Spanish 101 Online, Spring 09
January 20-May 22
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How to get started

  • Go to MiraCosta College Admissions and Records office or register online.

  • MATERIALS- We will be using:
    Puntos de partida: Online Laboratory Manual, 8th Edition
    Puntos de partida: Online Workbook, 8th Edition
    Puntos de partida: Hardbound textbook, 8th Edition
    (DO NOT purchase E-TEXT)

    The hardbound textbook is available at the MiraCosta Bookstore. DO NOT purchase the digital edition text on CENTRO. If you choose to purchase your textbook elsewhere online, PLEASE be sure that it is the 8th Edition

    Access to the online workbook and lab manual can be purchased at the MiraCosta Bookstore or directly from CENTRO. DO NOT purchase the digital edition text on CENTRO, please purchase a hard bound textbook.

    Keep in mind that these materials are good for 3 semesters of Spanish; you will be using these materials for Spanish 101, 102 and 201 regardless of whether you take them online or on ground, so you don't have to purchase again after this if you take all of the above mentioned classes at MiraCosta and in consecutive semesters.

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  • Whether you purchase at the bookstore or online at CENTRO, you will need a COURSE CODE so that you will appear on my roster in CENTRO. Click HERE (forthcoming) to get the course code and the CENTRO registration instructions for my class.

  • If you do not have a microphone on your computer, please purchase one; you will need it to do your required conversation practice. Headset microphones or combination microphone cameras come in many brands such as Logitech or Plantronics and others that work just fine. Make sure that it is compatible with your type of computer before purchasing. These headset microphones can be purchased at Costco, Walmart, Best Buy, etc…

  • Once the class goes live on January 20th, logon to Blackboard and take the first day of class quiz by Tuesday, January 20th at midnight. Submitting this form will be the equivalent of attending the first day of class. Failure to do so may cause you to be dropped from the class (equivalent of “no show” at first class). You may, of course, logon earlier than the 20th.


  • Login to Blackboard to start class on Tuesday, January 20th. Once you have access to the course on Blackboard, please send ALL emails to me through Blackboard. To do this, click on Communication then Send Email and send to instructor. By week two, I will ONLY respond to emails originating from Blackboard as described here

  • If you have a question that is not of a personal nature, feel free to go to the "Ask a Question" forum on Blackboard either regarding course content or format. Remember, if you have a question... it is likely that at least ten other students have the same question.

    Testing

    • The midterm exam will cover Ante todo through chapter 3 and will be left in Academic Proctoring Center for you to take at your convenience around the middle of the semester. Dates TBA.
    • The Final exam will cover chapter 4, chapter 5 and part of chapter 6 and will be left in Academic Proctoring Center for you to take at your convenience the last week of classes. Dates TBA.
    • The oral exam will be taken on the day and time that is convenient for you during final's week. A signup sheet and a review sheet will be available on Blackboard.
    • All other quizzes, conversation practice and assignments will be completed, recorded and turned in online through Blackboard and on CENTRO by the date designated on your calendar.

Are you and your computer ready for an online course?

  • Click here to see if your computer meets the technical requirements for online courses. Also, if you are able to come to campus, there are computers you may use in our Language Laboratory in 4701 and in San Elijo 508.

  • To succeed in a Spanish 101 online course, you must be an independent learner with very good study habits. For Spanish 101, you must be able to dedicate approximately 15 hours per week to this class since we will be covering one chapter every two weeks. Click here to measure your potential for success as a CyberCosta student.

Course objectives

These student learning objectives focus on students’ ability to use the language in authentic situations. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate basic comprehension of highly predictable and familiar dialogues and narratives
  2. read short texts in target language and identify vocabulary and structures studied
  3. write short simple narratives in the present tense, incorporating high frequency vocabulary and structures studied
  4. engage in short simple conversations and narratives in target language within familiar contexts and demonstrating a reasonable command of standard pronunciation in the target language
  5. compare and contrast the target culture with their own as they develop an awareness of cultural values, beliefs, and ideologies
  6. demonstrate a minimum NOVICE-MID Oral Proficiency level according to the ACTFL OP guidelines

    Students with disabilities: A student with a verified disability may be entitled to appropriate academic accommodations. Please contact your instructor and/or the Disabled Students Program & Services Office (DSPS), ext. 6658, for further information.