Español 201 - Vanderbilt University
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Español 201 - Vanderbilt University
Span 201 W Intermediate Spanish Writing Spring 2012 TEXTOS: Instructor/a: __________________________ Horas de oficina: _______________________ Número de teléfono: ____________________ Correo electrónico:____________________ -Dozier & Iguina. Manual de gramática (MG): Grammar Reference for Students of Spanish. 4ª. Ed. Boston: Heinle, 2008. - WWW.rae.es/ WWW.Wordreference.com. - BBC.londres latinoamérica -Se requiere una carpeta de anillos con separadores [three ring binder with dividers] y una carpeta normal [a folder]. -Blackboard - OAK is the official platform used during the semester. Students are expected to consult BB daily in order to find and complete assignments. 1ª. SEMANA – UNIDAD UNO 9 Jan (M) Introducción al curso Tarea para el miércoles, 11 de enero: 1. MG. Leer acentos p. 17-27. 2. BB. Gramática. Leer uso de mayúsculas, minúsculas y signos de puntuación. 3. MG. iLrn. Cap. 1. Hacer ejs. 1.23, 1.24, 1.26, 1.27, 1.29, 1.30, 1.31, 1.32, 1.33, 1.34, 1.35, 1.36. p. 322-324. 11 Jan (W) Acentos, signos de puntuación, mayúsculas y minúsculas Tarea para el viernes, 13 de enero: 1. OAK. Técnicas de escritura. Imprimir y leer descripción/narración. Características, partes… 2. OAK. Escritura. Imprimir lista de conectores espaciales, temporales y para introducir y concluir. 13 Jan (F) Descripción-narración. Características, usos y tipos Lectura y análisis de texto modelo Uso de conectores espaciales y temporales Tarea para el miércoles, 18 de enero: 1. MG. Leer componentes de la oración y concordancia verbo-sujeto. p. 2-17. 2. MG. iLrn. Cap. 1. Hacer ejs. 1.11. p. 319. 1 2ª. SEMANA 16 Jan (M) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 18 Jan (W) Descripción-narración Componentes y estructura de una oración Estructura del verbo y concordancia verbo-sujeto Tarea para el viernes, 20 de enero: 1. Hacer actividades asignadas por el instructor 2. MG. Leer términos y expresiones p. 288-296. 3. MG. iLrn. Cap. 8. Hacer ejs. 8.3, 8.5, 8.7, 8.9, 8.11, 8.13, 8.16, 8.19 p. 452-457. 4. MG. Traducir y traer a clase ejs. 8.2, 8.4, 8.6, 8.8, 8.10, 8.12, 8.14, 8.18, 8.20 p. 452-457. 20 Jan (F) Descripción-narración Trabajar formación de oraciones temáticas y de control Trabajar términos y expresiones Cap. 8 (págs. 288-296) Asignar Composición 1 (1½-2 páginas) Tarea para el lunes, 23 de enero: 1. Imprimir y hacer actividades asignadas. 2. Traer bosquejo Comp. 1 (revisión en clase). 3ª. SEMANA 23 Jan (M) Descripción de lugares, objetos y personas Lectura y análisis de textos modelos Revisión bosquejo Comp. 1(1½-2) Tarea para el miércoles, 25 de enero: 1. MG. Leer pretérito, imperfecto y tiempos compuestos. p. 189-207. 2. MG. iLrn. Cap. 6. Hacer ejs. 6.6, 6.13, 6.14, 6.16. p. 407-411. 2 25 Jan (W) Trabajar pasado simple y compuesto de los verbos en Ind. Tarea para el viernes, 27 de enero: 1. MG. Leer conjunciones y transiciones p.150- 157. 2. MG.iLrn. Cap.4. Hacer ejs. 4.31, 4.34, 4.36 p.367- 369. 3. MG. Leer preposiciones p. 112-133. 4. MG. iLrn. Cap. 4. Hacer ejs. 4.5, 4.7, 4.8, 4.16, 4.20, 4.21 p.357-362. 5. Traer borrador Comp. 1(1½-2) (revisión en clase). 27 Jan (F) Trabajar uso de conjunciones, transiciones y preposiciones Trabajar con la organización y estructura de un párrafo descriptivo-narrativo Revisión borrador Comp. 1 (1½-2) Tarea para el lunes, 30 de enero: 1. OAK. Hacer actividades de la narración periodística. 2. Hacer actividades de edición asignadas. 4ª. SEMANA 30 Jan (M) Texto periodístico Tarea para el miércoles, 1 de febrero: 1. MG. Leer se y pronombres reflexivos. p. 77-88. 2. MG. iLrn. Cap. 3. Hacer ejs. 3.20, 3.23, 3.24, 3.28. p. 343-344. 3. Traer foto de una persona. 4. Entregar Comp. 1. Versión 1 (1½-2 págs.). 1 Feb (W) Reflexivo y pronombre ¨se¨ Trabajar la descripción de la foto Tarea para el viernes, 3 de febrero: 1. OAK. Talleres de escritura. Imprimir ¨La siesta del martes” y hacer las actividades para la casa. 3 3 Feb (F) Cuento literario ¨La siesta del martes¨ Tarea para el lunes, 6 de febrero: 1. Estudiar para la prueba 1. 5ª. SEMANA - UNIDAD DOS 6 Feb (M) Prueba 1 Tarea para el miércoles, 8 de febrero 1. OAK. Técnicas de escritura. Imprimir y leer exposición: características, partes y usos. 2. OAK. Imprimir texto modelo y hacer actividad. 