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SPANISH 300 Intermediate Spanish Readings/Honors
Programa de estudios / primavera de 2009
Wichita State University
INSTRUCTOR: Dr.
Michael McGlynn
OFFICE: Jardine Hall 414C
OFFICE HOURS:
M, W 1:00-2:00pm, and by
appointment
TELEPHONE: 978-6163
E-MAIL:
michael.mcglynn@wichita.edu
COURSE NUMBER:
MEETING TIME:
21795, 22725 (Honors)
M, W 10:30-11:20am
PLACE: Jardine Hall 310
Note: Weather Cancellations—call 978-6633 (select 2) to obtain information on weather-related class
cancellations.
Catalog Description:
General education further study course. Intensive reading and analysis of Spanish literary works of all
periods. Course will satisfy the LAS literature requirement.
Course Objectives:
Read and comprehend the foreign language when included in text of moderate difficulty and mature
content; write in the foreign language, using clear and correct vocabulary, idioms, and syntax;
understand that language & literature are essential elements of culture; introduction to literary
masterpieces.
Prerequisite(s):
SPAN 223 or departmental consent. This course will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
Textbooks and Other Materials:
At the bookstore
1. Iglesias and Maurer, Temas: Invitación a la literatura hispánica. Boston: Houghton Mifflin,
1994.
Ablah Library Reserve
1. All remaining materials are available at the reserve desk in the Ablah Library (see “Course
Reserves” on the WSU Library website or ask a librarian for assistance). Some materials
may be distributed among students directly, online, or through Blackboard.
Blackboard
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Classroom handouts are published on BB>>Course Documents. Please print these and bring to
each class meeting.
Students are responsible for having the proper materials for each class meeting. Plan ahead.
Evaluation Criteria:
Spanish 300:
Reaction Paper
Summary
Poetry Analysis
Close Reading
External Research
Essay in Literary Analysis
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Recitation
Participation
Homework, Quizzes
GRADING SCALE:
(5%)
(5%)
(5%)
(5%)
(5%)
(20%)
(10%)
(20%)
(5%)
(18%)
(2%)
Spanish 300H:
Reaction Paper
(5%)
Summary
(5%)
Poetry Analysis
(5%)
Close Reading
(5%)
External Research
(5%)
Two Essays in Literary Analysis (20%)
Midterm Exam
(10%)
Final Exam
(20%)
Recitation
(5%)
Participation
(18%)
Homework, Quizzes
(2%)
In general, a higher level of preparedness and
discussion is expected of students of SPAN 300.
There will also be additional assignments and
meetings.
Letter grades are based on the following percentage system:
(90-100%)
= A; distinguished achievement
(80-89%)
= B; outstanding achievement
(70-79%)
= C; average achievement
(60-69%)
= D; below average achievement
(0-59%)
= F; fail
Grade Components:
 Essays, papers and compositions should be typed, double-spaced, proof-read, and stapled. All
essays for this course are essays in literary analysis. Specific instructions for each assignment are
on Blackboard. By departmental policy, if you are not a native speaker of Spanish, having a native
or experienced speaker of Spanish edit, proof-read or assist in any way with your essay means
that the work is not your own and is considered cheating.
 Examinations require students to write essay answers that demonstrate knowledge of literary
masterpieces and interpretational strategies. There will also be objective knowledge questions. No
PDAs, telephones, or other electronic devices are permitted during exams. Students should bring a
blue exam book to write answers. The final exam for SPAN 300 is scheduled for Friday, May 15,
10:00am-11:50pm. It is cumulative, and will follow the same format as the mid-term.
 Quizzes that allow students to show that they understand the readings will be provided on an asneeded basis. Quizzes will be factored into the homework grade.
 Poetry Recitation: Each student will memorize San Juan de la Cruz’ “En una noche oscura” (p.54)
and recite this sonnet before the class. Recitation is a traditional and effective cognitive activity. It
is necessary to truly understand poetry, especially oral poetry.
 Attendance is important for the successful completion of this course. If you miss a class meeting,
you (not your professor, and not the forces of fate) are responsible for what you missed. There is
no make up or reprisal of lectures. Contact another student for missed assignments and notes. It
is strongly recommended that before the second class meeting you exchange contact info. with two
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other students for this purpose. Students are allowed three absences before it affects their grade.
Thereafter, each absence will lower the final grade by one percent. These absences are for
emergencies and illness. You cannot pass the course with more than fourteen absences.
Participation. This class includes numerous activities that require students to speak, listen, and
participate in a culturally appropriate manner. Students are expected to be involved and stay
involved. This means that they must be in class. There is no way that a class can really be made
up. Students are expected to make a commitment to this class and to attend all meetings. Saying
nothing in class can result in no higher than a grade of ‘D’ in participation. See Blackboard
for more information on how participation is evaluated.
