1 Department of Foreign Languages SPAN 4434: Topics in Language, Literature, and Culture: “Culture and Society in 20th and 21st Century Peru through Selected Prose Writings.” Spring, 2112 Instructor: Dr. Lynn Fedeli Classroom: EB 243 Office hours: by appointment Class Time: MW 5:00pm-6:15pm Office: PS 218 Office phone: 770- 423-6361 [email protected] Textos obligatorios; Mario Vargas Llosa, La cuidad y los perros : http://www.hacer.org/pdf/Vargasllosa04.pdf José María Arguedas, Los ríos profundos. Course packet for Span 4434 I. Catalog Description: SPAN 4434. Topics in Language, Literature, and Culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 3304 and SPAN 3305. An exploration of a period, movement or genre in literature, a topic in culture or language related issue. Topics are chosen for their significance and impact on Hispanic cultures. Course Taught in Spanish. II. Course Description: This course is a study of selected Peruvian literature in prose from the 20th and 21st century, including short story and novel. III. Course Objectives: a) to expand knowledge of the Hispanic world and its cultures through literature and the social, economic and political themes developing from it.2 b) to develop comprehension of prose techniques and stylistic features and the impact they have on the reader. IV. Academic Honesty Statement: Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section ii of the Student Code of Conduct addresses the University’s policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/falsification of university records or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library materials, malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards. Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an “informal” resolution by a faculty member, resulting in grade adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct’s minimum one semester suspension requirement. V. Disability Policy Kennesaw State University provides program accessibility and reasonable accommodations for persons identified as disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. A number of services are available to help disabled students with their academic work. In order to make arrangements for special services, students must visit the Office of Disabled Student Support Services (ext. 6443) and arrange an individual assistance plan. In some cases, certification of disability is required. VI. Attendance and Participation Policy Essays are to be written only by the student. Receiving help from other people is considered a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Allowed and encouraged is the use of dictionaries (except during an exam), spell check programs, or any writing assistance programs available in the FLRC. However, the use of translation software is prohibited Class time will be used to continue developing all four basic skills (listening comprehension, speaking, reading comprehension, and writing) and culture. You are expected to study and practice at home as part of your daily preparation. All assignments are to be finished by the time class begins. No late homework will be accepted. Emergencies will be handled on an individual basis. No make-up tests, class activities or assignments will be given. A grade of zero (“0”) will be assigned for all work not turned in or any tests not taken. There will be no “extra credit.” Emergencies will be handled on an individual basis.3 VII. Student Learning Outcomes This course will contribute to the attainment of the following general (GSLO) and specific (SSLO) student learning outcomes of the B.A. in Modern Language & Culture (ML&C): GSLO ML&C 1: Language, Linguistics, & Comparisons Learners are proficient in using the target language, are familiar with the target language system, and seek opportunities to further develop their skills and knowledge. (Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes) SSLO ML&C 1.a.: Demonstrating Language Proficiency. Learners demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the target language, and they seek opportunities to strengthen their proficiency. [Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes] To address this outcome, learners will improve their speaking skills by participating in ongoing in-class discussions about pertinent topics dealing with societal issues in Peru. Upon completion of the major in Modern Language & Culture, learners are expected to have achieved an Advanced-Low level on the ACTFL scale. Assessment: a final presentation based on topics discussed and developed by each student with the aid of the Internet, a feature film, and/or interviews with the instructor. To address this outcome, learners will improve their listening skills by participating in different activities during the semester where they will be required to understand oral presentations given by different speakers as well as by listening to the instructor and each other. Assessment: communicative activities will afford the student ample opportunity to interact with one other, by both listening and speaking. SSLO ML&C 1.b.: Understanding Linguistics. Learners know the linguistic elements of the target-language system, recognize the changing nature of language, and accommodate for gaps in their own knowledge of the target-language system by learning on their own. [Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes] To address this outcome, learners will engage in a variety of thought-provoking readings. Each selection includes new vocabulary, i.e., highly used Spanish words, false cognates, etc. The students then use those words in paired, small and big group discussions, where they are expected to participate and develop understanding of the culture, the language and their awareness of Hispanic cultures separately, and in relationship to, their own. Assessment: at the onset of each class meeting the instructor will