3. Entregar Composición 1. Versión final (1½-2 págs.) 8 Feb (W) La exposición. Características, usos y tipos Lectura y análisis de texto modelo Nexos relacionados con el subjuntivo y el indicativo Asignar Entrada 1 (1 pág.) Composición 2 (2-2½ págs.) Tarea para el viernes, 10 de febrero: 1. MG. Leer modo subjuntivo p.173-178 y 212- 223. 2. MG. iLrn. Cap. 6. Hacer ejs. 6.29, 6.30, 6.31 p. 417418. 10 Feb (F) La exposición. Análisis y clasificación Subjuntivo después de expresiones de emoción, de voluntad, de influencia, duda y expresiones con ser Tarea para el lunes, 13 de febrero: 1. OAK. Imprimir y hacer actividades asignadas. 2. Entregar Entrada 1, Versión 1. 6ª. SEMANA 13 Feb (M) Estructura de la oración temática y de control en un texto expositivo. Trabajar tesis expositiva Tarea para el miércoles, 15 de febrero: 1. Hacer bosquejo Composición 2. 2. OAK. Talleres de escritura. Imprimir taller causaefecto y hacer actividades para la casa. 4 15 Feb (W) Taller exposición. Causa-efecto Revisar bosquejo Comp. 2 Trabajar nexos de causa y efecto Tarea para el viernes, 17 de febrero: 1. OAK. Talleres de escritura. Imprimir taller comparación y contraste y hacer actividades para la casa. 2. MG. Leer Comparaciones. p. 53-57. 3. MG. iLrn. Cap. 2. Hacer ejs. 2.22 y 2.24. p.333-334. 4. Entregar Entrada 1, Versión final. 17 Feb (F) Taller exposición. Comparación y contraste Trabajar nexos de comparación y contraste Tarea para el lunes, 20 de febrero: 1. MG. Leer cláusulas adjetivas p. 222-223. 2. MG. iLrn. Cap. 6. Hacer ejs. 6.38. p.420. 3. MG. Leer pronombres relativos p. 103-109. 4. MG. iLrn. Cap. 3. Hacer ejs. 3.40, 3.43.p. 352-353. 5. Traer borrador Composición 2 revisión en clase (22½ páginas). 7ª. SEMANA 20 Feb (M) Trabajar cláusulas adjetivas y pronombres relativos en un texto expositivo Revisar borrador Comp. 2 (2-2½ páginas) Tarea para el miércoles, 22 de febrero: Imprimir y hacer actividad asignada por el instructor. 22 Feb (W) Texto expositivo: uso de relativos Tarea para el viernes, 24 de febrero: 1. Leer términos y expresiones p. 297-305. 2. MG. iLrn. Cap. 8. Hacer ejs. 8.21, 8.23, 8.25, 8.28, 8.30, 8.32, 8.36, 8.38, 8.40 p. 457-461. 3. MG. Traducir y traer a clase ejs. 8.24, 826, 829, 8.31, 8.33, 8.35, 8.37, 8.39. p. 458-462. 4. Entregar Comp. 2 Versión 1. (2-2½ páginas). 5 24 Feb (F) Trabajar con términos y expresiones Cap. 8 (457-461) Revisar traducciones de la tarea Tarea para el lunes, 27 de febrero: 1. MG. Leer artículos definidos e indefinidos. P. 39-45. 2. MG. iLrn. Cap. 2. Hacer ejs. 2.10, 2.12. p. 329-330. 3. OAK. Imprimir materiales asignados para este día 8ª. SEMANA 27 Feb (M) Trabajar el uso de artículos definidos e indefinidos Tarea para el miércoles, 29 de febrero: 1. MG. Leer infinitivo, participio y gerundio p. 184-186 y 242-247. 2. MG. iLrn. Cap. 5. Hacer ejs. 5.56, 5.59. p. 400-401. 3. MG. iLrn. Cap. 6. Hacer ejs. 6.61. p. 428. 29 Feb (W) Trabajar el uso de formas no personales del verbo: infinitivo, participio presente y pasado en un texto expositivo Tarea para el viernes, 2 de marzo: 1. OAK. Talleres. Imprimir. “Nada” de Carmen Laforet y hacer actividades para la casa. 2. Entregar Comp. 2. Versión final. 2 Mar (F) Taller literario: “Nada” de Carmen Laforet Tarea para el lunes, 12 de marzo: 1. Estudiar para la prueba 2. Vacaciones de primavera: Marzo 3- Marzo 11 9ª. SEMANA – UNIDAD TRES 12 Mar (M) Prueba 2 Tarea para el miércoles, 14 de marzo: 14 Mar (W) 1. OAK. Técnicas de escritura. Imprimir y leer argumentación: características, partes y usos. 2. OAK. Imprimir y leer texto modelo y hacer actividad La argumentación. Características, partes y usos 6 Trabajar texto modelo y revisar actividades Nexos para refutar y conceder Tarea para el viernes, 16 de marzo: Imprimir y hacer actividad asignada por el instructor 16 Mar (F) Trabajar con la estructura y organización de tesis argumentativa Asignar Entrada 2 (1½ pág.) y Comp. 3 (2½-3 págs.) Tarea para el lunes, 19 de marzo 1. OAK. Escritura: Oraciones y párrafos. Imprimir y hacer actividad asignada por el instructor. 10ª. SEMANA 19 Mar (M) Trabajar estructura de oración temática y unión de oraciones y párrafos Tarea para el miércoles, 21 de marzo: 1. MG. Leer cláusulas adverbiales p. 224-227. 2. MG. iLrn. Cap. 6. Hacer ejs. 6.40. p. 421. 