Department of Modern Languages and
Linguistics
Florida State University
Spring 2003
SPW 3030
Approaching Hispanic Literatures
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Professor: Maricarmen Martínez. Ph.D.
Office Hours: MW 8:00 - 8:45 AM (Dr. Delia Poey's Office #254)
MW 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Office Phone: 644-4647
Email Address: mmartine@mailer.fsu.edu
Web:
www.maricarmenmartinez.com
Corequisite: SPN 3332 or
permission by instructor. Intermediate
proficiency in Spanish.
COURSE MATERIALS:
Required Text(s):
Carmelo Virgillo, Edward Friedman, Teresa Valdivieso. Aproximaciones
al estudio de la literatura hispánica. 4th Edition, McGraw Hill, 1999.
Anita J. Vogely. Student Workbook to Accompany Aproximaciones al estudio de la literatura
hispánica. 4th Edition, McGraw Hill, 1999.
Web-based
resources available in our webpage.
Materials on Reserve. See Below
Description and Objectives:
This course is a bridge, a multi-genre introduction to literary
analysis with readings, discussions and writing assignments about Hispanic
literatures. It is aimed to students at
an intermediate level, as well as native speakers. "Approaching Hispanic
Literatures" will continue the development of basic language skills and
understanding of Hispanic cultures, and will add the challenge of applying
critical thinking skills in the writing and interpretation of Hispanic
literature.
This course will provide students with the necessary tools for
literary appreciation and interpretation in the field of Hispanic literary
studies. Students will become familiar with the technical vocabulary of the
literary critic and will gain understanding of the artistic, cultural and
political implications of literature in Spanish America and Spain. Discussions
on the different periods, movements, and literary currents will complement the
understanding of reading and interpreting the four basic genres: narrative,
poetry, drama and essay.
COURSE POLICIES:
Students are expected to be punctual and come to class
prepared. Your active participation is
expected. More than 2 unexcused absences will result in your final grade being
lowered automatically by 5 points (half a letter grade for each absence
thereafter). An excused absence according to University policy is an absence
which is an illness with a doctor’s note, a death in the immediate family with
an obituary notice or a school sponsored event with a list including that
student’s name on it. These are the
only three types of absences which will be excused. Should extenuating circumstances require that you miss a class
beyond the limit of two, you are expected to notify me or leave a message at
the department. Late assignments will result in a lower grade.
GRADING/EVALUATION:
Your grade will be determined by your overall
performance in the following categories:
1. Class
participation 20%
2. Three
exams 60%
3 Four
essays 20%
Class participation: grade based on attendance and active
participation. Academic Virtues such as curiosity,
initiative, committed inquiry is strongly encouraged.
Exams:
No make-ups without a valid excuse. Texts will cover readings, discussions and
material done in class from the workbook.
Essays: they
will consist of two typed pages of a close reading of one of the texts of the
book not discussed in class. The grade will reflect the quality of the written
expression and ideas presented. The film reviews will
be wriitten according to the isntructions given by Dr. Martínez
Grading scale:
100-94 = A 83-80 = B- 69-67
= D+
93-90 = A- 79-77 = C+ 66-64 = D
89-87 = B+ 76-74 = C 63-60 = D-
86-84 = B 73-70 = C- 59-
= F
ACADEMIC HONOR CODE:
Students
are expected to uphold the Academic Honor Code published in The Florida State
University Bulletin and the Student Handbook. The Academic Honor System of The
Florida State University is based on the premise that each student has the
responsibility (1) to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity in the
student's own work, (2) to refuse to tolerate violations of academic integrity
in the university community, and (3) to foster a high sense of integrity and
social responsibility on the part of the university community.
Please
see the following web site for a complete explanation of the Academic Honor
Code.
http://www.fsu.edu/Books/Student-Handbook/codes/honor.html
http://www.fsu.edu/Books/Student-Handbook/
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
Students
with disabilities needing academic accommodation should: (1) register with and
provide documentation to the Student Disability Resource Center; (2) bring a
letter to the instructor indicating the need for accommodation and what type.
This should be done during the first week of class.
For
more information about services available to FSU students with disabilities,
contact the
Student
Disability Resource Center
Dean of Students Department
08 Kellum Hall
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4400
(850) 644-9566 (voice)
(850) 644-8504 (TDD)
SDRC@admin.fsu.edu
http://www.fsu.edu/~staffair/dean/StudentDisability/
(This
syllabus and other class materials are available in alternative format upon
request.)
SYLLABUS CHANGE POLICY:
This
syllabus is a guide for the course and is subject to change with advanced
notice.
ENERO 6
PRESENTACION DEL CURSO: propósitos,
métodos, criterios de evaluación y notas.
El libro, los textos, las lecturas auxiliares; los apéndices.
8 Introducción 2-8. La poesía. Introducción
110-17.
10 La poesía: Introducción 117-123. Práctica 123-24.
Introducción 124-130. Práctica
130-33.
13
Panorama histórico 133-137 (parte superior); La Poesía: guía general
143-144. "El romance" 145-47.
15
Garcilaso de la Vega ("Soneto XXIII") 149-150; Góngora ("Soneto
CLXVI") 157; Quevedo ("Amante agradecido...") 159-160
17
Lope de Vega ("Rimas humanas, CXCI") 161-62; Sor Juana 162- Panorama
histórico 137-142
20 Martin
Luther King. No hay clases.
22 Bécquer 170-72; Martí 172-73. Composición
1-entrega.
24 Darío 179-180; Ibarbourou 194, 196, Guillén
202-04 ("No sé por qué piensas tú")
27 Repaso
29 EXAMEN I
FEBRERO 3.La narrativa 10-19; Práctica
19-24. Panorama 24-31
5
D. Juan Manuel 38-42; Palma 42-46
7 Palma (terminar); Pardo Bazán 46-49
10 Cortázar 50-56
12 Matute 64-68
14
Poniatowska 77-79 Composición 2-entrega
17 Repaso
19 Examen 2
21 El
drama: Introducción 222-234. Práctica
234-241
24 Panorama histórico 242-255. El drama: guía general 255.
26 Carballido, El censo 281-291
28
Terminar Carbadillo; Pedrero, Resguardo personal 291-29
MARZO 3 El
ensayo: Introducción 336-343. Práctica
343-346.
5 Panorama histórico
346-347, 357-358. El ensayo: guía
general 360-361.
7 Hostos 371-375
10-14 SPRING BREAK
17 EL CINE: Lenguaje y Técnicas
19 Tu y las nubes
21
Tu y las nubes
24 Discusión del filme
26
Composición 3-entrega Reseña fílmica Estereotipos
28 Andre Judith "Stereotypes"
Discusión (en reserva)
31 La guagua aérea
ABRIL 2 La guagua aérea
4. Discusión del filme
7 Composición
4- Reseña fílmica
Intro: Escritores Latinos
9 Roberto Fernández y Virgil Suárez
11 V Hernández-Cruz
14-
18 Los latinos según Hollywood
21-25 Repaso General y evaluaciones