SPANISH 4315-01:
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SOLITUDE
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON, FALL 2011.
DR. CHRISTOPHER CONWAY
DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES
HAMMOND HALL 329
Email: Conway [at] uta [dot] edu
Office hours: Please see Blackboard for announcement of my Office Hours.
*This syllabus is in English for administrative purposes. This internet course will be
held in Spanish.
**Please use our Blackboard Learning Management System Page as your primary
syllabus and communication system.
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE CONTENT:
In this online class we explore the intricacies, contexts and theme of one of the greatest
novels of world literature: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez.
Themes to be covered include the intersection of power, representation and sexuality
throughout the novel, Magical Realism and Latin American literary history, biographical
intertexts, reception and anthropological knowledge and popular culture. These themes
and topics will be supplemented by online multimedia and literary criticism included in
the assigned, commemorative edition of the novel published by the Real Academia
Española. Besides writing literary criticism (essays analyzing aspects of the novel),
students will be responsible for a multimedia project. Please note: this is an advanced
Spanish literature class, meaning that students will be expected to perform at a high level,
both as readers and writers of the Spanish language.
PREREQUISITE:
SPAN 3315 with a grade of C or better.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
It is the responsibility of students to drop this web course if they do not have the proper
hardware and/or software to properly view and work within Blackboard, which will be
hosting this online class.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Students command the plot lines, major and minor characters and major themes of
One Hundred Years of Solitude.
2. Students exercise and build skills in reading comprehension by reading One
Hundred Years of Solitude in Spanish.
3. Students exercise and build writing skills in Spanish by writing analytical essays,
response papers and/or assorted homework assignments on One Hundred Years of
Solitude.
TEXTBOOK:
Students are required to purchase the following edition of One Hundred Years of
Solitude, which has been ordered through the UTA Bookstore. There are many editions
of One Hundred Years of Solitude, and this is the one that most coursework, assignments
and professor notes will be keyed to: Cien años de soledad de Gabriel García Márquez
[Edición Cátedra, title page says: edición "décimoseptima actualizada"]. The other
advantage of this edition, available at the UTA bookstore, is the footnotes and
introduction, which we will be using at the end of the semester.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Homeworks (5) x 4%= 20% of final grade. Homeworks may be one to two page long
questionnaires, short critical response papers or quick internet research assignments or
reflections. Specific instructions will be provided and the homeworks will be graded for
grammar, spelling, organization, the following of all instructions and for content. Each
homework will have specific instructions posted on Blackboard. For deadlines etc., see
boldfaced chronology at the end of this syllabus.
Tests (2) x 15%=30% of final grade. These at-home tests ensure that students are
making analytical connections and keeping up with the course themes. Tests will be
graded both for content and for the quality of written Spanish. Tests will be based on
weekly review questions provided. Further instructions will be provided on Blackboard.
For deadlines etc., see boldfaced chronology at the end of this syllabus.
Ensayo (1) x 25%=25% (borrador=5%) of final grade. This assignment will require
students to write an essay that is at least 900 words long that presents an original analysis
of One Hundred Years of Solitude. The essay will be graded for the quality of written
Spanish, for its analytical quality (meaning that the arguments presented are not
superficial or summaries) and for the following of all formatting instructions, such as use
of the MLA format. Students turn in a draft prior to the final version that will graded very
generously, as long as certain conditions are met. This way, students can ensure that their
final paper draft receives a much stronger grade. Further, detailed instructions will be
provided on Blackboard. For deadlines etc., see boldfaced chronology at the end of this
syllabus.
Final Project or Final Exam x 25% of final grade. For their final assignment, students
have a “Final Exam” that is similar to the tests they have taken in the course. However,
those students whose final course grade before the final averages an 87, and who have
excellent participation in the Blackboard forums, may choose to do a multimedia final
project. This project will consist of a 5-7 minute youtube video lecture or slide show for
future use in the course. Further instructions on Blackboard. For deadlines etc., see
boldfaced chronology at the end of this syllabus.
Extra credit: Forum participation. Students earn the right for having their final grade
curved upward by two points if they consistently participate in the Blackboard forums. In
order to qualify, the participation must take place for a minimum of 8 weeks and be of
high quality. Quality participation on the course forums means that comments or posts
are substantial, relevant, and useful, and not simply “filler”. For example: answering a
classmate’s question in a forum, and providing helpful guidance, is an excellent type of
quality participation. Posing some ideas in 100-200 words and asking others to
participate in a conversation with you is also an excellent type of participation.
Make-ups etc. Students will only be considered for make-ups or for recovering points
lost for tardy work, if they maintain a B average in the rest of their work and if they do
not miss further assignments or turn in further assignments late. These accomodations
will only be given in week 13 or 14 of the course if a student requests them, after I have
evaluated whether or not the above conditions have been met. Make-ups and special
accommodation for late work are privileges to be earned, they are not automatic.
