Brandeis University, Romance Studies Departmentspring 2017

Brandeis University, Romance Studies DepartmentSpring 2017

HISP 106: Spanish Composition, Grammar, and Stylistics

Horario: cada lunes, miércoles y jueves de 1-1:50 pm, Shiffman 217

Profesora: Magdalena Malinowska

Oficina: Rabb 339b

Teléfono: 781-736-4006

Horario de oficina: lunes y miércoles 11-12 y mediante cita a

Seccion: 171HISP 106B-2

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This course (Hisp106)fulfillsthe Foreign Language and School of Humanities Distribution Requirements and is a Writing Intensive Course.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The aim of this course is to learn and develop clear, concise, idiomatically, and socio-linguistically correct written expressions in Spanish in a variety of prose styles.Writing is learned by actually writing and reading, therefore you will be required to write almost on a daily basis and, through reading, composing, revising, and correcting, you will make great progress in the development of your writing skills. We will discuss linguistic and stylistic techniques in different types of texts, and we will do some error analysis relevant to the learning process. By reading and discussing closely different types of texts, you will pay particular attention to the mechanics of the writing: style, grammar, idiomatic expressions, and vocabulary. There are two major steps to take in consideration: (1) writing and (2) reading. The first step is that writing follows a process that involves the development of ideas, the organization of those ideas, writing and rewriting.The second step is that reading is the clue to write well. One of the most effective ways to learn to write well is to learn to read well.

You will explore four major modes of writing: description, narration, exposition and argumentation. The first two modes will help you explore creative writing, and the last two will lead you into academic writing.

PLACEMENT:

Brandeis prerequisite: Hisp 105.

SAT II: 620 or higher fulfills language requirement

AP scores: 1 or 2: 20-level course

3: 30-level course

4: 105 course in HISP

5: 106 course in HISP

Note: Students enrolling for the first time in a Spanish course at Brandeis must take the online placement exam. INFO HERE

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students taking this course will:

•be able to appreciate basic differences between oral and written Spanish.

•produce original texts using their own creative ideas and opinions.

•express their ideas, opinions and beliefs in a clear, concise and persuasive manner in a written form.

•learn to differentiate between various types of written texts in Spanish.

•increase their Spanish vocabulary and apply writing techniques such as concision, precision and avoidance of repetition to their own texts.

•continue to improve their grammatical proficiency in Spanish.

•evaluate their own work and be able to edit their texts following instructions or comments from their instructor.

•analyze and apply ideas from various sources and learn to quote from them using the MLA format.

•display an understanding of other cultures and be aware of cultural differences when writing in the target language.

•engage the classroom in interesting discussions about texts (films, literary texts, etc).

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS:

•Dimitriou, Agnes L., Sempere-Martínez, Juan A., Sweeney, Frances M. Modelos: An Integrated Approach for Proficiency in Spanish. 2nd ed., New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2012.

•García Márquez, Gabriel. Crónica de una muerte anunciada.7th ed. 2007. ISBN 978-84-9759-243-7. (Note: You can purchase any edition of this novel)

GRADING:

Attendance and class participation10%

Preparation and homework 10%

Compositions (5)50%

Oral Presentation20%

Exams 10%

GRADING SCALE:

94-100 = A 74-76 = C

90-93 = A- 70-73 = C-

87-89= B+ 67-69 = D+

84-86 = B 64-66 = D

80-83 = B- 60-63 = D-

77-79 = C+ 59 and below = F

COURSE POLICIES:

Attendance and Participation: Regular attendance is crucial to the successful attainment of the course objectives. In order to attain an A or A- in this class, students must actively participate and contribute to the class, read the material completely ahead of time, show significant progress in written assignments, turn in work on time, learn and apply new vocabulary and grammar structures.

