EAST TEXAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE
SPAN 3305.01 Spanish American Culture and Civilization
Fall 2016 Course Syllabus
Prof.: José A. Alonzo E-mail:
Office: SCRB 110 Phone: (903)-923-2268
Course location: SCRB 103 Office Hours:
Course time: MWF 11-11:50 a.m. MWW 1:00-2:00
TU 9:00-1:00
TH 9:30-11:00
TEXT
Chang-Rodríguez, Latinoamérica: su civilización y su cultura. 4th Edition.
Heinle & Heinle Publishers Inc., 2008.
ISBN: 13:978-1-4130-3217-8
COURSE PREREQUISITE
Spanish 2302 or consent of instructor.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
--Demonstrate knowledge of the geographical settings of Latin America
--Acquire an understanding and appreciation for the people and cultures of Latin America
--Understand and identify the ways in which diverse cultures interact with the
environment around them
--Compare and contrast the similarities and differences among the Spanish speaking
people
--Show awareness of common cultural features
--Enhance their oral, written and reading proficiency of the language
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Spanish 3305 is a course for advanced Spanish students and for Spanish majors and minors. The study of the culture and civilization of Spanish America from its beginning to the present is the main focus of this course. All readings and class discussions are in Spanish. The course consists of lectures, class discussion of assigned material, and reports. The class meets three fifty-minute periods in the classroom per week.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Credit for this course is dependent upon the completion of all academic assignments required below:
A. CLASS PREPARATION
Students must prepare for each class by reading the assigned material prior to
class time, and by having all out-of-class assignments ready by the date requested.
B. CLASS ATTENDANCE
Regular class attendance is expected in this course. Absences should be cleared with the professor, in advance if possible, in order to arrange for any corrective work that may be needed. Absences in excess of eleven will result in a grade of F. This attendance policy is in accordance with the attendance policy in ETBU’s catalog. Please see the catalog statement.
C. ASSESSMENT
There will be four hourly tests and a final examination given during the semester. No student will be exempt from any test. Every student must take the final examination, no exceptions. No make-up tests will be given for the hourly exams, unless the student was legitimate absent, and has proper verification (hospitalization, for instance). Make-ups for hourly exams will be given at the end of the semester. In addition to the regularly scheduled examinations, a number of quizzes and assignments will be given during the semester. No pop quizzes can be made up, except for hospitalization or official school activity. In case of university-approved absences, make up work will be allowed provided that:
a) The activity was properly scheduled.
b) The absence was authorized in advance.
c) Arrangements were made with the professor prior to the absence.
Grades will be computed as follows:
Hourly tests (four tests) (400 pts.)
Final Exam (100 pts.)
Quizzes (100 pts.)
Oral/Written Reports (2) (100 pts.)
TOTAL (700 pts.)
The grading system used is as follows:
A 91-100 728 points
B 81-90 648 points
C 71-80 568 points
D 60-70 480 points
F 59 or below 479 points or less
Important information:
· All students are asked to complete an on-line evaluation of the course at the end of the semester as part of the requirements for the course.
· All students will show courtesy to others in the classroom by refraining from talking or making noise when another person is talking, cell phones included.
· Any form of dishonesty will not be tolerated and will result in a grade of zero on the assignment and referral to the Dean of the School of Humanities.
· Students may bring water in squeeze bottles with caps or hard plastic cups with screw-on lids. No food or other beverages may be consumed during class.
· I will not discuss grades or absences with students over the telephone or by e-mail. Such information will only be given in person.
· The Modern Language Department provides free tutoring for students who need extra help with their Spanish courses.
· This syllabus can be found in the student tool box and Blackboard.
Disability Accommodation
A student with a disability may request appropriate accommodations for this course by contacting the Office of Academic Success and Graduate Services and providing the required documentation. If accommodations are approved by the Disability Accommodations Committee, the Office of Academic Success and Graduate Services will notify you and your professor of the approved accommodations. You must then discuss these accommodations with your professor.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL
A student may withdraw from a course or courses or from the University beginning with the first day through 75 percent of the semester without academic penalty. The final day to withdraw from this course is Friday, November 11.
To withdraw from a course or courses or from the University the student must secure a withdrawal form from the Registrar’s Office, his/her advisor, or from the ETBU website, and follow the directions on the form, securing all required signatures. Students must process their own withdrawals. For additional information, please refer to page 29 of the 2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog.
WEAPONS IN CLASS
The on-campus possession of firearms, explosives, or fireworks is prohibited with the exception of the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition by concealed handgun license holders in private vehicles (as described in SB1907) Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law, may not enter this property (ETBU) with a concealed handgun. The ETBU President may grant authorization to a qualified and certified full-time faculty or staff member, who is a license holder with a concealed handgun to conceal carry on the University campus, at a University-sponsored event or within or on a University vehicle.
Español 3305 – Programa de studio
Agosto 22 Orientación-----Capítulo 1
24 Capítulo 1------Unidad del mundo latinoamericano pp. 3-10
26 Capítulo 3------Las grandes civilizaciones precolombinas pp. 29-41
29 Capítulo 4------Las exploraciones, la conquista y su significado pp. 45-52
31 Capítulo 4------pp. 52-59
Sept. 02 Capítulo 5------El régimen colonial y su legado pp. 63-68
05 Día del Trabajo---No hay clases
07 Capítulo 5------pp. 68-75
09 EXAMEN #1
12 Capítulo 7------La vida intelectual durante la colonia pp. 89-95
14 Capítulo 8------Las guerras por la independencia hispanoamericana p. 16
16 Capítulo 8------pp. 113-118
Argentina
19 Capítulo 10--- Los países del Río de la Plata pp. 137-142 Uruguay
21 Capítulo 10--- pp.142-146 Paraguay
23 Capítulo 10---- pp. 147-152
26 EXAMEN # 2 Ecuador
28 Capítulo 11-----Los países andinos meridionales pp. 157-164 Colombia
30 Capítulo 11-----pp. 164-169 Venezuela
Oct. 03 Capítulo 11---- pp. 169-173 Chile
05 Capítulo 12-----Los países andinos septentrionales pp. 177-183 Bolivia
Perú
07 Fall Break------No hay clases
10 Capítulo 12-----pp. 183-189
12 Capítulo 13-----México y su revolución pp. 193-197 México
14 Capítulo 13-----pp. 197-203
17 Presentación # 3 y Repaso Guatemala
19 EXAMEN # 3 El Salvador
21 Capítulo 14-----Centroamérica republicana pp. 207-212 Honduras
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panamá
24 Capítulo 14-----pp. 212-218
26 Capítulo 14-----pp. 218-222 Cuba
28 La personalidad histórica de las Antillas pp. 227-233 República Dominicana
Puerto Rico
31 Capítulo 15----- pp. 233-242
Nov. 02 Capítulo 15----- pp. 242-247
04 Presentación y Repaso
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07 EXAMEN #4
09 Capítulo 17-----La arquitectura pp. 277-285
11 Capítulo 17-----pp. 285-291
14 Capítulo 17-----pp. 291-297
16 Capítulo 18-----Las artes plásticas 301-307
18 Capítulo 18-----pp. 307-313
21 Capítulo 18-----pp. 313-320
23-25--- Thanksgiving Day---Vacaciones del Día de Gracias
28 Capítulo 19-----La música pp. 325-329
30 Capítulo 19-----La música pp. 331-339
Dic. 02 Presentación y Repaso
05 EXAMEN FINAL ---(Lunes de 8 a 9:50 a.m.)
Oración Prayer
El Padre Nuestro The Lord’s Prayer
Padre nuestro, que estás en el cielo, Our Father, who art in heaven,
Santificado sea tu nombre; hallowed (sanctified/holy) be thy name;
venga a nosotros tu reino; your kingdom come;
hágase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo. your will be done on earth as in heaven.
Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día; Give us our daily bread;
perdona nuestras ofensas, pardon our offenses
como también nosotros perdonamos as also we pardon
a los que nos ofenden; those who offend us;
no nos dejes caer en la tentación, don’t let us fall into temptation,
y líbranos del mal. and deliver us from evil.
Amén Amen
Mateo 6: 9-13 Matthew 6: 9-13