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SPAN 5332 A/5232G A: Studies in Hispanic Film FALL 2010 (This page has been formatted for 1024 x768)
SPAN 5232 A / SPAN 5232G A CRN: 84397 / CRN: 84556 06:30 pm-09:15 pm Thursdays Forest Dr. Bldg. - Room 1223 August 16, 2010 - December 9, 2010
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REQUIRED TEXT AND OTHER MATERIALS
OTHER
GSU Course Catalog:
This course will provide knowledge of Hispanic culture through films from Spain and Spanish America and will focus on Hispanic culture with discussion of a variety of themes, including traditions and customs, history, women's roles, marginalized individuals, and the search for identity. Graduate students will be assigned extra work that undergraduates will not be required to do. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of "C" in one 4000-level Spanish course or permission of instructor. About the textbook:
MÁS ALLÁ DE LA PANTALLA is divided into four thematic units, chosen according to relevance to Spanish-speaking culture and history. The four films within each unit relate to the theme and represent a rich array of backgrounds, points of view, and countries of origin. Before viewing, students read about the historical context for the events that take place in the film. After viewing the film, the activities in "A simple vista" check for basic comprehension of plot and characters before moving students to the critical thinking activities in the "Más allá de la pantalla" section. MÁS ALLÁ DE LA PANTALLA integrates the 5 C's in a holistic way. The films and activities allow students to learn about Spanish-speaking cultures and communities while making connections and comparisons to their own personal reality in a meaningful way.
Studies in Hispanic Films seeks to develop your ability to to increase the development of greater cross-cultural awareness. Specifically, it will develop the following language skills:
Your success in this class will depend on your active participation in the various class activities. Therefore, this is what I expect of you:
In order to accomplish this task, students should plan to spend at least one hour a day working on assignments ( of two being recommended as the optimum). This should include reviewing material covered in class, completing homework assignments, and studying for the next day's class. Plan your schedule accordingly!
This class will be conducted entirely in Spanish. If you have any questions which you would like to ask in English, ask them after class or during my office hours (feel free to make an appointment if necessary). You are invited to discuss your questions and concerns with me in my office. Please, do not hesitate to come by. You and I are both active partners in learning and teaching Spanish, and we must work together as a team!
This is a participation class! If you are absent and you are to be evaluated that day (pop quiz, announced quiz, written test, etc.), you will receive a 0 for that day's activities. Although, an occasional absence will not affect your grade, but habitual or prolonged absence will devastate your progress as well as your grade.
NO MAKE UP TESTS/QUIZZES, PRESENTATIONS, or HOMEWORK WILL BE GIVEN.
I strongly recommend that students should:
What is disruptive behavior?
Examples of Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom:
For more information, please see the Georgia Southern Student Conduct Code or feel free to contact Mr. Georj Lewis, Dean of Students, Russell Union Bldg., Room 2017, (912) GSU-DEAN (478-3326) or Patrice R. Buckner, Director, Judicial Affairs, Russell Union Bldg., Room 2023, Please feel free to browse the Office of Judicial Affairs webpage for resources. I f you require further information please contact us at (912) 478-0059
Source: Georgia Southern University
CLASS ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY! Class work is essential when learning a foreign language; therefore, participation and perfect attendance is expected in this class!. Students must be aware that attendance may adversely affect a student's participation in the typical activities that take place in a foreign language class, that is, listening and understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Consequently, the class daily routine forms and active community; however, this community is disrupted when one or more members of the class are absent (and this includes entering class late, leaving class early, or entering and leaving class repeatedly).
To encourage your attendance, you will receive five (5) points credit towards the final grade. Thus, all students begin the semester with a 100% attendance grade. In addition, two (2) **tardies (see note below) are the equivalent of one (1) absence. After an absence, your 5 point credit will be reduced as follows:
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION POINT SCALE 0 absences = you get no deductions (5 of 5 points credit) 1 absence = (you get 4 of 5 points credit) 2 absences = (you get 3 of 5 points credit) 3 absences = (you get 2 of 5 points credit) 4 absences = (you get 1 of 5 points credit) 5 absences or more = (you get 0 of 5 points credit)
or
Letting me know in advance that you are going to be absent does not constitute an excuse. For example, that you are leaving town early for the week-end is not an excuse, neither attending your cousin's wedding.
Finally, there are no automatically excused absences. However, you are invited to submit a letter of explanation with appropriate documentation for any abscesses that you believe merits special consideration (For ex. a written doctor's emergency treatment or prescribed recovery period, death of immediate family, etc.). The student MUST BRING a his/her letter of explanation and a valid excuse immediately after his/her absence from class if he/she wants an absence excused. If a student missed a TEST, HOMEWORK/WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT, and if he/she presented a legitimate valid excuse to the instructor, and the instructor deemed it to be acceptable, the student will be allowed to take a make-up Test or Assignments, not later than the next class period after the student returns to class. The date and time for the make-up is up to the instructor's earliest convenience. Failure to comply with this regulation or no show will result in a grade of 0 for the missed work.
**Tardy: if a student arrives 5 minutes after class has started, the instructor will consider it to be a TARDY.!
NOTE: The last day of classes is mandatory for ALL students.
ASSESSMENT Students will be evaluated by quizzes/short tests, a speaking test/class presentation, homework, and a final exam. Because you are also responsible for extra vocabulary added to the chapters, it is recommended that you keep a vocabulary notebook so that you can find the new vocabulary words and use them.
GRADUATE STUDENT PRESENTATIONS: Tú eres el investigador (Graduate)
The FINAL will include selections from all lessons (based on all quizzes/short tests), and it may be exempted under two (2) conditions:
FINAL PROJECT/PAPER (GRADUATE)
UNDERGRADUATE
GRADUATE
The university considers students to be individuals responsible for their own behaviors. Students are expected to make decisions with an awareness of the consequences that are likely to result from these decisions. Decision making without considering possible consequences is not justifiable behavior should the consequences, put the student's academic efforts at risk.
Students are expected to communicate in a civil manner in their professional interaction at all times, both in and out of the classroom. This means that student interaction, including discussion and argumentation, is to be carried out in a polite, courteous, and dignified manner that is respectful and understanding toward both peers and professors. Failure to behave in a civil manner may result in disciplinary actions as described by the Georgia Southern Student Conduct Code
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY / PLAGIARISM / STUDENT CONDUCT CODE POLICY
Cheating, in any of its forms, is a serious offense to the university that compromises the learning process of the violators as well as their classmates. Ultimately, the reputation of the institution is at risk. For these reasons, the university expects students to UPHOLD the ACADEMIC HONESTY HONOR CODE as published in Section III of the Georgia Southern Student Conduct Code that address academic dishonesty and the penalties for it, and to conduct themselves with integrity in their academic efforts. To that end, students are expected to follow both the letter and the spirit of academic honesty and to consult with their instructors in advance whenever they feel that those ethical standards may be at risk. All provisions of the student code apply to this class. Any incidents will be reported to the Judicial Affairs Office.
All members of the community understand that to succeed in classes, students must be active participants in their education while understanding and complying with each course syllabus. Students should plan on spending at least two hours of study for every one hour in class. Outside preparation and class attendance alone do not guarantee success or the highest grades; rather, mastery of the material and acquisition of necessary skills determine success and grades.
American with Disabilities Act "This class complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)."
Students with disabilities needing academic accommodations must:
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This syllabus is available upon request in alternative formats fro individuals with print related disabilities.
The instructor reserves the right to make modifications to the syllabus, calendar, exam/quiz dates, compositions and grading system if deemed necessary. Any changes will be previously discussed with the students.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
FALL SEMESTER 2010
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