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Pittsburg State University
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Modern
Languages and Literatures
WF 2013
Course Number and Title: MLL 358-01
Readings in Hispanic Literature and Civilization I
Department: Modern Languages and Literatures
Credit Hours: 3
Pre-requisite: MLL 252 and MLL 254
Co-requisite: MLL 356 Spanish Conversation II
Meets: Grubbs Hall 103 11-12:15 TTH
Course Delivery Method: In person (not online,
not hybrid)
Faculty Member
Eric Rojas. PhD.
Assistant Professor of Spanish and Portuguese
Modern Languages and Literatures
Office: 412 Grubbs Hall
Office Hours: 12-1 & 2-3 MWF, 10-11 & 12:151:15 TTH or by appointment
Telephone: 620-235-4678
E-mail: erojas@pittstate.edu
Textbook: Fuentes: Lectura y redacción, 4th ed.
(2011)
Recommended: Spanish-Spanish Dictionary and/or
Spanish-English Dictionary
Course Description (Content of Course):
For students with some previous coursework who
wish to increase their skills in speaking, listening,
reading, writing, and culture. The textbook uses an
integrated skills approach to intermediate Spanish
that develops both receptive and productive skills
simultaneously. The primary objectives of this
course are to help students perfect their ability to
read in Spanish and to expand their knowledge of
Hispanic cultures and societies.
Major Topics:
This course examines Hispanic culture and Culture.
Topics include what it means to be “Hispanic,”
Spain as a crossroads of cultures, the indigenous
peoples of the Americas, African contributions to
the Caribbean peoples, “Latinos” in the United
States, dictatorship and democracy, the ecological
crisis, Latin American economies, and art and
identity in the Spanish-speaking world. Readings
include informative articles, short stories, and
poems. Discussions on music, popular film, and
paintings lead to further appreciation of the target
cultures.
Anticipated Learning Outcomes and Methods of
Assessment
Students can increase Spanish proficiency in five
areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing, and
culture. However, the overall results in these areas
depend primarily on the efforts of the student to
speak, listen, read, and write in Spanish.
Components of the course evaluation
Exams (3): 45% of final grade (3 X 15%)
Vocabulary Quizzes: 15%
Homework (Actividades, Cuaderno Personales,
etc.): 10%
Final Essay (20% of final grade)
Class Participation and Attendance: 10% of final
grade
Examinations (45%, 3 X 15%)
The exams allow students to demonstrate
knowledge of factual information on Spanish and/or
Latin American culture and societies. They also
require students to perform literary analysis
including meaning, plot, characterization, and
stylistic aspects such as use of irony, metaphor, and
other linguistic and rhetorical devices.
Vocabulary Quizzes (15%)
The quizzes allow students to demonstrate they
have broadened their knowledge of useful terms and
expressions in Spanish. Quizzes are given at the
beginning of class unless otherwise indicated. No
make-up quizzes will be given to students that miss
class or arrive after the quiz is over.
Homework (10%)
Actividades and Cuadernos Personales allow
students to demonstrate their understanding of the
texts and express their personal reactions to the
content or some aspect of the readings. The
Actividades and Cuadernos Personales due for each
day are found on the tentative syllabus and must be
completed and turned in on Canvas before class
begins.
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Final Essay (20%)
Due on Tuesday, December 10th by 12:50 p.m.!!!
Students will write a 3-4 page final paper to be
turned in on or before 12:50 p.m. on Tuesday of
finals week. Possible topics will be discussed in
class. The paper should contain a thesis and will be
graded as a percentage based on content and
linguistic accuracy.
Class Participation/Attendance (10%)
Students will earn weekly grades for participating in
class discussions. Participation is not the same as
attendance. If the student attends class but does not
participate in the class discussion or in the assigned
group work en español, he or she will not receive
participation credit for that day. Participation points
cannot be made-up at a later date due to absence.
See Class Attendance and Participation Policy
below for more information.
Class Attendance and Participation Policy
Daily exposure to and use of the target language is
vital in making real progress toward fluency in a
foreign language. Therefore, I expect you to be in
class every day, prepared to participate fully.