Punctualityis essential. You are allowed only three (3) classes for reasons of health, job interviews, etc. Please notify the instructor before your absence via email. However, you may not miss any evaluations, compositions, and/or homework. It will be your responsibility to find out and complete the missed work, and present it to the instructor (marked as “make up for absence on day x”). Missing any part of daily class will be considered a full absence. Remember that if you miss a class, you need to make sure that you do not miss special instructions or handouts for the next class – contact your classmate for instructions. No make-up tests or exams will be given. Late work will be penalized. Frequent absences and tardiness will also have a negative effect upon your class participation grade. Points will be deducted for excessive tardiness and absences.

Preparation for class:It is extremely important that each student is well prepared for class in order to take part in discussions. This has several parts: reading the assigned text at home BEFORE class, looking up words you don’t understand and keeping a list of them. We will devote class time to discussion, analysis, and practice.Please bring the textbook Modelos, as well as your notes with you to class every day.

Grammar and Reading:Grammar is subordinated to the main focus of this course, which is learning to write. So there is no scheduled time dedicated to the formal discussion of grammar. Nevertheless, grammar is essential to both reading and writing well. It will be addressed consistently through writing, written homework, and individual discussions.When specific grammar topics are relevant to the mastery of the writing skill, or the entire class has difficulties with the same topic, grammar review will be scheduled accordingly in class.However, it is your responsibility to fill in the gaps in the grammatical knowledge you have by reviewing on your own and as indicated in class and by the instructor individually. In addition to a grammar textbook, you may be referred to the suggested grammar books on reserve in the library to address specific problem areas. During individual discussions, any persistent grammar problems you may have will be addressed.

We will use weekly readings, both literary and non-literary, as an example of style and to support discussion and learning in this course. It will hopefully help you to continue improving your speaking skills as well. These readings also introduce you to literature and help to develop an approach to literary criticism. Finally, they provide the content for discussion and debate so that you continue to develop and refine your oral skills. Success in this 4-credit-hour course is based on the expectation that students will spend a minimum of 9 hours of study time per week in preparation for class (readings, papers, discussion sections, preparation for exams, etc.).

Compositions:You will write five (5) compositions throughout the semester. Compositions must be submitted through LATTE (Assignments) on every indicated due date, by class time. Late compositions will not be accepted. All compositions are due the date stated in the syllabus, at 11:55PM. Compositions sent to my email address will not be accepted. All compositions, except the last one, will have two versions. Instructions and grading criteria will be posted on LATTE. You are advised to keep all your writings (original and revised) organized in chronological order, so you can see your own progress. Always refer to corrected compositions when writing a new one so that you do not make the same mistakes. Keep a list of errors to refer to when working on your assignments.

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All writing assignments must be completed individually and with the original words of the student. BUGS Spanish tutor (Tristán Ramirez de Haro, ) is aware of this policy, and he will not help you with editing both drafts nor final versions. Also, the use of an on-line translator or a translator of any sort is strictly forbidden and will be considered a violation of the academic honesty policy of Brandeis University. It is important to understand plagiarism in the context of a Spanish course --- please ask the instructor if this is not clear to you. It is very important!

Academic Integrity:Written assignments are to be your own work and must be written especially and only for this course. Previous papers or materials done in other courses or abroad will not be accepted. In addition, no one except your professor should work with you on your writing, edit it or revise it.

Academic integrity is central to the mission of educational excellence at Brandeis University. Each student is expected to turn in work completed independently, except when assignments specifically authorize collaborative effort. It is not acceptable to use the words or ideas of another person without proper acknowledgement of that source. You must use notes and quotation marks to indicate the source of any phrases, sentences, paragraphs or ideas found in published volumes, on the internet, or created by another person. Violations of University policies on academic integrity, described in Section 3 of Rights and Responsibilities, may result in failure in the course or on the assignment, and could end in suspension from the University. Remember that tutors, even those sanctioned by Brandeis University, are not authorized to complete homework for you. If you have questions on the type of help you may receive, please ask me before you seek help from someone. This is important!

