SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY

                MODERN LANGUAGES SPRING 2006

Dr. Denis Jorge Berenschot

Español 401, enero-mayo 2006

Crédito: 3 horas

Sala de clase: KN-201

Hora de clase: L 6:00 pm – 8:40 pm

Oficina: Knutti 217 Teléfono 876-5346/240 285 0786

Horas de oficina: LMF 11:00-12:00 y L 02:00-05:00 pm

E-mail: dberensc@shepherd.edu

Course Description: SPAN 401 Survey in Spanish II: Hispanic Drama
This course is a study of drama in Spain and Latin America from its beginnings to the contemporary period, with representative readings. Prerequisites: SPAN 310 or 311 or 312 or 313.

Prerequisites: Spanish 301 & 302

This course is based in part on the following National Standards for Foreign Language: (Copyrights ACTFL)
Learning:
    Standard 1.1 Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information,
        express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions.
    Standard 1.2 Students understand and interpret spoken and written Spanish on a
        variety of topics.
    Standard 1.3 Students present information, concepts, and ideas in Spanish to an
        audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
    Standard 2.2 Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between
        the products and perspectives of Hispanic culture.
    Standard 3.1 Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines
        through Spanish.
    Standard 3.2 Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive
        viewpoints that are only available through the Spanish language and its cultures.
    Standard 4.2 Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture
        through comparisons between Hispanic cultures and their own.
    Standard 5.2 Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using
        Spanish for personal enjoyment and enrichment.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions regarding Hispanic drama on its theoretical and practical applications.
Students understand and interpret spoken and written Spanish on a variety of topics.
Students present information, concepts, and ideas in Spanish to an audience of listeners
or readers on a variety of topics.
Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and the perspectives of Hispanic language and culture as expressed through dramatic works.
Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and
perspectives of Hispanic cultures.
Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the Spanish language and its culture.
Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons
between Hispanic cultures and their own.

Texts, Readings, and Instructional Resources:

Text: Carlos Solórzano, El teatro hispanoamericano contemporáneo. Vols. I-II,
    Novena impresión. México: Fondo de Cultura Económica, 2000.

Notas:             Your final grade in this course will be based on the following criteria:

                        30% Midterm and Final

                        30% written assignments (films, compositions)

                        30% Participation in class, conversation

                        10% Presentations

Grade scale:   90-100            A

80-89 B

70-79 C

65-69 D

Below 65         F  

Texto:            

Conducta:        The following are not allowed and will not be tolerated:

                                    Excessive talking

                                    Cell phones

                                    Chronic tardiness

                                    Smoking or chewing tobacco

                                    Academic dishonesty

Attendance:    Successful progress in a language course requires that students keep up with assigned material and attend class regularly.  In Spanish 401 you are permitted two absences, excused or unexcused.  For each absence beyond two, two points will be deducted from the final grade point average.  You are expected to be punctual and three tardys
(or early departures) count as one absence.  If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out specific assignments from fellow classmates and return prepared to class.

Horario de Clase – Español 401

ENERO

Lunes 10 Classes Begin, Capítulo I

Lunes 17 Martin Luther King's Birthday - Holiday

Lunes 24 Capítulo II

Lunes 31 Capítulo III

FEBRERO

Lunes 7 Capítulo IV

Lunes 14 Capítulo V

Lunes 21 Composition, Review for exam

Lunes 28 Day of Mid-term Exams

MARZO

Lunes 7 Mid-term Grades Due; Capítulo VI Composition due

Lunes 14 Spring Recess

Lunes 21 Capítulo VII Final Draft /composition

Lunes 28 Capítulo VIII

ABRIL

Lunes 4 Capítulo IX Composition II

Viernes 8 Last Day to Withdraw;

Lunes 11 Capítulo X

Lunes 18 Capítulo XI Final draft composition II

Lunes 25 Capítulo XII

MAYO

Lunes 2  Last Day of Classes; Capítulo XIII; Review for final

Lunes 9 Finals

Sabado 14 Trip to Peru

Sabado 21 Commencement