EAST TEXAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF MODERN LANGUAGES
SPAN 4303: 01 Spanish American Literature I
Fall 2016 Course Syllabus
Prof: José A. Alonzo Email:
Office: SCRB 110 Phone: (903) 923-2268
Course Location: SCRB 314 Office Hours: MWF: 1:00-2:00
Course Time: MWF 2:00 -2:50 p.m. TU: 8:30--2:00
TH: 9:30-11:00
*other times available upon request
TEXT
Chang-Rodriguez and Filer, Voces de Hispanoamérica, Heinle & Heinle, 3rd edition, 2004.
ISBN: 083841653-5
COURSE PREREQUISITE
Spanish 2312 or consent of instructor
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Spanish 4303 is a literature course for advanced students, majors and minors. This course is a survey
of the literature of Spanish America from the Colonial period to the early 1900s. All readings and class discussions are in Spanish. The course consists of lectures, discussions, oral reports and a term paper.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Credit for this course is dependent upon the completion of all academic assignments required below:
A. Class Preparation
Students must prepare for the class by reading the assigned material prior to class time
and by having all out-of-class assignments ready by the date requested.
B. Class Attendance
Regular class attendance is essential to succeed and is expected in this course. Absences
should be cleared with the professor, in advance if possible, in order to arrange for any
corrective work that may be needed. Absences in excess of seven will result in a grade
of F in the course. This attendance policy is in accordance with the ETBU catalog
statement on attendance. University-approved absences count as classes missed.
NO QUIZ GRADE OR ATTENDANCE WILL BE RECORDED FOR ANY STUDENT
WHO LEAVES THE CLASS AFTER TAKING A QUIZ.
Any student needing to leave the class early must inform the instructor in advance.
If a student must leave the class early, at least one half of the period in attendance
will be required in order to be counted present for the day.
C. Tests
There will be two hourly tests and a final examination given during the semester. No student will be exempt from any test. Every student must take the final examination,
no exceptions. No make-up tests will be given for the hourly exams, unless the student
was legitimately absent, and has proper verification (hospitalization, for instance). In addition to the regularly scheduled examinations, a number of quizzes and assignments
will be given during the semester. *No pop quizzes can be made up, except for
hospitalization or official school activity. In case of university-approved absences,
make-up work will be allowed provided that:
A) The activity was properly scheduled
B) The absence was authorized in advance
C) Arrangements were made with the professor prior to the absence
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
--Discuss, name and identify the literary currents and writers of Spanish America from the Colonial
period to the early 1900’s
--Interpret and critique major Latin American literary works from the colonial period to the early 1900’s
--Communicate orally and in writing at an advanced level of Spanish proficiency.
ASSESSMENT
Grades will be computed as follows:
Hourly Tests (Two tests) 40% (200 pts.)
Final Exam 20% (100 pts.)
Term Paper (5 pts. per school day late) 20% (100 pts.)
Oral Reports 10% ( 50 pts.)
Quizzes, and Assignments 10% ( 50 pts.)
TOTAL 100% (500 pts.)
The decimal grading system will be used as follows:
A 91-100 C 71-80 F 59 or below
B 81- 90 D 60-70
COURSE EVALUATION
All students are asked to complete an on-line evaluation of the course at the end of the semester
as part of the requirements of the course.
All students are expected to show courtesy to others in the classroom by refraining from talking or making noise when another person is talking. Students must also show courtesy by turning off
cell phones and by waiting to pack up books and supplies until class has been dismissed.
Students should also check Tigermail frequently.
FOOD AND DRINK
It is against the school policy to eat or drink in the classroom.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Cheating or any form of dishonesty will not be tolerated and will result in a grade of zero on the assignment and referral to the Dean of the School of Humanities.
TUTORING
ETBU provides free tutoring for students who need extra help with their Spanish courses.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION
Students with a disability may request appropriate accommodations for this course by contacting
the Office of Advising and Career Development in Marshall Hall and providing the required
documentation. If accommodations are approved by the Disability Accommodations Committee
the Advising Office will notify you and your professor of the approved accommodations. You must
then discuss these accommodations with your professor.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL
A student may withdraw from a course or courses or from the University beginning with the first day through 75 percent of the semester without academic penalty. The final day to withdraw from this course is Friday, November 11.
To withdraw from a course or courses or from the University the student must secure a withdrawal form from the Registrar’s Office, his/her advisor, or from the ETBU website, and follow the directions on the form, securing all required signatures. Students must process their own withdrawals. For additional information, please refer to page 29 of the 2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog.
WEAPONS IN CLASS
The on-campus possession of firearms, explosives, or fireworks is prohibited with the exception of the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition by concealed handgun license holders in private vehicles (as described in SB1907) Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law, may not enter this property (ETBU) with a concealed handgun. The ETBU President may grant authorization to a qualified and certified full-time faculty or staff member, who is a license holder with a concealed handgun to conceal carry on the University campus, at a University-sponsored event or within or on a University vehicle.
SPANISH 4303 --- PROGRAMA TENTATIVO DE ESTUDIO
agosto 22 Orientación
24 Voces amerindias pp. 13-22
26 Voces amerindias pp. 13-22
29 Cristóbal Colón pp. 23-27
31 Alonso de Ercilla y Zuñiga pp.48-52
septiembre 02 Alonso de Ercilla y Zuñiga pp. 52-60
05 Día del trabajo---No hay clases
07 Alonso de Ercilla y Zuñiga—La Araucana
09 El Inca Garcilaso de la Vega pp. 61-66
12 El Inca Garcilaso de la Vega pp. 66-69
14 Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz pp. 75-80
16 Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz pp. 80-85
COMIENZOS DE LA NOVELA
19 José Joaquín Fernández de Lizardi pp. 86-92
21 José Joaquín Fernández de Lizardi pp. 86-92
23 Andrés Bello pp. 93-99
26 Repaso
28 Examen I
NEOCLÁSICOS Y ROMÁNTICOS
30 Introducción pp. 102-110
octubre 03 José María Heredia pp. 111-119
05 José María Heredia pp. 111-119
07 Fall Break---No hay clases
10 Esteban Echeverría pp. 120-136
12 Esteban Echeverría pp. 120-136
EN BUSCA DE IDENTIDAD NACIONAL
14 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento pp. 137-144
17 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento pp. 144-153
19 Ricardo Palma pp. 164-165 y 170-174
21 Ricardo Palma pp. 164-165 y 170-174
LA LITERATURA GAUCHESCA
24 José Hernández pp. 175-180
26 José Hernández pp. 180-186
28 Repaso
31 Examen II
PRECURSORES DEL MODERNISMO
noviembre 02 Introducción pp. 198-203
04 Los primeros modernistas pp. 203-6
07 José Martí pp. 207-216
09 José Martí pp. 207-216
11 José Martí pp. 216-221 *Term Papers Due Today**
14 Manuel Gutierrez Nájera pp. 222-228
16 Manuel Gutierrez Nájera pp. 228-232
18 José Asunción Silva pp. 233-239
21 José Asunción Silva pp. 233-239
23-25 Día de Gracias---No hay clases
28 Rubén Dario pp. 240-250
30 Rubén Dario pp. 250-257
diciembre 02 Rubén Dario
07 Examen final Miércoles de 1:00-2:50 pm
.El Padre Nuestro
Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo,
santificado sea tu nombre;
venga a nosotros tu reino;
hágase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo.
Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día;
perdona nuestras ofensas,
como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden;
No nos dejes caer en la tentación,
Y líbranos
del mal. Amén
Mateo 6:9-13