Appalachian State University
Foreign Languages and Literarures
SPAN 2025 (T & R @ 3:30 p.m)
Introducción a la literatura hispanoamericana
Dr. María Patricia Napiorski
Sanford Hall: 429
Napiorskimp@appstate.edu
Office Hours: T & R 12:30-1:30
Or by appointment
Descripción:
En este curso leeremos y analizaremos obras pertenecientes a la
literatura española, latinoamericana y, de igual importancia, obras escritas por
autores hispanos de los Estados Unidos. El estudio se realizará en base a los
diferentes géneros literarios: el ensayo, la narrativa, la poesía y el teatro.
El estudiante bebe prepararse para cada clase leyendo los textos
asignados y respondiendo a los cuestionarios sobre el análisis de las lecturas.
Igualmente, es responsabilidad del estudiante el hacer una lectura detallada y
concienzuda de los apartados teóricos incluidos en el libro de texto. El
calendario tentativo incluido en el sílabo presenta un plan del curso que se
llevará para cada clase.
Objetivos:
El estudiante deberá familiarizarse con los métodos de comprensión y
análisis pertinentes a cada género literario. Al mismo tiempo, deberá aprender
los datos necesarios concernientes a los autores y los períodos artísticos
estudiados en clase.
El alumno deberá, igualmente ser capaz de distinguir entre los distintos
géneros literarios y conocer los rasgos característicos de cada uno de ellos, y
expresar su análisis en trabajos y exámenes debidamente elaborados gramatical
y ortográficamente.
Evaluación:
Diarios
Análisis literario
Presentación
Final Exam
= 40 %
= 30 %
= 10%
= 20%
Libro de texto:
FRIEDMAN, Edward, L. Teresa Valdivieso y Carmelo Virgilio (1994)
Aproximaciones al estudio de la literatura hispánica. Quinta edición.
McGraw-Hill.
Website: www1.appstate.edu/~napiorskimp
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ATTENDANCE: Your grade will be lowed if your unjustified absences are more
than four. After the fourth unexcused absence, your final grade will go down one
letter for each absence. (For instance, if your final grade is a B but you have
more than four unjustified absences your final grade will be B-, if you have more
than five unjustified absences your final grade will be C+, if you have six
unjustified absences your final grade will be C, and so forth).
What constitutes an unjustified absence? Not attending to the entire class, and
not presenting a valid WRITEN excuse.
According to ASU regulations, students have two excused absences a year
for religious celebrations or holidays. The students must provide a written
excuse with the date of absence and an explanation of the request no later
than the third week of class (Sept. 9) to the professor.
Explanation of Grading Criteria
Journals/Diarios: Students will write one journal entry a week of about 400 words,
and about the texts assigned. Each entry consists of a detailed summary of the
text (play, short story, poem, etc.,) and a reflection on the work. A reflection is an
answer to the questions: What does this work mean to me? What is the main
theme (or themes) of this work? What is the author’s perspective on this theme?
Journals are due every Tuesday.
Essay/Análisis literario: (5 pages double space). Students will write a literary
analysis on one short story, poem, play or essay, previously approved by the
profesor. Essays are due October 18. (NO LATE ASSIGMENTS WILL BE
TAKEN IN THIS CLASS)
Presentation: On the text/work prepared for the literary essay.
Presentation Dates: November 20 & December 1. (If power point or any other
electronic device is used, please proof read before and make sure there are no
gramatical errors. Points will be deducted from your grade for gramatical error
son the screen).
Final Exam: Essay questions format. December 12 @ Noon
Plan de clases:
Introducción al curso. Explicación del syllabus.
Los diferentes géneros narrativos: (poesía, narrativa, teatro, ensayo)
La narrativa (el cuento, la novela)
Los elementos literarios del cuento:
Orígenes del cuento:
Leer: Don Juan Manuel “Lo que le sucedió a un mozo que casó con una
muchacha de muy mal carácter” p. 42
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El Realismo: Benito Pérez Galdós “El Don Juan” Biblioteca Digital
El Naturalismo: Emile Zolá y la novela de observación:
Leer: Emilia Pardo Bazán “Las medias rojas” p. 50.
El Existencialismo:
Leer: Miguel de Unamuno “Don Juan Manuel Bueno Mártir”
El Realismo Social en España:
Leer “Pecado de omisión” de Ana María Matute. P. 74
(Selección “La lengua de las mariposas”)
El existencialismo y el naturalismo en Sur América:
Leer: Horacio Quiroga “La gallina degollada” Biblioteca Digital.