Should you miss class, it is your responsibility to
get the next day’s assignment (call me or a
classmate) and return to class prepared to
participate fully in the activities. I take roll each
day. Each class meeting you miss, for whatever
reason, will result in this portion of your grade
being reduced. Arriving in class after we have
begun is considered a tardy and is the equivalent
of a half an absence. Your participation/attendance
grade will begin at 100% and will be lowered by 5%
after the first 2 absences.
I pay close attention to who is prepared to
participate fully in each day’s activities. Being in
class on time, preparing home work assignments,
being a ready and active partner in pairs, small
group and whole class activities, volunteering to
participate in activities at the chalk board, sitting in
different seats during the semester to be able to
work with all classmates, and being respectful of
others are some of the criteria I use to determine
your grade for class participation. Your
attendance/participation grade will begin at 100%.
At my discretion, your participation/attendance
grade may be lowered up to 5% per day for not
meeting the criteria mentioned above.
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89.99%
C = 70-79.99%
D = 60-69.99%
F = 0-59.99%
Study Abroad!
The department strongly recommends that all
Modern Languages and Literatures majors and
minors participate in accredited study abroad
programs. PSU offers study abroad scholarships as
well as assistance with other financial aid. To learn
about accredited programs, contact Megan Corrigan,
Study Abroad Coordinator, at 235-4221 or visit
118C Whitesitt Hall. For information on transfer
credits, consult with Judy Berry-Bravo, Chair of
Modern Languages and Literatures, at 235-4708 or
visit 429 Grubbs Hall.
Student Conduct Code
According to the Student Conduct Code,
“Disruption of classes, seminars, research projects,
activities or operations of the University”
(http://www.pittstate.edu/audiences/currentstudents/policies/rights-and-responsibilities/studentconduct-code.dot) will not be tolerated. This
instructor does not permit the use of cell phones or
other electronic devices in class unless otherwise
indicated. Exceptions will be made for assistive
technologies for the vision-or hearing-impaired in
consultation with the Center for Student
Accommodations.
Center for Student Accommodations
If you feel that you may need an accommodation
based on the impact of a disability, you should
contact your instructor privately to discuss your
specific needs. Students with disabilities that have
been certified by the Center for Student
Accommodations will be appropriately
accommodated, and should inform the instructor as
soon as possible of their needs. The Center for
Student Accommodations is located in the Bryant
Student Health Center, telephone 620-235-4309.
Retro-credits
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The Department of Modern Languages and
Literatures has a retro-credits program designed to
reward students who have already spent years
learning languages in high school. Students must
sign up for the program in 428 Grubbs Hall with
Kathy Dyer, Departmental Secretary, during the
first three weeks of the semester in which they take
their first language course at PSU. That course
determines their entry level and the maximum
credits they can earn through retro-credits. For more
information on retro-credits visit our webpage at
www.pittstate.edu/flang. Transfer students who
took language courses at another university or
college are not eligible. The Department encourages
students to seek faculty advice to determine their
best entry level.
Ike Certificate
This course may count towards the academic
component of the IKE Certificate of International
Knowledge and Experience. The IKE Certificate
may be earned by students in any major. The
academic component consists of five courses - two
semesters of a foreign language, and three courses
with international content in three different
disciplines. To receive the certificate, students must
also complete a second component, either by
studying abroad, or by participating in co-curricular
activities on campus. Completion of the IKE
certificate as an undergraduate is noted on a
student’s PSU undergraduate transcript, although
graduate students may also earn the certificate. To
be added to the IKE Canvas group and start tracking
your progress towards the certificate, please e-mail
your GUS number in a request to ike@pittstate.edu.
More information on the IKE program is available
online at
http://www.pittstate.edu/department/ike/internationa
l-knowledge-and-experience/index.dot.
