Department of English,
Foreign Language, and Journalism
English 210-04
Approaches to Literature--Hispanic-American Literature
SSC 210
MWF
Instructor: Dr. Stacia Bensyl
Office: SSC 222-I
Phone:
x5936
Office
Hours:
E-mail:
bensyl
Required Text:
Cortina,
Rodolfo, ed. Hispanic American Literature: An Anthology.
1998.
Assessment methods:
·
Eleven 25-point quizzes
·
Two three-page papers worth
50 points each
·
A final exam worth 150
points (100 points objective and one essay)
Classroom expectations:
·
Students should come to
class prepared by reading the assignment for that day.
·
Quizzes cannot be made
up. After I collect the quizzes,
latecomers will not be given the opportunity to take the quiz. I will drop the lowest quiz score you receive
during the semester.
·
Students should come to
class with an open mind.
·
Students should not visit,
whisper, or talk during lectures.
·
Turn off or leave at home
all electronic beepers, phones, tape-players, etc.
·
Students should participate in
classroom discussion.
Objectives: http://www.missouriwestern.edu/EFLJ/eng210.asp- Objectives
·
Students will have a better
understanding of Hispanic culture and literature, especially in the context of
Americans of Hispanic descent
·
Students will be able to
discuss and write about Hispanic-American
literature and culture
·
Students will be able to
recognize Hispanic contributions to dominant American culture
·
Students will be able to
recognize and appreciate the particular implications of immigration for the
Hispanic-American population
Student Disability:
Any student in this course who has a disability that prevents the
fullest expressions of abilities should contact Missouri Western's special
needs coordinator for possible certification of special needs and expert
recommendations for assistance. You
should also contact me personally as soon as possible so that we can discuss
class requirements.
Academic Honesty Policy:
I abide by all the regulations outlined in the
Missouri Western State College Catalog and Student Handbook. I will not tolerate plagiarism or claiming
another's work as your own. Please
don't cheat! If I find evidence of
academic dishonesty, the student will receive an “F” for the course.
Important Due Dates:
Paper #1 due—Monday,
February 28
Paper #2 due—Monday, April
18
You will be given
instructions for each of the papers in class.
Final exam—Monday, May 9,
Tentative
Assignment Schedule
NOTE: This schedule is labeled
"tentative" because we may have to adjust assignments a bit. If that's the case, I'll notify you in class
prior to the adjustment.
Mexican-American Literature
Jan. 19 Introduction/classroom
standards Viva la Causa
21 Mi Familia
24 Mi Familia
26 Mi Familia
28 “The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez,” page 57
31 "The Moths," page
93
Feb. 2 from Bless Me, Ultima, page 100
4 "The Night Before Christmas," page 134
7 Sun Images, page 207
9 Sun Images, page 207
11 "For the Color of My Mother," page 245
14 "Filomena"
16 Fighting for
Our Lives
18 Los Vendidos, page 281
21 President’s Day—no class
23 Los Vendidos, page 281
25 Zoot Suit
28 Zoot Suit /Paper #1 due
Mar. 2 Zoot Suit
4 "La Doctora Barr," page 390
7 "Arise, Chicano," page 296 "I Am Joaquin," page 229
9 "To Be a Man," page 240
11 No class
14 Spring Break
16 Spring
Break
18 Spring
Break
Puerto Rican American Literature
21
23 “Familia,” page 82, “To My
Father,” page 87, “Black & White Photo,” page 89
25 "A Thanksgiving Celebration (Amy)," page
331
28 "The Angel Juan Moncho," page 359
30 "Amigo Brothers," page 379
Apr. 1 “Maria Sabida,” page 120
4 “Bitter Sugar: Why Puerto Ricans Leave Home,” page
237
6 “Borinkins in
8 “Nuyorican
Lament,” page 277
Cuban American
Literature
11 Luchando
13 No class Bensyl at conference
15 No class Bensyl at conference
18 Paper #2
due "To
Free
20 from Our House in the Last World, page 248
22 "The Goat
Incident," page 345
25 "Dear Tia,” page 91
27 from The Greatest Performance, page 158
29
May 2
Amended Mexican-American
2-2-05
Feb. 4
7 from Bless Me, Ultima, page 100
9 "The Night Before
Christmas," page 134
11 Sun Images, page 207
14 Sun Images, page 207
16 "Filomena," page 304
18 Fighting for Our Lives
21 President’s Day—no class
23 Los Vendidos, page 281
25 Los Vendidos, page 281
28 Zoot Suit
Mar. 2 Zoot Suit /Paper #1 due
4 Zoot Suit
7 "La Doctora Barr," page 390
9 "Arise, Chicano," page 296 "I Am Joaquin," page 229
11 No class
14 Spring Break
16 Spring
Break
18 Spring
Break