Introduction to Spanish 317 (Golden Age Literature)

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

Department of Modern Languages & Literatures

SPAN 317-001; Fall 2012 (1126) MWF 11:30 am 12:20 pm I Commons 230

Professor: Olympia Gonzlez Office Hours: MW 1:00/300 pm E-mail: ogonzal@luc.edu Phone: 8-2872

Required Materials: Elias L. Rivers, Renaissance and Baroque Poetry of Spain Recommended Materials: You should have regular access to a computer. Course Description: The expansion of Spain as a world power was accompanied by the rise of its literature as an expression of new conceptions in religion, science, art and other humanistic disciplines. In this course, we will explore poetry, plays and short prose selections written during the periods called in Europe Renaissance and Baroque. We will read and analyze poems written in different formats to learn about emotions and the presence of the classical world as a background for the new sensibilities. We will also watch plays to discern religious and moral themes. In between, we will read stories concerned with such issues as societys treatment of women, the uses of satire, and the role of perception, reason, and deception. Course Objectives: We will practice analyzing poems to recognize specific themes and images to recognize the role of poetry in Golden Age society. Our goal will be to rich a comfortable understanding of poetic expressions. We will learn different approaches to the study of drama in its different expressions. We will study about the Golden Age background in classical art and mythology. We will practice our writing in Spanish to improve our expression of ideas and our understanding of Spanish culture. LLRC Language Learning Resource Center - www.luc.edu/llrc This center provides valuable resources to assist language learners. An online orientation to the center may be required (See separate handout). The new LLRC location is Crown Center 208. Dictionaries are available to use in the Center. Websites: Please check websites in our courses BLACKBOARD/CONTENT column

Homework & Assignments: Students are expected to read the material ahead of class. I-Clicker questions will be administered in every section Final Exam: The exam will take place in the same room where our class meets regularly. This is the time assigned by the CAS Deans office: http://www.luc.edu/academics/schedules/ fall/exam_schedule.shtml

Grading Percentages and Grading Scale: Presentation: 10% I-Clicker: 15% 2 short essays: 15% 2 long essays: 20% Midterm: 15% Final 25%

Policies:
Academic Honesty In addition to the Loyola University Chicago Academic Integrity policy outlined at http:// www.luc.edu/academics/catalog/undergrad/reg_academicintegrity.shtml , the following apply: 1) Students may not use automated translators to write compositions. 2) Students may not ask friends, relatives or native speakers to complete their assignments. 3) Students may not recycle their own or other peoples work. 4) Students must explicitly cite any material that has been taken from the Internet or other sources. Please note that any single instance of Academic Dishonesty will result in a grade of 0 on the assignment or exam in question. A pattern of failure to comply with these standards will result in a failing grade. Disabilities Students with documented disabilities who wish to discuss academic accommodations should contact me the first week of class, as well as the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. Tutoring Center The Center for Tutoring & Academic Excellence offers free Small Group tutoring for Loyola students. The groups meet once a week through the end of the semester and are led by a peer tutor who has successfully completed study in the course material. To learn more or request tutoring services, visit the Center online at www.luc.edu/tutoring.

Attendance & Participation Students are expected to attend class regularly BlackBoard This course will be using Blackboard. Students are required to check the Blackboard site on a regular basis and are responsible for assignments posted there. Email Communication I will do my best to reply to emails sent during business hours M-F within _2__days. Emails sent after _5_ pm will be considered received the next business day. I will not answer emails on the weekend. Computer & Internet Use in the Classroom Use of laptop computers during class time for note taking is permitted. There may be times when you will be asked to put your laptop away for various exercises/lessons. Use of the internet is not permitted unless specifically directed by the instructor. This includes checking of email and use of instant messengers. If a student sits in the back of the classroom and keeps looking into her computer screen while the rest of the class is engaged in discussion, it will be assumed that the student is checking her email or doing other activities not pertaining to the class. This unwanted behavior will have some negative effect on her final grade.

Cell Phone Use Cell phones use is not permitted during class time. This includes sending and reading of Text Messages. All cellphones brought into the class room must be set to silent. In the case of a personal emergency, students should quietly exit the classroom. Food & Drink Drinks in sealable containers are permitted in the classroom. Food is not to be eaten during class unless required for a medical condition.