Antonio J. Aiello / 4
Oregon State University
School of Language, Culture, and Society
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Syllabus
Course: Spanish 317: Directed Reading and Composition
CRN: 38959
Section: 001
Credits: Three undergraduate credit hours, meeting 3 times a week for 50 minutes
Time: MWF 1:00 to 1:50 pm.
Place: Strand Agriculture Room 411.
Instructor: Antonio J. Aiello
Office: Kidder Hall 226
Office hours: MWF 10:00 to 11:00 am.
Phone: 541-737-3934
Email:
PREREQUISITE: SPAN 311, 312 and 313 or equivalent.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course is designed to develop writing skills in Spanish, reading and interpreting Spanish literary texts. Using different forms of literary expression from the Spanish-speaking world, students will build on their language skills and cultural awareness.
We will help students improve their ability to write coherent, cohesive, and convincing argumentative essays. In order to do this, there will be three compositions. Theses compositions will be assigned as homework according to the topics assigned in the text.
At the same time, this course pursuits to achieve the proficiency necessary to reach the Advanced-Low level, as outlined by the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL). This includes an evaluation in all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. As the title implies, this is a course heavy reading, interpretation and writing; this means that by its very nature, in this class we will work mostly within the formal (standard) register.
As part of the class, we will read the selected readings and additional materials. These will be chosen by the instructor based on the different topics to engender a response in the students, thereby sparking discussion in the class; in turn, these discussions might generate good topics for the essays.
The course fulfills the reading and writing requirement for a Spanish Minor or elective for Majors.
MEASURABLE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:At the end of the course students should be able to:
· Develop their linguistic aptitudes in reading and writing
· Analyze a literary text using the appropriate vocabulary
· Explain various literary elements
· Think beyond the literal meaning of the text
· Write descriptions, comparisons and analytical essays
· Express their own ideas about a text orally and writing
· Synthesize ideas and concepts
· Understand how literature reflects social and political ideas in the regions, and how the language of literature speaks to our human experience
· Express their own ideas about a text orally and writing
· demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of the diversity of human cultural, historical and social experiences and reflect on how your individual life experience relates to the complex nature of human conditions in other places and times
· Present and evaluate information, devise and exchange ideas clearly and effectively with diverse audiences in a variety of situations
LEARNING RESOURCESConvocación de palabras, 2nd edition, Kalty & Labarca (Required)
Documents posted on Blackboard (Required)
Dictionary: Oxford Spanish Dictionary or Harper Collins (Optional)
Online dictionaries: http://wordreference.com/; http://rae.es (Optional)
EVALUATION OF STUDENTS PERFORMANCEParticipation & presentations 20% 200 points
Assignments from readings 10% 100
2 peer reviews 10% 100
2 tests on reading materials 30% 300
3 essays 30% 300
CLASS POLICIES
ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance is essential. With the exception of scheduled test or presentation days, you will be allowed 1 absence. This is not a “day off,”so use it wisely for events that may prevent your attendance (e.g. illness, funerals, weddings, etc.). Every subsequent absence will lower your final grade 10 points for each unjustified absence. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to contact a classmate to obtain missed information.
The university recognizes certain situations, which prevent a student from attending a class – such as illness, a death in the family, or personal injury. If you cannot attend class for any of these reasons, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at 387-2150. They will help you collect the required documentation. Students who submit documentation will not have points deducted from their grade
PARTICIPATIONS AND PRESENTANTIONS: This class requires students to be fully engaged, in group work, class discussions and presentations. Participation means always being prepared with homework and for in-class. Optimal participation includes, use of Spanish; willingness to participate; cooperation during group work; and respect towards the class and your peers. Your participation grade includes a representation of a dialog and presentation of a poem.
A Volunteers regularly and actively, always prepared with homework
B Usually volunteers, prepared when called on, usually on task
C Sometimes volunteers, prepared when called on, sometimes on task
D Almost never volunteers or prepares homework, seldom on task
F Never volunteers, seldom prepares, and does not stay on task.
ASSIGNMENTS FOR READINGS: Students will be working in their workbook using a task-based model. The assignment grade includes doing the written assignments on the readings on time.
WRITTEN WORKS: There will be three analytical essays. You will have the opportunity to improve the grade for each essay by 10 points following the instructor’s comments and the peer review. Instructions for the organization of the texts and the formatting will be posted on blackboard.
PEER REVIEWS: Two peer reviews of a student’s paper. Information will be given.
TESTS: There will be two tests. It will deal with the readings, vocabulary and writing techniques. No make-ups will be given, except in cases of extreme emergency. In the latter case, students should get in touch with the instructor before the date for the test.
This course adheres to all OSU academic regulations as found in the Schedule of Classes. Students must behave in ways proper to an academic environment. Academic dishonesty will result in a grade of F. At Oregon State University academic dishonesty is defined by the Oregon Administrative Rules 576-015-0020.1.a-c as: An intentional act of deception in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or effort of another person or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic work. Academic dishonesty includes: cheating, fabrication, assisting, tampering, and plagiarism. http://oregonstate.edu/admin/stucon/achon.htm
FINAL GRADE:
93-100%= A 90-92%= A- 87-89%= B+ 83-86%= B 80-82%= B- 77-79%= C+
73-76%= C 70-72%= C- 67-69%= D+ 63-66%= D 60-62%= D- 0-59%=F
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty and Disability Access Services (DAS). Students with accommodations approved through DAS are responsible for contacting the faculty member in charge of the class. Students who believe they are eligible for but who have not yet obtained approval through DAS should contact DAS immediately at 541-737-4098.
BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM
I expect every student to behave respectfully toward the class in general, toward other students, and toward the instructor. This doesn’t mean that you cannot express your opinion, whatever it may be. However, in expressing your opinions you should do so in a way that shows respect for your classmates and for the instructor. Disruptive or rude behavior will not be tolerated.
CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The instructor and the Program Director will initiate an academic integrity case against students suspected of cheating, plagiarizing, or aiding others in dishonest academic behavior. Students are responsible for reading and understanding the Code of Academic Integrity; please refer to:
http://oregonstate.edu/admin/stucon/achon.htm
Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, and aiding and abetting dishonesty. An example of plagiarism would be to submit a written sample which in part or in whole is not entirely the student's own work without attributing the source. Cheating includes allowing another person to do your work, such as a composition, homework, or journal entries, and to submit the work under one's own name. Use of an internet translator for any part of an assignment is also considered cheating. Copying parts of websites, in whole or in part, is also cheating. Any work which is submitted for a grade MUST be the student's own work. If you are not sure when it is appropriate to seek help, please see your instructor.
CALENDAR SPANISH 317 (Winter 2011)
Readings and writing the assignment should be done before you come to class. Feel free to ask questions if you need clarification.
If you have an emergency, let me now immediately by email.
M-3 enero W-5 enero F-7 enero
Introducción al curso Tarea: Esmeralda Santiago Tarea: Miguel Mihura, Panorama histórico cultural “Martes ni te cases ni te embarques”, p. 4 “El amigo de Él y Ella”, p. 13
y literario En torno al texto, p. 6; 2, 3 y 4 En torno al texto, págs. 16-17
Análisis del Sílabo En términos generales, p. 7 En términos generales, 17
Los personajes y sus papeles, 7 Los personajes y sus papeles, 18
Más allá del texto, p. 8 Más allá del texto, 18-19
M- 10 enero W-12 enero F 14 enero
Discusión sobre los temas tratados Tarea: Rigoberta Menchú Tarea: Julia Álvarez
Temas de ensayo, escoger uno. “La familia”, 23 “Complicaciones”, 76
Términos literarios, p. 287 En torno al texto, 29 En torno al texto, 77
En términos generales, 30 En términos generales 77 L os personajes y sus papeles, 30 Los personajes y sus papeles, 77
Más allá del texto, 31-32 Más allá del texto, 78-79
Debido: Ensayo I Versión 1
M- 17 enero W- 19 enero F- 21 enero
Martin Luther King, Jr Tarea: Alfonsina Storni Tarea: Mario Benedetti
Day observed: No Classes “Tú me quieres blanca”, 91 Una carta de amor”, 98
En torno al texto, 93 En torno al texto, 100
En términos generales, 93 En términos generales, 101
Personajes/papeles, 94 Personajes y papeles, 101
Más allá del texto, 94 Más allá del texto, 111
Debido: Ensayo I Versión 2
M- 24 enero W- 26 enero F- 28 enero
Tarea: Edmundo Paz Soldán Discusión sobre los temas tratados. Prueba 1
“Imágenes Photoshop”, 115
En torno al texto, 116
En términos generales ,117
Personajes y papales, 117
Más allá del texto, 117
M- 31 enero W- 2 febrero F- 4 febrero
Tarea: Silvina Bullrich Tarea: Mario Benedetti Discusión sobre los temas tratados
“El amante”, 123 “La Guerra y la paz”, 136 Temas de ensayo, escoger uno
En torno al texto, 129 En torno al texto, 138 Temas literarios 288
En términos generales, 130 En términos generales, 139
Personajes y papeles, 130 Los personajes y papeles, 139
Más allá texto, 131 Más allá del texto, 140
M- 7 febrero W- 9 febrero F- 11 febrero
Tarea: Nicolás Guillén Tarea: Jorge Luis Borges Discusión sobre los temas tratados
“Balada de los dos abuelos”, 148 Tarea: “Borges y yo”, 163 Debido: Ensayo II Versión 1
En torno al texto, 149 En torno al texto, 164
En términos generales, 150 En términos generales, 164 Los personajes y sus papeles ,151 Los personajes y sus papeles, 165
Más allá del texto, 151 Más allá del texto, 165
M-14 febrero W-16 febrero F- 18 febrero
Tarea: Nicomedes Santa Cruz Tarea: Domitila Barrios de Chungara Discusión sobre los temas tratados
“Ritmos negros del Perú”, 189 “¿Por qué me odias tú?”, 197 Temas de ensayo, escoger uno
En torno al texto, 190 En torno al texto, 200 Debido: Ensayo II Versión 2
En términos generales ,191 En términos generales, 200
Los personajes y sus papeles, 191 Los personajes y sus papeles, 200
Más allá del texto, 191 Más allá del texto, 201
M- 21 febrero W- 23 febrero F- 25 febrero
Tarea: Sergio Vodanovic Tarea: Roque Dalton Discusión sobre los temas tratados
“El delantal blanco”, 207 “La certeza”, 234 Debido: Ensayo III Versión 1
En torno al texto, 217 En torno al texto, 234
En términos generales, 217 En términos generales, 235
Personajes y sus papeles, 218 Personajes y sus papeles, 236
Más allá del texto, 218 Más allá del texto, 236
M- 28 febrero W- 2 marzo F- 4 marzo
Tarea: Pablo Neruda Tarea: Heberto padilla Discusión sobre los temas tratados
“La United Fruit Co.”, 241 Fuera del juego”, 250 Debido: Ensayo III Versión 2
En torno al texto, 242 En torno al texto, 252
En términos generales, 244 En términos generales, 253
Los personajes y sus papeles, 244 Los personajes y sus papeles, 253
Más allá del texto, 244 Más allá del texto, 253
M- 7 marzo W- 9 marzo F- 11 marzo
Prueba 2 Representaciones de papeles Representaciones de poemas
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