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SYLLABUS
SPRING 2006
Introduccion al estudio de la literatura hisp8nica
Professor: Dr. Janice Wright
Office: 118 J.e. Long
Phone: 953-5412
Office Hours: 7:45-9:45 am
MWF or by appt.
College of Charleston
Dept. of Hispanic Studies
312 J.C. Long
Phone: 953-7619
Honor Code: As a student at the College of Charleston, you have signed the
Honor Code, and you will be expected to adhere to it in this class. Any
suspected violations will be referred to the Judicial Board. You should be
aware that violations of the Honor Code include any type of cheating on
exams, plagiarizing written work from any source, using electronic
translators, and receiving assistance from another person on any project.
MATERIAL TO BE USED IN TIllS CLASS:
--TEXTBOOK: Carmelo Virgilio et al. Aproximaciones al estudio de la
5thed., 2004 (Paperback)
literatura hispimica. New York: Random House,
--LARGE HARDBACK ENGLISH/SPANISH, SPANISHlENGLISH
DICTIONARY
--HANDOUTS
--folder with loose notebook paper to serve as portfolio for written work
EVALUATION:
3 hour (50 minute) exams~15% each
Writing assignments, handouts/essays-15%
Preparation/Participation-15%
Written Essay-15%
Final oral presentation-l 0%
GRADING SCALE:
90-100% A
87-89
B+
80-86
B
77-79 C+
70-76 C
65-69 D
64 below F
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ABSENCE POLICY: Spanish 320 is a participation class, and you are
expected to attend on a regular basis. If you miss classes, it is your
responsibility to find out what material was covered during your absence and
study that material so that your participation remains active. As indicated on
the table below, your grade will be lowered for each absence after three (3).
Frequent or extended absences will prevent you from assimilating and
discussing class content and will influence negatively both your in-class and
examination performances. You will receive a written warning after the
fourth (4) absence. After six (6) absences, you will be withdrawn for
excessive absences (WA).
ABSENCES:
1-3
4
5
6
Grade not affected
Grade dropped 20%
Warning Letter
Grade dropped 30%
Withdrawn for excessive absences (WA)
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES: Spanish 320 is an
introductory course to the study of Hispanic literature. You will read texts
written by both Spanish and Latin American authors. This course will
prepare you for the 300 level literature survey courses (361/62, 371/72). At
the end of this course, you will be able to--A) understand the general characteristics of the different literary genres
(ensayo, narrativa, poesia, teatro).
B) analyze literary texts using basic skills; for example, close reading,
comparison/contrast, placing a work within its literary movement.
C) become familiar with the evolution of the literary genres throughout
western culture--literary movements from the Middle Ages to the present
(la edad medial el renacimiento y barroco (Siglo de oro)/ el romanticismo/ el
realismo/ movimientos de vanguardia (Siglo XX).
D) appreciate the importance of literature in understanding Hispanic
cultures.
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E) use critical thinking to appreciate literature as a complex and fundamental
expression of the human being, both male and female.
G) improve your Spanish skills-listening, speaking, reading, writing, and
cultural exposure-as you read the literary texts, write homework
assignments and essays, take exams, listen to lectures, and participate in
class discussions.
DETAILS OF CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
A) You will READ ALL TEXT ASSIGNMENTS, COMPLETE ALL
HOMEWORK, and come to class prepared to PAR TICIPATE IN CLASS
DISCUSSION-I 5% of your FINAL GRADE=CLASS PREPARATION/
PARTICIP ATION! On your homework and essays, you will be asked to
think about and answer certain questions regarding the texts we are reading.
In class, you will have the opportunity to work in pairs and small groups
with your classmates. PLEASE TAKE THIS GROUP WORK
SERIOUSLY! YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REPORT AT THE END OF
THE ACTIVITIES!
B) There are 3 hour (50 minute) exams. They consist of both essay
questions and short answer questions requesting specific information. You
will be able to choose from among 2-3 essay questions and from the short
answers as well. These exams will last 1 class period.
C) You will write a 5 page (minimum), typed, double-spaced, critical
analysis of a novel, a group of short stories, essays or poems, or a play.
Comparative studies are also an option. The sixth (6) page will be the
bibliography (minimum 3 critical works-no internet entries, please!).
THIS ANALYSIS MUST COVER MATERIAL NOT SPECIFICALLY
STUDIED IN CLASS! You will first hand in a rough draft for 50% credit.
I will comment on the rough draft---organization/style and
grammar/vocabulary-and
provide you with an error correction key. Using
the key and following my instructions, you will turn in the fmal copy for the
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second 50% credit. This process will be complete by the last class period of
the semester.
