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Syllabus for Spanish 3390: Introduction to
Spanish Literature
Spring 2014 CRN: 27077
3 credits
University Plaza B 202B
MW 1:00 - 2:15 pm
Professor: Leonor Ceballos, Ph.D
Office:
Office Hours:
University Plaza B 113
Phone:
E-mail:
M to R 11:00 am -1:00 pm
or by appointment
(435) 634-2012
ceballos@dixie.edu (best way to
contact me)
Prerequisite: Span 3060
Required Texts and Other Materials:
1. Friedman, Valdivieso and Virgilio. Aproximaciones al estudio de la
Literatura Hispánica. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education. (Séptima
edición), 2012
2. 3-punched binder for class materials.
3. Un buen diccionario: Larousse u Oxford.
4. Acceso a Internet. Páginas interesantes e importantes:
- Diccionario de la Real Academia de la Lengua Española (versión
digital): www.rae.es
- Centro Virtual Cervantes: http://cvc.cervantes.es/portada.htm
- Periódicos en formato digital:
España: www.elpais.com
México: www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas
Perú: www.rpp.com.pe
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Course Description and Objectives:
Course content will include the study and analysis of the most significant
literary works written in the Spanish language. The origin of the texts to be read and
analyzed will be Peninsular Spanish and Latin American Spanish.
The objective of this course is not only to present students with a significant
array of the most well-known literary works written in Spanish but also to get to
know the origin, the political and historical context that made these works to be
written and the value of these artistic expressions.
Students will discuss orally and in writing about the texts presented in class
only in Spanish and using the literary terminology and vocabulary proper for this
introduction to the literature written in Spanish.
At the end of the semester students will be able to successfully distinguish
between genres, movements and periods of literature at the same time than to write
and discuss about the rhetorical figures fulfilling their first approach to a literary text
written not only in Spanish but in any other language that they may be able to read.
Program/Departmental Objectives:
By the end of the Spanish Program, students will be able to show
progress in the following areas:
1.
Oral proficiency: Students will be able to communicate at the
Intermediate High level in accordance with the ACTFL guidelines
for Speaking.
http://actflproficiencyguidelines2012.org/speaking
2.
Writing proficiency: Students will be able to express
themselves at the Advanced Mid level in accordance with the ACTL
guidelines for Writing.
http://actflproficiencyguidelines2012.org/writing
3.
Cultural Awareness: Students will be able to gain knowledge
and understanding of other cultures in accordance with the
Standards for Foreign Languages Learning.
http://www.actfl.org/sites/default/files/StandardsforFLLexecsum
m_rev.pdf
4.
Literature Analysis: Students will be able to analyze literary
works in Spanish.
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Requirements for this class:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Participation/Attendance:
Literary analysis (3)
Exams (3)
Oral Presentation (1)
Essay/Project (1)
Final Exam (1)
5%
15%
30%
10%
15%
25%
Grading Scale:
93-100 = A
90-92 = A87-89 = B+
83-86 = B
80-82 = B 77-79 = C+
73-76 = C
70-72 = C-
67-69 = D+
63-66 = D
60-62 = D0-59 = F
The following items will be used to determine your final grade:
a. Participation and Attendance: Spanish 3390 meets 2 times per week. Attendance
is required and continuous absences in this class will affect your final grade. After
2 excused or unexcused absences 1% point will be deducted from your final
grade. Students must come prepared to class everyday to be able to follow the
explanations and to participate in any discussion we may hold in relation to the
texts read for the class. Reading assignments and literary theory should be
covered previously to the class period.
IMPORTANT: 10 absences (2 justified or not + 8) or more, means
and F grade in this course.
 For more information regarding "Policy for Absences Related to
College Functions", please read section 5.23 (ATTENDANCE) at
the DSU Student Handbook.
b. Literary analysis (3): Students will write three literary analyses about three texts
chosen by the professor. Students will be able to do original critical analysis for
the three main genres: narrative, poetry and drama written in Spanish. In this
kind of assignment students will show their understanding of the text in its
original language and the literary meaning. It will be expected that students use
the appropriate terminology seen in class and provide with cultural, social and
historical background of the texts analyzed.
