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Semestre de Otoño 2008 Sección: 01 – Período: 10:00-10:50
Lunes, miércoles y viernes – Aula: Murphy 218 Prof. Karina Elizabeth Vázquez |
Oficina: Eder Hall 212-G
Horas de oficina: L, M, V de
9:00 a 10:00; 3:00 a 4:00, y por cita.
Teléfono: (816) 271 – 4310; Fax:
Correo electrónico: kvazquez@missouriwestern.edu
Página web para este
curso: http://www.missouriwestern.edu/EFLJ/Faculty/vazquez.asp
Course description: This
is an introductory course in history, language and
culture of
This course is based on the mutual effort of the student and instructor. The responsibility of the student is to prepare thoroughly for class and to participate actively in class. The primary role of the instructor is to facilitate real communication in Spanish. By the end of the semester, the dedicated student will be able:
1. To identify the historical events which are meaningful in
the national identity of
2. To understand the main cultural values, and political aspects of the Spanish society;
2. To respond appropriately in sentences about cultural differences between Spanish and American lifestyles, world perspectives, etc.;
3. To present at least one topic assigned by your instructor to the class in grammar and vocabulary appropriate to this level.
4. To understand basic cultural differences and similarities
The language and grammar will be taught through reading, writing, and speaking assignments from the text and workbook exercises as well as through participation in pair/small group role-plays and oral performance exercises.
Classes: Students are expected to come to class having already prepared (i.e., read, studied, completed homework) the assigned topics for the day. Every class will include discussion session on the readings assigned, group activities, individual presentations, reactions and reflections on printed and visual material related to the topic studied.
Final Grade: Your final grade does not determine your worth as a human being nor does it pertain to my personal regard for you. It is a barometer of your performance both in and outside of class. Final grade evaluation is done according to the following activities.
Evaluation and Grading Policy: The final grade is determined by test scores (quizzes/chapter tests), daily participation, text activities, writing assignments, and the attendance policy stated in the syllabus.
The activities are
weighted as follows:
Class participation and attendance 20%
Oral presentations 10%
Special Assignments and Activities 20%
Exams, quizzes, tests 50%
Attendance and class
participation (20%):
This is a course designed for developing and reinforcing communicative skills, therefore class attendance is mandatory. Only five unexcused absences will be allowed. After your fifth (5th) absence, two points will be deducted from the final grade for each additional absence. If you are more than 10 minutes late, or you leave before the class is over, you will be considered absent. In this course, The 20% of the grade is assigned by the active participation in class with opinions and returning the assignments requested by the professor.
Oral presentations (10%): The student will choose a topic for presentation from a pool of topic offered by the professor. The student will have to prepare it using information of the textbook but also adding some from other resources (student can ask the instructor). The presentation can not be read and will last between 10 and 15 minutes, and the student will answer class’ questions during 5 or 10 minutes. Before the day of the presentation the student must provide the instructor and the class with handouts and must tell the instructor if any technical support will be needed.
Special Assignments and Activities (20%): This portion of the grade includes your active participation in campus events. In order to receive full credit for this participation, you must attend a minimum of three international/cultural events on campus during the fall semester. Examples of events: Spanish Day, Foreign Film Series on campus (dates to be announced), and lectures on Spanish or multicultural themes. You will need to provide written documentation of your attendance.
Exams, quizzes, and tests (50%): They will be based on material covered in the textbook, handouts, and class activities. There will be 5 quizzes, each worth 10%. The quiz with the lowest score will be dropped. However, you must take all five quizzes. Otherwise, you will get a zero (0) on the one you miss, and this grade will not be dropped.
Assessment: The final grade scale is as follows:
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B = 89-80 |
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C = 79-70 |
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D = 60-69 E= 59-0 |
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Texts:
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Textbook : Ugarte / Ugarte/ McNerney. España y su civilización. (5th Edition). ISBN:
0072558431
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Compilación de artículos o material visual disponibles en el website del curso.
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Diccionario.
General Administrative Issues:
Expected Time Required
(Approximate): A general guideline for the amount of time you should plan to
dedicate to this and any other University course is 2-3 hours of homework per
hour spent in class.
Extra Credit: No extra
credit will be given under any circumstances.
Late and Make-up Work:
Any activities or assignments missed due to an unexcused absence will receive a
grade of 0. No late work will be accepted and no make-ups will be allowed.
In the case of excused absences, your instructor will determine how the missed
work should best be accounted for.
Disagreements and grade
disputes: If you disagree with a grade or have problems in your class, please
approach your instructor first and try to solve the disagreement together
Attendance and missed work: In order to improve student learning and retention as well as to achieve compliance with federal financial aid policies, Western has implemented a mandatory attendance policy for students in all 100- and 200-level courses beginning Fall Semester 2007. Instructors are required to monitor and track student attendance. A student will be given an excused absence when acting as an official representative of the university, provided the student gives prior written verification from the faculty/staff supervisor of the event. Any additional excused absences are at the complete discretion of the instructor. Maximum allowed, unexcused absences accrued before the reporting of midterm grades, October 17, are: 5. Thus, when you have 6 unexcused absences, you will be reported to the Registrar’s Office, who will automatically withdraw you from this class. The Financial Aid Office will reduce financial aid as appropriate.
Foreign Language Lab in Murphy 107: You will have open access to the Foreign Language lab, open weekdays only. As in any other lab, you need to sign in when you enter. All the materials necessary for the completion of your workbook/lab activities are on line with Quia.
