Spanish 2 Syllabus (SPAN& 122) Winter 2019, Online · 2019-01-09 · Signing up for My Spanish Lab...

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Spanish 2 Syllabus (SPAN& 122) Winter 2019, Online Contents Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 Class Description ............................................................................................................................................................... 2 Required Materials: ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 Course Information ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 Canvas .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 MySpanishLab .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Help with Canvas for Students ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Signing up for My Spanish Lab (MSL) ............................................................................................................................... 4 If you previously took Spanish 121 at BC and already have an MSL Account… .......................................................... 4 If you have not taken Spanish 121, do not have an MSL Account, and need to purchase access… ........................... 4 For Free Temporary Access: ......................................................................................................................................... 5 Once you have your code (how to sign in): ................................................................................................................... 5 Course Outcomes .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 How Outcomes Will Be Met ............................................................................................................................................... 6 Attend “Class” Every Day. .............................................................................................................................................. 6 Complete the Homework Every Day. ............................................................................................................................. 6 Get the Most Out of Studying by… ................................................................................................................................ 6 Things Not to Do ............................................................................................................................................................ 6 Grading .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Incompletes and Hardship Withdrawals ........................................................................................................................ 7 Syllabus and Calendar Modification .............................................................................................................................. 7 Grading Categories ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 Category......................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Weight ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Description ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Online Learning Atmosphere ............................................................................................................................................. 9 Affirmation of Inclusion ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 Religious Holidays ......................................................................................................................................................... 9 College Anti-Discrimination Statement .......................................................................................................................... 9 Confidentiality and Mandatory Reporting ....................................................................................................................... 9 Dispute Resolution ....................................................................................................................................................... 10

Transcript of Spanish 2 Syllabus (SPAN& 122) Winter 2019, Online · 2019-01-09 · Signing up for My Spanish Lab...

Spanish 2 Syllabus (SPAN& 122)

Winter 2019, Online

Contents Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 2

Class Description ............................................................................................................................................................... 2

Required Materials: ........................................................................................................................................................... 3

Course Information ............................................................................................................................................................ 3

Canvas .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

MySpanishLab .............................................................................................................................................................. 3

Help with Canvas for Students ...................................................................................................................................... 4

Signing up for My Spanish Lab (MSL) ............................................................................................................................... 4

If you previously took Spanish 121 at BC and already have an MSL Account… .......................................................... 4

If you have not taken Spanish 121, do not have an MSL Account, and need to purchase access… ........................... 4

For Free Temporary Access: ......................................................................................................................................... 5

Once you have your code (how to sign in): ................................................................................................................... 5

Course Outcomes .............................................................................................................................................................. 5

How Outcomes Will Be Met ............................................................................................................................................... 6

Attend “Class” Every Day. .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Complete the Homework Every Day. ............................................................................................................................. 6

Get the Most Out of Studying by… ................................................................................................................................ 6

Things Not to Do ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

Grading .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Incompletes and Hardship Withdrawals ........................................................................................................................ 7

Syllabus and Calendar Modification .............................................................................................................................. 7

Grading Categories ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

Category ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Weight ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Description ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Online Learning Atmosphere ............................................................................................................................................. 9

Affirmation of Inclusion ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

Religious Holidays ......................................................................................................................................................... 9

College Anti-Discrimination Statement .......................................................................................................................... 9

Confidentiality and Mandatory Reporting ....................................................................................................................... 9

Dispute Resolution ....................................................................................................................................................... 10

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Late Registration and Drop Procedure ............................................................................................................................ 10

Division Statements ......................................................................................................................................................... 10

Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity .......................................................................................................... 10

Important Links ................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Bellevue College E-mail and access to MyBC............................................................................................................. 11

Disability Resource Center (DRC) ............................................................................................................................... 11

Public Safety ................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Final Exam Schedule ................................................................................................................................................... 12

Academic Calendar ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

Additional Information ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

Contact Information Instructor: Judith Vilanueva Chavez E-mail: [email protected] Phone: Office location: A245 Office Hours: By Appt. only

Make sure you set up CANVAS so you receive announcements from me: I will be communicating with the class regularly through CANVAS announcements.

Once the quarter starts all the communication (emails) is going to happen on CANVAS. Please go to CANVAS and click on "Inbox" along the left side of the site to enter the Canvas email system.

Online Availability: My regular work hours are 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM Monday-Friday. During that time, I teach three face-to-face classes, prepare class, grade student work, hold office hours, and engage in college governance, among other work obligations.

Anticipate a response to email within one working day. I will not be checking email regularly on evenings or weekends. During my regular office hours, I will be checking my email so that is the best time to write if you want a quick response.

The times above are not written in stone and I may find it necessary to adjust during the course as needed, but I will communicate my changes and intentions with you via announcements and emails in CANVAS.

Class Description Spanish is a living language spoken by about 470 million people around the world. It is the official or majority language of 21 countries as well as the second-most spoken language in the United States, where over 40 million people speak Spanish, including around 500,000 in the State of Washington. My first goal in this class is to give you the ability to speak, understand, read, and write Spanish. In other words, you will mainly be learning how to communicate with Spanish speakers in their (or from my perspective, our) language. The most important way that you will acquire these skills is by practicing your use of Spanish every day. An online class presents some inherent challenges for learning a language. Since you will not have the chance to interact in person with your peers, it’s essential that you take every opportunity to practice Spanish on your own. Don’t just read what you see: listen to it, repeat it, listen to it again, and say it again. Language learning takes time and effort: if you put in the effort, you will learn a lot in this class, but it is just the beginning. You need to make your brain assimilate the material,

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When you take a language class, you will find some important differences from other disciplines taught at Bellevue College. In many classes, you learn a lot of “stuff.” For example, you might learn about what enzymes are and how they work in a biology class, or about how to measure income inequality and how to analyze it in an economics class. In this class, you will mainly be learning how to communicate. You will learn some “stuff” along the way (e.g. what verb tenses are and how they work in Spanish, or cultural information about the Spanish-speaking world), but that learning is always in the support of a communicative goal. Language classes also share a lot with the other disciplines you study in college. You will need to do a lot of studying outside of class: you will have daily homework, and beyond the graded homework you will need to do a lot more work to really learn the material. You will need to reflect on what study techniques work for you, and maybe learn some new ones that work better when studying a foreign language. Remember that I am always happy to correspond via email, and that there are also valuable resources to support you on campus, such as tutoring through the Academic Success Center.

Required Materials: Computer access to “MySpanishLab” with eText

Read “Signing Up for MySpanishLab” Carefully to See Options for Buying the Required Materials! Optional Materials: Spanish / English Dictionary

Course Information

This course will cover Capítulo 5 to Capítulo 8 of the Unidos textbook. This course is an introduction to basic elements of the Spanish language and cultural background of the Spanish-speaking world, offered for students who have had one year of high school Spanish at the most. The emphasis is on the development of the five language skills (listening, speaking, culture, reading, and writing) in practical and realistic situations meaningful to college students. Below are the two sites that you will visit daily as you complete the work in this course: If you do not contact the instructor beforehand and do not attend the first two class sessions (or login to an online/hybrid course within the first two days of the quarter), your instructor may request that you be administratively withdrawn from the class.

NOTE: In the online-class environment, it is often necessary for instructors to verify students’ vocal identities so that we are sure students are doing their own work. This quarter, I will require you to send a video email through Canvas so that I can verify your voice. Instructions are in the "Getting Started Module". I also reserve the right to call you by phone if necessary.

This online class means that ALL of your learning will require regular and consistent access to a computer with internet. Please buy the MySpanishLab access as soon as possible since it is essential to start the class. Remember it is your responsibility to have all the materials ready for the class. That includes the MySpanishLab access and microphone, speakers (or headset) to complete the online homework. You will also need a web-cam to record your Introduction Video Email, but you don't need a web-cam for the online homework. Below are the two sites that you will visit daily as you complete the work in this course:

Below are the two sites that you will visit daily as you complete the work in this course:

Canvas

MySpanishLab

This is where Bellevue College houses all course information. For this course you will find these elements:

Syllabus and general calendar (test dates,

This is our book publisher’s website. You will find these elements directly related to your homework grade:

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Canvas

MySpanishLab

overall plan, etc.)

Materials and resources for use in class and at-home practice (worksheets, maps, rubrics etc.)

Gradebook

Announcements relevant to class

Email communication with me

Discussion boards

Speaking assignments

Course materials (explanations, tutorials, homework assignments)

Detailed homework calendar (individual assignments)

Practice self-tests for each chapter

Tests for each chapter The Publisher’s site has many resources, so have fun exploring, but become most familiar with the above sections since your homework grade depends on them.

Help with Canvas for Students . BC offers a wide variety of computer and learning labs to enhance learning and student success. Find current campus locations for all student labs by visiting the Technology Help Desk

Signing up for My Spanish Lab (MSL)

If you previously took Spanish 121 at BC and already have an MSL Account… Sign into your MySpanishLab account, click on “Enroll in a course” and enter our course ID # (CRSKLXR-689115)

If you have not taken Spanish 121, do not have an MSL Account, and need to purchase access…

In order to save time and money, read this carefully. You have two choices when purchasing this product:

1-semester/quarter Access Code (no classroom manual) is good for 5 months for $99.95. If you purchase

this access code, you will need to purchase access again if you intend to take another Spanish course in fall

or any subsequent quarter. This access card is only good for winter quarter.

Multi-semester/quarter Access Code for $149.95 (allows you to take Spanish 122 and 123 this year).

Note: I checked the above prices, but they are not under my control and so may be different.

To register, go HERE and follow these steps: 1. Click the green button “OK! Register Now” to get started. 2. You will be asked if you have the access code or not. If you purchased the book at the bookstore, click “yes”

and skip to step 6. If you are planning to buy just a code, click “no” and continue to step 3. 3. Click on the last option “MySpanishLab” and click “Next”. 4. Arrow through the textbook choices until you see “Unidos” 2nd edition as pictured above on this instruction

sheet. Then click “Next”. 5. Choose “Multi-semester” or “One-semester” and click “Next” 6. Accept the Licensing Agreement.

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7. Create and account and log in or if you already have an account, simply log in. If you purchased your book at the bookstore, this is where you will enter that access code.

8. Purchase (unless you already purchased through the bookstore) 9. Register in MySpanishLab in your instructor’s course. (Course ID # CRSKLXR-689115)

If you prefer a video explanation, here is one.

For Free Temporary Access: If you need a little time to buy your code, Pearson provides a 14-day free temporary access code. You will need to purchase a code at that point, but it is extremely important to get access to the course materials right away so you don’t fall behind! I will send the code to the class as soon as I receive it.

Once you have your code (how to sign in): Register in MySpanishLab for my class: 1. Go to www.mylanguagelabs.com and click the Sign In button. 2. If for some reason you did not enroll in the course when you set up your account, click on “enroll in a course” and enter our course ID# CRSKLXR-689115

Need help?

Visit www.mylanguagelabs.com/get-registered for:

Helpful videos

Frequently Asked Questions

System Requirements

Other helpful “getting started” info! Or visit our 24/7 Technical Support site at http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com

Course Outcomes 1. Accurately write in the target language what is heard, answering questions related to the information given by native speakers. 2. In speaking, use increasingly more complicated sentences, accurate vocabulary and grammatical constructions. 3. Ask questions with proper intonation and provide general information about familiar topics in the present tense. 4. Answer questions orally or in writing after reading a passage in the target language; deduce meaning about what was read by making educated guesses using cognates and context to assist in the comprehension process. 5. Write structurally correct affirmative, interrogative, and negative sentences in the present and past tenses using familiar vocabulary with minimum spelling errors and increased precision in proper punctuation and application of accent marks. 6. Correctly identify the subject of a sentence, distinguishing between regular and irregular verbs in the present and past tenses, and recognizing different pronouns categories.

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7. Show noun-verb and noun-adjective agreement, and accurately use nouns, adjectives, pronouns, adverbs, conjunctions, and prepositions. 8. Identify cultural information introduced through theme-specific vocabulary, photographs, and authentic video material centered on the world of the target language. 9. Talk about differences and similarities between the cultures.

How Outcomes Will Be Met You will meet the above outcomes if you complete your assignments, participate in class, and do the following:

Attend “Class” Every Day. Language learning requires a lot of practice, and there is no substitute for attending class every day. In an online class, that means keeping up with deadlines and making sure you are doing what language learning research shows is needed: making your brain do the work of learning the language by actively assimilating the material. Don’t just read the explanations: write down words, make flashcards, say the model sentences out loud, listen to them etc. The best language learners make lots of their own materials.

Complete the Homework Every Day. Language learning requires active participation. If you do not complete your homework regularly, you will not be able to assimilate the material. Homework assignments will be posted in advance on our publisher’s website (MSL, short for MySpanishLab).

Get the Most Out of Studying by… - studying something related to Spanish every day of the week for at least 2 hours per day. Try to hear, speak,

read, write, and memorize vocabulary every day. (Fall quarter is intense: expect this class to take at least that much time).

- trying different study techniques to find what works best for you. Some common techniques include writing out words and phrases, making and using flashcards, memorizing model sentences and rhymes, and word clouds or trees. I will also provide extra activities in class and on Canvas. Not everyone learns the same way: find what works for you!

- reading the explanations closely and completing the tutorials carefully before trying the homework activities. These explanations and tutorials will always be listed on MSL before the corresponding homework: you will save yourself time and learn more if you take the time to become familiar with the material first.

- always making educated guesses on the homework. If you get to an activity where you really have no idea what

to do, go back to the book, explanation or tutorial. Randomly guessing is not a study technique!

- following the sequence of activities as assigned. You will be prepared both for in-class activities and the homework if you do so.

- using and practicing your Spanish outside the classroom – conversations with native speakers, music, movies, TV, newspapers, magazines, and radio (local stations include 1210 AM, 1360AM and 99.3 FM: on the internet you can find stations from around the Spanish-speaking world).

Things Not to Do

- Don’t use online translators: you won’t learn anything, and using one is academic dishonesty. If you turn in work that came from an online translator, you will receive a 0 and I will report the incident to the Dean of

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Students.

- Don’t overuse the explanations and reference materials: you have to create a situation in which you use Spanish on your own. If you are always looking at the reference materials, you won’t do that. The best sequence is read and listen, make your own materials, practice without the materials, and then go back to the reference materials to check how you did.

Grading Your performance in this course will be evaluated according to the college’s grading policy. See the table on the right for the grading scale.

Incompletes and Hardship Withdrawals Because so much of the work students do in a language class is communication practice, incompletes are rarely appropriate. In general, the only conditions in which I consider granting an incomplete is when a student who has been consistently completing satisfactory work cannot complete the final test and/or conversation due to illness or family emergency. Hardship withdrawals are meant for students who cannot complete a course due to extreme circumstances beyond their control (e.g. medical emergencies or a crisis in a family). In general, the only conditions in which I consider granting a hardship withdrawal is when a student who has been consistently completing satisfactory work cannot complete the course due to illness or family emergency after the drop deadline. Because these two grades are only rarely appropriate, students requesting them will need to submit documentation.

Syllabus and Calendar Modification Occasionally, I may need to change the syllabus or calendar. Such changes could include, but are not limited to, what we cover on a specific date, due dates of assignments etc. I will only change the dates for tests under extraordinary circumstances (e.g. instructor illness or emergency). I will announce any changes in class and in the “Announcements” section of Canvas. Students who are absent when changes are announced are responsible for obtaining this information.

Grading Categories

Category Weight Description

Homework

25%

- You will be assigned tutorials, interactive presentations of

new material, and a variety of practice assignments through My Spanish Lab (MSL).

- Homework is assigned daily and must be completed on the day listed for full credit.

- Homework submitted late but by the following Sunday OR the night before the chapter test opens, whichever is sooner will be accepted. After that, no credit is given.

- If you experience technical difficulties please contact UNIDOS tech support right away at (888) 378-3486 or visit: support.pearson.com/getsupport

- The homework for each full chapter (5-8) is weighted equally.

Minimum Percentage

Final Grade

94 A

90 A-

87 B+

83 B

80 B-

77 C+

73 C

70 C-

67 D+

60 D

0 F

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Category Weight Description

- Homework will practice components including listening, speaking, vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, and culture.

Discussion Posts

10%

- In order to interact with your peers, you will complete six-

eight discussion posts over the course of the quarter. - For full credit, you must post a substantive reply to the

prompt AND make substantive replies to at least three peers.

- Prompts will cover cultural topics, study techniques, and reflections on language.

- Some responses may be in Spanish while others will be in English.

- Late responses will not receive credit.

Tests

40%

- There will be four tests. - The dates for tests are January 22, February 11, February

28 and March 18. - Beginning at 12:00 pm on the days listed, you will have 36

hours to complete the test. Once you open the test, you have three hours to complete it. You cannot close the test at that point, so make sure you plan to have a block of time to complete it.

- If you cannot complete a test on the days listed for a documentable, understandable reason, it is your responsibility to let me know well ahead of time. I will try to find an alternative time, which may be before the listed date.

- If you miss a test without making arrangements beforehand due to an emergency, you will be asked to show documentation.

- At the end of the quarter, I drop each student’s lowest test score.

Speaking Practice

15%

- You will complete four speaking activities which will be

submitted via Canvas. Full instructions for each will be provided in Canvas.

- Make sure you are incorporating speaking practice into your study routine.

- Speaking assignments turned in late will not receive credit.

Film Reports

10%

- You must watch two films in Spanish and write a report on

each one (approximately 2-3 pages each) - You will be provided a list of films to choose from and

specific instructions on how to write the reports - I will choose movies available in a variety of platforms

(Netflix, Amazon, Youtube, public libraries etc) and several will also be available on reserve at the BC library.

- Your first film report will be due February 1 and the second

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Category Weight Description

March 1st. Make sure you budget time to watch the films on time as late submissions will not be accepted.

Online Learning Atmosphere

There are real people on the other side of your computer screens. Be respectful of your instructor and classmates at all times. No vulgar and offensive language will be tolerated. Do not abbreviate words but use correct spelling when typing in Spanish. Spanish like English has abbreviations used in online correspondence, but it would not be appropriate to use them when corresponding with an instructor, so please do not use them.

Please do not use an electronic translator from English into Spanish. Especially not to write sentences or paragraphs. You will receive a 0 for that work; and believe me I will notice it right away. Using an electronic translator is a form of academic dishonesty.

As in any class, sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia and all other forms of harassment and discrimination are strictly forbidden. If I read any such comments, I will intervene, and I encourage students to do the same.

Affirmation of Inclusion Bellevue College is committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from harassment and discrimination. We value our different backgrounds at Bellevue College, and students, faculty, staff members, and administrators are to treat one another with dignity and respect.

Religious Holidays Students who expect to miss classes, examinations, or any other assignments as a consequence of their religious observance should be provided with a reasonable alternative opportunity to complete such academic responsibilities. It is the obligation of students to provide faculty with reasonable notice of the dates of religious holidays on which they will be absent, preferably at the beginning of the term. Students who are absent on days of examinations or class assignments should be offered an opportunity to make up the work without penalty (if they have previously arranged to be absent), unless it can be demonstrated that a makeup opportunity would constitute an unreasonable burden on a member of the faculty. Should disagreement arise over what constitutes an unreasonable burden or any element of this policy, parties involved should consult the department chair, or Dean.

College Anti-Discrimination Statement Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity; color; creed; national origin; sex; marital status; sexual orientation; age; religion; genetic information; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; gender identity or veteran status in educational programs and activities which it operates.

Confidentiality and Mandatory Reporting As an instructor, one of my responsibilities is to help create a safe learning environment on our campus. It is my goal that you feel able to share information related to your life experiences in classroom discussions, in your written work, and in our one-on-one meetings. I will seek to keep information you share private to the greatest extent possible. However, I am required to share with the Title IX Coordinator any and all information regarding sexual assault and other forms of sexual misconduct (e.g. dating violence, domestic violence, stalking) that may have occurred on campus or that impacts someone on campus. Students may speak to someone confidentially by contacting the BC Counseling Center at (425) 564-2212. The Title IX Office can be contacted at 425-564-2641 and more information can be found at Title IX (http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/titleix/).

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If you have any concerns, you may report to: Report Concerns

Dispute Resolution Should you have concerns about any aspect of this class, I invite you to bring them to me. In any of your classes, if for any reason you don’t feel comfortable speaking with your instructor, the usual next step would be to talk with the program chair. For World Languages, that is Melissa Massie ([email protected]) in A 245 H. If for any reason you don’t feel comfortable raising your concerns with the program chair, you can bring concerns about the class to the Arts and Humanities Division Dean, Tuan Dang ([email protected]) in the Arts and Humanities division office (R230). An additional resource for concerns you find aren’t being addressed by faculty or administration is the Ombuds Office. Here is the link to the student academic dispute resolution at Bellevue College. Please make sure you are acquainted with your rights before issues arise.

Late Registration and Drop Procedure Late registration approval is the prerogative of instructors starting the first day of the quarter. Students who are on the wait list and attend class will have priority. Students who do not attend class during the first two class meetings of the quarter and do not contact the instructor in advance may be dropped from the class at the instructor's discretion. If you decide to drop this course, you are responsible for doing the required paperwork at the Student Services Center. Please follow these links for a full description of how to drop and what the consequences are for missing drop deadlines.

Division Statements All Arts and Humanities Division policies apply to this course. Information about Bellevue College's copyright guidelines can be found at: College Copyright Policy This link provides a good, short summary of how to avoid plagiarism: Avoiding Plagiarism “Cheating, stealing and plagiarizing (using the ideas or words of another as one’s own without crediting the source) and inappropriate/disruptive classroom behavior are violations of the Student Code of Conduct at Bellevue College. Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to: talking out of turn, arriving late or leaving early without a valid reason, allowing cell phones/pagers to ring, and inappropriate behavior toward the instructor or classmates. The instructor can refer any violation of the Student Code of Conduct to the Vice President of Student Services for possible probation or suspension from Bellevue College. Specific student rights, responsibilities and appeal procedures are listed in the Student Code of Conduct, available in the office of the Vice President of Student Services.” The Student Code, Policy 2050, in its entirety is located here.

Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Any act of academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism (using the ideas or words of another as one’s own without crediting the source), and fabrication and inappropriate/disruptive classroom behavior are violations of the Student Code of Conduct at Bellevue College. Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to, talking out of turn, arriving late or leaving early without a valid reason, allowing cell phones/pagers to ring, and inappropriate behavior toward the instructor or classmates. The instructor can refer any violation of the Student Code of Conduct to the Dean of Student Success for investigation. Specific student rights, responsibilities, and appeal procedures are listed in the Student Code of Conduct at: Student Code

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Important Links

Bellevue College E-mail and access to MyBC

All students registered for classes at Bellevue College are entitled to a network and e-mail account. Your student network account can be used to access your student e-mail, log in to computers in labs and classrooms, connect to

the BC wireless network and log in to MyBC. To create your account, go to: Create Your Account (Links to an

external site.)

BC offers a wide variety of computer and learning labs to enhance learning and student success. Find current campus

locations for all student labs by visiting the Computer Labs Website (Links to an external site.)

Disability Resource Center (DRC) The Disability Resource Center serves students with disabilities. A disability includes any physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Common disabilities include physical, neurological (e.g. Autism, ADD), and mental health (e.g. depression, anxiety). If you are a student who has a disability or if you think you may need accommodations in order to have equal access to programs, activities, and services, please contact the DRC. If you require assistance in an emergency, please meet with your individual instructors to develop a safety plan for while in class and contact the DRC to develop a safety plan for while you are elsewhere on campus. If you are a student with a documented autism spectrum disorder, there is an additional access program available to you. Contact Autism Spectrum Navigators (ASN). Email and phone number is on the web page. ASN is located in the Library Media Center in D125. The DRC office is located in building B Room 132. You can contact the DRC by stopping by B132, calling our desk at 425-564-2498, emailing [email protected], and Deaf students can reach us by Skype (account name DRCatBC). For more information about the services we offer, including our Initial Access Application, visit our website at www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc. Accessibility The online elements of this course are designed to be welcoming to, accessible to, and usable by everyone, including students who are English-language learners, have a variety of learning styles, have disabilities, or are new to online learning. Be sure to let me know immediately if you encounter a required element or resource in the course that is not accessible to you. Also, let me know of changes I can make to the course so that it is more welcoming to, accessible to, or usable by students who take this course in the future.

Public Safety Public Safety and Emergencies Public Safety is located in the D building (D171) and can be reached at 425-564-2400 (easy to remember because it’s the only office on campus open 24 hours a day—2400). Among other things, Public Safety serves as our Parking Permits, Lost and Found, and Emergency Notification center. Please ensure you are signed up to receive alerts through our campus alerting system by registering at RAVE Alert Registration If you work late and are uneasy about going to your car, Public Safety will escort you to your vehicle. To coordinate this, please phone ahead and let Public Safety know when and where you will need an escort. Please familiarize yourself with the emergency postings by the door of every classroom and know where to go in the event of an evacuation. Your instructor will be asked if anyone might still be in the building, so check in before you do anything else. Emergency responders will search for anyone unaccounted for.

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If a major emergency occurs, please follow these three rules: 1) Take directions from those in charge of the response -We all need to be working together. 2) Do not get in your car and leave campus (unless directed to) - Doing so will clog streets and prevent emergency vehicles from entering the scene. Instead, follow directions from those in charge. 3) In an emergency, call 911 first, then Public Safety. Please do not hesitate to call Public Safety if you have safety questions or concerns at any time. You may also visit the Public Safety web page for answers to your questions.

Final Exam Schedule

Our class does not have a comprehensive final exam. Final Exam Schedule (Links to an external site.)

Academic Calendar

The Bellevue College Academic Calendar is separated into two calendars. They provide information about holidays, closures and important enrollment dates such as the finals schedule.

Enrollment Calendar (Links to an external site.). On this calendar you will find admissions and registration dates and important dates for withdrawing and receiving tuition refunds.

College Calendar (Links to an external site.). This calendar gives you the year at a glance and includes college holidays, scheduled closures, quarter end and start dates, and final exam dates.

Additional Information All students should be aware of the many tutorial services provided by the Academic Success Center. If you need free tutorial help, please visit them in D204. If you feel threatened or see something that may indicate trouble, please report it right away at Report Concerns. We all need to help keep our campus safe for everyone.

¡Bienvenidos a clase y muy buena suerte!