University of North Texas
Department of Spanish
SPAN 3160 – Latin American Culture and Civilization
Spring 2016 – Tu/Th 11:00-12:20
Instructor: Emily Thurman
Email:
Office: Lang 401
Office Hours: M/W/F (11-12, or by appointment)
Course description: In this course, we will study the political, social, and historical structures of Latin America beginning with the indigenous period up to the present. Due to fact that this one course covers a wide variety of countries, students will gain a broad perspective of political events, social changes, and literary movements that have occurred in the numerous Latin American countries.
Prerequisites: SPAN 2050 or equivalent + 3 advanced hrs.
Requiredtext:Fox, Arturo A. Latinoamérica: presente y pasado. 4a edición, Prentice Hall, 2007.
Disability Accomodation Statement:
The University of North Texas makes reasonable academic accommodation for students with disabilities. Students seeking reasonable accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will provide you with a reasonable accommodation letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private discussion regarding your specific needs in a course. You may request reasonable accommodations at any time, however, ODA notices of reasonable accommodation should be provided as early as possible in the semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students must obtain a new letter of reasonable accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member prior to implementation in each class.Students are strongly encouraged to deliver letters of reasonable accommodation during faculty office hours or by appointment. Faculty members have the authority to ask students to discuss such letters during their designated office hours to protect the privacy of the student. For additional information see the Office of Disability Accommodation website at. You may also contact them by phone at940.565.4323.
Grade scale:
A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = 59 or below
EXAMS 30%: There willbe 2 exams given. If a student misses an exam, they must provide valid documentation explaining their absence. If the reason for missing the exam is considered to be a university excused absence, the student must schedule a time to take the exam with the instructor as soon as possible. No makeup exams will be administered at any different time without the proper documentation and there will be no drop grades.
QUIZZES 15%: Brief quizzes will be administered in order to check comprehension of the assigned material. No make-ups will be given without the proper documentation. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
HOMEWORK 15%: Students should always come to class prepared with that day’s assignment ready (términos /preguntas / artículos). Terms for each chapter will be posted on Blackboard. *Please note the indicated dates when terms will be turned in and counted as a grade. Additional articles/readings may be assigned to accompany our study of a particular subject. The lowest homework grade will be dropped.
FINAL CLASS PROJECT 10%: Each student will write a paper (5 page minimum) that compares/contrasts a historical figure studied within the class textbook to a present influential Hispanic figure. A brief 5-minute presentation will be given at the end of the semester. Topics will be discussed on a date given on a separate presentation schedule.
PARTICIPATION/ATTENDANCE 10%:Attendance will be taken and class participation is mandatory. University-sponsored events, illness, religious holidays, interviews and deaths of family members must be documented in writing and presented to me within two days after your return to class. I allow two unexcused absences per student. After three unexcused absences 1% per day missed (unexcused absences) will be deducted from your overall grade. Two tardies (a tardy is arriving more than 10 minutes late) = One Absence. After 8 absences, a student may be dropped from the course.
EXAMEN FINAL 20%:The Final Exam will be given on: Tuesday May 10th, 10:30am-12:30pm. *Please note that the University specifically prohibits any deviation from the announced Final Exam Schedule.
*Disruptions of the learning environment are unacceptable - please silence cell phones before entering the classroom and do not text during class time as this will have an adverse effect on your participation grade. If you must leave early, please let the instructor know before class begins and sit as close to the exit door as possible.
Spring 2016 - Tentative Schedule - SPAN 3160
(Subject to change at the instructor’s discretion)
Students are expected to read and prepare the following assignments prior to coming to class:
En la clase:
Semana 1:
19 de enero - Introducción al curso
21 de enero - Cap. 1 (p3-10)
Semana 2:
26 de enero - Cap. 1 (p10-15) y Cap. 2 (p19-25)Entrega los términos (Cap. 1)
28 de enero - Cap. 2 (p25-30)
Semana 3:
2 de febrero -Prueba Cap. 2y Cap. 3 (p32-44)
4 de febrero - Cap. 3 y Cap. 4 (p46-55)
Semana 4:
9 de febrero -Prueba Cap. 3; Cap. 4 (p55-60); Entrega los términos (Cap. 4); Repaso para el examen I
11 de febrero -Examen I (Caps. 1, 2, 3, 4)
Semana 5:
16 de febrero - Cap. 5 (p62-70)
18 de febrero - Cap. 5 (p70-73)
Semana 6:
23 de febrero - Cap. 6 (p75-83); Prueba Cap. 5
25 de febrero - Cap. 6 (p83-89)
Semana 7:
1 de marzo - Entrega los términos (Cap. 6); Cap. 7 (p91-99)
3 de marzo - Cap. 7 (p99-106)
Semana 8:
8de marzo- Cap. 8 (p109-118); Prueba Cap. 7
10 de marzo- Cap. 8 (p119-130)
**Vacaciones de primavera**
Semana 9:
22 de marzo- Repaso para el examen II; Entrega los términos (Cap. 8)
24de marzo-Examen II (Caps. 5, 6, 7, 8)
Semana 10:
29 de marzo - Cap. 10 (p161-170)
31 de marzo- Cap. 11 (p181-191); Entrega los términos (Cap. 10)
Semana 11:
5 de abril - Cap. 11 p(191-198)
7 de abril - Cap. 12 (p201-230); Prueba Cap. 11
Semana 12:
12 de abril - Cap. 13 (p233-256)
14 de abril - Cap. 14 y 15 (p261-291)
Semana 13:
19 de abril - Cap. 17 (p356-379); La historia oficial
21 de abril - La historia oficial
Semana 14:
26de abril - Presentaciones
28 de abril – Presentaciones
Semana 15:
3 de mayo – Presentaciones
5 de mayo - Repaso para el examen final
*Examen Final*: el 10 de mayo, 10:30am – 12:30pm