AP SPANISH LITERATURE
Sr. Jiménez-Rivera
rjimenez-rivera@cps.edu
773-534-8600
AP Spanish Literature and Culture Course Description
¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español nivel avanzado en literatura!
AP Spanish Literature is an advanced level program that is conducted in Spanish. This class
is designed for the student who has mastered the fundamentals of the Spanish language and
is ready to apply his or her ability in a wide variety of subject areas. By the end of this course,
students will complete a comprehensive study of the Spanish language by strengthening and
incorporating Spanish listening, writing, reading, and conversational skills as well as an
extensive study of Ibero and Latin American literature. A reading selection of literary works
in poetry, novels, essays and drama will be included to give the student a deeper insight into
Hispanic civilizations and culture of the Spanish speaking people.
This course will prepare the student for the Advance Placement Examination for Spanish
Literature as well as focus on the Jones College Prep targeted instructional area of critical
thinking. Critical thinking is the well reasoned, problem solving process where one examines
evidence and decides what to believe, communicate or do.
Course objectives:
• Review of basic and advanced Spanish grammar through class discussion and essay writing.
• Read, discuss, and analyze critically in Spanish, literature of Spain and Latin American
through class discussions and essay writing.
• Development of advanced listening, writing and conversational skills though class
expositions and assignments.
• Learn techniques of literary analysis and a basic vocabulary of critical terms for class
discussion and essay writing.
• Successfully complete a series of exams, essays, and quizzes aimed for the preparation of
the AP Spanish Literature Exam.
• Satisfactory completion of the AP Spanish Literature reading requirements, AP Literature
class, and Literature exam in May.
Textbook: Azulejo, Anthology and Guide to Ap Spanish Literature and Culture Course
Maria Colbert et al.
Technology: Computer, software, internet sites, tapes, videos, World Languages Lab, etc. will
be used to support the curriculum.
Required Materials: Separate 1½ 2 inch binder specifically used for Spanish assignments,
handouts, and readings. Students are also required to come to class with paper, pencil, black
or blue ink pen and textbook.
Students are to ALWAYS come to class with their textbook and all required materials failure
to do so will reflect on grade.
Note: On occasion students will be asked to do research for certain homework assignments
by going to the library or on the internet. Students will also be required to look for and print
readings from internet.
The curriculum will include:
1st Quarter
Medieval, Golden Age, and Baroque
Poesía
“Romance del rey moro que perdió Alhama” El
Romancero (España)
“Romance del Conde Arnaldos” – El Romancero (España)
“En tanto que de rosa y azucena” Garcilaso de la Vega (España; 1501?1536)
“La dulce boca que a gustar convida” y” Mientras por competir con ty cabello”
Luis de Góngora (España; 15611627)
“Miré los muros de la patria mía” Fracisco de Quevedo (España; 15801645)
“Hombres necios que acusáis” y “En perseguirme mundo, ¿qué interesas? “
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (México; 16511695)
Prosa
El conde lucanor Juan Manuel (España; 12821348)
Lazarillo de Tormes (España; anónimo)
Los naufragios Alvar
Núñez Cabeza de Vaca (España; 1490?1559?)
Don Quijote de la Mancha Miguel
de Cervantes (España; 15471616)
Teatro
El burlador de Sevilla Tirsode Molina (España; 15841648)
Assignments:
Various reading assignments
Various analysis assignments
Several pop quizzes
Exam on the 2nd Friday of October
Paper due in October : Análisis poético
Paper due in November : Análisis temático
2nd Quarter
Nineteenth Century
Poesía
“En una tempestad” José
María de Heredia (Cuba; 18031839)
“Canción del pirata” José
de Espronceda (España; 18081842)
“No digáis que agotado su tesoro”, “ Yo soy ardiente” y “ volverán las oscuras glolondrinas”
Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer (España; 18361870)
“Yo soy un hombre sincero” y “Dos parias” José
Martí (Cuba; 18531895)
“Cancion de otoño en primavera”, “Lo fatal” y “A Roosevelt”
Rubén Darío (Nicaragua; 18671916)
Prosa
Vuelva usted mañana Mariano José de Larra (España; 18091837)
El alacrán de Fray Gómez Ricardo Palma (Perú; 18331919)
Adión, Cordera Leopoldo Alas “Clarín” (España; 18521901)
Las medias rojas Emilia de Pardo Bazán (España; 18511921)
Assignments:
Various reading assignments
Various análisis assignments
Several pop quizzes
Exam in December : Poetry analysis including literary terms
Paper due in December : Las medias rojas/Análisis del texto
Paper due in January : Análisis poético
3rd and 4th Quarters (February-May)
Twentieth Century
Poesía
“He andado muchos camonos”, “La primavera besaba”, “Caminante, son tus huellas”
Antonio Machado (España; 18751939)
“Romance de la luna luna”, “Romance sonámbulo”
Federico García Lorca (España; 18981936)
“Me gusta cuando callas”, “Walking around”, “Oda a la alcachofa”
Pablo Nerudo (Chile; 19041973)
“Tu me quieres blanca” y “Peso Ancestral” Alfonsina
Storni (Argentina; 18921938)
“Sensemayá” y Balada de los dos abuelos” Nicolás
Guillén (Cuba; 19021989)
“A Julia de Burgos” Julia de Burgos (Puerto Rico; 19141953)
“Autoretrato” Rosario Castellanos (México; 19251974)
Prosa
San Manuel Bueno, mártir Miguel de Unamuno (España; 18641936)
El hijo Horacio Quiroga (Uruguay; 18781937)
La muerte y la brújula y el sur Jorge Luis Borges (Argentina; 18991986)
¿No oyes ladrar los perros? JuanRulfo (México; 19181986)
La continuidad de los parques y La noche boca arriba Julio Cortázar (Argentina; 1914-1984)
Choc Mool Carlos Fuentes (México; 1928)
La siesta del martes, la viuda de Montiel, Un señor muy viejo con unas alas enormes, La prodigiosa tarde
de Baltazar y El ahogado más hermoso del mundo
Gabriel García Márquez (Colombia; 1928)
Las ataduras Carmen Martín Gaite (España; 19252000)
Mi caballo mago Sabine Ulibarri (Estados Unidos; 1919)
Dos palabras Isabel Allende (Chile; 1942)
Teatro
La casa de Bernarda Alba Federico García Lorca (España; 18981936)
El delantal blanco Sergio Vodanovic (Chile; 1927)
Assignments:
Various reading assignments
Various analysis assignments
Pop quizzes/ Bellringers
Exam on February
Exam in March
AP practice exam on the last week of April
Paper due on the first week of March: Análisis temático
Paper due on the first week of April: Análisis del texto
Paper due on the first week May: Análisis poético
Final Review for AP exam
This is how I will assess your learning in this class:
Course work
Class Participation
Lab assignments
Projects & Presentations
Assessments
Final Exam
= 15% (homework, written classwork, bellringers)
= 20% (games, listening/speaking activities, staying on-task, hoja de participac
= 10% (listening activities, research)
= 15% (skits, essays)
= 20% (Tests/Quizzes)
=20% (per semester)
Grading scale:
100% - 90%
89% - 80%
79% - 70%
69% - 60%
Below 60%
=A
=B
=C
=D
=F
Policies:
Homework:
Homework will be posted on the Jones website each night before I leave for the day.
