LEARNING
OUTCOMES: Like all other courses in the Spanish curriculum, this course
emphasizes the three modes of communication: Interpersonal, Presentational and
Interpretive. By the end of the course, successful students should be able to:
identify general trends in the
development of Latin America’s literature from early indigenous writings
to the present
analyze Latin American
history, society and culture as they are reflected in the literature of
the different ages
recognize and analyze
recurring themes in Latin American writings
discuss literature in Spanish
using a broader and more precise range of vocabulary than they possessed
at the beginning of the term
lead a class discussion on a
work of literature and guide fellow students into a thorough understanding
of the piece
(240 points or 24% / 24 class sessions @ 10 points each)
All students
are expected to be full participants in all daily classroom activities that
include discussions and debates, reading and writing assignments, individual and
group work, and role-play. Students must prepare carefully for class by completing all assignments in advance and be ready to participate actively in
class. Every class, students will be graded on individual, pair, and group
activities. The dates for all exams and assignments are clearly marked on your
syllabus under "Programa" (p. 4-5). It is crucial that students
complete all of their reading assignments by the due date indicated on the Programa,
prior to class. At the beginning of class students will turn in to the
professor the answers to “Preguntas generales” located at the end of each reading
assigned. In case there are two different readings or authors for the same day,
students can select 3-4 questions per author from “Preguntas generales.”
Class participation, preparation and
attendance are crucial for succeeding in the course. They will be graded, among other things, on the following factors:
- Positive contributions to class discussions
·
Volunteering to
answer and ask questions
· Discuss literature in Spanish using a broad and precise range of vocabulary
·
Progress in the
“skill of communication”
·
Attendance
·
Alertness
Análisis guiado
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ANÁLISIS
GUIADOS (200 points or 20% / 2 x 100 points each)
Throughout
the semester, student pairs or groups will take turns guiding the class
discussion of the works read. The students in charge should certainly start
with the worksheets posted on Moodle but should go into greater depth as they
lead the class in analyzing the work. They should be prepared to define any words,
explain any difficult parts of the reading, any ideas or expressions that might
be troublesome, or any subtleties or symbolism in the text that are important
to its overall understanding. Of course, the group leaders will spend much more
time preparing their particular reading than will the other members of the
class, but the leaders should guide
their peers into an overall appreciation of the text, rather than unleashing a
monologue containing all the fruits of their study. Roles in guiding the class discussion
should be equally divided among the leaders; if one student dominates or has
little to contribute all members of
the group will receive a lowered grade. After
having read the assigned work at least once and met together for a
preliminary discussion, students should plan to visit with the Professor in
advance to go over aspects of the reading that they themselves do not
understand; such meetings usually take about an hour. Each student will receive
a grade out of 100 for his/her part in the analysis. Please note: the rest of the class will receive a class participation
grade for that day. Students find it difficult to try to lead a class
discussion when no one is willing to talk or when their peers have not
carefully read the assigned work.
Pruebas
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PRUEBAS
(360 points or 36% / 120 points x 3)
There
will be three unit tests during the semester. Each test will consist of two
parts: an objective part (40 points), which students will take in class
during the regular class time (closed book), and an essay part (80 points), which
students will complete outside of class and turn in at the start of
the next class meeting. Essay questions will be posted on Moodle on the
afternoon of the class day before the test.
Students
will not have papers to write outside of class for this course. Instead, each
test will have a significant essay question worth 80 points. In writing the
essays, students may use the textbook and their class notes. What is NOT
permitted for these tests is conversations with other people. Students may
certainly study together, but once the test questions have been posted,
conversation about the material must cease.
Examenes Parciales (3) & Final
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Examen Final (200 points or 20%)
This is a comprehensive exam given during finals week. The exam will include all the material covered during the semester. The professor will discuss the format of the exam and study strategies before the exam. Daily preparation and completion of all assignments throughout the term will help students prepare for this activity. The Final Exam will take place on Monday, May 16th, from 1:00 - 4:00pm. The Final Examwill include a 30-minute conversation with a native Spanish speaker via TalkAbroad (https://talkabroad.com/) conducted outside class. Students will need to register (Ramos2021-207283) and secure a date/time for this activity not later than 36 hours before the date/time of the Final Exam.
The Final Exam will include a
30-minute conversation with a native Spanish speaker via TalkAbroad (https://talkabroad.com/). Students
will need to register (Ramos2021-207283) and secure a date/time for this
activity not later than 36 hours before the due date, Monday,
May 16th, from 1:00 - 4:00pm or before.
Panorama de la literatura latinoamericana: principales escritores
