Remember that opinions do not matter, analysis does. b) Analytical content: descriptive comentarios or summaries will be graded down. Evaluation of comentario crítico is based on different features according to these registers: a) Grammatical features: spelling, agreement, verb conjugation, and accent marks. The comentario requires that a student demonstrate analytical thinking by making clear and revealing observations about the assigned topic or text analyzing one aspect of the work’s thematical, structural and/or theoretical characteristics. It is only a short development of an idea. Unlike more formal papers, a comentario does not require intensive research or a specific thesis. The topic is already assigned in the Programa de clases, following these introductory pages. Failure to follow these basic guidelines will automatically discount 10 points from your grade. Letter font and size: Times New Roman, 12. Characteristics: No less that 400 words and no more than 500, double-spaced typed in Spanish. Requirements Students are required to have at least completed the Spanish language courses including Spa 232.Īssignments and grading Comentario crítico (5) Borrador del ensayo (2) Ensayo (2) Ensayo final Quizzes (12) ParticipaciónĪ = 100-90 B = 89-80 C = 79-70 D = 69-60 F = 59-Ĭomentario crítico The comentario crítico assignments are response papers. This outcome will be assessed by evaluation of the final drafts of the individual project. The essay must be divided in clearly-defined sections that include an introduction with a clearly-stated thesis a body which develops the thesis and a conclusion that synthesizes and summarizes the information given throughout the essay. Writing a well-organized, 600 to 800 word essay, in Spanish. Student learning outcomes Students will develop writing skills related to critical analysis in Spanish to be measured with their by In other words, the motto in this class is: Opinions do not matter, analysis does.
Students will comment on literary works and apply analytical skills. Students will also be introduced to literary periodization and key historical contexts for the understanding of literature in Spanish. This primarily means that students will exercise their analytical skills through the close reading of literature in Spanish. The main focus will be on acquiring skills for succeeding in upper level literature and culture courses. This course is of special interest to students who wish to improve their reading comprehension and their writing skills. Description of course content Practice in original composition and critical thinking through the study of selected literary and cultural texts. Aproximaciones al estudio de la literatura hispánica, séptima edición. However, the class as well as the readings will be entirely in Spanish.īook required Friedman, E., T. Phone: 90 E-mail: *For administrative purposes, this section of the syllabus is in English. María Fernández-Lamarque Office: HL 313 Office hours: MW 10:12pm, or by appointment.
Location: BA338, MPLX131, CHEC217 Instructor: Dr. Introduction to Literature in Spanish Department of Literature & Languages Texas A&M University-Commerce
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