La vanguardia (El Surrealismo):
Leer: Jorge Luis Borges “El Etnógrafo” p.66.
El realismo mágico y lo real maravilloso:
Documental sobre (Frida Kahlo)
Leer “La noche boca arriba” de Julio Cortázar p. 60.
Leer Gabriel García Márquez “Solo vine a hablar por teléfono” “La luz es como el
agua” Biblioteca Digital.
El Posmodernismo:
Leer Elena Poniatowska “El recado” p. 80
Leer: María Luisa Puga: “La Naturalidad” (En reserva en la biblioteca)
Luisa Valenzuela: “Pantera Ocular “ (En reserva en la biblioteca)
Cristina Peri Rossi “El Museo de los Esfuerzos Inútiles” p. 83
October 13 (Primera mitad del semestre)
La poesía: El Lenguaje literario y Figuras del pensamiento
Leer: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, p. 179.
Leer: Amado Nervo p.198.
Leer: Cesar Vallejo p.206
Leer: Vicente Huidobro p.209
Selección de la película “Il Postino” para discutir la metáfora y la imaginería en
Neruda
Leer: Pablo Neruda, p. 221.
España:
Leer Federico García Lorca p. 210
U.S Hispanic poetry:
Victor Hernández Cruz: “Tropicalization”(Fotocopia)
Leer: Américo Paredes “Alma Pocha” (Fotocopia)
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Leer: Tato Laviera : “My Graduation Speech” (Fotocopia)
El teatro” y Análisis del teatro y la estructura de la obra dramática
Leer: Osvaldo Dragún: “La hombre que se convirtió en perro” pp. 249
Leer: Paloma Pedrero “Resguardo personal” p. 317
Leer: Acto primero de La casa de Bernarda Alba de Federico García Lorca.
Video La casa de Bernarda Alba.
El ensayo: Tipos de ensayo.
Leer: Mariano José Larra “Vuelva usted mañana” p.390
Leer: Rosario Castellanos “Y las madres, ¿qué opinan? P. 410
Leer: Rosario Castellanos “La autenticidad de la mujer en el arte” p.414.
Examen Final: Monday December 12 @ Noon
(By mandate of the Dean of Art and Sciences Office, final exam dates are
not changeable)
Note: As a community of learners at Appalachian State University, we must
create an atmosphere of honesty, fairness, and responsibility, without
which we cannot earn the trust and respect of each other. Furthermore,
we recognize that academic dishonesty detracts from the value of an
Appalachian degree. Therefore, we shall not tolerate lying, cheating, or
stealing in any form and will oppose any instance of academic
dishonesty. This course will follow the provisions of the Academic
Integrity Code, which can be found on the Office of Student Conduct Web
Site: www.studentconduct.appstate.edu. /
Academic integrity continues to be an important issue, especially given
students’ various interpretations of intellectual property rights and
the ease of downloading material from the Web. Here are some things you
might do in your classes to promote academic integrity, in addition to a
statement on your syllabi and course web sites:
* Lead discussions about academic integrity during class.
* Create multiple versions of quizzes and exams.
* Provide a space for students to reaffirm the Academic Integrity
Honor Pledge on assignments, quizzes and exams (“I pledge on my
honor that I have not violated the Appalachian State University
Academic Integrity Code”).
* Use current events to illustrate, discuss and reaffirm the value
of integrity.
* Contact the Office of Student Conduct in all appropriate cases of
academic dishonesty.
*2. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities*
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that we make reasonable
accommodations for students with documented disabilities. It is
important for faculty members to understand what we are and are not
obliged to do when providing accommodations for students, so please
familiarize yourself with the ODS web site and contact the office if you
have questions about a request for accommodation. Please respect
students’ rights to confidentiality and privacy when discussing
disability accommodations with them. If you have questions, please
contact Maranda Maxey, Director of the Office of Disability Services, at
extension 3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.
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The Office of Disability Services recommends including the following
text on syllabi and course web sites:
/Appalachian State University is committed to making reasonable
accommodations for individuals with documented qualifying disabilities
in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Those seeking
accommodations based on a substantially limiting disability must contact
and register with The Office of Disability Services (ODS) at
http://www.ods.appstate.edu/ or 828-262-3056. Once registration is
complete, individuals will meet with ODS staff to discuss eligibility
and appropriate accommodations./
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