Wichita State University
Department of Modern and Classical Languages
Spring 2008 Course syllabus outline
SPANISH 531/831I: Survey of Spanish Literature II (1700-present) (#24861/#24867)
3 credit hours (5:00-6:15 TTh) 314 Jardine Hall
Faculty Member: Dr. Eunice Doman Myers
Office Addresses: 407C Jardine Hall & 200 Lindquist Hall
mailing address: 200 Lindquist Hall, WSU, Wichita, KS 67260-0005
Office Hours: 6:15-7:00 p.m. TTh (407C Jardine) and by appointment (200 Lindquist)
Telephone and voice mail: 978-6659. Note: Weather Cancellations—call 978-6633 (select 2) to obtain information on weather-related class cancellations
E-mail address: **E-mail is preferred means of communication
Catalogue Description:
Main currents of Spanish literature from 1700 to the present. Prerequisite: Spanish 300 or departmental consent.
Textbook: Ibarra, Fernando, y Alberto Machado Da Rosa, Antología de autores españoles antiguos y modernos, Tomo II (Modernos)
Major Topics:
Major authors, works, and literary movements of modern Spanish literature (1700 to the present). Critical analysis of short stories, poems, plays, essays, and excerpts from novels.
Grading for undergraduates:
Two exams (100 each) 200
Final exam 100
Two reaction papers (25 X2) 50
Participation 50
Questions & Bb work 100
Project 50
550
492-550 = A; 437-491 = B; 382-436 = C; 327-381 = D; below 327 = F
Grading for graduate students (531): Grading for graduate students (831):
Two exams (100 each) 200 Two exams (75 each) 150
Final exam 100 Final exam 100
Term paper (8 pp. minimum) 150 Term paper (10 pp. minimum) 150
Participation 50 Participation 50
Questions & Bb work 50 Questions & Bb work 50
Project 50 Project 50
600 Report in class 50
600
537-600 = A; 477-536 = B; 417-476= C; 357-416 = D; below 357 = F
Class Policies:
· Participation. Each class will add some new dimension to students’ ability to perform literary analyses and to understand literature as a socio-cultural construct. This class includes numerous activities that require students to speak, listen, and participate in a culturally appropriate manner. Students are expected to be involved and stay involved; therefore, students are expected to make a commitment to this class and to attend all meetings.
· Turn-in dates. All assigned homework & Blackboard assignments should be done before class in order to prepare for class activities. All work is due on time. Late work is accepted only in the case of an excused absence, i.e., due to illness, death in the family, representing the university. No make-up test will be given unless you contact me before the exam to arrange a make-up. If I am not in my office, leave a message on my voice mail or e-mail.
· Classroom Management. As a matter of courtesy and respect for the learning process of your fellow students, make sure you follow these few simple guidelines: come on time; turn off your cell phones; be patient and tolerant with other people’s opinions and speaking levels; avoid conversation topics unrelated to the current class discussion.
· Examinations require students to write essay answers that demonstrate knowledge of literary masterpieces and interpretational strategies. Take-home exams, reaction papers (for undergraduates) projects, and term papers (for graduate students) will not be accepted after their due dates: April 10 and May 15 for exams; April 24 for the project. The project and term papers (for graduate students) will be submitted through Safe Assignment (a plagiarism detection program) on Blackboard.
· Project. In consultation with Dr. Myers, each student will choose another work written by an author covered or mentioned in class and decide on a project to do. For example, a student may choose several short poems by Bécquer and write 3-5 pages (typed, double-spaced) on them OR recite them and explain one in detail to the class. Another may prefer to read a short story by Matute or an essay by Ortega y Gasset, giving a report in class, or discussing it with me in my office. Yet another may choose to act out a scene from a play or novel (not one we read) and present a written critique of that scene. Approved projects may be presented any time during the semester, but no later than April 24.
· Reaction papers. Undergraduates will turn in two reaction papers (submitted electronically in 12-font), which shall include a one-page summary of the plot of the work, plus 2-3 pages of analysis of one aspect of the work. Papers are due Jan. 31, Feb. 26, Mar. 27―choose two!
· Academic dishonesty or plagiarism will result in a grade of zero for the assignment or more severe penalties (see below) and a letter of notification may be sent to the student's college (See Academic Honesty Statement below). The project and term papers (for graduate students) will be submitted through Safe Assignment (a plagiarism detection program) on Blackboard.
Academic honesty is essential for any community of scholars. All graded student work must be that student's original work. If the instructor becomes convinced by either the student's actions or by the work itself that it is not original, the instructor may take action as severe as recording a grade of F, explaining why the action was taken. Cheating includes: copying all or part of another student’s work, plagiarism, using a paper you have used in another class.