Spanish Table
Mondays 12:00-1:00 at Gorilla Crossing
Tentative Course Calendar (Subject to change)
Semana 1
20 de agosto
En Clase: Introducción al curso, Los hispanos
Tarea: Leer y estudiar “La dificultad de llamarse
hispano” (pp. 8-9)
22 de agosto
En Clase: “La dificultad de llamarse hispano” (pp. 89)
Tarea: Entregar Actividades 8, 10 y 11 (pp. 7-10) y
leer “Gente hispana” (pp. 12-13)
Semana 2
27 de agosto
En Clase: “Gente hispana” (pp. 12-13)
Tarea: Entregar Cuaderno Personal 1-3 (p. 15) y leer
“Ciclo de Cine: Historia de España” (pp. 21-22) y
“Brevísima historia de España” (pp. 24-27)
29 de agosto
En Clase: Historias de España, “Ciclo de Cine:
Historia de España” y “Brevísima historia de España”
(pp. 24-27) (pp. 21-22)
Tarea: Entregar Actividad 2 (p. 20), Cuaderno
Personal 2-1, Cuaderno Personal 2-2 y leer leer “El
criado del rico mercader,” (p. 31) y “Dayoub, el
criado del rico mercader” (pp. 33-34)
Semana 3
3 de septiembre
En Clase: “El criado del rico mercader,” (p. 31).
“Dayoub, el criado del rico mercader” (pp. 33-34).
Tarea: Entregar Cuaderno Personal 2-3 (p. 36) y leer
“Autopsia de una civilización” (pp. 42-43)
5 de septiembre
En Clase: Quiz 1, La América indígena: ayer y hoy
“Autopsia de una civilización” (pp. 42-43)
Tarea: Entregar Actividad 6 (p. 44), Cuaderno
personal 3-1 (p. 45) y leer “La presencia indígena en
Hispanoamérica” (p. 47) y “El eclipse” (p. 55)
Semana 4
10 de septiembre
En Clase: “La presencia indígena en Hispanoamérica”
(p. 47) y “El eclipse” (p. 55)
Tarea: Entregar Cuaderno personal 3-2 (p. 51),
Cuaderno personal 3-3 y leer “La Reina Rumba habla
de la salsa” (p. 63)leer
12 de septiembre
En Clase: Quiz 2 África en América: el Caribe “La
Reina Rumba habla de la salsa” (p. 63)
Tarea: Entregar Actividades 6 y 7 (p. 64) y leer “El
sabor africano del Caribe” (pp. 68-71) y “Habanasis”
(pp. 74-75)
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Semana 5
17 de septiembre
En Clase: “El sabor africano del Caribe” (p. 68-71) y
“Habanasis” (pp. 74-75)
Tarea: Entregar Actividades 10 (p. 66) y 13 (p. 72),
Cuaderno Personal 4-2 (p. 73) y leer “¿Cómo estás
you el día de today” (pp. 81-83)
19 de septiembre
Examen 1
Semana 6
24 de septiembre
En Clase: “¿Cómo estás you el día de today” (pp. 8183)
Tarea: Entregar Cuaderno personal 5-1 (p. 85) y leer
“El sabor latino de los Estados Unidos” (pp. 86-90),
“Where you from?” (p. 94) y “Bilingual Blues” (p. 95).
26 de septiembre
En Clase:
“El sabor latino de los Estados Unidos” (pp. 86-90),
“Where you from?” (p. 94) y “Bilingual Blues” (p. 95).
Tarea: Entregar Cuaderno personal 5-2 (p. 92) y leer
“Silencio y obediencia” (p. 103-05)
Semana 7
1 de octubre
En Clase: Dictadura y democracia “Silencio y
obediencia” (pp. 103-105)
Tarea: Entregar Actividad 11 (p. 108) y leer “Política
latinoamericana: Pasos hacia la democracia” (p. 109112), “Los mejor calzados” (p. 117) y “Política a
ritmo de tango” (p. 120)
3 de octubre
En Clase: “Política latinoamericana: Pasos hacia la
democracia” (p. 109-112) y “Los mejor calzados” (p.