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c. Exams (3) : There will be three in-class written tests (see Calendar for specific
dates), one upon concluding every section that this class is divided into: narrative,
poetry and drama. Students will be examined from each of these parts origin of
the genre, characteristics and most representative examples of the genre. The goal
of these tests is to assess students’ ability to assimilate the material covered in
class and the reading assignments outside the classroom as well as analyze and
interpret the text.
d. Oral Presentation (1): Students will present orally their draft version of their
essay. The theme analyzed in their essay will be of their choice (previously
accepted by the professor). Students will choose the genre, the geographical
origin of the text and the literature movement/period of their primary text. They
will present some of the previous research, adding their own critical analysis. The
oral part will be the informal presentation of their essay of interest and therefore,
students will be able to show their enthusiasm for the chosen topic. Visual aids
are expected to ease the text and the topic to the rest of the students in the class.
There will be a one-page final outline copy for all the students in the class. This
presentation needs to be at least 10 minutes long.
e. Essay/Final Project (1):
There will be an essay towards the end of the semester (week 12) consisting of
three parts. The first part (no credit) is an outline of the topic to be studied in
relation to a piece of work from any of the periods/authors seen in class. This
outline has to be approved by the professor in order to go on working. In this
outline the student has to state the title and pages of a literary work (narrative,
poetry or drama), the theme or topic to be studied and at least three written
secondary source for that study. After approbation, the student has to prepare an
informal approach to the text (see previous category d. Oral Presentation) and
present it to the class. The final version of this essay is the final written paper. If
you decide to write an essay, it will need to be at least 4-5 pages long. There is no
maximum length for this assignment. If your final project is something different
from an essay you need to schedule an appointment with your professor to
discuss the nature of this project and how to approach it.
f. Final Exam: the Final Exam in this class will be a comprehensive exam consisting
of definitions of literary terminology, movements and critical opinion of three
short texts. The goal of this final exam is to be able to recognize literary terms,
periods and to analyze and interpret a literary text. Final Exam will be held
according to the Final Exam schedule and it may take from 1 to 2 hours.
GRADES: Your final grade for this course will be determined on a percent of the
total points possible and in accordance with the following descriptions: No extra
credit will be given.
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A:
Excellent mastery of the subject matter. The "A" student completes all course
requirements on time with precision and insight. He shows exceptional skill in
manipulation of concepts targeted in the course. He contributes to a stimulating
classroom environment by not missing class, by participating in class discussions and
by interacting with other students. An "A" student's enthusiasm leads him to
discover new concepts or to acquire new skills on his/her own.
B:
Good mastery of the subject matter. This student completes all assignments
on time with precision and insight. He attends class regularly and participates in
discussions. All graded work shows good mastery of the material.
C:
Satisfactory mastery of subject. This student performs beyond minimum
course expectations and demonstrates moderate understanding of the material.
D:
Borderline understanding of subject. This student scarcely meets minimum
course expectations.
NO TE ADMITIRAN TAREAS MAS TARDE
DE LA HORA DE CLASE.
No se admitirán “problemas tecnológicos” como excusa para
entregar las tareas tarde
Late and Make-up Work: Any activities or assignments missed due to an
unexcused absence will receive a grade of 0. No late work will be
accepted and no make-ups will be allowed. In the case of officially
documented excused absences I will determine how the missed work
should best be accounted for.
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Disability Accommodations: Students with medical, psychological,
learning or other disabilities desiring reasonable academic adjustment,
accommodations, or auxiliary aids to be successful in this class will need
to contact the DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER Coordinator (Baako
Wahabu) for eligibility determination. Proper documentation of
impairment is required in order to receive services or accommodations.
DRC is located in the North Plaza Building. Visit or call 652-7516 to
schedule appointment to discuss the process. DRC Coordinator
determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services.
Dmail: Important class and university information will be sent to your
Dmail email account. This information includes your DSC bill, financial
aid/scholarship notices, notification of dropped classes, reminders of
important dates and events, and other information critical to your
success in this class and at DSU.
 We wanted to notify you that we have transitioned your email account
on rebelmail.dixie.edu to dmail.dixie.edu. This new system, powered by
Google, will provide Gmail to our school, as well as a suite of other Google
products that will enable our organization to better communicate, share,
and collaborate.

You will be held responsible for information sent to your Dmail email,
so please check it often.