3. OAK. Imprimir y hacer actividades de unión de oraciones con cláusulas adverbiales. 21 Mar (W) Trabajar texto argumentativo usando el subjuntivo en cláusulas adverbiales Tarea para el viernes, 23 de marzo: 1. OAK. Imprimir y leer reglas MLA y hacer actividades asignadas. 2. Entregar Entrada 2. Versión 1. (1½ páginas) 23 Mar (F) Escritura de texto para integrar citas directas e indirectas en un texto académico Tarea para el lunes, 26 de marzo: 1. OAK. Imprimir y hacer actividad asignada. 2. Traer bosquejo Comp. 3. 7 11ª. SEMANA 26 Mar (M) Trabajar lectura asignada y revisar bosquejo Comp. 3 Tarea para el miércoles, 28 de marzo: 1. MG. Leer secuencia de los tiempos con el subjuntivo p. 228-242. 2. MG. iLrn. Cap. 6. Hacer ejs. 6.43, 6.46, 6.52. p. 422426. 2. Entregar Entrada 2. Versión final. (1½ páginas). 28 Mar (W) Texto argumentativo y la secuencia de los tiempos con el modo subjuntivo del verbo Tarea para el viernes, 30 de marzo: 1. OAK. Imprimir y hacer actividades asignadas. 30 Mar (F) Trabajar el editorial asignado Tarea para el lunes, 2 de abril: 1. Leer términos y expresiones p. 306-314. 2. MG. iLrn. Cap. 8. Hacer ejs. 8.43, 8.45, 8.47, 8.49, 8.51, 8.53, 8.55.p. 462-466. 3. MG. Traducir y traer a clase ejs. 8.44, 8.46, 8.48, 8.50, 8.52, 8.54, 8.56. p. 462-466. 4. Traer borrador Comp. 3 (2½-3 páginas) para revisión en clase. 12ª. SEMANA 2 Apr (M) Revisión borrador Comp. 3 Trabajar con términos y expresiones Cap. 8. (p. 306-314) Revisar traducciones de la tarea Cap. 8 (p. 462-466) . Tarea para el miércoles, 4 de abril: 1. OAK. Imprimir y hacer actividad asignada. 4 Apr (W) Ver video y hacer actividad de escritura y edición de texto Tarea para el viernes, 6 de abril: 1. Entregar Comp. 3. Versión 1 (2½-3 páginas). 2. OAK. Imprimir y hacer actividad asignada. 8 6 Apr (F) Analizar artículo periodístico arg. y hacer actividades Tarea para el lunes, 9 de abril: 1. OAK. Talleres. Imprimir “Con los ojos cerrados” de Reinaldo Arenas y hacer las actividades para hacer en casa (primer día). 13ª. SEMANA 9 Apr (M) Taller de escritura: ensayo expositivo sobre literatura “Con los ojos cerrados” de Reinaldo Arenas Tarea para el miércoles, 11 de abril: 1. OAK. Talleres. Imprimir “Con los ojos cerrados” de Reinaldo Arenas y hacer las actividades para hacer en casa (segundo día). 11 Apr (W) Taller de escritura: ensayo argumentativo sobre literatura “Con los ojos cerrados” de Reinaldo Arenas Tarea para el viernes, 13 de abril: 1. Hacer actividad asignada. 2. Hacer Comp. 3. Versión final (2½-3 páginas). 13 Apr (F) Ver video y hacer actividad de escritura y edición de texto Tarea para el lunes, 16 de abril: 1. Hacer actividad asignada 14ª. SEMANA 16 Apr (M) . Trabajar técnicas de presentación oral Tarea para el miércoles, 18 de abril: 1. Estudiar para la prueba 3. 9 18 Apr (W) Prueba 3: texto argumentativo Gramática y cuento visto Tarea para el viernes, 20 de abril: 1. Leer artículo periodístico y preparar la presentación oral. Exponer resumen y explicar vocabulario nuevo. 20 Apr (F) lista de Presentaciones orales Tarea para el lunes, 23 de abril: 1. Leer artículo periodístico y preparar la presentación oral. Exponer resumen y explicar vocabulario nuevo. lista de 15ª. SEMANA 23 Apr (M) Presentaciones orales EXAMEN FINAL: Consiste en escribir en el computador un ensayo argumentativo de 2 páginas. Se le dará el tema al momento del examen. En este examen el estudiante demostrará sus habilidades en el uso del lenguaje escrito: contenido, organización, gramática, ortografía y vocabulario que ha aprendido a lo largo de este curso. 10 Vanderbilt University Department of Spanish and Portuguese (Span 201W) Intermediate Spanish Writing Spring 2012 PROGRAMA DEL CURSO PROFESOR(A) ______________________________________ SECCIÓN ______________________________________ HORAS DE OFICINA __________________________________ E-MAIL ________________ TELÉFONO __________________ Span 201W - Intermediate Spanish Writing COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE GOALS The main goal of the course is the development of writing abilities in Spanish, particularly those related to narrative, exposition, and argumentation, through the study of various styles and techniques of rhetorical organization, as well as review of grammar and discursive aspects of the Spanish language. This