D) The fmal exam period will be used for student presentations in Spanish of
the written papers. Your presentation should be timed to fill approximately
10 minutes. An important part of your presentation grade will be your
delivery, Spanish language skills, appropriate timing, interest level, etc.
Anything you can use to help your classmates understand and keep up their
interest will be useful. Use the board, prepare a colorful handout, diagram,
outline, drawing, etc. PRACTICE YOUR PRESENTATION!
Similar presentations will be grouped together and a question/answer period
will follow each group. Think of a question to ask or a comment to make.
The QUESTION/ANSWER PERIOD is considered PART OF YOUR
CLASS PARTICIPATION GRADE!
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TENTATIVE CLASS DISTRIBUTION
Week 1: Jan. 9-13
SCHEDULE, SPRING 2006
Introduccion al curso, el "syllabus"
Introduccion general (pags.I-8)
Introduccion a la narrativa (pags. 9-19)
Practica-l (b/d/f), 2 (aIb), 4 (aid), 5 (a-d),
6 (c/d) (pags.19-24)
Week 2: Jan. 18-20
(Lunes, 1/16, Martin Luther King Holiday)
Panorama historico (pags.24-39,
CuestionariolIdentiticaciones, pag. 40)
Week 3: Jan. 23-27
Lectura: Don Juan Manuel, un cuento del
Conde Lucanor, (pags. 41-45/Cuestionario,
Identiticaciones)
***Aplicar "El Cuento: Guia General para
el Lector (400) al Conde Lucanor y a los
cuentos siguientes
Week 4: Jan. 30-Feb. 3
Emilia Pardo Bazan, "Las medias rojas"
(pags. 49-52, CuestionariolIdentiticaciones)
Ana Maria Matute, "Pecado de omision"
(pags. 73-77, CuestionariolIdentiticaciones)
Week 5: Feb. 6-10
Realismo magico latinoamericano
Juan Rulfo, "i,No oyes ladrar los perros?"
(pags. 68-72, CuestionariolIdentiticaciones)
Week 6: Feb. 13-17
PONERSE AL DIAlREPASO
2/17-EXAMEN 1
Week 7: Feb. 20-24
Tues., 2/21, Last day to withdraw with "w"
Introduccion a la poesia (pags. 124-137)
Practica-(144-147, solo B)
Panorama historico (pags. 148-158)
CuestionariolIdentiticaciones
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Week 8: Feb. 27-Mar. 3
Week 9: Mar. 6-10
Week 10: Mar. 13-17
Week 11: Mar. 20-24
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Aplicar a la Poesia: la Guia General para el
Lector (158-159)
Poetas del Siglo de Oro: Garcilaso de la
Vega (pags. 162-64)
El tema del "carpe diem"
3 Poemas sobre la muerte--Luis de Gongora
(171-72), Francisco de Quevedo (174-175/
Handout), Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz (178179/Handout)
Spring Break
Dos poetas romanticos: Gertrudiz Gomez
de Avellaneda (pags. 183 184)
Jose Marti (pags. 188-190)
El Modemismo: Ruben Dario (pags. 195196)
La Poesia del siglo XX: Federico Garcia
Lorca (pags. 212-213/ Handout)
Cesar Vallejo (pags. 205-207)
Seis Poemas sobre la Poesia:
Juan Ramon Jimenez "Vino, primero,
pura"(202-203);
Huidobro, "Arte poetica" (208-209)
Pablo Neruda, "Verbo" (221-223)
Octavio Paz, "El sediento" (225-226)
Gloria Fuertes, "Sale caro ser poeta" (223-224)
Week 12: Mar. 27-31
Week 13: Apr. 3-7
PONERSE AL DIAIREP ASO
3/31 EXAMEN II
Introduccion al drama (pags. 238-250)
(practica 251-58, A-C/B-E)
Panorama historico (258-271/Cuestionario/
Identificaciones)
Aplicar al Drama: la Guia General para el Lector
(273)
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Week 14: Apr. 10-14
Osvaldo Dragoo: "Historia de un hombre que se
convirti6 en perro" (pags. 282-288; Cuestionario/
Identiticaciones)
Week 15: Apr. 17-21
Paloma Pedrero: "Resguardo personal" (pags.316
-323; CuestionariolIdentiticaciones
Week 16: Apr. 24
4/24 EXAMEN III
READING DAY: SUNDAY, APRIL 30
FINAL EXAMS BEGIN: APR. 26 AND END MAY 3
FINAL PRESENTATION FOR SPANISH 320: WED., APRIL 26,12-3
PM
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