I.General Information



WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITYSchool of Languages and LiteratureFall 2 Online: 2020Wayland Baptist University Mission Statement:Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success, and service to God and humankind.I.General InformationA. Course NameSPAN 3304 Survey of Spanish Culture and CivilizationB. InstructorDr. Jesús RomeroC. Contact InformationPhone: (806) 291-1108Email: romeroj@wbu.eduD. Office Location and Hours212C Gates Hall Virtual office hours to be posted on weekly assignmentsE. ScheduleGroup Sessions: 1:45-3:00 pm MWF Gates Hall 215F. Course DescriptionSurvey of the development of culture and civilization in Spain.G. PrerequisitesSpan 2302H. Required textCulturas de Espa?a, Pereira-Muro, Carmen, Houghton-Miffin, 2003II.Course Outcome CompetenciesUpon the conclusion of this course, students actively engaged in learning will be able to:Demonstrate knowledge of the Spanish civilization and culture from its beginnings to the present.Demonstrate knowledge of the outside influences upon Spanish culture and language.Demonstrate knowledge of the different peoples and dialects of Spain.Demonstrate knowledge of the geography of Spain.5. Demonstrate knowledge of the important persons in the history of Spain.The more the student puts into the course, the higher his or her outcome competencies will be.III. Course Evaluation and GradingA.Examencitos (Quizzes)There will be an examencito, or quiz, at the beginning of each lesson to verify completion of reading assignments. This course will include a film component that is crucial to the accomplishment of its objectives. Students will watch several films during the semester and will prepare analytical reports in Spanish to be turned in for credit. B.Oral PresentationsStudents will be required to do an oral presentation on a topic to be taken from the last chapters of the textbook. The professor will make available a list of topics during the semester. Students will chose one from that list and they will present it to the class on the day assigned later during the term. The oral presentation must be accompanied by a PowerPoint to supplement it. Although the topic itself will be taken from the textbook, students are expected to research and consult other sources in order to enhance the quality of their oral presentation.C.FilmsThe professor will assign three (3) movies to be watched during the term. Questionnaires will be completed and written reports about these movies will be turned in on the days indicated in the course calendar. Be advised that some of those films include scenes of violence, war, brief nudity, profanity and sexual references. It is not the professor’s intention to offend students by requiring them to view these films. They are assigned within an academic context for the purpose of strengthening the students’ grasp of Spanish culture. Moreover, they provide an opportunity to hone writing skills, which is a strong component of foreign language learning.D.Final CompositionStudents will be required to write a final composition of 5-6 pages in length. Please follow the same guidelines stated previously under the Compositions paragraph in this syllabus.All guidelines and expectations for the composition will be provided during the course of the term.munication with studentsThe professor will communicate important developments by e-mail and Blackboard Announcements.The professor will respond to student e-mails within 24 hours and will provide feedback on course content within 48 hours.Regular email through the Wayland system is the most efficient way to get in touch. The professor will post his availability or “virtual office hours” weekly. Students can also contact the professor at (210) 633-6257. He lives in Central Time Zone.Deadlines for most weekly assignments and online discussions are no later than midnight Sunday, Central Time of the following week.To receive a grade, students must turn in assignments on time. No late assignments will be accepted unless there are exceptional circumstances that students clear with the professor in advance whenever possible.F.Attendance requirementsAs stated in the WBU Catalog, students should make attendance and participation a priority, making every effort to complete weekly activities. Students are responsible for making up any missed assignments.Attending and participating online mean completing all assigned weekly core activities, such as Examencitos, Discussions, etc. Evidence of these efforts will be tracked in Blackboard.If a student fails to participate for a week without alerting the professor, the professor will so advise the student and file an unsatisfactory progress report with the campus executive director.? Students missing more than 25% of scheduled core activities