the day after or before each of the two Effective Communication Assessments (depending on which day you sign up for) you will write a composition of about 150-200 words each on MySpanishLab. There are three steps: the pre-writing, the first draft, and the revision. The dates are indicated in the Calendar below. The prewriting and first draft account for 70% of the composition grade. Your instructor will then make comments and mark errors on the first draft using the MSL correction codes online (see Codes Used for Correcting Compositions on page 11 of this syllabus). You will then revise the composition and write the second version in MSL, worth

30%. The specific rubric used to grade your compositions is included on p. 12 of this syllabus. What you turn in for grading must be your own original work. You may NOT collaborate with anyone when writing your composition. NO ONE, STUDENT OR NOT should LOOK at your composition, suggest changes, or make corrections. The use of computer- or internet-based translation programs is not allowed. Individuals who misrepresent work done by another will be dealt with in accordance with the student judicial process.

Writing activitiesWriting short passages helps you practice sentence structure and develop your thinking in Spanish. You will do 6 short (50-70 word) writing activities online in MySpanishLab, one for each chapter. Check the MSL calendar for due dates. Each writing activity will be assessed on a scale of 0-5, based on the thoroughness and effort evident in your development of the topic. The lowest grade will be dropped automatically. You can see your grade in the Gradebook after the instructor grades it.

ORAL COMPONENTBecause effective oral communication is one of the primary goals of the beginning Spanish sequence and UF, and is often the primary goal of most beginning language students, there will be 4 assessments of your progress toward this goal: two effective communication assessments and two oral exams.

Effective Communication AssessmentsTwice during the semester the class will be divided in half and assigned one of two days scheduled for Effective Communication Assessments. Each group will come to class on the day assigned and will converse in pairs (or groups of three if needed) on a variety of topics for 30 minutes the first time and 50 minutes the second time. The instructor will evaluate these interactions utilizing the same rubric that is used to evaluate the oral exam (see below), by walking around the classroom, listening to and evaluating each pair/group on multiple occasions during the period in a nonintrusive manner. On the day you are not assigned to come to class, you will use that time to write your assigned composition in MySpanishLab.

Oral ExamsFor the midterm exam you will converse one-on-one with your instructor and for the final oral exam you will role-play with a fellow classmate. General topics will be provided prior to these oral exams to help you prepare. You will be assigned a time (during class time) to come to your classroom and perform your oral exam; you are not required to come to class on the other days designated in the calendar for oral exams. Grades will be assigned according to the grading criteria provided in this syllabus.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUESExpected Time Required (Approximate): A general guideline for the amount of time you should plan to dedicate to this and any other University course is 2-3 hours of homework per course credit hour. That’s 10-15 hours a week for this course.

Extra Credit: No extra credit will be given under any circumstances. There are NO EXCEPTIONS.

Late and Make-up Work: Tests, compositions or writing activities will not be administered EARLY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. If you cannot take an announced test due to an emergency, OFFICIAL WRITTEN

proof of the circumstances must be presented to your instructor no later than the day after you return to class. Medical excuses must be in writing on physician’s letterhead, and must have a statement “could not attend class", as well as the inclusive dates in which the student could not attend. A receipt from a physician or ER is not acceptable. Acceptable funeral excuses are a letter from a funeral home, or clergy person, on letterhead, indicating attendance at the funeral or service. At the Administrative Coordinator’s discretion, an average of two tests may substitute for a make-up. Incompletes: The Lower Division Spanish Program abides by the University policy on Incomplete grades (http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/staff/grades.html#incomplete) and we will NOT assign any I grades except under truly exceptional extenuating circumstances. You MUST arrange a meeting with your instructor and with the Administrative Coordinator, Prof. Antonio Gil, if you believe your situation qualifies for consideration

S/U Option: You are free to take this course S/U if you desire (even if you are a major or minor, the first course that counts towards the degree and that therefore must be taken for a grade is 2240). Please see your instructor for the necessary form.

CLASSROOM DISPUTESAny classroom issues, disagreements or grade disputes should be discussed first between the instructor and the student. If the problem cannot be resolved contact the Administrative Coordinator of the Lower Division Spanish Program, Prof. Antonio Gil (agil@ufl.edu, 160 Dauer Hall). He will require documentation of the problem as well as all graded assignments for the semester. Final grades cannot be changed unless there is an error. Students must present the graded materials as evidence that a mistake was made.