Assistance: Please do not hesitate to see me during my office hours. If you can not come during my hours you can also make an appointment with me and send me any administrative question by mail. You can also schedule free tutoring through the Center for Academic Support: www.missouriwestern.edu/CAS/
Handicapped Policy: Any student in this course who has a disability that prevents the fullest expression of abilities should contact me personally as soon as possible so we can discuss class requirements.
Academic Honesty Policy and Due Process: Academic honesty is required in all academic endeavors. Violations of academic honesty include any instance of plagiarism, cheating, seeking credit for another’s work, falsifying documents or academic records, or any other fraudulent activity. Violations of academic honesty may result in a failing grade on the assignment, failure in the course, or expulsion from the University. When a student’s grade has been affected, violations of academic honesty will be reported to the Provost or designated representative on the Academic Honesty Violation Report forms.
Please see the 2006-07 Student Handbook and Calendar on page 21 for specific activities identified as violations of this policy and the student due process procedure. This handbook is also available online at http://www.missouriwestern.edu/handbook/index.pdf
Cheating or plagiarism is not acceptable. You will receive a 0 (zero) for any work that shows evidence of cheating and/or plagiarism.
PROGRAMA
Agosto
L 25 Presentación del curso e instrucciones para el trabajo a lo largo del
semestre.
Presentaciones personales.
Introducción: España y las Españas: Diversidad geográfica y cultural (Primera parte;
2-10)
M 26 Introducción:
España y las Españas: Diversidad geográfica y
cultural (Primera parte; 11-18)
V 28 Unidad I: La prehistoria hasta la Edad Media (20-29)
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Septiembre
L 1 Feriado:
Labor Day
M 3 Unidad I: La literatura española en el medioevo (30-38)
Calendario de
presentaciones
V 5
Unidad I: Desde el arte prehistórico hasta la
arquitectura renacentista (38-50)
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L 8 QUIZ
# 1
M 10 Unidad II • El Siglo de Oro. La España
imperial de los siglos XVI y XVII (52-65)
V 12 Unidad II • El Siglo de Oro. La España
imperial de los siglos XVI y XVII (52-65)
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L 15 Unidad II • La
literatura del Siglo de Oro (66-77)
M 17 Unidad II • Miguel
de Cervantes (78-85)
V 19 Unidad II • Miguel
de Cervantes (78-85)
L 22 Unidad II • Artistas y músicos del Siglo de
Oro (86-97)
M 24 QUIZ # 2
V 26 Unidad III • Siglos de luces y reformas (XVIII
y XIX): La España de los Borbones (110)
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L 29 Unidad III • Siglos de luces y reformas (XVIII
y XIX): La España de los Borbones (110)
Octubre
M 1 Unidad III • La literatura española de los
siglos XVIII y XIX (111-121)
V 3 Unidad III • La literatura española de los
siglos XVIII y XIX (111-121)
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L 6 Unidad III • La literatura española de los siglos XVIII y
XIX (111-121)
M 8 Unidad
III • Pintura y
música de los siglos XVIII y XIX (122-132)
V 10 Midterm Break
L 13 QUIZ # 3
M 15 Unidad IV • El Siglo XX: Desde Alfonso XIII
hasta Francisco Franco. La Segunda República (134-143)
V 17 Unidad IV • La Guerra Civil (134-143)
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L 20 Unidad IV • La Guerra Civil (134-143)
M 22 Unidad IV • La Guerra Civil (134-143)
V 24
Unidad IV • La literatura española en el siglo XX: La
generación del 98 (145- 157)
L 27
Unidad IV • La literatura española en el siglo XX: La
generación del 98 (145- 157)
M 29
Unidad IV • La literatura española en el siglo XX: La
generación del 27 (145- 157)
V 31 Unidad IV • Literatura de la Guerra Civil y la Posguerra
(145-157)
Noviembre
L 3 Unidad IV • Arte y música del siglo XX: La
pintura (158-171)
M 5 Unidad IV • Arte y música del siglo XX: La música
(158-171)
V 7 Unidad IV • Arte y música del siglo XX: El
cine (158-171)
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L 10 Unidad IV • Arte y música del siglo XX: El
cine y el documental (158-171)
M 12 Unidad IV • Arte y música del siglo XX: El teatro, los
festivales de teatro y los temas sociales (158-171)
V 14 QUIZ # 4
L 17 Unidad V • Pasado reciente, presente y futuro: Del
franquismo a la democracia. Los
años franquistas (174-183)
M 19 Unidad V • Pasado reciente, presente y futuro: La
transición democrática (174- 183)
V 21 Unidad V • Pasado reciente, presente y futuro: La
transición democrática (174- 183)
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L 24
Unidad V • Pasado reciente, presente y futuro: Temas de
la política actual. La Unión Europea (184-192)
M 26 Unidad V • Pasado reciente, presente y futuro: Temas de
la política actual. El desempleo y la inmigración (184-192)
F 28 Thanksgiving
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Diciembre
L 1 Unidad V • Pasado reciente, presente y futuro: Temas actuales de la sociedad española. Las mujeres, el feminismo, el cine, los
deportes y la inmigracion (174- 183)
M 3 QUIZ # 5
V 5 ¡Cierre del curso con chocolate y
mantecados!
FINAL EXAM = Monday December 8 from