may receive an F and should consider dropping the course.All absences, including university-sponsored events, must be cleared in advance. Unforeseen circumstances and emergencies will be accepted if documented. This could include medical records, military deployment letter, or other evidence. Statement on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty: Wayland Baptist University observes a zero tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per university policy as described in the academic catalog, all cases of academic dishonesty will be reported and second offenses will result in suspension from the university.Disability Statement: “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university.? The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291- 3765.? Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations.”Integrity in Academic Evaluation:“Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious academic evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by using the student grade appeal process described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper evaluation.”IV.Grading SystemA. Course GradeThe following criteria will be used to determine each student’s final course grade:Movie reports and questionnaires15% Final composition15%Examencitos10%Exámenes parciales30%Examen final30%Total100%B. Grading ScaleLetter gradePercentA90-100B80-89C70-79D60-69F0-59C. Grading SystemLetter GradeGrade DescriptionAExcellent, SuperiorThis grade is given for work that exhibits unquestionable excellence and outstanding quality.BAbove AverageThe grade given for work that is clearly high quality.CAverageThe grade given for the kind of work most students do most of the time.DWeakThe grade given for work which does not exhibit the basic understanding expected, but which does show some elementary development and comprehension.FFailingThe grade given when student clearly fails to comprehend the fundamentals of the course, and shows no significant development throughout the semester.TENTATIVE CALENDARWEEK 1Capítulo introductorio: ?Qué es Espa?a? (pp. 1-20); Mapa del país: capitales, ríos y monta?asCapítulo 1: La formación de Hispania (pp. 25-31); El espejo enterrado: La virgen y el toro; La formación de Hispania (pp. 32-38); La Dama de Baza y la Dama de Elche; La corrida de toros (historia, reglas, significado); Capítulo 1: La formación de Hispania (pp. 39-42); Los visigodos vs los romanos; Séneca y el estoicismo; el cristianismo primitivo espa?ol, Isidoro de SevillaWEEK 2Capítulo 2: La Espa?a medieval (pp. 44-52)j; Los árabes: del 711 al Siglo XI. Maimónides, Avicena y Averroes; La Espa?a medieval (pp. 52-59); El avance cristiano: Siglos XI-XV; jarchas mozárabes y al Arcipreste de Hita; el arte románico y el gótico; La Espa?a medieval (pp. 60-76); Cómo jugar al ajedrezWEEK 3 Capítulo 3: El reinado de los Reyes Católicos y el descubrimiento europeo de América (pp. 78-84); El reinado de los Reyes Católicos y el descubrimiento europeo de América (pp. 85-93); El reinado de los Reyes Católicos y el descubrimiento europeo de América (pp. 93-99); Película: Juana la Loca (dir. Vicente Aranda, con Pilar López de Ayala y Daniele Liotti); REPASO PARA EL EXAMEN; Entregar reporte de la película WEEK 4Examen parcial 1; Capítulo 4: El imperio espa?ol: Carlos I y Felipe II (pp. 100-110); El imperio espa?ol: Carlos I y Felipe II (pp. 101-116); Capítulo 4: El imperio espa?ol: Carlos I y Felipe II (pp. 116-124)WEEK 5Capítulo 5: El Siglo XVII: ?Un siglo de oro? (pp. 125-132); El Siglo XVII: ?Un siglo de oro? (pp. 132-137); El barroco espa?oll El Siglo XVII: ?Un siglo de oro? (pp. 137-149). Película: Alatriste (dir. Agustín Díaz Yanes, con Viggo Mortensen y Elena Anaya) WEEK 6Capitulo 6: El Siglo XVIII: Conflictos entre modernidad y tradición (pp. 151-163); Entregar reporte de la película;El Siglo XVIII: Conflictos entre modernidad y tradición (pp. 164-173); Examen parcial 2WEEK 7Capítulo 7: El siglo XIX: hacia la construcción de una nación moderna (pp. 175-184); El siglo XIX: hacia la construcción de una nación moderna (pp. 184-193); Revisión del segundo examen; Película: Nazarín (dir. Luis Bu?uel, con Paco Rabal y Marga López); El siglo XIX: hacia la construcción de una nación moderna (pp. 193-200); Entregar reporte de la películaWEEK 8Capítulo 8: Del siglo XX al siglo XXI: La Espa?a contemporánea (pp. 203-215); Se entrega la composición final; Del siglo XX al siglo XXI: La Espa?a contemporánea (pp. 206-224); Revisión del segundo examen parcial; Del siglo XX al siglo XXI: La Espa?a contemporánea (pp. 224-231). PRESENTACIONES ORALES; Cierre del cursoThe professor reserves the right to make any and all changes to this syllabus as needed, desired or required any time. ................
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