DROP POLICY:
Students shall follow University drop policy. It is the responsibility of the student to drop
the class in a timely fashion, by the drop date of November 4.
INCOMPLETE POLICY:
Students must complete most of the course with at least a grade of B in order to be
considered for an incomplete.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION POLICY: (1) Students are responsible for
regularly checking their UTA email address in the event of Blackboard outage or some
such disaster. I will send all official message to your UTA email address. (2) Students
should write their general course questions on the message board in Blackboard and not
in a personal message to me. We want to learn from everybody’s questions, the way we
do in a normal class. Use individual messages to me for the purpose of talking about
something private, like a grade, or a personal problem. Everything else about the class
and how it works and the content, must go on the Blackboard message board.
GRADE GRIEVANCE POLICY: Students with questions about their grade should talk
to me first. A face-to-face meeting is recommended. If, after this meeting, a student is not
satisfied, he or she should speak to Dr. Sonia Kania, the Head of the Spanish Program in
the Department of Modern Languages. If the student still wishes to complain, he or she
then goes to the Department Chair, Dr. Antoinette Sol.
IMPORTANT UNIVERSITY POLICIES:
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being committed to both
the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation; reference Public
Law 92-112 - The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. With the passage
of federal legislation entitled Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), pursuant
to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, there is renewed focus on providing
this population with the same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens. As a
faculty member, I am required by law to provide "reasonable
accommodations" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the
basis of that disability. Student responsibility primarily rests with informing
faculty of their need for accommodation and in providing authorized
documentation through designated administrative channels. Information
regarding specific diagnostic criteria and policies for obtaining academic
accommodations can be found at www.uta.edu/disability. Also, you may
visit the Office for Students with Disabilities in room 102 of University Hall
or call them at (817) 272-3364.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that academic
dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be
tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be
disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures.
Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University.”
Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism,
collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are
attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for
another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the
attempt to commit such acts." (Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Series 50101,
Section 2.2)
Please Note: Upon beginning this class and receiving this syllabus, the
professor will expect students to understand (1) what plagiarism is and that
(2) plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty. Plagiarism is the copying of
the words and arguments of another person, whether it be from a traditional
print or from a web source, and presenting such material as one’s own work
without attribution. Any student who does not understand what plagiarism is
should contact me before commencing work on any written assignment. All
students who commit plagiarism will be reported to the University for
disciplinary action.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: The University of Texas at Arlington
supports a variety of student success programs to help you connect with the
University and achieve academic success. These programs include learning
assistance, developmental education, advising and mentoring, admission and
transition, and federally funded programs. Students requiring assistance
academically, personally, or socially should contact the Office of Student
Success Programs at 817-272-6107 for more information
and appropriate referrals.
PLAN DE TRABAJO
(puede cambiar, por favor utilicen la página de Blackboard como guía actualizada.)
Semana 0 (viernes 26 de agosto): [Video] Cómo trabajar en este curso; [Video] Una
introducción al estudio de la literatura, episodio I; [Video] Una introducción al estudio de
la literatura, episodio II; [Video] A la hora de escribir sobre la literatura.
Semana 1 (29 agosto-4 de septiembre) [Video] Una introducción a la vida de Gabriel
García Márquez; [Video] Una introducción al Realismo Mágico; [Lectura] "La soledad
de América Latina" por Gabriel García Márquez; [Video] Comprendiendo "La soledad de
América Latina" de García Márquez; [Lectura]"Un señor muy viejo con alas enormes"
por Gabriel García Márquez; [Video] Taller de análisis sobre "Un señor muy viejo con
alas enormes" por Gabriel García Márquez; [Lectura] "El ahogado más bello del mundo"
por Gabriel García Márquez. Primera tarea escrita en Blackboard. Fecha de entrega 4
de septiembre en Blackboard, antes de las 11 PM.
Semana II (5 septiembre-11 septiembre) [Lectura] El primer capítulo de Cien años de
soledad; [Video] Una visita a Macondo 1: El primer capítulo de Cien años de soledad;
[Lectura] El segundo capítulo de Cien años de soledad; [Video] Una visita a Macondo 2:
El segundo capítulo de Cien años de soledad.
Semana III (12 de septiembre-18 septiembre). [Video] Una introducción a la historia
colombiana y latinoamericana en Cien años de soledad; [Lectura] El tercer capítulo de
Cien años de soledad; [Video] Una visita a Macondo 3: El tercer capítulo de Cien años
de soledad; [Lectura] El cuarto capítulo de Cien años de soledad; [Video] Una visita a
Macondo 4: El cuarto capítulo de Cien años de soledad. Segunda Tarea escrita en
Blackboard. Fecha de entrega 11 de septiembre en Blackboard, antes de las 11 PM.
