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Latin American Literature Office: L630; 718-260-5018 LATS 2202/, Section Office Hours New York City College of Technology Instructor’s Name: Humanities Department Contact Email: Course Title: Latin American Literature Office: L630; 718-260-5018 LATS 2202/, Section Office Hours: SAMPLE SYLLABUS 3CL/3 CreditHours. CoursePrerequisite/ Co-requisite: ENG1101 or ENG1101CO or ENG1101ML. Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues. REQUIRED MATERIAL Literatures of Latin America Author: Willis Barnstone • Paperback: 475 pages • Publisher: Longman (July 25, 2002) • Language: English • ISBN-10: 0130613606 • ISBN-13: 978-0130613608 • Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 1.4 x 8.9 inches COURSE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this course is to examine the development of Latin American literature and related visual documentation from the Pre-Columbian period to the present. We will read the course materials in terms of their historical and political context and examine literary forms, genres, and techniques. This course is designed for students interested in learning more about Latin American culture, expressed through literature, documentaries, and the visual arts. You will have the opportunity to appreciate works by prominent Latin American authors and exercise your own analytical and creative abilities. The course will be taught in English, but the instructor will reference the original texts in Spanish. Class activities are complemented by required online assignments. COURSE OBJECTIVES: • To sensitize students to the Latin American culture employing its literature, history, and artistic expressions. • To sensitize students to a cultural expression that might be different from their own. • To develop students' awareness of the cultural connections between Latin American and the United States. • To develop aesthetic sensitivity to literary/rhetorical structures. • To stimulate and develop students' critical thinking through class and group discussions and reflective writing. • To develop close reading and writing skills. 1 OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES: • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the literary texts using class and group discussions and through written assignments. • Students will learn to recognize different social, artistic, and literary movements that influenced Latin American writers through exposure to literary texts, paintings, and movies, that illustrate different artistic and historical periods, • Students will demonstrate acquisition of critical reading skills utilizing writing prompts and responding to class assignments. ATTENDANCE POLICY It is the conviction of the Humanities department that a student who is not in a class for any reason is not receiving the benefit of the education being provided. Missed class time includes not just absences but also latenesses, early departures, and time outside the classroom taken by students during class meeting periods. Missed time impacts any portion of the final grade overtly allocated to participation and/or any grades awarded for activities that relate to presence in class. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AT CITY TECH (PLAGIARISM) “Students and all others who work with information, ideas, texts, images, music, inventions, and other intellectual property owe their audience and sources accuracy and honesty in using, crediting, and citing sources. As a community of intellectual and professional workers, the College recognizes its responsibility for providing instruction in information literacy and academic integrity, offering models of good practice, and responding vigilantly and appropriately to infractions of academic integrity. Accordingly, academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York and at New York City College of Technology and is punishable by penalties, including failing grades, suspension, and expulsion.” (See pp. 73-76 in the student handbook). The following are some examples of plagiarism: • Copying another person’s actual words without the use of quotation marks and footnotes attributing the words to their source. • Presenting another person’s ideas or theories in your own words without acknowledging the source. • Using information that is not common knowledge without acknowledging the source. • Failing to acknowledge collaborators on homework and laboratory assignments. • Internet Plagiarism includes submitting downloaded term papers or parts of term papers, paraphrasing or copying information from the internet without citing the source, and “cutting and pasting” from various sources without proper attribution. • Speech assignments must be paraphrased into your own language and properly cited. All major writing speeches and exams will be run through Safe Assign. NOTE: In the event that the instructor finds that the results of students’ homework, scripts, and other at home activities do not correspond to their level of proficiency, students may be called to take an extra exam to prove their capacity to solve tasks similar to those normally assigned in class. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT City Tech is committed to supporting the educational goals of enrolled students with disabilities in the areas of enrollment, academic advisement, tutoring, assistive technologies and testing accommodations. If you have or think you may have a disability, you may be eligible for reasonable accommodations or academic adjustments as provided under applicable federal, state and city laws. You may also request services for temporary 2 conditions or medical issues under certain circumstances. If you have questions about your eligibility or would like to seek accommodation services or academic adjustments, you can leave a voicemail at 718 260 5143, send an email to [email protected] or visit the Center’s website t http://www.citytech.cuny.edu/accessibility/ for more information. HUMANITIES DIVERSITY STATEMENT The Humanities Department complies with the college-wide nondiscrimination policy. It seeks to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity in its many forms and enhances our students' ability to be informed, global citizens. Through our example, we demonstrate an appreciation of the rich diversity of world cultures and the unique forms of expression that make us human. CIVILITY IN THE CLASSROOM NYCCT is committed to the highest academic and ethical integrity standards, acknowledging that respect for self and others is the foundation of educational excellence. Civility in the classroom and respect for the opinions of others is critical in an academic environment. It is likely you may not agree with everything that is said or discussed, yet courteous behavior and responses are expected. Therefore, any harassment and discrimination act based on matters of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and ability are not acceptable in this classroom. Whether we are students, faculty, or staff, we have a right to be in a safe environment, free of disturbance, and civil in all aspects of human relations. GRADING SYSTEM Class Participation (individual and group assignments) 10% Composition 10% Journal entries, in-class prompts, and on Bb. discussion 20% Oral presentation 10% Quizzes 15% Midterm 15% Comprehensive final exam 20% REQUIREMENTS: 1. Attendance and Class Participation (10%) Class attendance and active participation are mandatory. Students are expected to arrive on time, attend the entire class period and be prepared to discuss assignments and present homework on readings. This grade is based on: a. Your thoughtful contributions to class discussions by making comments, asking and answering questions, and joining in the class dialogue. How well and how often you participate are equally important. b. The quality of daily homework and the reaction papers on assigned readings. Reading assignments and answering the indicated question in writing is crucial for improving your English skills. There will be readings due for every class, so you need to keep current with them. Reading does not mean skimming. You must give the assignments sufficient attention to be able to discuss or write about them intelligently. Absences, late arrivals, unpreparedness, or failure to participate in the class will affect your grade adversely. Since participation is a significant portion of your grade, any unexcused absences will affect your participation grade. CityTech defines excused absences as: "illness, accident, religious observance, or representing the university at athletic or other off-campus events." 3 Please see the class calendar before making any travel plans. Travel or work plans are not valid excuses for missing class, assignments, and exams. To maintain an appropriate environment for your active oral participation, electronic devices must be turned off and kept out of sight at all times. Violations of behavior policies will result in an absence for the class period (i.e., cell phones, texting, laptops, PDA, iPods, CD and DVD players, headphones, etc.) 2. In-class prompts These consist of brief written reflections based on the literary text, movie, or painting we have studied in class. They will take from 8 to 10 minutes. In-class prompts are unannounced. Students need to be in class to write their prompts. There are not MAKE-UPS for missed class prompts. 3. Group written assignments: These consist of group discussions and analysis of the literary text taught in class. The instructor will provide a set of questions to guide the exercises. Written assignments will be graded as group work. Each group should select a leader to organize the discussion. These assignments are intended to promote understanding of the texts and critical thinking
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