Department of Foreign Languages http://www.kennesaw.edu/foreignlanguage Students are responsible for downloading, printing, and bringing this syllabus to class the first day of instruction SPRING 2010 I. COURSE: SPANISH 4434 TOPICS: KEY WORKS IN TWENTIETH CENTURY SPANISH THEATER CRN: 11594 PREREQUISITES: SPAN 3304 & SPAN 3305 II. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Ernesto Pierre Silva OFFICE: PS 140 HOURS: TH 5-6 PM, or by appointment E-MAIL: [email protected] III. CLASS MEETINGS: TR 6:30-7:45 PM LOCATION: EB 243 IV. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Prerequisite: SPAN 3304 and SPAN 3305. SPAN 4434: Topics in Language, Literature, and Culture: An exploration of a period, movement or genre in literature, a topic in culture, or language-related issues. Topics are chosen for their significance and impact on Hispanic cultures. Course taught in Spanish. V. SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION: As Franco’s regime gets underway after he established political and military control of Spain in 1939, artists, writers, playwrights, as well as many creative individuals scramble to seek political asylum or become exiles in France, the USA, or Latin America. Still, many choose to stay to add their own artistic contributions either in favor or against the regime. For those choosing to criticize Franco, a strict system of censorship gets established by the regime to curtail their artistic endeavors. In this course, we will examine the ways Spanish playwrights worked from within the system to create critical material encoded underneath a seemingly pro-Franco surface. For the purpose of comparative analysis, we will also examine a play focusing on the Spanish Civil War that was written and performed after the death of Franco. VI. CAVEAT LECTOR/SPECTATOR: The films and reading materials used in this course are part of the current curriculum on representations of Hispanic culture. However, they may contain images, information, ideas, etc. that may be offensive to your personal beliefs or taste. These materials are intended for educational purposes and presuppose a mature audience. If you think it is possible that you may be offended by any of the materials in this course, please talk to me at your earliest convenience. NOTE: The purpose of watching the films as part of class activities is intended for students to benefit from the explanations from the instructor who, in turn, will talk about themes that will appear in the exams and may also be used for writing the final essay. Consequently, watching films alone in the FLRC or from rental outlets is strongly discouraged. In case of missing an in-class screening, please talk to me ASAP.2 VII. REQUIRED TEXTS: TITLE: Tres obras renovadoras del teatro español de posguerra: Historia de una escalera, Escuadra hacia la muerte, El cementerio de automóviles AUTHORS: Antonio Buero Vallejo, Alfonso Sastre y Fernando Arrabal EDITOR: Víctor Fuentes TITLE: Ñaque; ¡Ay, Carmela! AUTOR: José Sanchis Sinisterra EDITOR: Manuel Aznar Soler OPTIONAL TEXT: TITLE: Dramaturgas latinoamericans contemporáneas EDITORS: ELBA ANDRADE & HILDE F. CRAMSIE VIII. SCHEDULE: (Subject to change) SEMANA 1: Introduction to drama and history of Spain in the twentieth century SEMANA 2: Introduction to drama and history of Spain in the twentieth century SEMANA 3: Historia de una escalera SEMANA 4: Historia de una escalera SEMANA 5: Historia de una escalera SEMANA 6: Escuadra hacia la muerte SEMANA 7: Escuadra hacia la muerte SEMANA 8: Escuadra hacia la muerte SEMANA 9: El cementerio de automóviles SEMANA 10: El cementerio de automóviles SEMANA 11: El cementerio de automóviles SEMANA 12: ¡Ay, Carmela! SEMANA 13: ¡Ay, Carmela! SEMANA 14: ¡Ay, Carmela! SEMANA 15: PRESENTATIONES SEMANA 16: PRESENTACIONES SPRING BREAK: MAR 6-12 LAST DAY OF CLASS: TH, APR 29 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PENALTY: FRI, MAR 5 IX. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: 1. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY. The ONLY way to improve your speaking ability is by practicing, and to do that you must be in class. Thus, students are expected to attend all classes throughout the entire semester. All absences, excused or unexcused, will be counted as absences. Each absence will result in your final grade being lowered by TWO points. If you must be absent from class or come in late, it is your responsibility to find out what the assignment was for that day and to turn your homework in on time. You are also responsible for finding out about any announcements or schedule changes made at the beginning of class. To find out what transpired in class while you were absent, do NOT contact me, contact a classmate:3 NAME: _______________________; PHONE: __________________; E-MAIL: ______________________ NAME: _______________________; PHONE: __________________; E-MAIL: ______________________ 2. You must be willing to participate in class discussion. You are expected to study at home as part of your daily preparation. Reading the text assigned for class is your responsibility. If you come unprepared to class or are unwilling to participate, you may be dismissed from class and be counted as absent. Requesting materials shown in class for private viewing is not allowed. 3. Make an effort to check GeorgiaVIEW as often as possible for any additional information, invitations to events, and assignments. 4. All assignments are to be finished individually before the class begins. No late homework will be accepted under any circumstances. No make-ups of any kind will be given for any assignments or exams. If you miss a test, you will get an F. No assignments will be accepted if sent by email. Emergencies will be handled on an individual basis. There will be no “extra-credit” or substitution of course materials. 5. Before class begins, be sure to turn OFF and PUT AWAY all electronic equipment, including computers, cell phones (may be muted or set on vibrate), MP3s, iPods, video games, and so on. Put away books and homework from other classes, as well as agendas or handouts. No IM-ing or texting will be tolerated under any circumstances. No food will be allowed in the classroom. NOTE: The use of laptops and taping devices for any purpose is strictly prohibited. X. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Every KSU