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COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction to Hispanic Literatures & Cultures is a practical introduction to the analysis and explication of Spanish language literary texts. The course will help develop students' critical reading skills, as well as the ability to articulate judgments, feelings and opinions; to establish a point of view and to argue it effectively. In addition, this course is designed to introduce students to a variety of genres, regions and periods of Spanish language literature, providing a general background that will allow the student to pursue more advanced courses in the field. The class will be taught 100% in Spanish.
SYLLABUS
SYLLABUS
SAMPLE MATERIALS
SAMPLE MATERIALS
Field Trip: Visit to the Snite Museum of Art to view "Solidary & Solitary" Exhibit, Fall 2018
Field Trip: Visit to the Snite Museum of Art to view "Solidary & Solitary" Exhibit, Fall 2018
SAMPLE ASSESSMENTS
SAMPLE ASSESSMENTS
ROSP 30310 Quiz1.docxQuiz I
Quiz I
- Quiz covers literary terminology relating to prose
- Some basic literary theory concepts
- Short Argumentative Essay
Short Analysis II (Poetry)
Short Analysis II (Poetry)
- One of five required short analyses assignments for the course
- Students complete one for prose, two for poetry, one for theater, and one for film.
- This was formerly a hard-copy assignment which was transitioned to Word then to Google Forms for efficiency and flexibility.
- Assignment requires students to analyze the text in question in the following ways:
- Formal analysis of poem (rhyme, rhythm, etc.)
- Thematic analysis
- Intertextual connections and analysis
- Interpretation using textual evidence/close reading
Peer Review Form (Extra Credit Assignment)
Peer Review Form (Extra Credit Assignment)
- Google Form for Peer Review of Final Essays
- Students submit this as an extra credit assignment to help strengthen their final essays and encourage the practice of peer review at the early stages of upper division coursework in literary studies. 90% of students choose to complete the peer review assignment. This assignment is required in my courses beyond this level.
- Students are walked through three forms (Basic Grammar, Intensive Grammar/Diction, Content) to review the paper in question for a specific set of issues.
- Students give comments on the Google Doc and follow the steps in the Google Form to complete the review.
- The form serves as a record of review performed and credit for work.
Participation self-assessment
Participation self-assessment
- Google Form for midterm and final participation self-assessment
- Form is set up like a survey and generates a report for each student.
- Student is asked to reflect on their participation in class using prompts. This assessment is given at midterm and at the conclusion of the semester.
- The assignment is designed to help students reflect on their practices in class and illustrate areas where they could improve during the second half of the semester.
- The assignment helps students set concrete goals for improvement.
- At the conclusion of the semester, students are given the survey again in a modified form and are asked if they met their goals for participation and in what ways.
ROSP 30310 SP20 Final Essay Guidelines and Rubric.pdfFinal Essay Guidelines and Rubric
Final Essay Guidelines and Rubric
Students compose a 6-8 page research paper over the course of the semester which is either comparative or critical in nature. This document outlines the assignment requirements and helps students form research questions and decide on a topic. Students work closely with me throughout the semester to ensure that they are progressing on their project.
EXAMPLES OF STUDENT WORK
EXAMPLES OF STUDENT WORK
EXAMPLE 1.pdfStudent Final Essay
Student Final Essay
Introduction to Hispanic Literatures & CulturesUniversity of Notre Dame, Spring 2018
EXAMPLE 3.pdfStudent Final Essay
Student Final Essay
Introduction to Hispanic Literatures & CulturesUniversity of Notre Dame, Spring 2018
Spalitto Final essay.pdfStudent Final Essay
Student Final Essay
Introduction to Hispanic Literatures & CulturesUniversity of Notre Dame, Spring 2016
Poetry Recitation Rubric - Google Forms_Redacted.pdfPoetry Recitation Rubric
Poetry Recitation Rubric
Introduction to Hispanic Literatures & CulturesUniversity of Notre Dame, Fall 2018
Cortazar Plot Diagram.pdfCollaborative Plot Diagram (In class)
Collaborative Plot Diagram (In class)
Introduction to Hispanic Literatures & CulturesUniversity of Notre Dame, Spring 2016
Mind map 3.pdfCollaborative Mind Map
Collaborative Mind Map
Introduction to Hispanic Literatures & CulturesUniversity of Notre Dame, Fall 2018
mind map 2.pdfCollaborative Mind Map
Collaborative Mind Map
Introduction to Hispanic Literatures & CulturesUniversity of Notre Dame, Fall 2018
Mind map 1.pdfCollaborative Mind Map
Collaborative Mind Map
Introduction to Hispanic Literatures & CulturesUniversity of Notre Dame, Fall 2018
Group 1 Reading Summary
Basic Literary Theory Section
Introduction to Hispanic Literatures & Cultures, Spring 2016
Group 2 Reading Summary
Basic Literary Theory Section
Introduction to Hispanic Literatures & Cultures, Spring 2016
Group 3 Reading Summary
Basic Literary Theory Section
Introduction to Hispanic Literatures & Cultures, Spring 2016
Group 4 Reading Summary
Basic Literary Theory Section
Introduction to Hispanic Literatures & Cultures, Spring 2016
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