course places special emphasis on the writing process (the pre-writing, writing, editing, and proofreading stages) and holds writing not to be the mere practice of grammar, but an instrument of real communication. It is expected that you will develop (a) critical reading skills (based on good models of writing, as well as your own and your classmates' writing), (b) good editing and proofreading skills, and (c) good writing strategies. This course will achieve these goals by (a) exposing you to authentic models of varied writing techniques and analyses of their organization and style, (b) giving you opportunities to explore ideas and experiment with prewriting techniques and organizational methods, (c) exposing you to meaningful and creative writing activities, both individual and collaborative, (d) promoting critical peerand self- editing and proofreading, (e) emphasizing the discursive and communicative nature of writing, (e) focusing both on important linguistic elements (grammar, vocabulary and connecting devices) as well as on content and organizational aspects of writing in Spanish, and (f) giving you constant feedback on your written work. SPANISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM POLICIES A. GRADING SYSTEM 94-100 = A 90-93.9 = A87-89.9 = B+ 83-86.9 = B 80-82.9 = B77-79.9 = C+ 73-76.9 = C 70-72.9 = C67-69.9 = D+ 63-66.9 = D 60-62.9 = D0-59.9 = F B. LATE WORK AND MAKE-UP EXAMS If you present documentation of an emergency, be it medical or otherwise, your instructor will do everything s/he can to help you make up missed class work. The general rule, however, is the following: NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED AND NO MAKE-UP EXAMS OR QUIZZES WILL BE GIVEN. C. ATTENDANCE Attendance is obligatory for all Spanish language courses. Exposure to the language (writing, listening, and speaking) is a requirement of this class. It is your responsibility to attend class and keep track of your absences. In case circumstances arise that prevent you from attending class, you are permitted three (3) unexcused absences, about 12 which questions will not be asked nor excuses solicited. Since 3 classes represent a whole week of formal contact, any absence beyond those classes is considered excessive. These 3 absences are not “free” but should be employed judiciously for doctor’s appointments, minor illnesses, attendance at weddings, etc. It is also essential to be on time; please note that each class hour will be divided into fourths. Every “quarter” you miss is a fourth of an absence, and these will accumulate throughout the semester. Thus, every four quarters will constitute another absence. If you accumulate 4 absences, one half (½) percentage point per unexcused absence will be deducted from your FINAL GRADE calculation. To have your absences excused, you must provide your instructor with official documentation of the reason for your missing class (e.g. extended hospitalization, medical emergency, religious functions, etc.) Documentation must be provided within five (5) days after you come back to class. You will have no opportunity to get any excess absences excused at the end of the semester. D. EXCESSIVE ABSENCES An excess of absences in a Spanish language class will result in a failure in the course. For Spanish 201 the number is 6. If you have accrued 3 absences your instructor will contact you and remind you once more of the excess absences policy. If you are close to the limit, we will e-mail you and copy the message to your Dean. Once you have exceeded the limit, you will fail the course if you do not or can not withdraw. E. VANDERBILT HONOR CODE. Honor system: “All students are required to acquaint themselves with the provisions of the Honor System through the information in this Handbook.” (2006/2007 Student Handbook) Please familiarize yourself with the Honor Code website paying particular attention to the introduction of Chapter 2 and the following topics: “The Honor Code Applied to the Preparation of Papers / Tests, Examinations and other Exercises”. http://www.vanderbilt.edu/student_handbook/Honor_System.htm You are expected to adhere strictly to the Vanderbilt Undergraduate Honor Code. You are expected to neither give nor receive aid in the completion of exams, quizzes, or any work prepared outside of class that is to be submitted for a grade. In order to attend this course, you will be asked to read, sign, turn in, and abide by the Spanish Language Program's policy on Academic Integrity and the Vanderbilt Honor Code. F. “DEAD WEEK” Please note that compositions, homework, or any other due assignments are not considered exams. During the last week of classes you will have to turn in these assignments. Also, on-line assignments (assessments) and oral exams (lab or classroom administered) are considered labs, and they are thus regularly scheduled during the last 13 week of classes. There will be NO other examinations (pop quizzes, short quizzes, portions of final exams) administered during “dead week”. G. FINAL GRADE COMPONENT WEIGHTING 1. Participación en clase (3) 10% 2. Tareas: edición de textos (6) y oral presentacion. 10% 3. iLrn (Quía) 5% 4. Entradas (2) (Primera versión 70%) (Versión final 30%) 15% 5. Pruebas (3) 15% 6. Composiciones (3) (Primera versión 70%) (Versión final 30%) 30% Composición 1.......................10 % Composición 2.......................10 % Composición 3………………… 10 % 7. Examen Final 15% TOTAL 100% 1. PARTICIPACIÓN EN CLASE You are expected to study and prepare the assignments given on the syllabus BEFORE coming to class. It is especially important that you prepare the readings conscientiously. To participate actively, you will need to come to class well prepared in terms of grammar, vocabulary, and ideas. Likewise, you will need to come willing to participate in all peer editing and group work activities. In addition to class participation, your in-class performance includes your attitude towards your classmates, the degree to which you have prepared the assignments, your exclusive use of Spanish at all times during class time, etc. You will receive 3 in-class performance grades during the semester. 2. TAREAS You will have six (6) text editions as well as exercises from iLrn, and other activities that your instructor assigns. Your interaction with the exercises and activities will have a strong influence on your overall performance. Homework is obligatory, and you are 14 required to complete all pages identified in the syllabus as Tarea. Additional homework may be assigned from the textbook or on separate sheets. No late work is accepted. If you are going to miss a class, you must send your work to the professor that day. 3. ENTRADAS During the semester you will be required to complete two (2) entradas. These will consist of one or one and a half page compositions, where you will have the opportunity to practice the writing techniques that you are learning in the classroom at that time. Entradas must be done as homework and you can consult your grammar book and dictionary. You should show an effort to write and communicate clearly, but also a willingness to apply correct grammar and discourse connectors. You will also need to include new vocabulary that is appropriate to the task. No late work is accepted. 4. PRUEBAS There will be three (3) pruebas designed to evaluate (a) your knowledge of the grammar content reviewed during the course, (b) your knowledge of connectors and transition words covered in the vocabulary sections, and (c) your ability to edit and proofread written work. 5. COMPOSICIONES You will write three (3) compositions following specific instructions. You will need a folder in which to insert your compositions, including all the pre-writing work: outline, drafts, first version, final version, revision sheets, and grade sheet, all to be turned in every time you submit a composition. The first version will count 70% of the grade and the final version will count 30%. If you do not make the bosquejo (outline) and the borrador (draft) on time, you will lose five points of the composition final grade. Compositions are to be typed using a 12-point font and double-spaced. Remember, you cannot let anyone else write or correct your composition! In the compositions you will accomplish three goals: (1) you will practice the writing strategies, (2) organizational patterns, and (3) integration of specific grammar, vocabulary, and discourse connectors covered during the previous weeks. Your instructor will return your compositions to you for a rewrite. Rewrites are required for every composition, since the grade for each composition will be the average of the first version and the final version. Final versions should substantially improve upon the original in order to raise the grade. No late work will be accepted. First versions or rewrites turned in late will receive zero (0) points. Compositions will be graded from an analytical perspective, that is, they will be scored based on several features of your work (content, organization, grammar, discourse connectors, etc.) Extra credit: There is no such thing as extra credit work. If a student cannot perform the assigned work, it will be extremely difficult for the student to perform any additional work. 15 6. EXAMEN FINAL Your final exam is a composition written in Spanish of two (2) pages. The composition will be based on the writing strategies and techniques, grammar, vocabulary, and discursive aspects of the Spanish language learned during the semester. Final exam schedule: ONLY THE PRIMARY FINAL EXAM IS OFFERED IN THIS COURSE. There is no alternate exam. Students are expected to be present for the primary final exam the date of which is already known when students sign up for classes. Students not attending the final exam will be assigned a grade of 0 (zero). Students are advised to make their travel plans based upon the PRIMARY FINAL EXAM schedule. H. BASIC CLASSROOM COURTESY: Students are expected to come to class on time and to stay for the full class session. They are expected to come prepared to focus on learning and to participate actively in classroom instruction. As a way to insure that there are no unnecessary distractions, students are asked to exercise common courtesy in the classroom in the following ways: Please turn off all electronic devices (i.e., cell phones, pagers, iPods, laptops, etc.). You may only use your laptop computer during class as directed by the instructor. Please focus your attention to the material being discussed in class. The classroom is not a study hall for your other courses or for leisure reading. Please do not bring food to class; if you bring and consume a beverage, please dispose of it properly in the trash bin and do not leave it on the floor. Please note that there are explicit prohibitions against bringing food or drinks into certain classrooms on campus. Please use the lavatory facilities PRIOR to arriving to class, unless, of course, it is an emergency, as entering and leaving are disruptive and distracting to both the instructor and classmates. Please do not start packing up before the end of the official class period as others are trying to hear what the instructor or another classmate is trying to say. Please do not participate in side discussions during classroom presentations by the instructor or other students. It is considered rude and disrespectful, not to mention you may be missing important information which is being conveyed. Please schedule your appointments, expected phone calls, flights, etc., around your courses. If a family member or another person is scheduling a flight for you, be sure that person has a copy of your class schedule. If a given class time is not convenient for you, you should either choose another 16 course or time block or adapt to the time you have chosen. Please respect the questions and opinions expressed by other students in the class. You will not be allowed to have your laptop open during class unless permitted by the instructor, nor cell phones hidden under the desks. Equally your compositions drafts should be printed before the in-class peer editing. I. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES The Department of Spanish and Portuguese is committed to making educational opportunities available to all students. In order for its faculty members to properly address the needs of students who have disabilities, it is necessary that those students approach their instructors as soon as the semester starts. They should bring an official letter explaining their specific needs so that instructors can make the appropriate arrangements. Important contacts on campus are the Opportunity Development Center (2-4705) and the Counseling Center (2-2571). Appointments may be made with your instructor during his/her office hour to discuss or clarify grammar points, class procedures, grading, or other concerns. 17