A standard of honesty, fairly applied to all students, is essential to a learning environment. Students abridging a standard of honesty must accept the consequences; penalties are assessed by appropriate classroom instructors or other designated people. Serious cases may result in discipline at the College or University level and may result in suspension or dismissal. Dismissal from a college for academic dishonesty constitutes dismissal from the University. (WSU Student Handbook)
SPECIAL NEEDS
If you have a physical, psychiatric/emotional, medical, or learning disability that may affect your ability to carry out assigned course work, I would encourage you to contact the Office of Disability Services (DS). The office is located in Grace Wilkie Annex, Room 173. (Voice mail number is 978-3309; TTY phone number is 978-3067). DS will review your concerns and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate for you. All information and documentation of your disability is confidential and will not be released by DS without your written permission.
COURSE SCHEDULE
DATE & TOPIC / ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT CLASS22 Jan. Course introduction;
hear Mozart (analyze) / Read introduction to 18th Century (pp. 3-6) & Cadalso (pp. 15-19)
24 Jan. The Enlightenment;
Discuss Cartas marruecas (carta 7) / Read Moratín’s La comedia nueva, act I (20-30)
29 Jan. Enlightenment drama (Moratín) / Read Moratín’s La comedia nueva, act II (30-42); Write reaction paper to La comedia nueva, 3-4 pp. typed
31 Jan. Moratín; reaction paper due// ** Grad students meet to view El sí de las niñas / Read intro. to 19th century (45-47); Larra (55-60)
5 Feb. Hear & analyze Romantic music; Discuss Larra. Grad report on Artículos de costumbre / Read Espronceda (intro. 61; “Canción del pirata” 63-64; El estudiante de Salamanca 66-70)
7 Feb. Discuss Espronceda / Read Zorrilla (Act I, 72-95)
12 Feb. Discuss Act I of Don Juan Tenorio; Grad student report on El burlador de Sevilla / Read Zorrilla (Act II, 95-111)
14 Feb. View video Don Juan Tenorio / Read Zorrilla (Acts III-IV 111-137)
19 Feb. View video Don Juan Tenorio / Read Zorrilla (Part II, Act I, 139-151)
21 Feb. View video Don Juan Tenorio / Read Zorrilla (Part II, Acts II-III, 151-165)
26 Feb. View video Don Juan Tenorio; turn in reaction paper / Prepare for exam
28 Feb. In-class exam on 18th century & Don Juan Tenorio / Read Bécquer’s Rimas IV, XXI, XLII, LIII, LXXIII (165ff.)
4 Mar. Discuss 4 Rimas of post-Romantic Bécquer / Read Galdós’s thesis novel Doña Perfecta (191-98)
6 Mar. intro. to costumbrismo and realism; Galdós / Read Doña Perfecta (parts V-XV, pp. 198-212)
11 Mar. Doña Perfecta / Doña Perfecta (parts XVI-XXIII, pp. 212-23)
13 Mar. Doña Perfecta; thesis novel / Doña Perfecta (parts XXIV to end, 223-33)
16-23 Mar. Spring break
25 Mar. Discuss characterization in D Perfecta / Read Pardo Bazán’s “La cana,” 233-38; Write reaction paper to Doña Perfecta (3-4 pp. typed)
27 Mar. Naturalism & “La cana” reaction paper due on DP;
Grad report on La cuestión palpitante / Read Clarín’s “La conversión de Chiripa,” 238-43
1 Apr. Class will not be held. Continue preparing exam. / Work on take-home exam on Romanticism/ realism/ naturalism
2-3 Apr. Grad appts with Dr. Myers
3 Apr. Clarín “La conversión…” / Work on take-home exam
8 Apr. Turn in take-home exam; View film adaptation of Clarín’s novel La Regenta / Read intro to Gen. of 1898 (254-57) & read pp. 258-62
10 Apr. View rest of La Regenta (Clarín); Unamuno’s “Oración del ateo (handout) / Read pp. 263-top 271
15 Apr. Begin discussion of SMB, mártir / Read pp. 271-77
17 April Discuss Unamuno & existentialism / Read Machado 318-19 (poems VI, IX, and “La saeta”); Jiménez 323-25 poems 1, 2 and “Inteligencia, dame…”
22 Apr. Discuss Machado & Jiménez
Report on La deshumanización del arte / Read intro to Generation of 27 (349-51) and Salinas (“Amada exacta” 352; “Si te quiero” 354)
24 Apr. Last day to turn in projects
Finish discuss. of Gen. of 1898
Grad report on La casa de Bernarda Alba / Read Aleixandre, 367-68 “Ven...,” “Soy el destino”
29 April Discuss Salinas & Aleixandre; Grad report on La rebelión de las masas / Read Lorca: La guitarra, Pueblo, Sorpresa (371, 374, 375 + handout “Romance sonámbulo”
1 May Discuss Lorca
Grad Report on Usos amorosos de la posguerra española / Delibes’ “En una noche así” (422-27)
6 May Discuss Spanish Civil War & Delibes
Grad student term papers due / Matute, “Pecado de omisión” (427-30)
8 May Delibes and Matute / Work on final exam
15 May Final exam (scheduled 5:40-7:30) / Part of the exam will be take-home and part during the scheduled exam period.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Survey of Spanish Literature II (531/831I)
In addition to regular course work, students seeking credit in 531 will write an eight-page (minimum) term paper; graduate students seeking credit in 831 will write a ten-page (minimum) term paper. See the attached list of suggestions.