UNIVERSITY POLICIESAcademic IntegrityAll students are required to abide by the Academic Honesty Guidelines which have been accepted by the University. The UF Honor Code reads:

We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied: “On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment.” For more information please refer to http://www.dso.ufl.edu/studentguide.

Accommodations Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the Instructor when requesting accommodation. For more information see http://www.dso.ufl.edu/drc.

Counseling and WellnessA variety of counseling, mental health and psychiatric services are available through the UF Counseling and Wellness Center, whose goal is to help students be maximally effective in their academic pursuits by reducing or eliminating emotional, psychological, and interpersonal problems that interfere with academic functioning. The Center can be found online at http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc or reached by phone at 392-1575.

COURSE FEE

Upon registration, you were charged a $1.00 fee by the Spanish and Portuguese Studies department to enroll in this course. Those funds are used to cover the costs of copying materials used in assessment and evaluation throughout the semester.Additional course fees were charged by the Language Learning Center (http://www.clas.ufl.edu/llc) for the maintenance and upkeep of their resources and equipment for all language students.

CALENDARA few notes on using MySpanishLab:

Using the Calendar view will always tell you what activities are due when. If you would like to explore what additional content is available to you for practice, click on “Course Materials” and select the chapter you would like to see in more detail.

In the Additional Practice folder in each chapter, you will find a variety of opportunities to continue practicing on your own, including flash card you can download to a smart phone or use online, various games to help you learn vocabulary, practice tests, etc. You are encouraged to use these resources regularly.

Within the Chapter Resources folder of each chapter you will find downloadable media, web links for the chapter, a link to Cultura Interactive Globe with maps and country-specific videos, and the Ambiciones siniestras videos.

Each chapter is preceded by a Readiness Check that assesses your knowledge of ENGLISH grammar structures and prepares you for the Spanish grammar you will study. These readiness checks are assigned in MySpanishLab for the day prior to beginning a chapter in class in order to ensure that you are prepared for the upcoming material.

fecha CapítuloTAREAS

Páginas del texto para preparar ANTES de clase

22 agosto Introduction to course / Capítulo Preliminar A Purchase book, enroll in MSL, check for assignments immediately!

24 Capítulo Preliminar A pp. 2-1327 Capítulo Preliminar A MSL quiz pp.14-2629 Capítulo 1 pp. 30-3931 Capítulo 1 pp. 40-463 septiembre Labor Day: no hay clase5 Capítulo 1 pp. 47-507 Capítulo 1 MSL quiz pp. 52-5610 Capítulo 2 pp. 60-7012 Capítulo 2 pp. 70-8014 Capítulo 2 pp. 80-8617 Capítulo 2 Comp 1 prewriting pp. 88-9219 Práctica MSL quiz21 Effective Communication Assessment 1 / Composition 124 Effective Communication Assessment 1 / Composition 126 Capítulo 3 pp. 96-10528 Capítulo 3 pp. 106-1131 octubre Capítulo 3 pp. 113-1223 Capítulo 3 MSL quiz pp. 124-1285 Mid-term exam (in class)8 Práctica Comp 1 revision10 Examen Oral 112 Examen Oral 115 Examen Oral 117 Capítulo 4 pp. 132-14119 Capítulo 4 pp. 142-15022 Capítulo 4 Comp 2 prewriting pp. 151-15824 Capítulo 4 MSL quiz pp. 161-16626 Práctica29 Effective Communication Assessment 2 / Composición 231 Effective Communication Assessment 2 / Composición 22 noviembre Capítulo 5 pp. 170-1805 Capítulo 5 pp. 180-1897 Capítulo 5 pp. 189-1939 Homecoming: no hay clase12 Veteran’s Day: no hay clase14 Capítulo 5 MSL quiz pp. 195-20016 Examen Oral 2 Comp 2 revision19 Examen Oral 221 Thanksgiving: no hay clase23 Thanksgiving: no hay clase26 Examen Oral 228 Cap 6 pp. 204-20930 Cap 6 pp. 210-2173 diciembre Cap 6 pp. 218-2245 Repaso / Componente aural del examen final

EXAMEN FINAL: 12 de diciembre 12:30-2:30 pm Rooms to be announced later

Remember to ALWAYS check MySpanishLab’s calendar to see what activities, tutorials and assignments accompany these pages before each class meeting. Due dates are generally the day or two before class meetings, and are always at 11:59pm. No late assignments can be accepted, so CHECK DAILY!

