SPN 033 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers A

This course is an introductory Hispanic literature course designed for students with a native or near-native command of the Spanish language. The course prepares students for college level Spanish Literature. All readings, written assignments and discussions are in Spanish. The course centers on the understanding, analysis and appreciation of literary texts and includes poetry, prose and drama from various countries and periods of Spanish Literature. The literary pieces are presented in chronological order. Students view works on the list using timelines to place the works within a historical continuum, with reference to major events and artistic movements under the principles of recycling and comparing. Comparisons can help the students with analysis of themes, plot, character, stylistic features, genre, point of view, literary techniques and narratology. Additionally, students will gain competence in the skill of formal academic writing in Spanish. Students will be expected to employ accurate spelling and punctuation, be able to use the appropriate verb tenses, moods and aspects for a given assignment and select vocabulary that is appropriate for academic assignments. Students will also be assessed on the basis of essays analyzing authors’ works, oral participation, discussions, tests and quizzes on various literary works, projects, and oral presentations and group projects.

Credit Hours
.50
Area
Modern Languages
Designation Abbreviation
(Honors)
When Offered
Fall

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SPN 033 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers A