SPA 103

Office Hours are ...

• ...when Profe is in her office and does not want to be disturbed.

• ... when Profe is in her office and is available to see students.

• ... when Profe can answer grammar questions in English.

• ... when you can come visit Profe and bring her cookies.

Materials I need for class are...

• PHYSICAL notebook and pen/pencil

• Textbook (paper or digital)

• MindTap access

• Computer

• salsa dancing shoes

If you have SOME experience with the Spanish language, you SHOULD TAKE the Placement Exam.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Profe will explain grammar in English during class.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

*FALSE -- Class time is exclusively for practice in Spanish (listening, speaking, reading, writing).

Where can you get explanations of Spanish grammar in English?

• Profe - during class

• Profe - outside of class

• Tutoring

• MindTap homework

What factors will RAISE a student's PARTICIPATION grade?

• MindTap homework

• Volunteering in class

• Speaking Spanish in class

• Regular attendance

• Doing well on an assessment

What factors will LOWER a student's PARTICIPATION grade?

• Forgetting to do MindTap homework

• Showing up late

• Speaking English during a group or a pair activity

• Using computer/tablet/ phone for non-class stuff

• Not fully participating in whole, small, or paired-group activities

How many EXCUSED absences are you allowed per semester?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

José accidentally slept in and missed a Skills Quiz. Can he make up this assessment if he emails Profe later that day to schedule it?

• No

• Yes

Marta has a doctor's appointment scheduled on the Examen 1 day. She emails Profe ahead of time asking to reschedule. Is this allowed?

• No

• Yes