LS-111: Elementary Spanish I

Course, prefix, number, & title: LS-111 Elementary Spanish I

Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 4

Credits: 4

Pre-requisites (if any): Placement by Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures

Course Description in college catalog:

Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:

A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences

A.S. Gallery and Museum Studies

QCC/John Jay Dual/Joint A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice

A.S. Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences (Dual/Joint Degree Program with York College)

General Education Outcomes: Below is a listing of General Education Outcome(s) that this course supports.

1. Communicate effectively in various forms

2. Use analytical reasoning to identify issues or problems and evaluate evidence in order to make informed decisions

Course-specific student learning outcomes:

Upon the successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Provide basic information in Spanish in oral and written form about yourself, your city, your classmates, friends, family, hobbies and daily activities;
2. Participate in simple conversations on everyday topics, such as greetings and introductions, work, college, home life, etc.;
3. Read and understand simple texts on the above-mentioned topics;
4. Provide general information about Hispanic cultures;
5. Use and understand essential vocabulary related to your everyday life.

Methods by which student learning will be assessed and evaluated; describe the types of methods to be employed; note whether certain methods are required for all sections:

A. Assessment of listening and conversational skills will occur through:

1. Evaluations of in-class oral activities, such as in-class conversation with instructor, between pairs of students and in groups;
2. Successful completion of listening activities assigned by your instructor in Wiley Plus Premium;
3. Oral comprehension exercises on quizzes and exams;

B. Assessment of writing skills, including knowledge of grammar, will be accomplished through participatory exercises in class, homework assignments, successful completion of Wiley Plus Premium writing activities assigned by your instructor and through grammar, vocabulary, and/or composition exercises on quizzes and exams.

C. Assessment of reading skills will be accomplished through participatory exercises in class, homework assignments, successful completion of reading activities assigned by your instructor and reading exercises on quizzes and exams.

Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window.

Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.