If you have any questions about what constitutes academic dishonesty, please contact your professor or the Office of Student Development and Conduct (203 Shapiro Campus Center).

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Notice to Students with Disabilities:If you are a student with a documented disability on record at Brandeis University and wish to have a reasonable accommodation made for you in this class, please see the professor immediately. Retroactive accommodations cannot be provided.

Spanish major: If you are thinking about majoring or minoring in Spanish, you should familiarize yourself with the program in the Bulletin and then see the Undergraduate Advising Head as soon as possible to make sure that you understand the prerequisites and requirements.

Study Abroad: We encourage all students in our courses to find out about the possibilities that exist for studying in a Spanish-speaking country. Students who have the opportunity to study abroad gain access to a richer understanding of the language and culture, and they develop on a higher intellectual and personal level. For more information, contact the Office of Study Abroad.

B.U.G.S: The Brandeis University Group Study (B.U.G.S.) offers students free language practice outside of class. Take advantage of this service. The Office of Student Enrichment Services is located in Usdan Student Center 130, and the Spanish tutor this semester is TristánRamírez de

LATTE: Additional information about this course, including the syllabus, activities, instructions and rubrics, additional readings, and the film to be watched may be found on LATTE. Please note that if changes occur on the syllabus, you will be notified through LATTE email service.

INSTRUCTION: This course will be conducted entirely in Spanish.

PROGRAMA DEL CURSO

Syllabus is subject to change. You will be notified.

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Miércoles 18/1

En clase:Presentaciones e introducción al curso. Expectativas e información general.

Tarea: Busca información sobre José Martí (“Historiadores” Página 4). Lee “VersosSencillos” (Páginas 5 y 6). Revisa el glosario en la página 6. La descripción.

Jueves 19/1

En clase: Versos Sencillos, José Martí. Análisis y discusión de la lectura.

Gramática: los verbos “ser” y “estar”. Los adjetivos calificativos.

Tarea:Lee: “Escribir un autorretrato” y “Estrategias del proceso: El jardín de las ideas” (Página 10-11).

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Lunes 23/1

En clase: La descripción y los adjetivos. Lectura y análisis de fragmentos descriptivos.

Tarea: Lee “Estrategias para escribir: los adjetivos y la descripción detallada” y haz la “Práctica”. (Página 12). Estos ejercicios son la preparación para la próxima clase, no voy a recogerlos.

Miércoles 25/1

En clase: La descripción y las estrategias para escribir descripciones. Lectura y análisis de fragmentos descriptivos.

Tarea: Lee con cuidado las instrucciones y la rúbrica para la composición #1.

Jueves27/1

En clase: Práctica de escritura en clase. La importancia de la concordancia en español.

Tarea:Escribir Composición #1 – Leer “Paso 2 – Escribir por modelos- La descripción de otro: Escritor fotógrafo” y “Estrategias del proceso, Estrategias para escribir” (Página 22/23/24)

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Lunes 30/1

Entregar composición # 1: “Mi autorretrato”

En clase: ESCRITOR FOTÓGRAFO: la descripción-comparación.

Gramática: Las comparaciones. Práctica de escritura en clase.

Tarea: Revisa lo que hicimos en clase hasta ahora. Escribe tus preguntas o dudas, y habla conmigo si lo necesitas.

Miércoles 1/2

En clase: Práctica en clase. Revisión de estructuras gramaticales. Introducción a la narración. La importancia del título y la primera oración.

Jueves 2/2

En clase:Estrategias del proceso: La estrella. Práctica en clase. La importancia de los borradores y la edición.

Tarea: Edita el borrador que escribiste en clase. Lee “El corrido de Gregorio Cortez” (Página 31) – Revisa el Glosario. Busca información sobre los corridos en internet.

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Lunes 6/2:

El corrido de Gregorio Cortez. Otros ejemplos de corridos. Ejercicios de comprensión auditiva en clase.

