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Syllabus 2016

This document is a syllabus for an AP Spanish Language course. It outlines that the course will be taught primarily in Spanish and students will be expected to participate and respond in Spanish at all times. The course aims to develop advanced Spanish proficiency through grammar review, culture, literature, and authentic materials. Students will work to improve their Spanish communication skills across interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes. The syllabus details course objectives, policies on cheating, classroom procedures, student behavior expectations, assessment breakdown, make-up work policies, and information on getting extra help.

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Syllabus 2016

This document is a syllabus for an AP Spanish Language course. It outlines that the course will be taught primarily in Spanish and students will be expected to participate and respond in Spanish at all times. The course aims to develop advanced Spanish proficiency through grammar review, culture, literature, and authentic materials. Students will work to improve their Spanish communication skills across interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes. The syllabus details course objectives, policies on cheating, classroom procedures, student behavior expectations, assessment breakdown, make-up work policies, and information on getting extra help.

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Sachem East World Language Department

2016/17 Level V/AP Syllabus


Ms. Andjar Rm. A220
[email protected]

Please be advised that this is an advanced placement (College Level) course. You will be expected
to work hard, daily. The pace will be intense, as you will be preparing for the College Board
Advanced Placement Exam. Whether you decide to take the test or not, you will be required to
intensively and extensively work on the subject, every day. If you are committed to challenge
yourself and be ready to learn more Spanishcontinue reading:
REMEMBER THE CLASS IS MOSTLY IN SPANISH AND YOU ARE EXPECTED TO
PARTICIPATE AND RESPOND IN SPANISH AT ALL TIMES. NO EXEMPTIONS, NO
EXCUSES.

Course Description:
AP Spanish Language is intended for students who wish to develop proficiency and
integrate their language skills using authentic materials and sources. The course aims to
sharpen students communicative skills in Spanish through advanced study and review of
grammar, culture and literature. Conducted mostly in Spanish, the class provides
quality opportunities for students to synthesize their language skills through performance
assessments, use of cultural materials, and focused classroom discussions. Students will
work to achieve a high level of ability with formal writing, interpersonal and
presentational speaking and writing, and aural comprehension through level appropriate
media and texts.
Course Objectives:
To prepare students to demonstrate their level of Spanish proficiency across
three communicative modes: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational
To improve students grammatical accuracy, spontaneity, and fluency in both
oral and written work
To improve students fluency by using authentic materials in a variety of
settings, types of discourse, topics, and registers
To effectively synthesize the four essential language skills: listening, reading,
writing, and speaking
Honor Code:

Students need to be sure that they are in compliance the schools code of honor. Any student caught
cheating on any assignment or using an electronic translator will receive a 0 for that assignment, a
phone call home and no retake for that assignment. (Google translator included!)
Classroom Procedures:

Be on time to class (Tardy policy will be enforced)


Come prepared to class and switch to Spanish when you walk through the door.
Cell phones, and any other electronic devices are not permitted in the classroom;
if I see them they will be confiscated for the period, classroom participation grade
will be affected and if the problem persists you will receive a Referral.

Student Behavior:
It is expected that the students will be on task and practice good behavior. Any infraction
that disrupts the learning environment of the classroom will result in the following:
Warning
Teacher Detention
Phone call Home
Referral
Organization
Students are expected to maintain a neat and organized binder dedicated to this class in
which they include all the below stated categories.
You will also need a flash drive or USB to save all the material needed for the class.
Apuntes: Notes taken during class and handouts
Tarea: Completed homework assignments.
Hojas Gramaticales : Handouts (grammar, etc.) purchase label tabs to label your
grammar
sheets.
Vovabulario Topic vocabulary, Transitional phrases
Lectura: Stories, poems, etc.
Pruebas/exmenes: Graded quizzes, tests, and papers.
Assessment:
-

40% Tests - may include, reports, presentations, in-class writing samples,


thematic unit exam****Presentations and writing will occur on a weekly
basis

40% Quizzes - may be announced or unannounced and frequent.

20% Homework/Class Work/Participation- may include, homework,


actively participating in class in the target language and behavior.
2

Make Up Work:
In the case of an absence, missing work has to be made up ASAP. This is YOUR
responsibility not the responsibility of your teacher. You will find work in your
class folder. Also, the student is responsible for getting the notes from a peer for
the classes he/she misses.
Students are given advanced notice for an exam. If a student is present the day
before a quiz, test or other assessment but is absent the day of the assessment,
she/he is responsible for the work immediately upon return to class. If the absence
is a cut the student will receive a 0 for that assessment and a phone call home.
Extra Help:
Students are encouraged to seek extra help when needed. Please try to schedule a time
for extra help in advance so that we may appropriately prepare to address your need.
Remember!It is your responsibility to make an appointment with me if you need help
with material, so please plan accordingly do not wait for the last minute, or the
day/period before an exam.

The undersigned acknowledge that I have read this course syllabus and
are aware of its implications to the students grade.
Students signature:
_______________________________________________
Students Print Name:
_____________________________________________
Date:________________________________________________________

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