1. Think clearly, critically and creatively. Analyze, acquire, analyze, synthesize, integrate and evaluate in many domains of human inquiry.
2. Communicate with different audiences using varied means: read, listen, write and speak verbally, non-verbally and visually.
3. Make reasoned value judgments and responsible commitments.
4. Act purposefully, reflectively and responsibly.

ASSIGNMENTS:
All assignments are due on date specified and are to be written in Complete Sentences and on college ruled paper. Make up work will not be accepted except in cases of verified medical or pesonal emergencies and at the discretion of the professor.  Written assignments must be legible.  Homework is 20% of your grade. LATE HOMEWORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  

WORKBOOK/LAB:
Students are to do and turn in workbook lessons on due date. This is on test dates.  Lab worksheets are to be done with the tapes which are available for copying at the Language Lab 4-104. This is part of the homework grade.  ALL STUDENTS SHOULD USE THE LANGUAGE LAB AT LEAST ONE HOUR FOR EVERY THREE HOURS OF CLASS TIME.


CREACIONES:
Student is required to do two "creaciones" during the semester. The "creación" is an oral presentation at least two minutes long in Spanish on any topic the student may wish to speak on. Topic should be approved by instructor. There will also be one cultural presentation on a Spanish speaking country. This will be in English and the student will have a choice of topic. Orals are 20% of your grade. DON'T BE ABSENT, there will not be any make up for the oral presentations.


TESTS/QUIZZES:
All tests will be announced ahead of time for the benefit of the student. The lowest test grade will be dropped before averaging final grade. Tests are 20% of the grade. NO MAKE UP TESTS UNLESS UNDER EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES. FINAL EXAM WILL COUNT 20% OF YOUR GRADE. There will be three final exams, one for each level of the course. IN ORDER TO PASS THE COURSE THE STUDENT MUST SCORE 60% OR HIGHER ON FINAL EXAM.

ACADEMIC HONESTY:
EACH STUDENT IS EXPECTED TO BE IN COMPLETE COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLLEGE POLICY ON ACADEMIC HONESTY AS SET FORTH IN THE ADMISSIONS CATALOG AND THE STUDENT HANDBOOK. ANY STUDENT CHEATING ON AN EXAM WILL RECEIVE A ZERO ON THE EXAM WHICH CANNOT BE REPLACED BY THE FINAL EXAM SCORE AND THE PROFESSOR AT HIS/HER DISCRETION CAN WITHDRAW THE STUDENT FROM THE CLASS.

ATTENDANCE:
Due to the makeup of the Spanish Intensive student will be allowed 3 absences per level. After the third absence a warning will be issued. After 5 absences student will be withdrawn from present and following level(s) Three ten minutes late arrival will count as an absence. Leaving the class early will count as an absence. Make sure you arrive on time and stay till the end of class.

GRADING:     Attendance/Participation:     20%


1. Attendance:   Since active participation is necessary in order to improve listening and speaking skills, students will earn points in the area of attendance and class participation. Three ten minutes late arrival will count as an absence. Leaving the class early will count as an absence. Make sure you arrive on time and stay till the end of class period. ALL CELLULAR PHONES AND BEEPERS MUST BE TURNED OFF DURING CLASS PERIOD.

• A - (45-50 points) prepared the lesson, volunteers answers, responds correctly.
• B - (40-44 points) responds when called upon, answers are generally correct.
• C - (35-39 points) has some problem with the subject but makes an effort to prepare and respond.
• D - (30-34 points) does not respond correctly, not prepared for class.
• F - (0-33 points) can't answer questions, does other things in class.