Professor: Dr. Owens - PIIZ, SIl~riJtobd

Professor: Dr. Owens - PIIZ, SIl~riJtobd

Contemporary
Spanisb 455.001:
Spani~b American
sprrog 2006
Fiction
Professor: Dr. Owens -
Office: J.C. Long Bldg.,
Room 115
11:00-12:00;
Office Hours: M
W 11:00-12:00 & Tues. 3:00-5:00
and by Appointment
Email: owenss{a),cofc.edu
bttn:/lWW'!.cofc.edu/-owenss/
Web:
phone: 953-7186
Required Tests:
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Novels:
Allende, Isabel. La Casa de 105esniritus. New York: Harpe 0 ms,
1995.
Esquivel, Laura. Como Agua Para Chocolate. New York:
. Anchor
Books, 1993.
Garcia Marquez, Gabriel. Cr6nica de un!! muerte anunclada. New.
.'
York: Vintage Espanol, 2003.
tobd. e1bosaue v e1hombre nuevo. MexIco:EdlclOnes
SlIort IitlWlu~MII Coynll PIlCK
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Critical Essays: See Course Pack
Course Packet: Pick up at SAS-E INK, 79 Wentworth Street
Objectives:
Honor Code:
Attendance:
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Spanish 455 focuses on several of the major literary works
produced in Latin America from the 1960's until the present day.
The primary texts have been selected to represent some of the main
literary periods and trends important to this time period. This course
is partic11larlydesigned to analyze these texts from a historical,
political and social perspective. This is an advanced literature
course, which presupposes some experience in the interpretation of
literature and the writing of a research paper. Critical thinking;
reading, writing, and analytical skills; the ability to make
connections; and the ability to articulate positions will be c11ltivated
throughout the semester.
Cheating, coping or plagiarism in all of its forms will be penalized
as a willful violation of the College of Charleston honor code.
Attendance is essential to any Spanish class. Students will be
responsible for the contents and assignment for each class missed.
You may miss 2 classes without penalty and no excuses required.
However, on your third absence your final grade will be lowered by
5 points. After the third absence the student will be sent a warning
letter. On the fourth absence the student will be automatically
dropped from the class *please note that 3 absences are the
maximum for this class even if they have been excused. Class
will begin on time and you are expected to be in class on time. It is
understandable that you might arrive late once during the semester,
but after that every two late arrivals will be counted as an absence.
Perfect attendance will be rewarded with two points added on to
your final exam grade.
Participation:
Homework:
Exams:
Class participation is a vital component of this course. Spanish is
the only language spoken in this class. You are expected to bring
your text and course pack on a daily basis. As a common courtesy
to your professor and fellow students please turn off all cell phones
at the beginning of class. No food is allowed in the class (drinks are
fine) and please take care of your personal necessities before class,
i.e. it is very disruptive when students get up during the class.
Respect for fellow students and the professor is part of the
participation grade.
Students will be assigned weekly exercises and activities based on
the readings and the films. See "mini-presentations"
course pack for the guia
de texts,
lectura.
of the
i.e.
Students will also be assigned
they will give an informal summary to the class of the reading
assigned for the day.
An in-class midterm term exam and a take-home final exam
(cumulative) will be scheduled in this course.
Presentations:
All students will give an oral presentation at the end of the
semester. This 12-15 minute presentation should be directly linked
to the research project. Students need to incorporate a pre-approved
visual outline for the class. Topics and further instructions will be
assigned.
Research Project:
"
Throughout the semester each student is expected to work on a fulllength research project dealing with a short story or short novel that
we have not read in class. It is possible to compare this new text to
one we have read in class. See handout for possibilities. All topics
must be pre-approved by the professor. This project will be divided
into three parts. On Wed, April 3 the student needs to email the
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professor a thesis paragraph imd a bibliography according to the
MLA style. A typed rough draft of the paper must be brought to
class on Monday April 10 for a peer editing activity. The final
research paper should consist of 7-9 typed pages (double spaced,
one inch margins and a 12 font). The paper is due on the last day of
class.
Grading:
Participation
Homework
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Presentation
Research Project
10%
15%
20%
25%
10%
20%
92-100
87-91
80-86
77-79
70-76
65-69
64 or below
A
B+
B
C+
C
D
F
Grading Scale
There will be a list serve set up for this course. All students must
have an email account and check their email before each class.
List Serve:
Tentative Class Distribution Schedule Spring 2006
Week I
Jan 9, 11
Introduction to the class ("La muiieca menor" de
Rosario Fern:)
Week 2
Jan 16, 18
Mon. - MLK Day - No Class
Wed.- Cuentos fantasticos y el realismo magico
("Chac Mool" de Carlos Fuentes - see course pack)
Week 3
Jan 23, 25
Mon. - Cuentos fantasticos y el realismo magi co
("Casa tomada" y "Axolotl" de Julio Cortlzar - see
course pack)
Wed. - Cuentos fantasticos y el realismo magico ("El
jardin de senderos que se bifurcan" de Jorge Luis
Borges - see course pack)
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Week 4
Ian 30, Feb 1
Mon. - Guest Speaker: "Calor de hogar" de Marisa
Esterlich
Wed. - Gabriel Garcia Marquez_- "Un senor muy
viejo con unas alas enormes"
Week 5
Feb. 6, 8
Mon.
- Gabriel Garcia Marquez
I Cronica de una
muerte anunciada
Wed. - Cronica de una muerte anunciada
Week 6
Feb. 13, 15
Mon. - Como agua para chocolate
Wed. - Como agua para chocolate
Week 7
Feb. 20, 22
Mon. - Como agua para chocolate
Wed. - Como agua para chocolate
Week 8
Feb. 27, Marl
Mon.
Wed.
Week 9
Mar 6, 8
Mon. - Spring Break
- Review for Midterm
- Midterm
Wed. - Spring Break
Week 10
Mar. 13, 15
Mon. -Violencia en el Cono Surl La casa de los
espiritus
Wed. - La casa de los espiritus
Week 11
Mar. 20, 22
Mon.
Wed.
Week 12
Mar. 27, 29
Mon. - Ellobo. el bosque y el hombre nuevo
Wed. - Visita a la biblioteca
Week 13
April 3, 5
Mon. - Fresa y chocolate
- La casa de los espiritus
- La casa de los espiritus
Wed. - Fresa y chocolate
Week 14
April 10, 12
Mon. - Peer Editing
Wed. - Presentations
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Week 15
April 17, 19
Mon. - Presentations
Wed. - Presentations
Week 16
April 24
Mon.
-
Last Day of Class
- Review
(Entrega del
examen final para hacer en casa)
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