CANVAS: Canvas will be the digital support system used to send out
additional reading materials, announcements, and any other assignments
that your professor may think adequate for this course.
** You will be held responsible for information sent to your Dmail email
and reading materials in CANVAS, so please check them often. **
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Important Links:
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Disability Resource Center - dixie.edu/drcenter
IT Student Help Desk - dixie.edu/helpdesk
Library - library.dixie.edu
Testing Center - dixie.edu/testing
Tutoring Center - dixie.edu/tutoring
Writing Center - dixie.edu/english/dsc_writing_center.php
Final exams - http://dixie.edu/reg/syllabus/#finals
University resources: Several University resources are available to
help you succeed. Check out the links for each one to get more
information.
If you need help understanding the content of your courses, go to
the Tutoring Center located on the 4th floor of the Holland
Centennial Commons in Room 431. You can visit them online at
http://dsc.dixie.edu/tutoring/
If you need help writing papers, go to the Writing Center on the
fourth floor of the Holland Centennial Commons in room 421. You
can also visit them online at
http://new.dixie.edu/english/dsc_writing_center.php
If you need to use a computer to do schoolwork on campus, go to
the Computer Center in the Smith Computer Center or the Library
basement.
If you are assigned to take a test in the Testing Center, go to the
North Plaza. You can get information on their website at
http://new.dixie.edu/testing/
The Library has all kinds of information and resources. Visit the
Dixie State University Library on the 2nd, and 3rd floors of the
Holland Centennial Commons, or go to the library website at
http://library.dixie.edu/
School Policies and Student Code:
3-34 ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE
34.1 Cheating: Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated at
Dixie State University, including but not limited to plagiarism on written
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assignments, submitting other person's work as one's own, and cheating
on exams or quizzes. Teachers at Dixie State University may discipline
students proven guilty of academic dishonesty by:
34.1.1 Giving a failing grade on the specific assignment where dishonesty
occurred,
34.1.2 Failing the student in the entire course,
34.1.3 Immediately dismissing and removing the student from the
course, and/or
34.1.4 Referring the student to Student Affairs, a committee which may
reprimand, place on probation, suspend, and/or expel the student.
34.2 Disruptive Behavior: Teachers at Dixie State University have the
right to manage the classroom environment to ensure a good learning
climate. Toward this end, teachers (or college security) may dismiss and
remove disruptive students from individual class activities. If a student's
behavior continues to disrupt class activities, the teacher may dismiss
and cause the removal of disruptive students from their course.
34.3 Student Appeals: Students who believe themselves wrongfully
disciplined may appeal those disciplinary actions through the standard
grievance procedure. (Policy 5-35)
Aviso: Las normas más estrictas posibles se aplicarán a cualquier
estudiante que entregue un trabajo que no sea suyo, que no sea
original, que sea copiado de otro estudiante, de un libro o de
Internet. Cualquier tipo de PLAGIO está totalmente prohibido en
esta clase.
FOR POLICIES REGARDING ACADEMIC DISHONESTY, STUDENT
BEHAVIOUR AND CLASS ABSENCES…. PLEASE VISIT THIS WEB
SITE AT OUR COLLEGE PAGE:
http://new.dixie.edu/reg/faculty/?page=Syllabus
Student Code:
http://www.dixie.edu/humanres/policy/sec5/533.html
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NOTE ABOUT ABSENCES:
Exchange emails and/or phone numbers with one or two classmates.
They can let you know what you missed if you are ever absent and they
can also pick up a copy of any handouts that may be distributed in class.
If you are absent you should see another student to get a copy of any
handouts you may have missed. Otherwise you can stop by my office
hours for handouts you may have missed when absent.
 For more information regarding "Policy for Absences Related to
College Functions", please read section 5.23 (ATTENDANCE) at
the DSC Handbook.
CLASSMATE CONTACTS
Use these contacts in case of absence or if you have a question regarding
assignments.