Calendar for completing the paper:
1. Choose a work from the attached list and read it. By March 25, decide on the thesis for your paper. April 2-3, Dr. Myers will schedule an appointment with each graduate student.
2. You may consult with the professor at any point in the research.
3. Papers due May 6.
Suggestions for the term paper 8 pp. (531) /10 pp. typed (831I) (minimum):
1. The paper will study in depth some aspect of the work read (theme, literary devises, a literary character). The research paper should add something original to current criticism on the work.
2. If you choose to include a plot summary, it should not exceed one paragraph.
3. Locate articles and book in which your thesis is studied. Summarize the ideas presented and explain how you will augment or contradict those ideas. You may wish to begin with the MLA Bibliography, WSU’s on-line catalog (http://libcat.wichita.edu), histories of Spanish literature, or a general study of the author (for example the Twayne Series).
4. Present and develop your thesis, citing the work when necessary to demonstrate your ideas. Then write a summary and conclusions.
5. Only the following forms of documentation will be accepted: footnotes at end of the paper for explanatory purposes and Works Cited using MLA Handbook for Writers of Theses and Term Papers, 4th or later ed. Parenthetical documentation referring to author and page numbers will appear in the body of the paper. For example, (Brown 57).
6. No term paper will be accepted more than one class late without prior notice and only in cases of emergency.
7. Take-home exams and projects will not be accepted after their due dates: April 10 and May 15 for exams; April 24, for the project.
Suggested works for term-paper research
Nineteenth Century:
Novels
Pérez Galdós: Misericordia
Pardo Bazán: Los pazos de Ulloa
Poetry
Bécquer: sus Rimas
Espronceda: El diablo mundo
Theater
Hartzenbusch: Los amantes de Teruel
Angel de Saavedra, el Duque de Rivas: Don Álvaro o la fuerza del sino
Tamayo y Baus: Un drama nuevo
Benavente: Los intereses creados
Twentieth Century:
Novels
Ramón Sender, Réquiem por un campesino español
Miguel de Unamuno: Niebla
Carmen Laforet: Nada
Ana María Matute: Primera memoria o Pequeño teatro
Miguel Delibes: Cinco horas con Mario o Las ratas
Rosa Chacel: Memorias de Leticia Valle
Camilo José Cela: La familia de Pascual Duarte
Martín Santos, Tiempo de silencio
Carmen Martín Gaite, El cuarto de atrás
Poetry: A collection of poems by Antonio Machado, Juan Ramón Jiménez, or Lorca
Theater:
Casona: La dama del alba
Buero Vallejo: Historia de una escalera o En la ardiente oscuridad
Alfonso Sastre, Escuadra hacia la muerte
GRADUATE STUDENTS (831I)
Survey of Spanish Literature II (831I: Seminar in Spanish Literature: Romanticism.)
Students seeking credit at the 831-level will also give a report in class summarizing the theory/philosophy of the author.
Works on which presentations will be given:
5 February: Larra, Artículos de costumbres
12 February: Tirso de Molina, El burlador de Sevilla
27 March: Emilia Pardo Bazán, La cuestión palpitante
22 April: José Ortega y Gasset, La deshumanización del arte
24 April: Lorca, La casa de Bernarda Alba
29 April: José Ortega y Gasset, La rebelión de las masas
1 May: Carmen Martín Gaite, Usos amorosos de la posguerra española
· The presentation will be oral, without being read, although notecards are permitted.
· Ten to fifteen minutes (maximum). Tell the main points, not everything!
· You should prepare a handout to help students follow the presentation. Remember that most of the students are undergraduates. Use language comprehensible for them, and explain clearly and slowly.
· No biographical information is necessary unless it is of importance in the ideas expressed by the author in the work you will discuss.
· You should do some research into the critical or public reaction to the work when it was published. Was it polemical, and if so, why?