Course Description
Major topics in Spanish culture, history, and civilization. Special emphasis on the development of customs, national traits, cultural movements, and institutions. Prerequisite: SPA 315 or SPA 318; and SPA 351 or permission of the department; Note: May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Analyze literary texts using the scientific method
- Evaluate relationships between literature and historical context
- Conduct independent research and integrate secondary sources
- Present scholarly arguments in written and oral formats
- Reflect on the relevance of literature to contemporary issues
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Homework | 20% |
| Exams (2) | 30% |
| In-class Work | 15% |
| Group Experiments | 20% |
| Final Project | 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 and participate actively in discussions and activities. Excessive absences may negatively impact the final grade.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- Primary texts in Spanish: Lazarillo de Tormes, El burlador de Sevilla, La vida es sueño.
- Computer with internet access
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.