STUDENT PREPARATION and PARTICIPATION GRADING SCHEME

Student preparation and participation involves a number of variables, listed in the rubric below. Your preparation and participation will be assessed out of 25 possible points, posted on MSL and updated

approximately every two weeks. Your instructor reserves the right to administer homework assignments or pop quizzes in order to assess

students’ preparation. These grades also form part of this grade. The use of cell phones, pagers, mp3 players and all other electronic equipment during class is prohibited unless

otherwise indicated by your instructor. All equipment must be turned off in the classroom. Any evidence of cell phones (use, ringing, buzzing, etc.) and similar equipment use will result in an automatic zero in preparation and participation for that day. Using a cell phone during a composition or test will result in a zero on that assignment.

25-22points

always came prepared to class and actively participated in all classroom activities constantly greeted people and took leave using Spanish constantly used Spanish in class ( i.e., with instructor and in small groups) constantly listened attentively when others spoke; showed respect for and supported

the learning process of her/his peers actively made a positive impact on the class and helped peers with in-class activities

21-18points

usually came prepared and participated in all classroom activities greeted people and took leave using Spanish most of the time mostly used Spanish in class and in group work with peers generally listened attentively when others spoke; showed respect for and supported the

learning process of her/his peers made a positive, although quiet and passive contribution to the class

17-14points

showed some preparation for class, but needed more preparation did not greet people and take leave in Spanish frequently used English, especially during group and pair work at times got distracted; was occasionally inattentive to the learning process of peers

and/or disrespectful to her/his peers and/or instructor participated in some classroom activities but was more passively attentive than active

13-10points

showed little preparation for class used more English than Spanish during class paid little attention during class (e.g., sometimes slept, read the newspaper, did other

homework. etc.) and was often inattentive to the learning process of peers and/or disrespectful to her/his peers and/or instructor

participated minimally in classroom activities9-5points

showed no preparation for class used only English during class paid no attention during class and was mostly inattentive to the learning process of peers

and/or disrespectful to her/his peers and/or instructor failed to contribute to the class with her/his presence and/or detracted from the class

with her/his negative attitude; occasionally used cell phone or other device during class time

4-0points

did not attend enough classes or did not demonstrate sufficient participation for evaluation

used cell phone, mp3 player or other device during class time

CODES USED IN CORRECTING COMPOSITIONS

Your instructor will return your compositions having underlined words/phrases/sentences that need to be corrected. Above each underlined section there will be a symbol from the list below, which will indicate to you how to revise that portion of the composition.CODE ERROR TYPE EXPLANATIONAc Accent This word has a problem related to a written accent: 1) an accent is missing; 2) the accent has

been placed on the wrong syllable; 3) there is a written accent when none is needed.Ang Anglicism You have chosen a word(s) or expression that results from direct translation from English

rather than using a more native-like word or expression.A pers Personal ‘a’

requiredIn Spanish, the personal ‘a’ must be used before direct object nouns or pronouns that refer to people. The personal ‘a’ is also often used with pets.

Art Article is wrong or missing

A definite article (el, la, los, las) or indefinite article (un, una, unos, unas) is either wrong or missing.

Gen Gender There is a problem associated with the gender of this noun. Check to see if the noun is masculine or feminine; then make sure all articles and adjectives agree with it.

Inf Infinitive An infinitive is needed.N-Adj Agr

Noun-Adjective Agreement

In Spanish, all adjectives that modify a noun must agree with the noun in both gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural.) Check the noun to determine its gender and number; then check all the adjectives that modify that noun. Do they all agree?

Num Number There is problem with number (singular/plural).Obj P Object

pronounThere is a wrong or missing object pronoun. First, check to see if you have the correct object pronouns (choose between direct and indirect object). Then make sure the pronoun agrees in gender and number with the noun it is replacing.

PastP Past Participle The participle form of verb is required.Prep Preposition You have used an incorrect preposition or a preposition is missing when one is needed.P Punctuation There is a punctuation error.Rel P Relative

pronounEither que is missing from the sentence or you have selected the wrong relative pronoun.

Refl Reflexive pronoun

This indicates that a reflexive form is called for. Often the wrong reflexive pronoun has been use or one is missing.

S/E Ser/Estar Wrong choice between ser and estar.Sp Spelling Spelling error. Please check the online glossary located on the toolbar in MyLanguageLab or a

dictionary.Subj P Subject

pronounEither a subject pronoun is missing or you have used the wrong subject pronoun (yo, tú, él, ella, Ud., nosotros/as, vosotros/as, ellos, ellas, Uds.).