Even if it is not mentioned in class, you are responsible to have it ready to turn in on
the due date. Students must have their homework in class; if it is elsewhere it is a
zero. Partially completed homework will be awarded 50% at the teacher’s discretion.
Homework will be accepted a day late for partial credit. Students must write “Late”
at the top of the assignment, the title of the assignment, your name, your period, the
date assigned, and the date turned in, and put it in the bin as they enter the
classroom. This must be done before the lesson for the day begins.
Field Trips:
Students must make responsible choices when scheduling field trips. If a student is
missing class for a field trip, their homework must be in my mailbox prior to their
departure. Students must re-schedule missed quizzes and tests prior to the day of
the trip. No student will be allowed to miss class due to a field trip if they have an
“F” in the class up to the date of the trip. Since grades are posted, it is the student’s
responsibility to decline the field trip if they have an F. If the student still attends, it
will be treated as an unexcused absence.
Language Lab:
Students will have class in the Language Lab once a week unless otherwise stated in
class. Students should report directly to Lab 404 on these days and will be marked
tardy if they are not in their assigned seat when the bell rings. Students are
responsible for their individual workstations, and may not change seats without my
authorization. Students must document any changes/problems with their
workstations at the beginning of the period or as the issue arises and place the form
in the bin. Students may only use pencil in the Lab. In addition to the student
handbook rules, disciplinary action will be taken for the following Lab Infractions:
food/gum in the Lab, looking at a site that was not instructed, messaging other
students in the Lab, playing games that were not instructed, using a writing utensil
other than a pencil, and defacing/damaging any lab property.
Academic Dishonesty:
I take academic dishonesty very seriously. Please refer to the student handbook for
the descriptions of academic dishonesty. In this class you will receive a zero on the
assignment, you will be referred to the disciplinarian, and a phone call or meeting
with your parents will be arranged.
Translation Devices:
Any use of a translation device with the exception of a dictionary will be considered
plagiarism. You will not receive credit for the assignment, and the disciplinarian and
your parents will be contacted. You will learn more and score higher in my class if
your assignments are in your own words.
In Class:
Students must be in their seats when the bell rings or they will be marked tardy. All
non-class materials should be on the floor under your desk. . Cell phones are not
tolerated and must be turned off before entry into the classroom. Please keep your
heads off of your desks. A positive attitude is very important in second language
acquisition, and will affect your grade.
Bathroom:
The bathroom pass is reserved for emergencies. When you leave class to go to the
bathroom you are missing valuable academic time. Please plan on using the
bathroom during the passing period or lunch.
Extra Help/Questions:
In order to receive help outside of class the student must be engaged in class.
Students can set up an appointment via e-mail, my preferred method of
communication with students and parents, to meet in my office. Parents may
inquire about their child’s progress via e-mail or voicemail both will be returned
within 48 school hours. Parents and students: Please make sure you have looked at
Gradebook at http://impact.cps.k12.il.us/ before inquiring about grades.
AS A STUDENT IN THIS CLASS:
I know and understand the grading scale and course evaluation
I know and understand that completing all required assignments and daily class participation
is required to successfully complete the AP Spanish Literature
I understand that I will be expected to take the AP Spanish Literature Exam on May
2013.
I know and understand the classroom policies
Classroom Policies:
1. All students are expected to arrive on time to class with their textbook and all required
materials. Students will not be permitted to go to their locker during class time. When the
bell rings, every student is expected to be in his/her seat and ready for class. Each time a
student is tardy, a report will be made for the infraction and points will be deducted from
their participation grade.
2. As a student in AP Spanish Literature, you are expected to do all the assigned readings.
You will read both in class and at home.
AP SPANISH LITERATURE
Sr. Jiménez-Rivera
Student’name:____________________________________________________________
I have read the Syllabus for my Spanish class and discussed it with my teacher. I have also
discussed my responsibilities pertaining to the class with my parent(s).
I will spend this year striving to achieve the best, and am willing to put forth all the effort
possible to excel.
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Student’s Signature
Date
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Parent/Guardian's Signature
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