Semana IV. (19 de septiembre-25 de septiembre). [Video] Cómo escribir un buen
comentario de texto; [Lectura] El quinto capítulo de Cien años de soledad; [Video] Una
visita a Macondo 5: El quinto capítulo de Cien años de soledad; [Lectura] El sexto
capítulo de Cien años de soledad; [Video] Una visita a Macondo 6: El sexto capítulo de
Cien años de soledad; [Video] Lecturas alegóricas: Remedios Moscote; [Video] Amores
fracasados: Amaranta y Pietro Crespi.
Semana V. (26 de septiembre-2 de octubre). [Video] Amor fracasado en Cien años de
Soledad: Rebeca y Pietro Crespi; [Lectura] El séptimo capítulo de Cien años de soledad;
[Video] Una visita a Macondo 7: El séptimo capítulo de Cien años de soledad;[Lectura]
El octavo capítulo de Cien años de soledad; [Video] Una visita a Macondo 8: El octavo
capítulo de Cien años de soledad. Tercera tarea escrita en Blackboard. Fecha de
entrega 2 de septiembre en Blackboard, antes de las 11 PM.
Week VI. (3 de octubre-9 de octubre). [Lectura] El noveno capítulo de Cien años de
soledad; [Video] Una visita a Macondo 9: El noveno capítulo de Cien años de soledad;
[Lectura] El décimo capítulo de Cien años de soledad; [Video] Una visita a Macondo 10:
El décimo capítulo de Cien años de soledad; [Video] La mujer en la esfera pública;
[Video] Un análisis de Remedios la Bella. Prueba de repaso 1. Fecha de entrega: 9 de
octubre antes de las 11:50 PM.
Semana VII. (10 de octubre-16 de octubre). [Video] Cómo escribir un buen análisis de
crítica literaria; [Lectura] Ensayos estudiantiles sobre Cien años de soledad. Se reparten
instrucciones para el ensayo 1. Cuarta Tarea escrita en Blackboard. Fecha de entrega
16 de octubre en Blackboard, antes de las 11 PM.
Semana VIII. (17 de octubre-23 octubre). [Lectura] El capítulo 11 de Cien años de
soledad; [Video] Una visita a Macondo 11: El capítulo once de Cien años de soledad;
[Lectura] El capítulo 12 de Cien años de soledad; [Video] Una visita a Macondo 12: El
capítulo 12 de Cien años de soledad. Tarea: Entrega del borrador del ensayo 1. Fecha
de entrega: 23 de octubre antes de las 11:50.
Semana IX. (24 de octubre-30 de octubre). [Lectura] El capítulo 13 de Cien años de
soledad; [Video]: Una visita a Macondo 13: El capítulo décimo tercero de Cien años de
soledad; [Lectura] El capítulo 14 de Cien años de soledad; [Video] Una visita a Macondo
14: El capítulo 14 de Cien años de soledad.
Semana X. (31 octubre-6 noviembre). Devolución de borradores. [Lectura] El capítulo
15 de Cien años de soledad; [Video]: Una visita a Macondo: El capítulo 15 de Cien años
de soledad; [Lectura] El capítulo 16 de Cien años de soledad; [Video] Las repercusiones
de la modernización y la "peste del banano".
Semana XI. (7 noviembre-13 noviembre). Entrega del del Ensayo. Fecha de entrega:
Lunes 7 de noviembre antes de las 11:50 PM en Blackboard; [Lectura] El capítulo 17
de Cien años de soledad; [Lectura] El capítulo 18 de Cien años de soledad. Tarea
escrita cinco. Fecha de entrega: 13 de noviembre antes de las 11:50 PM.
Semana XII. (14 de noviembre-20 de noviembre).[Lectura] El capítulo 19 de Cien años
de soledad; [Lectura] El capítulo 20 de Cien años de soledad. [Fin]; [Video] Una visita a
Macondo 20: El capítulo final de Cien años de soledad. Prueba de repaso 2. Fecha de
entrega: 20 de noviembre antes de las 11:50 PM.
Semana XIII. (21 noviembre-27 noviembre). [Video]: Un análisis extrínseco de Cien
años de soledad. [Video] El fracaso de la sexualidad femenina; [Video] Úrsula: La
matriarca de Cien años de soledad. [Video] La muerte y la soledad. Foro de crédito
extra.
Semana XIV. (28 noviembre-4 diciembre). [Lectura] Se anunciará; Video Documental
(se anunciará). Foro de crédito extra.
Semana XV. (5 diciembre-9 diciembre). [Lectura] Se anunciará; [Video]: Se anunciará.
Examen Final/Proyecto Final. Fecha de entrega: lunes 12 de diciembre antes del
mediodía. Aquellos estudiantes haciendo el examen lo entregarán por Blackboard.
Estudiantes haciendo el proyecto final lo entregarán por email o a mi despacho en
Modern Languages.