117) y “Política a ritmo de tango” (p. 120)
Tarea: Entregar Cuaderno personal 6-2 y leer
“Cuarenta Formas de contribuir a un aire más limpio”
(pp. 126-27) y “Latinoamérica y el medio ambiente:
¿Entre la espada y la pared?” (pp. 131-134)
Semana 8
8 de octubre
En Clase: Quiz 3 La crisis ecológica “Cuarenta
Formas de contribuir a un aire más limpio” (pp. 126127) y ¿Entre la espada y la pared?” (pp. 131-134)
Tarea: Entregar Actividades 9 y 10 (pp. 129-130) y
Actividad 12 (p. 135) y leer “Me llamo Rigoberta
Menchú y así me nació la conciencia” (pp. 138-139),
“Fin de siglo” (p. 141) y “Indígenas ecuatorianos
sientan precedente ecológico mundial” (p. 143)
10 de octubre
Fall break
Semana 9
15 de octubre
En Clase: “Me llamo Rigoberta Menchú y así me
nació la conciencia” (pp. 138-139) “Fin de siglo” (p.
141) y “Indígenas ecuatorianos sientan precedente
ecológico mundial” (p. 143)
Tarea: Entregar Cuaderno Personal 7-3 (p. 141) y
leer “¿Quién es Carlos Slim?” (p. 147-148) y
“Corrientes cambiantes de las economías
latinoamericanas” (p. 151-154)
17 de octubre
En Clase: Quiz 4, En busca de seguridad económica
“Quién es Carlos Slim” (p. 147-148) y “Corrientes
cambiantes de las economías latinoamericanas” (p.
151-154)
Tarea: Entregar Cuaderno Personal 8-2 (p. 156) leer
“La carta” (p. 158)
Semana 10
22 de octubre
En Clase: “La carta,” (p. 158)
Tarea. Entregar Actividades 23C (p. 162) y leer
“Frida Kahlo: El pincel de la angustia” (pp. 169-171)
24 de octubre
Examen 2
Semana 11
29 de octubre
En Clase: “Frida Kahlo: El pincel de la angustia” (pp.
169-171)
Tarea: Entregar Actividad 7, Cuaderno personal 9-1
y leer “Realidad, identidad y arte en Latinoamérica”
(pp. 174-179) y “Continuidad de los parques” (p. 18384)
31 de octubre
En Clase: “Realidad, identidad y arte en
Latinoamérica” (pp. 174-179) y “Continuidad de los
parques” (p. 183-84)
Tarea: Entregar Cuaderno personal 9-3 (p. 186) y leer
“El lenguaje es sexista. ¿Hay que forzar el cambio?”
(pp. 193-195).
Semana 12
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5 de noviembre
En Clase: Lo femenino y lo masculino “El lenguaje es
sexista. ¿Hay que forzar el cambio?” (pp. 193-195),
Quiz 10
Tarea: Entregar Cuaderno personal 10-1 (p. 196) y
leer “Hombre y mujer en el mundo hispano
contemporáneo” (pp. 198-201) y “El difícil arte de ser
macho” (p. 206)
7 de noviembre
En Clase: “Hombre y mujer en el mundo hispano
contemporáneo” (pp. 198-201) y “El difícil arte de ser
macho” (p. 206)
Tarea: Entregar Cuaderno personal 10-3 (p. 208) y
leer “Legalización de las drogas” (pp. 214-215)
Semana 13
12 de noviembre
En Clase: Quiz 5 Actos Ilegales “Legalización de las
drogas” (pp. 214-215)
Tarea: Entregar Cuaderno personal 11-1 (p. 208) y
leer “Modernización, globalización y delincuencia en
Latinoamérica” (pp. 217-221) y “Sangre ajena: ‘La
escuela del profe Pérez’” (pp. 226-27)
14 de noviembre
En Clase: “Modernización, globalización y
delincuencia en Latinoamérica” (pp. 217-221) y
“Sangre ajena: ‘La escuela del profe Pérez’” (pp. 22627)
Tarea: Entregar Cuaderno personal 11-3 (p. 228) y
leer “Una educación intercultural” (pp. 233-235)
Semana 14
19 de noviembre
En Clase: Quiz 6 Cruzando Fronteras “Una
educación intercultural” (pp. 233-235)
Tarea: Entregar Cuaderno personal 12-1 (p. 237) y
leer “El planeta americano: ‘El amor al miedo’” (pp.
