Course Basics
How many credits does this course offer?
3 credits.
Who is the instructor for this course?
Susana Lol-Be Ruiz Martin
What is the main purpose of this course?
To develop communicative competency in Spanish and appreciation for Hispanic cultures.
What teaching model does the course follow?
The flipped classroom model.
What factors influence a student’s participation grade?
Willingness to participate, cooperation in group work, respect for peers and instructor, use of Spanish, and preparedness.
Q: What is the full course name of Spanish 112 T03?
Elementary Spanish Language & Culture II.
Where is her office located?
Watkins 119.
Which proficiency level does this course aim to move students toward?
From Novice Mid to Intermediate Low on the ACTFL scale.
What teaching approach is primarily used?
Communicative language teaching.
What behaviors negatively affect participation?
Being inattentive, unprepared, arriving late, or leaving early.
What are the prerequisites for Spanish 112?
SPA 111, placement test, or 3 high school Spanish classes.
What is the instructor’s AU email address?
sruizmartin@andersonuniversity.edu
What are the four main communication skills emphasized?
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
How many hours outside of class should students expect to study each week?
6 hours
Can students make up exams missed due to unexcused absences?
No, make-ups are only allowed with proper documentation or instructor approval.
When is the last day to withdraw from the course?
October 15, 2025.
When are her office hours?
M:11:00–12:15 and 2:25–3:35.
W: 10:00, 12:15, and 2:25–3:35.
F: 11:00 and 12:15 pm.
What are the “5 C’s” of language learning integrated in this course?
Communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities.
What types of activities will be used in class?
Group work, oral communication, listening, and written practice.
What happens if a student arrives late to class three times?
Three late arrivals count as one absence.
When is the last day to add/drop without a grade?
August 27, 2025, by 11:59 pm.
What is the instructor’s office phone number?
864-231-5523.
Name one “can-do” statement for Novice Mid students.
“I can talk about my daily routine using reflexive verbs.”
What is the late work policy?
No late work is accepted without medical documentation.
How are excused absences documented for university-sponsored activities compared to medical reasons?
Medical absences require documentation from a health provider or Thrive Wellness Center, while university activities are documented by the responsible staff or instructor who provides participant lists to the Provost’s Office.