Name of Course: SPANISH ADVANCED PLACEMENT (LANGUAGE)
Name of Teacher: Cecilia phillips
E-Mail Address: cphillips@aptos hs.net
Voice Mail # 668			Room # I-201	Preparation Period: 5
I	Course Description/Outline (reflects needed skills) Spanish Language AP prepares students for the AP Spanish Language Examination, and all students entering the course will be expected to take it. Any student who does not take the AP exam will have their grade reduced (an “A” becomes a “B”, etc.). Students refine, perfect, and enhance their speaking, writing, reading, and understanding of Spanish, so it is assumed that they have already learned these skills. The course requires students to do written compositions, oral exercises, read prose and poetry, study grammar and syntax, perform listening comprehension exercises, practice conversation, and expand vocabulary. The course will broaden students’ understanding of Hispanic culture and hopefully foster interest in continuing the study of Spanish in college. This course is equivalent to a fourth-semester college course in Advanced Spanish. AP Spanish Language is a fourth-year high school Spanish course that emphasizes the learning and honing of Spanish language skills and which prepares students to pass the Advanced Placement Examination in Spanish Language. The course is designed for those students whose only experience with the Spanish language has been in a high school classroom environment. Students who have enrolled in the course must have achieved either an A or a B in all of their previous Spanish courses, as well as their English courses. It is assumed that the student has learned and has a good control of all the verb tenses, has acquired a reasonable vocabulary, has learned the major grammatical areas of study, can speak, read, write, and listen with a high degree of proficiency and is highly motivated. Teacher recommendation is also necessary.
II	Materials Provided (name of textbook, other resources, video used, etc.) Abriendo paso, Lectura; Díaz, Nadel, Collins; Prentice Hall, 1995 Abriendo Paso, Gramatica: Diaz, Nadel, Collins: Prentice Hall, 2000 America video library, video and guide, Gasparro, Hallberg: Heinle &Heinle 1990 Triángulo, A Propósito, Gatski, McMullan, Wayside Publishing, 2000 AP Spanish: Preparing for the language examination. Diaz, Prieto, Nissenberg 2008 El Espanol y su estructura : Burunat, Starcevic. 1983 Perspectivas culturales de Hispanoamerica: Ibarra1993
	Materials Required 1. 2” Binder with dividers/ Carpeta de argollas Hay que guardar todos los apuntes y hojas de información en la carpeta (All notes and hand-outs must be kept in this binder which is in class daily) 2. Desire to learn/ Ganas de aprender y tener éxito 3. 1 subject notebook for journal writing 4. Spanish dictionary at home and access to Internet and televisión.
IV	Goals (knowledge to be acquired, technical skills, etc., ESLRs must be referenced, standards alignment) This course covers the equivalent of a third-year college class in advanced Spanish composition, language, and conversation. It encompasses aural/oral skills, reading comprehension, grammar, and conversation. Such a course, emphasizing the use of Spanish for active communication, has the following objectives: the ability to comprehend formal and informal spoken Spanish; the acquisition of vocabulary and a grasp of structure to allow the easy, accurate reading of a newspaper article or a short story; the ability to compose expository passages; the ability to express ideas orally with accuracy and fluency. The course seeks to develop language skills that are useful in themselves and that can be applied to various activities and disciplines rather than to the mastery of any specific subject matter. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions are an integral part of the course.   (ESLRs A, B; see also Standards for Foreign Language Learning at www.actfl.org)
V	Units of Study (activities) 1. Grammar: Expressions in the past, future, and subjunctive modes Description in communication Difficult points in grammar, spelling, and accentuation Reading/themes: *Cultural and historical themes , human emotions, injustice, friendship and betrayal. Also may mundane themes form AP Spanish workbook. *Readings will also include essays (ensayos) and internet articles. *Selections from short story collections from different Latin American (and Spain) countries 3. “Million Word Challenge”: In addition to class poetry and short readings, students will be required to read one novel in Spanish (original language/not a translation) and give an oral presentation.
VI		Methods of Assessment (may include tests, portfolios, projects, essays, etc.) Tests, quizzes, homework assignments, oral presentations, oral participation in Spanish, listening activities, writing assignments.
VII		Class Procedures (missed assignments, make up work assignment format) 1. 1. All assignments must to be turned in on time. Late work will not be accepted unless it is an excused absence and must be turned within 2 days of returning to class. After that time period, all assignments not turned in will receive a “0. If student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to find out what the homework assignment is and turn it in on time. 2. 2. Tests and quizzes: May be made up in class or tutorial, at the teacher’s discretion. A maximum of two days to make up tests and quizzes is fair and negotiable; consequence for failing to make up a test within that week is a zero on that test/quiz. 3. Individual and group projects are DUE on the due date. Late projects will not be accepted. It is the student’s responsibility to get the project to school whether the student is in school that day or not. 4. Work must be the student’s OWN work. If found to be copied or dishonest, the student will receive a “0” , get a referral and a parent call. *Any other situation such as an illness or vacation (in advance) must be arranged with the instructor on an individual basis.
VIII		Behavioral Expectations (and consequences) Todas las reglas están basadas en RESPETO…hacia nosotros mismos, hacia el prójimo y hacia nuestro ambiente. Entonces: 1. No hablemos cuando otros están hablando. 2. Todos respetarán la propiedad de su prójimo (incluyendo la de la escuela.) 3. Todos pedirán permiso antes de levantarse. 4. Todos usarán lenguaje apropiado y sano. 5. Todos los estudiantes estarán en sus asientos a tiempo y con sus materiales. 6. La comida, el chicle, las bebidas (menos el agua) serán consumidas fuera del salón. La higiene personal y el maquillaje serán aplicados afuera. ¡¡NO chicle, teléfonos celulares o “I-pods” en clase!! Consecuencias si no siguen las reglas del salón: 1 – Aviso verbal. 2 – Detensión de media hora (el mismo día o al día siguiente). 3 – “Referral” a la oficina y una llamada telefónica a un padre o guardian. 4 – Suspensión de dos días de la clase y una conferencia de padres. “Defiance” = Desobediencia desafiante (el alumno no hace lo que el maestro le pide.)
IX		Grading Policy Quarter Grades 1st Semester Grade 2nd Semester Grade 1. 10% Participation 1. 45% 1st Quarter 1. 45% 3rd Quarter 2. 30% Homework 2. 45% 2nd Quarter 2. 45% 4th Quarter 3. 50% Exams/quizzes 3. 10% Final exam or Project 3. 10% Final exam or Project Quizzes and tests are given on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. They are announced ahead of time and its scope is thoroughly reviewed the time prior to the quiz/test. Students are expected to spend time memorizing, studying, learning, and getting help in all of their assignments. Classroom participation is of optimal importance. All students are expected to fully engage in every classroom activity on a daily basis. If a student is absent, regardless of the reason, that student cannot participate in the activity, and therefore, will lose points.
ESPAÑOL AP LENGUAJE ESPAÑOL AP LENGUAJE ******************************************************************************************** NOMBRE DEL ESTUDIANTE: _______________________________________ Yo he leído el plan de curso y lo entiendo/// I have read & understand the “Course Syllabus” for SPanish literature AP Firma///Signature (ESTUDUANTE)................................................................................................................. Firma///Signature (PADRES/PARENTS)................................................................................................................. *Permiso de ver películas clasificadas “R” / Permission to view R-rated films that pertain to studied curriculum (stories, literary variations, etc.) Firma///Signature (PADRES/PARENTS).................................................................................................................