S-V Agr Subject-Verb Agreement

In Spanish the verb must agree with the subject (either stated or implied) in both person (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) and number (singular or plural). Check the ending of the verb to make sure that it agrees with the subject.

T/M/A Tense/mood/aspect

You have used the wrong tense (present, future, past), mood (indicative, subjunctive), or aspect (perfective, imperfective).

Trans Transition A transition word is needed or used incorrectly.Vf Verb form The verb has been improperly conjugated.WW Wrong word A more appropriate word is required.WO Word order The word order in this sentence is incorrect.? Unclear The meaning is unclear.

¡OJO! Always consult this list of symbols when making corrections to your written work. Corrections should be made with a dictionary, verb book, textbook, class notes, etc. Don’t guess!

COMPOSITION GRADING SCHEME

Nombre _____________________________________ Composición 1 2

Pre-Writing (5%)Completed all required pre-writing tasks. 5 4 3Completed some required pre-writing tasks. 2 1No evidence of pre-writing. 0

Written product (65%):Content:Very complete information. Broad, effective use of vocabulary covered in the chapter. 17 16 15Adequate information. Some development of ideas, but lacks detail or support. Few errors with vocabulary.

14 13 12

Limited information. Ideas present, but underdeveloped. Occasional errors with vocabulary.

11 10 9

Minimal information. Frequent errors with vocabulary. Presence of English. 8 7 6

Organization:Ideas connected. Logically ordered from beginning to end. Fluent. 16 15 14Order apparent, but somewhat choppy. Loosely organized. 13 12 11Limited order to the content. Disjointed and/or choppy. 10 9 8Basically a series of separate sentences. No transitions. No apparent order. 7 6 5

Language:Well-edited for the grammar covered in the course lessons to date. Very few errors overall.

32 31 30 29

Occasional grammatical errors with the grammar covered in the course lessons to date. 28 27 26 25Frequent errors that would probably impede comprehensibility for a native speaker not accustomed to communicating with language learners.

24 23 22 21

Abundance of errors. Mostly incomprehensible. 20 19 18 17Excessive errors, evidence of carelessness. Incomprehensible. 16 15 14 13FIRST DRAFT GRADE ______ / 70

Post-writing (30%):Carefully and thoroughly made indicated corrections for content, style and organization. 30 29 28 27Completed all editing steps, shows considerable improvement. 26 25 24 23Some editing completed, but overall quality of composition similar to first draft. 21 19 17 15Minor changes made, but lack of effort. 13 11 10 9No evidence of the revisions. 0POST-WRITING GRADE ______ / 30

FINAL GRADE (1st draft plus Post-writing) ______ / 100

ORAL EXAM and EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION ASSESSMENT GRADING SCHEME

Nombre ________________________ Tema _______________________________

VOCABULARY (20%)- Inadequate, inaccurate for this level 6 8 10- Barely adequate for the situation and level, repetitive 12 14- Adequate for the situation and level 17 18- Broad, precise, impressive for this level 19 20

FLUENCY (20%)- Halting, fragmented, unnatural pauses 8 10 12- Generally natural and continuous 14 15 16- Very natural, with no unnecessary pauses 18 19 20

INFORMATION PROVIDED (25%)- Little information is provided; ideas not well developed 13 15 17- Only basic information is provided; ideas fairly well developed 19 21 23- Most necessary information is provided; ideas very well developed 24 25

GRAMMAR (25%)- Almost inaccurate except for stock phrases 14 15 16- Uncertain control of the language; frequent errors 17 18 19- Fair control of the language; some errors 20 21 22- Very good control of the language; very few errors 23 24 25

PRONUNCIATION (10%)- Pronunciation is frequently unintelligible 3 4- Heavy English influence requires concentrated listening 5 6- Occasional mispronunciations 7 8- Very few mispronunciations 9 10

TOTAL / 100 pointsComments:

Important Information for MSLYou must start submitting your work from the date of your enrollment in class. As a general policy, late submissions are NOT accepted.

The ONLY reasons to request acceptance of a late submission are:1. Assignments were due before you enrolled in the course, according to the UF Registrar.

~or~2. You had documented technical problems when attempting to submit your work at least an hour before the assignment was due. Documentation in this case consists of your interactions (chat or email, or written follow-up to a phone conversation) with Pearson’s technical support. Only if Pearson confirms a technical problem on their end will your request be considered.

In either case, you must request consideration for your case within 24 hours of the first missed deadline. There are no exceptions.

