Introduction to Literary Studies

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Recognize and define characteristics of major literary genres
• Analyze literary texts as products of specific cultural and historical contexts
• Formulate and support interpretive arguments using textual evidence
• Develop skills in summarizing, paraphrasing, and analyzing texts in Spanish
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations on literary topics
• Demonstrate understanding of cultural complexities in Hispanic societies

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Four Genre Final Writing Assignments	50%
Daily Quizzes	10%
Oral Presentation	10%
Homework and Short Writing Assignments	15%
Participation	15%

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
93–100	A
90–92	A-
88–89	B+
83–87	B
80–82	B-
78–79	C+
73–77	C
70–72	C-
68–69	D+
63–67	D
60–62	D-
0–59	F

Attendance/Participation:

Regular attendance is essential to meet course objectives. Students are expected to attend consistently, be prepared, and participate actively in discussions. Excessive absences will negatively impact the final grade.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• Computer with reliable internet access
• Notebooks