Class Policies:
 Turn-in dates. All assigned homework should be done before class in order to prepare for class
activities. All work is due on time. No late work is accepted. Please turn in all formal, written
assignments at the beginning of class; leave the assignment on professor’s desk before class starts.
 Classroom Management. As a matter of courtesy and respect for the learning process of your
fellow students, make sure you follow these few simple guidelines: come on time; turn off your cell
phones; be patient and tolerant with other people’s opinions; avoid conversation topics unrelated to
the current class discussion. Courtesy is expected of all.
 Academic honesty. Academic dishonesty or plagiarism will result in a grade of zero for the
assignment and a letter of notification will be sent to the student's college. (See Academic Honesty
Statement below). For graded assignments (e.g. essays), it is considered cheating to have a
Spanish-speaker or Spanish tutor help you.
 It’s your education. Students are responsible for their education in this course, such as it is. If you
can’t find a reading, or don’t have the material, it’s up to you to get what you need. In general, you
are expected to be resourceful and responsible. A positive, open-minded, complaint-free attitude
has proven to be the most important key to success in this course.
Department and University Policies:
ACADEMIC HONEST is essential for any community of scholars. All graded student work
must be that student's original work. If the instructor becomes convinced by either the
student's actions or by the work itself that it is not original, the instructor may take action as
severe as recording a grade of F, explaining why the action was taken. A standard of honesty,
fairly applied to all students, is essential to a learning environment. Students abridging a standard of
honesty must accept the consequences; penalties are assessed by appropriate classroom instructors or
other designated people. Serious cases may result in discipline at the College or University level and
may result in suspension or dismissal. Dismissal from a college for academic dishonesty constitutes
dismissal from the University. (WSU Student Handbook)
SPECIAL NEEDS: If you have a physical, psychiatric/emotional, medical, or learning disability that
may impact on your ability to carry out assigned course work, I would encourage you to contact the
Office of Disability Services (DS). The office is located in Grace Wilkie Annex, Room 173. (Voice
mail number is 978-3309; TTY phone number is 978-3067). DS will review your concerns and
determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate for you. All information and
documentation of your disability is confidential and will not be released by DS without your written
permission.
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TEMARIO1
(Las lecturas y las actividades se deben preparar antes de venir a clase ese día).
APROX.=Aproximaciones al estudio de la literatura hispánica (despacho de reservas, biblioteca)
T=Temas
FECHA
TEMA/ACTIVIDAD EN CLASE
LECTURA/PREPARACIÓN
PARA ESE DÍA2
SEMANA
miércoles 21/1
viernes 23/1
UNO
¿Qué es la literatura?
Extracto de Proberbios morales de Sem
Tob, Nada te espanta de Santa Teresa de
Jesús.
Introducción al curso.
SEMANA
lunes 26/1
DOS
Introducción a la poesía.
La lírica amorosa desde las jarchas a
Neruda.
miérc.28/1
viernes 30/1
El amor espiritual--¿es la misma cosa que
el amor carnal?
SEMANA
lunes 2/2
TRES
Práctica del análisis de la versificación.
miérc.4/2
Entregar reflexión personal sobre un
poema (de San Juan o Santa Teresa) al
principio de la clase.
Innovaciones poéticas del siglo XX.
viernes 6/2
SEMANA
lunes 9/2
1
2
CUATRO
La poesía existencial y vanguardista.
Lea el programa de estudios. Diga
sugerencias en la segunda clase. Imprima
todos los documentos de BB y tráigalos a
cada reunión de clase. De aquí en
adelante, hay que mantenerse al tanto con
BB.
“Introducción a la poesía” I (APROX
134-135).
T: Jarchas (2), Rimas de Bécquer (7, 4041)
Ya no de Vilarño (45), Puedo escribir los
versos más tristes de Neruda (47).
“Introducción a la poesía” II (APROX
135-138).
Vivo de Santa Teresa de Jesús, Noche
oscura de San Juan de la Cruz, A Cristo
crucificado (T 49-57).
“Introducción a la poesía” III-IV
(Aprox.138-144).
Soneto de Lope de Vega (T 326-327).
“Introducción a la poesía” V (APROX
144-147).
El poema de Juan Ramón Jiménez
Arte poética de Vicente Huidobro,
Manifiesto de Nicanor Parra (T 300-308).
Walking Around de Neruda, Greguerías
de Ramón Gómez de la Serna (T271-
Este programa es de carácter informativo, pudiendo sufrir cambios.
Se refiere a páginas, a no ser que se indique lo contrario.
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279).
miérc.11/2
viernes 13/2
Entegar análisis del soneto de
Garcilaso.
Introducción a la narrativa.
SEMANA
lunes 16/2
CINCO
“No oyes ladrar los perros.”
miérc.18/2
“No oyes ladrar los perros.”
viernes 20/2
“La mujer que llegaba a las seis.”
SEMANA
lunes 23/2
SEIS
“La mujer que llegaba a las seis.”
miérc.25/2
“La busca de Averroes.”
viernes 27/2
“La busca de Averroes.”
SEMANA
lunes 2/3
SIETE
“La busca de Averroes.”
miérc.4/3
viernes 6/3
SEMANA
lunes 9/3
miérc.11/3
viernes 13/3
SEMANA
lunes 16/3
miérc.18/3
viernes 20/3
SEMANA
lunes 23/3
Entrevista con Borges (VHS).
Repaso. Entregar resumen de la trama
de Milagro VIII al empezar la clase.
Clase virtual: Blackboard>>Discussion
Board>>Clase virtual, 6 de marzo,
2009.
OCHO
Examen parcial
La poesía narrativa.
“Introducción a la narrativa” (APROX
10-18).
“No oyes ladrar los perros” de Juan Rulfo
(T 110-112).
“No oyes ladrar los perros” de Juan Rulfo
(T 110-112).
“La mujer que llegaba a las seis” (García
Márquez (T 98-103)
La mujer que llegaba a las seis” (García
Márquez (terminar).
“La busca de Averroes” de Borges (T
330-334)
“La busca de Averroes” de Borges (T
terminar)
“La busca de Averroes” de Borges”
(repasar)
Milagro VIII de Los milagros de nuestra
señora de Gonzalo de Berceo (fotocopia
la biblioteca)
Milagro VIII (continuado).
Revisar el examen.
NUEVE
Vacación de primavera—no hay clase.
DIEZ
Introducción al ensayo.
“El recado.”
miérc.25/3
viernes 27/3
“Día de los difuntos de 1836”
SEMANA
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“Introducción al ensayo I-II”(APROX
376-378).
“El recado” de Elena Poniatowska (T 12).
“Introducción al ensayo V”(APROX 376380-382).
“Día de los difuntos de 1836”, de Mariano
José de Larra, págs.. 217-218 (rerservas
de la biblioteca)
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lunes 30/3
“Día de los difuntos de 1836”
“Día de los difuntos de 1836” (terminar)
miérc.1/4
“El casarse pronto y mal”
viernes 3/4
“El casarse pronto y mal”
“El casarse pronto y mal” de Mariano
José de Larra, págs. 300-303 (rerservas
de la biblioteca)
“El casarse pronto y mal” de Mariano
José de Larra (terminar)
SEMANA
lunes 6/4
miérc. 8/4
viernes 10/4
DOCE
Poema de mío Cid: Introducción.
La convocación de la cort.
Primera y segunda demanda.
Tercera demanda.
SEMANA
lunes 13/4
Repartición de “evidencia externa” en
clase.
TRECE
El duelo.
Poema de mío Cid (págs. 130-139)
miérc. 15/4
Conclusiones.
Poema de mío Cid (re-leer, estudiar)
viernes 17/4
Entregar lectura detenida sobre el
Poema del Cid al empezar la clase.
SEMANA
lunes 20/4
miérc.22/4
viernes 24/4
SEMANA
lunes 27/4
miér. 29/4
viernes 1/5
SEMANA
lunes 4/5
miérc.6/5
viernes 8/5
SEMANA
lunes 11/5
martes 12/5
SEMANA
Película del Cid.
CATORCE
Presentar evidencia externa en grupo.
Introducción al drama.
Poema de mío Cid (págs. 113-119)
Poema de mío Cid (págs.119-124)
Poema de mío Cid (págs.124-129)
“Introducción al drama I, II, IV”
(APROX 248-249, 257).
Taller del ensayo.
Traer borrador del ensayo.
QUINCE
La casa de Bernarda Alba.
La casa de Bernarda Alba (T 149-156)
La casa de Bernarda Alba.
T 156-163.
La casa de Bernarda Alba.
T 170-177.
DIECISEIS
La casa de Bernarda Alba.
T 178-185.
Versión fílmica de La casa de Bernarda
Alba.
Versión fílmica de La casa de Bernarda
Alba.
DIECISIETE
Repaso o taller de ensayo o fiesta.
University Study Day.
Entregar ensayo en 305 Jardine Hall antes de mediodía.
DIECIOCHO
EXAMEN FINAL: viernes, quince de mayo, de 10,00 a 11,50 horas
Favor de confirmar en la pág. 20 del “Spring 2009 Schedule of Courses.”
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¡ F E L I C E S
V A C A C I O N E S !
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