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Department of Foreign Languages
Spanish 7232: The Epoch of Cervantes
Cervantes
"Centro de Estudios Cervantinos" of Universidad de Alcala,Spain
Español 7232 A Spring Semester 2001 Instructor: Dr. Jorge W. Suazo Office: Forest Drive Bldg. #1336 E-mail:suazoj@gasou.edu Office Hours: See schedule below ... Office Phone: 681-0773 or 681-5281 (main office) or by appointment...
General Information [Texts| Description| Objectives| Course Outline| General Policies| Attendance| Assessment | Final Paper | Oral Presentations| Responsibility | Civility | Academic Dishonesty| Commitment | Grading | Disclaimer | Important Dates | Final ]
[ Spring 2001 Final Exam Schedule ]
[ Syllabus Agreement ][ Grade Calculation Sheet ][ Honor Code ] [ Calendar of Activities- SPAN 7232 A ] 
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES and OFFICE HOURS
Spring 2001
TIME Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 09:00-10:00 X OFFICE X Research OFFICE 10:00-11:00 SPAN 2002 A Research SPAN 2002 A Research SPAN 2002 A 11:00-12:00 SPAN 2002 A Research SPAN 2002 A Research SPAN 2002 A 12:00-01:00 X Research X Research X 01:00-02:00 OFFICE Research OFFICE Research X 02:00-02:50 OFFICE Research SPAN 3515 A Research X 03:00-04:00 X Research X Research X 04:00-05:00 X X X X X 05:00-07:45 X X SPAN 7232 A X X
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
a. Cervantes y Saavedra, Miguel de . All the material for this class will be available from the link given here.
b. Cervantes y Saavedra, Miguel de . (This is another link to Cervantes. Use it if the first one doesn't work).*I will also furnish you with several other pages of photocopied materials which will complete all readings required for the course.
Top Primarily, this course examines the flowering of Spanish literature during the Golden Age with the study of selected works of Don Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra as the centerpiece of the period. The literary works will include selections of his masterpiece--Don Quijote de la Mancha, giving consideration to its literary antecedents. It will also entail the inclusion of other selected prose, drama, and poetic works of Cervantes and a few other works of literature of the 16th. and 17th. centuries in Spain.
In addition, this course will include a historical orientation in order to provide a solid background for better understanding of the development of the Spanish literature during the Golden Age. This historic approach will let us include literature in connection to the other arts (music, painting, architecture) as they relate to the themes of this course.
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- have an understanding of the flowering of Spanish literature during the Golden Age,
- have an overview of the major representative authors of this period and Cervantes place within it,
- develop an appreciation for Spanish literature within the thematical context of the course,
- read with critical depth different selections prepared for this class taking into consideration the aesthetic development of the course theme,
- write critically about a selected piece of Cervantes' writing, and
- understand and appreciate selected elements of the culture of Spain.
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- Introduction to the sixteenth century:
- Historical background
- Civilización y Cultura de España
- Introduction to the seventeenth century:
- Historical background
- Miguel de Cervantes:
- Life and Works
- Entremeses
- Novelas Ejemplares
- Don Quijotes de la Mancha
GENERAL POLICIESYour success in this class will depend on your active participation in the class activities. Therefore, first, it is expected of you to prepare all assigned reading materials before coming to class; second, you will read any other extra material or do your own research as you see it is needed for your understanding of the course subject. Third, you may also consult with your instructor about suggestions for further analytical/literary studies about the subject matter.
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.
This is a participation class! Regular attendance and active participation is essential. If you are absent and you are to be evaluated that day, 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, WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS, OR ORAL PRESENTATIONS WILL BE GIVEN.
Top Classwork is essential for your learning. Therefore, attendance in this course is required. The student is given 5 points credit towards the final grade, however, after one (1) absence your 5 point credit will be reduced as follows:
ATTENDANCE POINT SCALE 1 absences = you get no deductions (5 of 5 points credit)
2 absences = (you get 2.5 of 5 points credit)
3 absences or more = (you get 0 of 5 points credit)Letting me know in advance that you are going to be absent does not constitute an excuse. I will only accept a written doctor's emergency treatment or prescribed recovery period or death of immediate family as a valid excuse. The student MUST BRING a valid excuse within 2 days after a missed class if he/she wants an absence excused. If a student missed an EXAM, PRESENTATION, 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 make-up ANY MISSED WORK. 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.
Top Students will be evaluated by written exams/short tests, oral presentations, and a final paper.
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FINAL PAPER / TRABAJOS DE INVESTIGACION
- Preparar un trabajo relacionado con el tema de la clase. El estudiante deberá discutir el tema a tratar con el profesor anticipadamente.
- El trabajo deberá consistir de 7-9 páginas en español, a máquina o en computadora, con notas, y bibliografía (sumadas al total de páginas del trabajo).
- El estudiante deberá seguir el estilo del MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers.
Contenido y desarrollo general del tema 25% Organización y extensión 25% Expresión (estructura y gramática) 25% Mecánica (presentación, formato MLA, y atención a la mecánica escrita). 25% Top
ORAL PRESENTATIONSThere will a few oral class presentations. These oral presentations in class will be based on the content from the different works and author(s) studied in class. Individual presentations will consist mainly of a short talk where the student is asked either to describe, define, analyze a literary selection or express a personal opinion on a given subject.
Top 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.
Top 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 Deers and professors. Failure to behave in a civil manner may result in disciplinary actions as described by the Georgia Southern Student Conduct Code Policies and Procedures ((2000-01).
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ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY / PLAGIARISMCheating, in any of its forms, is a serious offense to the university that compromises the leaming 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 understand the provisions of the Georgia Southern Student Conduct Code Policies and Procedures (2000-01) 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.
Top 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.
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GRADE COMPONENTS
2 Exams 30% 1 Oral Presentation 25% Preparation/Participation 15% Final Paper 30% Total 100%
GRADING SCALE
100 - 90 A
89 - 80 B
79 - 70 C
69 - 60 D
59 - 0 F
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DISCLAIMERThe instructor reserves the right to make modificattions to the syllabus, calendar, exam/quiz dates, compositions and grading system if deemed necessary. Any changes will be previously discussed with the students.
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Classes begin ...................................................................................................01/08/2001
Schedule Adjustment ................................................. (9:00 am- 4:00pm)... 01/8-11/2001
HOLIDAY--MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY - no classes............01/15/2001
Last Day to Withdraw W/O Penalty from regular day ...................................02/20/2001
SPRING BREAK...................................................................................... 03/12-16, 2001
Classes End.......................................................................................................04/30/2001
Examinations for Regular Day Classes .........................................................05/1-4/2001Top
FINAL EXAM: SPAN 7232 A: (5:00 PM-7:45 PM) WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2001 at CLASS TIME
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