240-41) y “La identidad y los McDonald’s” (pp. 24547)
21 de noviembre
En Clase: “El planeta americano: ‘El amor al miedo’”
(pp. 240-41) y “La identidad y los McDonald’s” (pp.
245-47)
Semana 15
26 de noviembre
Examen 3
28 de noviembre
Vacaciones del día de acción de gracias; no hay
clase
Semana 16
3 de diciembre
Los trabajos finales
5 de diciembre
Los trabajos finales
Semana de exámenes finales
Final Essays: Due on Tuesday December 10th by
12:50 p.m.!
Pittsburg State University
Syllabus Supplement – Fall 2013
IMPORTANT DATES
8/19.........................................................................................Classes begin
8/26............................................................................................. Tuition due
8/26…………………………… Last day for full tuition refund if withdrawing
8/26 …………………… Last day to add classes w/o permission of instructor
8/30……………………………....... Final day to drop w/o transcript notation
9/2.......................................................................................Labor Day Holiday
9/23.....................................................Last day for half refund if withdrawing
10/10-10/11....................................................................................Fall Break
10/14................................. Mid-term D and F grades available after 5:00 pm
11/4............. Final day to drop a course unless withdrawing from all classes
11/27................................................................ Thanksgiving Holiday begins
11/27....................................................Last day to withdraw from all classes
12/9......................................................................Finals week through 12/13
12/13….Deadline to remove/extend IN grades for 2013 SP and SU semester
12/16........................................................................ Grades due from faculty
DROPPING A COURSE OR WITHDRAWING FOR
THE SEMESTER
Beginning the 12th week through the 16th week of full-term courses, individual
courses cannot be dropped. A student who does not officially withdraw from a
course or from the university will be assigned an “F” grade in the course or
courses concerned. These “F” grades will be included in the computation of
the grade point average. The dates for dropping courses that run fewer than
sixteen weeks are proportionate to the length of the course (e.g. the last day to
drop an eight week course would be the end of the sixth week). Consult your
instructor or the Registrar’s Office for questions about a specific course. For
students who wish to withdraw from all classes after the 12th week of the term,
the instructor must assign a grade of W or F. To drop a course after the 5 th day
of class or for clarification on drop/add policies, contact the Registrar’s
Office, 103 Russ Hall, 620-235-4200 or registrar@pittstate.edu
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Office of Student Financial Assistance is required to recalculate financial
aid eligibility for students who withdraw, stop attending or are dismissed prior
to completing 60 percent of a semester. This calculation applies to students
receiving Title IV funds including:
Federal Pell Grant
Stafford Loan
ACG – Academic Competitiveness Grant
SMART Grant for math and science
TEACH Grant for education majors
Parent PLUS Loan
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Federal financial aid is returned to the federal government based on the
percent of unearned aid disbursed toward institutional charges for tuition, fees,
and on-campus room and board. Students may be required to repay a portion
of the aid funds received. When aid is returned, the student may owe a debit
balance to the University and/or Department of Education Title IV Programs.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
International students studying on F or J visas must be in proper immigration
status and are required to always be in full time enrollment (minimum 12
hours undergraduate. or 9 hours graduate). For additional information
http://www.pittstate.edu/office/international/internationalstudents/
immigration.dot
CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students at Pittsburg State University are expected to attend class regularly
and participate fully in class activities. It is the responsibility of the course
instructor to set the attendance policy for his or her courses and communicate
that policy to students in the course syllabus. The syllabus should address
whether and how attendance affects the course grade, the issue of excused
absences, and whether students will be dropped for nonattendance or
excessive absence. Students who have not attended or who have been
excessively absent from a class may be dropped from the course by the
instructor. In such instances, this policy must be clearly stated in the syllabus
and uniformly enforced. Students may be dropped at anytime in the semester
based on course policy. Instructor drops after the beginning of the 12th week of
a full semester class will result in a grade of “F” for the course. Regardless of
the faculty prerogative to drop a student for nonattendance or excessive
absence, the ultimate responsibility for monitoring and maintaining up-to-date
course enrollment rests with the student.
SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION
If forecasts or weather conditions suggest that travel in the area could become
hazardous a policy is in place to determine if classes or other University
activities will be cancelled. This policy and notification process can be found
at http://www.pittstate.edu/office/president/policies/severeweatheremergency-plan.dot Notification methods typically include the PSU website,
local news media, and text messaging for those who subscribe to this service.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
Academic dishonesty by a student is defined as unethical activity associated
with course work or grades. It includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Giving or receiving unauthorized aid on examinations.
(b) Giving or receiving unauthorized aid in the preparation of notebooks,
themes, reports, papers or any other assignments.
(c) Submitting the same work for more than one course without the
instructor’s permission, and, (d) Plagiarism. Plagiarism is defined as using
ideas or writings of another and claiming them as one’s own. Copying any
material directly (be it the work of other students, professors, or colleagues) or
copying information from print or electronic sources (including the internet)
without explicitly acknowledging the true source of the material is plagiarism.
Plagiarism also includes paraphrasing other individuals’ ideas or concepts
without acknowledging their work, or contribution. To avoid charges of
plagiarism, students should follow the citation directions provided by the
instructor and/or department in which the class is offered. The above
guidelines do not preclude group study for exams, sharing of sources for
research projects, or students discussing their ideas with other members of the
class unless explicitly prohibited by the instructor.
Since the violation of academic honesty strikes at the heart of the education
process, it is subject to the severest sanctions, up to and including receiving an
“F” or “XF” (an “XF” indicates that “F” was the result of academic dishonest)
for the entire class and dismissal from the university.
For a full copy of this policy see:
http://catalog.pittstate.edu/contentm/blueprints/blueprint_display.php?bp_list
ing_id=162&blueprint_id=124&sid=1&menu_id=7980
mid-semester report of “D” and “F” grades are distributed for the summer
session.
INCOMPLETE GRADES
Incomplete grade may be assigned in rare instances when a student is unable
to complete a course due to circumstances beyond his/her control. You must
have completed a majority of the coursework to be eligible for this
consideration. Unless granted an extension by the instructor, students have
only one semester to complete the work. If you feel like you qualify for an
Incomplete grade, you should visit with your instructor and not assume an IN
grade will be assigned automatically.
FINAL GRADE REPORTS
Final grades are reported to the Registrar’s Office at the conclusion of the
course. You may access your grades in GUS immediately upon grade posting.
GRADE APPEALS
Final course grades are to be awarded upon criteria communicated to the
student at the beginning of the semester. Additional work after a final grade
was submitted cannot be used to change the grade. If you believe that an error
has been made in the assignment or recording of a final grade, you should first
confer with the instructor. If such a conference does not resolve the problem, a
grade appeal form must be submitted to the head of the academic department
that offers the course in question. This appeal form must be submitted no later
than six weeks after the beginning of the fall or spring semester immediately
following the semester in which the grade being appealed was received. The
appeal form is available online on the Registrar’s Office and Graduate
School’s webpage under forms.
DEAD WEEK POLICY
No tests or major assignments will be presented during the week prior to final
examination week, unless identified in the course syllabus presented at the
start of the semester.
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
Final examinations will be given according to the schedule of examinations
available at http://www.pittstate.edu/office/registrar/final-exam-schedule.dot
FINAL EXAM OVERLOAD POLICY
If you have three or more final exams officially scheduled for a single day you
are entitled to arrange with the faculty member instructing the highest
numbered course (the 3 digit number following the department code) a
different day for the exam. If two courses have the same number, the course
with the lower enrollment would be rescheduled. Students requesting
accommodation should submit their request on the form found at
http://www.pittstate.edu/office/registrar/forms.dot along with a copy of their
class schedule, at least two weeks prior to the beginning of final exam week.