NOTE: Repeated computer problems, crashes, failures to do the browser tune-up, etc. are NOT considered valid reasons for failing to turn in your work. There are plenty of computers available on campus for you to use, and all the computers in the Language Learning Center have been formatted to work with MSL.

If you happen to encounter technological problems with MySpanishLab, you should do the following:

1. _____ Contact Pearson tech-support (http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com) as soon as the problem happens.

2. _____ Send a copy to your instructor of all communications with Pearson.

3. _____ Save all communications with Pearson, in case they get lost in cyberspace.

When Pearson provides a definitive answer to the problem, a decision will be made on your case.

MySpanishLab: GETTING STARTED NEW USERSTEP 1: Before You Register

1.Complete the Browser Tune-Up.

Go to www.mylanguagelabs.com and click Browser Tune-up. This will confirm that you have met the System Requirements and have the necessary free plug-ins on your computer.If you do NOT use a supported browser, you will NOT be able to sign in to your MyLanguageLabs.

Select Support then System Requirements (http://mylanguagelabs.com/support/system-requirements.html)to see the most up-to-date information on supported browsers.  Pearson

tests each supported browser thoroughly for use with a MyLab. 

2. Enable Pop-Up BlockersAre you clicking on an activity or link inside the course and nothing happens? Some browsers will block all pop-ups—even those you want! To allow pop-ups in your MyLanguageLab course, open your browser and do the following (there may be some variations with each browser):

For PC USERS:1. Click Tools Pop-up Blocker Pop-up Blocker Settings.

2. When prompted for “Address of Website to allow”, enter:*.pegasus2.pearsoned.com (If you have downloaded a third-party (Google, Yahoo, AOL, etc.) pop-up blocker/toolbar make sure you turn the pop-up blocker off on that toolbar in addition to your browser pop-up blocker.)FOR MAC USERS: 1. Click Safari. Make sure “Block Pop-Up Windows” is unchecked while working in MyLanguageLabs.

3. Confirm that you have the following needed to register: Your Instructor’s Section/Course ID _________ (Note: The Course ID must be entered

exactly as it is provided to you including typing the hypen “-“ and using all capital letters.)

Student Access Code - packaged with your text or available standalone at the bookstore. (You may also purchase instant access online at www.mylanguagelabs.com).

Valid Email Address

eBook ID (if applicable) ________________**Refer to the eBook Registration link on the Welcome Message inside your course for instructions on

how to access the eBook, with or without an eBook ID from your instructor.

STEP 2: Register for Your Course

Go to www.mylanguagelabs.com and click Student under “Register.”

Enter the Course/Section ID that your instructor has provided (Note: This is not the same as the Access Code) and click Continue.

Choose one of the following: I already have an access code or I need to buy access. Select your course Select your book Select a 6 month or 24 month subscription

Then follow the registration instructions and click Log In Now on the confirmation page to enter your course.

STEP 3: Sign in and Enroll in Your Course Return to www.mylanguagelabs.com.

Click Sign in under “Sign in”

Enter the username and password you created as part of registration.

In the new window, under Your Courses and Products select the link with the title of your required text.

Click Enroll in Course Enter Course ID (provided by your instructor) (Note: The Course ID must be entered exactly as it is

provided to you including typing the hypen “-“ and using all capital letters.) You will now have access to your course materials.

IMPORTANT NOTICE for Returning Users who: used a MyLanguageLabs course with your textbook in a previous semester purchased 24-month access received the following error after entering the Course ID you received from your instructor

If this case, Go to www.mylanguagelabs.com and under Sign In click “Problems with your Course ID? Click here.”

Select your MyLanguageLabs to continue with your course enrollment and upgrade to the 2012/2013 Release

Select your book You will be asked to confirm your existing account information. Once complete, you will be brought to a page where you can enter the Course ID you

received from your instructor. After enrolling, your new course will be labeled as the (2012/2013 Release).

STEP 4: Set Your Time Zone Click My Profile after signing in to your course.

Select your Time zone from the menu.

Pearson Technical SupportNeed Help Registering? If you have any questions or issues registering for your course, please go to: http://247pearsoned.custhelp.comClick CHAT on the top toolbar. Fill in the form and click, SUBMIT. An IM box will open and a technical support assistant will be able to help you with your specific issue.

Need help once you are enrolled in your instructor’s course?Once you are you logged into your MyLanguageLabs course and have any questions or issues, please click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right hand corner of your course: