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Textbook program
Textbook program
This textbook program is used in two courses:
This textbook program is used in two courses:
Span 2602 and Span 3623
Span 2602 and Span 3623
You do NOT need to buy anything if you took Span 2602 at UCM and already have a Connect login.
You do NOT need to buy anything if you took Span 2602 at UCM and already have a Connect login.
However, you must OPT OUT by clicking on the "opt out" button in the email you should have received from the bookstore, to avoid being charged for the textbook program.
Contextos, McGraw-Hill Publishers, 2018, Access Code (contains e-book), Authors: Michael Sawyer & Julie Stephens de Jonge
Contextos, McGraw-Hill Publishers, 2018, Access Code (contains e-book), Authors: Michael Sawyer & Julie Stephens de Jonge
McGraw-Hill CONNECT Platform: The textbook program is housed on the online platform called, Connect. Click here to learn more.
McGraw-Hill CONNECT Platform: The textbook program is housed on the online platform called, Connect. Click here to learn more.
The Connect platform includes:
The Connect platform includes:
-The e-book
-The e-book
-Short films
-Short films
-Practice activities
-Practice activities
-Online quizzes
-Online quizzes
However, a paper copy of the program is recommended. You can order a loose-leaf package directly from the publisher for $40.
However, a paper copy of the program is recommended. You can order a loose-leaf package directly from the publisher for $40.
Inclusive Access
Inclusive Access
You do NOT need to go to the bookstore if you do need to buy the text.
You do NOT need to go to the bookstore if you do need to buy the text.
Charges appear on your student account unless you decide to "opt out"
Charges appear on your student account unless you decide to "opt out"
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Click the drop-down arrow for more information.
The required course materials (CONNECT) will be delivered through The University of Central Missouri’s Inclusive Access Option.
The required course materials (CONNECT) will be delivered through The University of Central Missouri’s Inclusive Access Option.
This program is offered through the UCM Bookstore to ensure that students receive the best price available for their course materials.
This program is offered through the UCM Bookstore to ensure that students receive the best price available for their course materials.
Inclusive Access allows you access to the materials from the First Day of Classes and enables you to begin working on your assignments immediately. You do not need to purchase any materials prior to coming to class.
Inclusive Access allows you access to the materials from the First Day of Classes and enables you to begin working on your assignments immediately. You do not need to purchase any materials prior to coming to class.
To access your materials, login to Blackboard and access the course. When you click on an assignment you will be prompted to enter your email/personal information and will then be granted access to CONNECT. You will not be asked for payment when you sign in, instead a charge will be place directly on your student account by the bookstore on the 10th day of classes by 11:59 PM. If you would like to purchase an optional print text, it is available from McGraw-Hill for $40.
To access your materials, login to Blackboard and access the course. When you click on an assignment you will be prompted to enter your email/personal information and will then be granted access to CONNECT. You will not be asked for payment when you sign in, instead a charge will be place directly on your student account by the bookstore on the 10th day of classes by 11:59 PM. If you would like to purchase an optional print text, it is available from McGraw-Hill for $40.
If for any reason you would like to Opt Out of the Inclusive Access Option you have the option to do so. The information on how to do this will be posted in your course shell. However, please note that the bookstore and publisher have partnered in order offer you the best price available so if you Opt Out to purchase elsewhere, you will pay more for the materials.
If for any reason you would like to Opt Out of the Inclusive Access Option you have the option to do so. The information on how to do this will be posted in your course shell. However, please note that the bookstore and publisher have partnered in order offer you the best price available so if you Opt Out to purchase elsewhere, you will pay more for the materials.
Textbook approach: Grammar, Culture & Vocabulary through Film
Textbook approach: Grammar, Culture & Vocabulary through Film
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This course presents the Spanish language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world through short films and readings about three key cultural topics that emerge from each film.
This course presents the Spanish language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world through short films and readings about three key cultural topics that emerge from each film.
The vocabulary list for each chapter reflects the three cultural topics.
The vocabulary list for each chapter reflects the three cultural topics.
Why use this approach?
Why use this approach?
This approach contextualizes language, so that topics for assignments, activities and discussions all emerge organically from the chapter film and cultural topics.
This approach contextualizes language, so that topics for assignments, activities and discussions all emerge organically from the chapter film and cultural topics.
You will learn about real topics, problems and experiences in the very diverse and complex set of regions and countries where Spanish is spoken.
You will learn about real topics, problems and experiences in the very diverse and complex set of regions and countries where Spanish is spoken.
Chapter Sections:
Chapter Sections:
Click through each image to see sample chapter images.
Click through each image to see sample chapter images.
Chapter Sections:
Chapter Sections:
I. Chapter Opener
I. Chapter Opener
II. Anticipación
II. Anticipación
III. Vocabulario
III. Vocabulario
IV. Gramática
IV. Gramática
V. Contextos sociales
V. Contextos sociales
VI. Contextos expresivos
VI. Contextos expresivos
Conflict of Interest Statement
Conflict of Interest Statement
You will notice that my name is listed as one of the textbook authors, along with Dr. Sawyer (faculty member and administrator at UCM). While UCM has no formal policy regarding conflicts of interest, we understand that requiring students to purchase a textbook that we wrote can be seen as a conflict of interest. Therefore, in order to avoid the perception of a conflict of interest, we pledge to donate the dollar amount we would have received in royalties from sales to UCM students to the UCM Foundation each year to be used for the establishment of an undergraduate scholarship.
You will notice that my name is listed as one of the textbook authors, along with Dr. Sawyer (faculty member and administrator at UCM). While UCM has no formal policy regarding conflicts of interest, we understand that requiring students to purchase a textbook that we wrote can be seen as a conflict of interest. Therefore, in order to avoid the perception of a conflict of interest, we pledge to donate the dollar amount we would have received in royalties from sales to UCM students to the UCM Foundation each year to be used for the establishment of an undergraduate scholarship.
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