Name: ______________ email: ___________________________ phone: ______________
Name: ______________ email: ___________________________ phone: ______________
Name: ______________ email: ___________________________ phone: ______________
TUTORING CENTER
The Tutoring Center is in the Holland Centennial Commons for many
subjects. Tutoring in Spanish Services depend on demand, budgetary
constraints, and tutor availability. Check the schedules and names of
tutors every semester or ask me after the second or third week of classes
when I will have a list of tutors. The schedule of the Tutoring Center
open for drop-ins is the following:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 1:00pm to 4:00 pm
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Spanish Tutoring
(Write here their hours as soon as your instructor receives notification of the
available times for this semester):
IMPORTANT DSC DATES TO REMEMBER:
2014 Spring Semester
Jan 6
Classwork Starts
Jan 9
Last Day to Waitlist
Jan 10
Last Day to Add Without Signature
Jan 15
Drop/Audit Fee Begins ($10 per class)
Jan 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 21
$50 Late Registration/Payment Fee
Jan 27
Pell Grant Census
Jan 27
Last Day to drop without receiving a "W" grade
Jan 29
Courses dropped for non-payment
Jan 31
Last Day to Add/Audit
Feb 17
President's Day
Feb 24
Mid-Term Grades Due
Feb 28
Last Day to Drop Individual Class
Mar 10-14
Spring Break
Mar 28
Last Day for Complete Withdrawal
Apr 23
Classwork Ends
Apr 24
Reading Day
Apr 25
Final Exams
Apr 28-30, May 1 Final Exams
May 2
Commencement
Important Class Policies:
Set your cell phones in vibrate only and put them
away in your backpacks.
No electronic devices are permitted in the class
without the Professor’s permission (ipads,
blackberries, iphones, kindle, nook, or any tablet nor
laptop computer)
No food or pop in class
No bad behavior will be allowed in this class
Please arrive on time to class !!!
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CALENDARIO TENTATIVO
(subject to change)
(ésta es una guía a seguir para mayor facilidad y eficacia en la clase de
3390. En el caso de que hubiera algún cambio siempre se indicará en la
clase con la aprobación de la profesora)
DATE
IN CLASS
HOMEWORK
Week
Martes
-Presentación del curso.
1/07/14
-Presentación de la profesora y de
los estudiantes.
Jueves
-Literatura como Arte y Fenómeno
estético y Autor y su obra (p. 2-8)
-Leer p. 10-18
Martes
-La Narrativa (p. 10-18)
-Práctica asignada por la
profesora
1/14/14
- Prácticas en clase
Jueves
- Panorama Histórico y Categorías
fundamentales
-Leer introducción (p. 2-8)
1
1/09/14
leer p. 24-25
1/16/14
-El género narrativo: definición y
orígenes
Esquemas
Martes
1/21/14
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Don Juan Manuel: “Lo que le
sucedió a un mozo que…” y su El
Conde Lucanor
-Leer biografía de Don
Juan Manuel y su cuento:
“Lo que sucedió a un
mozo que …” (42-45)
-Contestar preguntas del
Cuestionario (p.45)
-Leer biografía de Ricardo
Palma y “La camisa de
Margarita” (p.46-49)
-Contestar preguntas del
cuestionario 1-9 (p.49-50)
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Ricardo Palma: “La camisa de
Margarita”
1/22/14
-Práctica oral y escrita
-Leer biografía de Teresa
de la Parra y “Blanca
Nieves y compañía” (p. 5358)
-Contestar preguntas del
cuestionario (p.58)
Martes
-Parra: “Blanca Nieves y Compañía”
1/28/14
-Práctica oral y escrita
Jueves
Ana María Matute: “Pecado de
omisión”
1/30/14
-Leer bio Ana María
Matute y su “Pecado de
omisión” (p.79-82)
-Contestar preguntas del
cuestionario (p.83)
4
-Leer bio de Isabel Allende
y “La mujer del juez”
(p.94-101)
-Práctica oral y escrita
-Contestar preguntas del
cuestionario (p.101)
Martes
2/04/14
Jueves
Isabel Allende y “La mujer del
juez”
Estudiar para el examen
#1
5
-Explicación del Análisis Literario
#1
Repaso para el Examen #1
Estudiar para el examen
#1
EXAMEN # 1 -- NARRATIVA
-Leer Introducción a la
poesía y cómputo silábico
(138-43)
2/06/14
Martes
2/11/14
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-Introducción a la Poesía
-Cómputo silábico (prácticas)
-Escribir el Análsis
Literario #1
2/13/14
-Estudiar versificación,
figuras retóricas y tropos
(p. 143-51)
Martes
-Entrega del Análisis Literario #1
2/18/14
Jueves
-Estudiar lenguaje
literario, figuras retóricas y
tropos (p.152-158)
7
- Versificación española
- El lenguaje literario, figuras retóricas
y tropos
- El lenguaje literario, figuras
retóricas y tropos
2/20/14
-Leer: Panorama histórico
y categorías fundamentales
(160-172)
-Prácticas de análisis de métrica y
figuras del lenguaje
Martes
Panorama histórico y categorías
fundamentales
2/25/14
Jueves
2/27/14
El romance: carácter e historia.