Miércoles 8/2

En clase: Los adverbios. Práctica en clase. “Estrategias para editar” (Página 40/41)

Tarea:Lee “Estrategias para escribir: El tema, la tesis y el apoyo”. (Página 37/38)

Completar revisión de la Composición #1.

Jueves 9/2

Entregar la revisión de la Composición # 1

En clase: Práctica de escritura en clase. Preparación para la composición #2.

Tarea: Lee “Estrategias de lectura: Descifrar la perspectiva y el tono.”

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Lunes 13/2

Entregar Composición # 2.

En clase: Práctica de escritura en clase. Preparación para el examen #1.

Tarea: Prepárate para el examen #1.

Miércoles 15/2

En clase:EXAMEN # 1

Tarea: Lee el cuento “El encaje roto” (Página 46/47/48). Busca las palabras que no entiendas y prepárate para hablar sobre el cuento en clase.

Jueves 16/2

En clase: Ejercicios de práctica sobre “El encaje roto”. Instrucciones para escribir un resumen.

Tarea: Lee “Estrategias de lectura: Descifrar la perspectiva y el tono.” Completar revisión de la Composición #2.

Febrero 20-24: NO CLASS

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Lunes 27/2

En clase: Práctica de escritura en clase en base a “El encaje roto”.

Tarea: Lee “Estrategias para escribir: Crear el marco de la escritura”. Entregar la revisión de la Composición # 2

Miércoles 1/3

En clase: Introducción al texto narrativo y al cuento “Naranjas”.

Tarea:Leer Naranjas, Ángela Alvarado (LATTE).

Jueves 2/3

En clase: Análisis de “Naranjas”. Discusión en clase y ejercicios.

Tarea: Leer“La argumentación: La reseña” “Estrategias del proceso: Selección del tiempo verbal”

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Lunes 6/3

En clase: Distribución de los cuentos para la presentación oral. Revisión de la rúbrica para la presentación oral. Revisión de la rúbrica para escribir la composición #3.

Tarea: Escribir la primera versión de la composición #3. Empezar a leer el cuento asignado para la presentación oral.

Miércoles 8/3

Entregar Composición # 3.

En clase: “Estrategias para escribir: Los pasos al escribir una reseña”. Práctica en clase.

Tarea:Leer el cuento asignado y preparar posibles preguntas para la profesora.

Jueves 9/3

En clase: Presentaciones y análisis de los cuentos.

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Lunes 13/3

En clase: Presentaciones y análisis de los cuentos.

Miércoles 15/3

En clase:Análisis de la película.

Tarea:Completar revisión de la Composición #3

Jueves 16/3

Entregar la revisión de la Composición # 3

En clase:Análisis de le película. Discusión en clase. Revisión de la rúbrica comp. 4.

Tarea:Lee “La cámara oscura” (Página 141).

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Lunes20/3

En clase: Análisis del cuento. Comparación entre el cuento y la película. Ejercicios en clase.

Tarea: Lee “Estrategias para escribir: El análisis de los personajes”. (Página 85)

Prepararse para el examen #2.

Miércoles 22/3

En clase:EXAMEN # 2

Tarea: Escribir la primera versión de la composición #4

Jueves 23/3

Entregar Composición # 4

En clase:ESCRITOR ABOGADO – Discusión sobre las estrategias argumentativas.

Análisis del texto. Practica de escritura.

Tarea:Empezar a leer Crónica de una muerte anunciada, Gabriel García Márquez

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Lunes 27/3

En clase:Introducción a Crónica de una muerte anunciada, Gabriel García Márquez.(I)

Tarea:Lee: “La escritura analítica: Un análisis literario o social” – “Estrategias del proceso” – “Estrategias para escribir” (Páginas 151/152/153).

Miércoles 29/3

En clase:Crónica de una muerte anunciada, Gabriel García Márquez(I)