This course is a practical introduction to the Spanish language. Based on a communicative and culture-based approach, this course is designed to develop basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in the Spanish language. Students are introduced to grammatical and syntactic structures, and training in language learning strategies is provided. The student acquires the language largely through simulated real-life situations in the classroom as well as in the laboratory. Throughout the semester, cultural aspects of the Hispanic world are introduced through the language classes.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Identify differences and similarities of grammatical structures in Spanish and English;
2. Understand and use the audiovisual material (exercises and videos) in Spanish;
3. Read, comprehend and understand short literary and non-literary texts about customs and culture in Spanish speaking countries;
4. Write short texts; and
   
5. Ask questions, directions and discuss a variety of topics confidently in Spanish.
6. Reflect on their learning experience

Research-Led Teaching

see https://researchers.anu.edu.au/researchers/mayer-e

Required Resources

see Wattle page for SPAN1001

Recommended Resources

Dictionaries and other resources listed in the first PowerPoint of the first Grammar Lecture. 

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• as part of the weekly Grammar lectures
• as part of their daily practice in class
• as part of their daily homework on the textbook’s online platform
• during continuous assessment and the feedback provided by it
• as indications and/or corrections on assignments
• during office hours and by email

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Chapter 1 & Introduction to the course	Non-assessed Minitest
2	Chapter 1	Minitest 1 (Chap 1) 5%
3	Chapter 1-2	Minitest 2 (Chap 1-2) 5%
4	Chapter 2	Minitest 3 (Chap 2) 5%
5	Chapter 3	Minitest 4 (Chaps 2-3) 5%
6	Chapter 3	Prueba 1 (Chaps 1-3) (15%)
7	Chapter 4
8	Chapter 4	Minitest 5 (Chap 4) 5%
9	Chapter 5	Composición (15%)
10	Chapter 5	Minitest 6 (Chap 5) 5%
11	Chapter 6	Prueba 2 (Chapter 1-6) 20%
12	Practise and Examen Oral	Examen Oral 15%

Tutorial Registration

see Wattle page for SPAN1001

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Minitest	20 %	07/03/2019	16/05/2019	1, 2, 3
Prueba	35 %	04/04/2019	23/05/2019	1, 2, 3, 4
Composición	15 %	09/05/2019	26/05/2019	4
Examen Oral	15 %	30/05/2019	30/05/2019	1, 5
Reflective Essay	10 %	30/05/2019	30/05/2019	1,2,3,4,5
Preparation, Performance and Participation in class	5 %	01/01/2029	01/01/2029	1, 2, 3, 4, 5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website. Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

The lecturer and each tutor evaluate students on the performance component. The average performance mark will be weighted according to an index constructed from attendance.

Assessment Task 1

Minitest

Details of tasks: continuous assessment, weekly short 10 minutes online tests (multiple choice selection and primary production), reading and listening comprehension, grammar and lexicon, weekly feedback about personal learning process, preparation for Pruebas

Value: 4 of 5% each, overall 20%; weeks 1 is a non-assessed practice Minitest

Estimated return date: individual mark immediately after the test, review after all students have completed their Minitest

Assessment Task 2

Prueba

Details of tasks: 50 minutes online test (multiple choice selection and writing words or short phrases), reading and listening comprehension, grammar and lexicon

Value: P1: 15%, P2: 20%, overall 35%

Estimated return date: individual mark immediately after the test, review after all students have completed their Prueba

Assessment Task 3

Composición

Details of tasks: 50 minutes in –class writing exercise about a given topic or scenario, no dictionaries or other aid material permitted

Value: 15%

Estimated return date: 2 weeks after the test

Assessment Task 4

Examen Oral

Details of task: 10 minutes prepared dialogue between two students about topics treated during the semester

Value: 15%

Estimated return date: in week 16 during open hours, time TBA

Assessment Task 5

Reflective Essay

1500 words reflection on the language learning and language acquisition process of the student.

Value: 15%

To be returned in week 14

Assessment Task 6

Preparation, Performance and Participation in class

The lecturer and each tutor evaluate students on the performance component. The average performance mark will be weighted according to an index constructed from attendance. The descriptors for class performance are as follows:

10 - 8 Thorough preparation of weekly written exercises, oral activities and readings specified in the Calendario; excellent participation in the interactive and group exercises; excellent contribution to and participation in class discussion; full involvement in structured tutorial activities; shows sensitivity to classroom dynamics.

7 - 5 Good preparation of weekly written exercises, oral activities and readings specified in the Calendario; alert and interested in the interactive group exercises; good contribution to and participation in class discussion, regular involvement in structured tutorial activities.

4 - 2 Some preparation of weekly written exercises, oral activities and readings specified in the Calendario; shows some interest in the interactive group exercises; little contribution to and participation in class discussion; performance and participation are limited.

1 - 0 Rare or very little preparation of weekly written exercises, oral activities and readings specified in the Calendario for every class; shows no interest in the interactive group exercises; no contribution to or participation in class discussion

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) as submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records. Composición 1 will be hand-written in class and collected at the end by the Lecturer/tutor in charge of the class. 

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Minitests and Pruebas will be returned online on Wattle, Composición 1 will be returned in class. Reflective Essay will be returned in week 14.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students