“El Enamorado y la Muerte” y
“Romance del Conde Arnaldos”
Espronceda: “Canción del Pirata”
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-Leer: Anónimo, el
romance: carácter e
historia. Y “El Enamorado
y la Muerte” y “Romance
del Conde Arnaldos” (174176)
-Leer bio de Garcilaso de
la Vega y su “Soneto
XXIII” (p.176-8)
Leer bio Santa Teresa de
Jesús y “Vivo sin vivir en
mí” y “Nada te turbe” (p.
179-81)
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Martes
-Garcilaso de la Vega
3/04/14
- Poesía mística
Jueves
- Gustavo A. Bécquer
3/06/14
Martes
-Leer: bio de Gustavo
Adolfo Bécquer y sus
“Rimas XI y LIII” (19899)
-Leer bio Rubén Darío y
“Canción de otoño en
primavera” (206-9)
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-Leer bio Antonio
Machado y “Proverbios y
Cantares XXIX” y “La
-Rubén Darío
Saeta” (211-2)
-Leer bio Juan Ramón
Jiménez y “Yo no soy yo”
y “Vino, primero, pura”
-Explicación del Análisis literario #2
(213-4)
SPRING BREAK
10
3/11/14
Jueves
SPRING BREAK
-Leer bio César Vallejo
(216-8)
-Leer bio Federico García
Lorca y “Canción del
Jinete” (223-4)
Martes
- Antonio Machado
-Estudiar para el examen
#2
3/18/14
- Juan Ramón Jiménez
Jueves
- García Lorca
3/20/14
-Repaso para el examen y práctica
de métrica
3/13/14
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-Estudiar para el examen
#2
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EXAMEN # 2 –POESIA
- Leer introducción al
Drama (p. 252-61)
Jueves
Entregar Análisis Literario #2
- Leer: “La casa de
Bernarda Alba”. Acto I
3/27/14
-Introducción al Drama
12
3/25/14
- Breve: Panoramas
Martes
- Leer: “La casa de
Bernarda Alba”. Acto II
4/01/14
“La casa de Bernarda Alba”. Acto I
Jueves
“La casa de Bernarda Alba”. Acto
II
13
- Leer: “La casa de
Bernarda Alba”. Acto III
4/03/14
-Explicación de Análisis Literario
#3
Martes
“La casa de Bernarda Alba”. Acto
III
14
4/8/14
Jueves
EXAMEN #3 -- DRAMA
4/10/14
Martes
Presentaciones Orales
15
4/15/14
Jueves
Presentaciones Orales
4/17/14
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Presentaciones orales
16
4/22/14
Jueves
Reading Day
4/24/14
NO HAY CLASE
Jueves
5/01/14
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EXAMEN FINAL
De 12:30 a 2:30 pm en nuestro salón de clase
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GRADING SHEET
Nombre ___________________________________________________
1. Participación y Asistencia
Participación Activa
Asistencia
(5%)
2. Tests (3)
Test #1-Narrativa
Test #2-Poesía
Test #3-Teatro
(30%)
3. Presentación Oral
(10%)
4. Análisis Literarios (3)
(15%)
______ (20 pts.)
______ (30 pts.)
______ (100pts.)
______ (100 pts.)
______ (100 pts.)
______ (100 pts.)
Análisis-Narrativa #1
_______ (50 pts.)
Análisis- Poesía #2
_______ (50 pts.)
Análisis- Teatro #3
_______ (50 pts.)
5. Examen Final (1)
(25%)
_______ (250 pts.)
6. Ensayo Final
(15%)
_______ (150 pts.)
TOTAL
Prof. Leonor Ceballos
_________ (1000 pts)
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