The faculty member has until the Monday of pre-finals week to arrange a
mutually convenient time for administration of the final exam. If the matter
cannot be resolved between student and faculty member, you may take the
request to the Office of the Provost, 220 Russ Hall, no later than the
Wednesday of dead week.
WHERE TO GO FOR ASSISTANCE
Pittsburg State administration, faculty, and staff are here to assist you in your
academic success. If you have questions or concerns that affect your academic
success, it is important that we hear from you.
Your Instructor
Faculty members usually include their office hours and contact information in
the class syllabus. If not, set a time to meet with your instructor by speaking
with him/her prior to or immediately following your class session or check
with the departmental office for instructor availability.
Writing Assistance
MID-TERM GRADES
After the eighth week of the fall and spring semester, mid-semester “D” and
“F” grades submitted by faculty are reported by the Office of the Registrar to
the dean of the college in which you are majoring. All “D” and “F” grades
submitted by faculty will be reported by the Registrar to you and your
academic advisor through the on-line student information system (GUS). No
The Writing Center offers free writing consultations for students at any stage
of the writing process for any writing project. Writing Center consultants are
experienced writers who are committed to helping you achieve your writing
goals. Dr. Don Judd and Dr. Janet Zepernick, Directors, Writing Center
Telephone: 620-235-4694
http://www.pittstate.edu/office/writing_center/
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Library
The Axe Library provides comprehensive services and materials including
both physical and online books, periodicals, and interlibrary loan. Also
available to students are a computer lab, with color printing, scanning and
faxing capabilities.
Telephone: 620-235-4880
http://axe.pittstate.edu/
Tutoring
Tutoring programs related to general education classes are available. Whether
you are studying for a test, writing a paper or preparing a presentation, tutors
can help you sharpen your skills and increase your knowledge. If you are
struggling with a class, then a tutor can help you get back on track. Use
tutoring to get better grades!
Ashley Conyers, Student Success Counselor, Student Success Center.
Telephone: 620-235-4951
E-mail: aconyers@pittstate.edu
http://www.pittstate.edu/office/exploratory-studies/tutoring.dot.
Computer/Technology Assistance
Gorilla Geeks Help Desk is responsible for assisting students with various
technology needs. Services available include help with GUS and GusPINs,
PSU email, assistance with campus system problems and support of the
campus wireless network. In addition the center will help you with technology
needs that are essential for academic success. Services include assistance with
educational software packages used on campus including Microsoft OS,
Office applications, basic Canvas support and other campus applications; help
with computer hardware or software problems; wireless connectivity; and
configuring new computers.
Gorilla Geeks Help Desk
Telephone: 620-235-4600
E-mail: Geeks@pittstate.edu
http://www.pittstate.edu/office/gorilla-geeks/
Services for Students with Learning Disabilities
Allison Adams, Coordinator, Center for Student Accommodations
Telephone: 620-235-6584
http://www.pittstate.edu/office/counseling/center-for-studentaccommodations.
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Services for Students with Physical Disabilities
Cindy Johnson, Director, Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action
Telephone: 620-235-4189
http://www.pittstate.edu/office/eoaa/
Student Health Center
Telephone: 620-235-4452
http://www.pittstate.edu/office/health/
University Counseling Services
Telephone: 620-235-4452
http://www.pittstate.edu/office/counseling/
General Questions
If you have questions about university policies or procedures, need assistance
with academic success skills (such as note taking, effective reading
techniques, and test taking strategies), or have general questions about your
academic progress, Enrollment Management & Student Success can assist or
refer you to the appropriate office.
Enrollment Management & Student Success
Telephone: 620-235-4109
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMATION
Pittsburg State University is committed to a policy of educational equity. Accordingly, the University
admits students, grants financial aid and scholarships, conducts all educational programs, activities, and
employment practices without regard to race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry,
age, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity or gender
expression.