Lissa Holland cW Graduate Council

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
TRANSMITTAL
The Graduate School
DATE:
Apri125,2003
TO:
351 Patterson Office Tower
Lexington, KY 40506-0027
(859) 257-4613
Fax: (859) 323-1928
Angel Clark
SenateCouncil
www.rgs.uky.edu/gs/
FROM:
LissaHolland cW
Graduate
Council
The Graduate Council met on April 24, 2003, and approved the following:
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Hispanic Studies
COURSECHANGE:
SPA 411G -Advanced SDanish Lan!!ua!!e (3 credits)
(Change coursefrom 400 level to 300 level)
Changeto:
SPA 311- Advanced SDanish Lan!!ua!!e (3 credits)
An EqualOpportunityUniversity
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN EXISTING COURSE: MAJOR & MINOR
I. SI.I~mittedby College of Arts and Sciences
Date 11/20/02
Department/Division offering course Hispanic Studies
2. Changesproposed:
(a) Presentprefix & number SPA 411G
Proposed prefix & number SPA 311
(b) PresentTitle Advanced SpanishLanguage
NewTitle
(c) If course title is changed and exceeds 24 characters(including spaces),include a sensible title (not to exceed 24
characters) for use on transcripts: Adv Spanish Language
(d) Presentcredits:
3
Proposedcredits:
(e) Current fecture:faboratory ratio
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Proposed:
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(t) Effective Date of Change: (Semester& Year) Fan 2003
3. To be Cross-listedas:
(prefix & Number)
(Signature: Dept. Chair)
4. Proposed change in Bulletin description:
(a) Presentdescription (including prerequisite(s): A course designed to practice language skills at an advanced le\el.
Preparation of oral and written presentations in Spanish. Selected readings will be treated for their language content.
Conducted primarily in Spanish. Prereq: SPA 210 and 211, and a 300-level Spanish course
(b) Ne\vdescription:
(c) Prc:requisite(s)for course aschanged:
5.
What has prompted
this proposal?
Students need more language proficiency
training
in grammar.
\\ riling
and sp":lking
before proceedingto a 400 level.
6. If there are to be significant changesin the content or teaching objectives of this course, indicate changes:
7. What other departments could be affected by the proposed change?
8. Is this course applicable to the requirements for a least one degree or certificate at the
University of Kentucky?
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9. Will changing this course change the degree requirements in one or more programs?.
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If yes, attach an explanation of the change..
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.NOTE: Approval of this change will constitute approval of the program change unless other program modifications are proposed.
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APPLICATION FOR CH..\i~GE Ii\" EXISTING COURSE: MAJOR & ~II~OR
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Is this a minor change?
0 Yes fJ No
(NOTE: Seethe descriptionon this form of whatconstitutesa minor change. Minor changesare sent directly from the Dean of
the College to the Chair of the SenateCouncil. (fthe latterdeemsthe changenotto be minor, it will be sentto the appropriate
Council for normal processing.)
13.
Within the Department,who should be consultedfor further informationon theproposedcoursechange?
Name:Inmaculada
Pertusa
Phone Extension: 7 -7 0 9 7
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ACTION OTHER THAN APPROVAL
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The Minor Change route for courses is provided as a mechanism to make changes in existing courses and is limited to one or more of
the following:
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change in number ",:ithin the same hundred series;
editorial change in description which does not imply change in content or emphasis;
editorial change in title which does not imply change in content or emphasis;
change in prerequisite which does not imply change in content or emphasis;
cross-listing of courses under conditions set for1h in item 3.0;
correction of typographical errors. (University Senate Rules, Section III- 3.1]
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OLD SYLLABUS for SPA411G
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Advanced SpanishLanguage
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
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This course aims to fulfill severalobjectives simultaneously. You should review this paragraph weekly and
detennine if theseobjectives arebeing met. Obviously, meeting them will require full cooperation on your
part.
I) To increasethe fluency of your communication skills in Spanishby increasing and refining your
vocabulary, and by allowing you to use the new vocabulary orally in class and in written exercises.
2) To review and solidify your knowledge of the grammatical structures that make Spanish syntax
comprehensible. Obviously, this course assume~that you already have a solid grasp of the major grammar
points. We do not spend more than 1 Yzhr. (per week) on grammar review. If your kno\\1edge of some
b"icky points of grammar is particularly week, you may needto get a tutor to help you with particular
chapters. The book has excellent explanations (in English) of the grammar points reviewed. You will need
to read the explanations and review all the examplesbefore coming to class. Class exercisesassumethat
you've already studiedthe pagesassigned.
3) To introduce you to short literary pieces by Spanishand Latin American authors. We \\.ill use these
texts as a starting point for discussionsusing the ne\\' vocabulary. We will also use them to note ho\\'
socio-cultural details (often pertaining to the author's country or region) find their way into these passages,
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to home\\'ork and reading assignments,informal oral presentationsmay also be required. Grade
evaluation will consistof frequentquizzes dealing\\1th readings, vocabulaf)., and grammar; three semester
exams; a final exam; and class participation. Two compositions will also be required during the semester,
in both draft and final versions. The draft version \\111constitute 70~~of the assignmentgrade,and the
revision 30~~. Both versions mustbe typed.
GRADES:
Grades will be deterDlined according to the following
Papers
20%
Quizzes
20%
Exams
Final exam
30%
15%
Attendance,'Participation..
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AyIl6n'Smith/Morillo,
percentages:
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Spanish Composition Through Literature, 3rded.
(prentice-Hall,1996;ISB~ 0-13-186586-2)
Spanish/English dictionary (Oxford or Bantam recommended)
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By the end of 311, studentswill be able to:
1) speakmore fluent Spanish,with a broaderand more refined vocabulary which
they can incorporate in oral and written communication;
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2) not only speak~d write \\ith greateraccuracy,but also, from a basic theoretical
perspective,elucidate the fundamentalgrammatical structuresthat make Spanish
syntax comprehensible;
3) read and discussshort literary pieces by Spanishand Latin American authors, in
terms of how socio-cultural details (often pertaining to the author's country or
region) find their way into thesepassages.
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Advanced Spanish Language
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SPA 311)
1) to increasethe fluency of your communication skills in Spanishby increasing and refining
your vocabulary, and by allo\ving you to use the new vocabulary orally in classand in
written exercises.
2) to review your knowledge of the grammatical structuresthat make Spanishsyntax
comprehensible. This coursewill refer to your previousknowledge of the basic grammar
points with the purpose of refine them to prepareyou for more advancedcourseswhere the
study of grammar structures will required a solid understandingof the basic grammatical
rules. The book has excellent explanations, in English, of the grammar points that we will
review in class. You will needto read the explanationsand study all of the examples,and
complete assignedwritten exercises,before coming to class in order to ask instructor for
clarification when needed.
3) to guide you through an introduction of short literary pieces by Spanishand Latin American
authors; the texts will sen"eas a starting point for discussionsusing the ne,,"vocabulary, and
applying the reviewed grammar points in context. We "ill also use them to note how sociocultural details (often pertaining to the author's countT)"or region) find their way into these
passages.
REQillREMENTS: In addition to homework and readingassignments,informal oral presentations
may also be required. Grade evaluation will consistof frequentquizzes dealing with
readings,vocabulary, and grammar;three semesterexams;a final exam; and class
participation. Two compositions\\111also be required during the semester,in ooth draft and
final versions. The draft version will constitute 70% of the assignmentgrade,and the
revision 30%. Both versions must be typed.
GRADES:
Gradesv.ill be determined accordingto the following percentages:
Papers
20%
Quizzes
20%
Exarns
30%
Final exarn
15%
Attendance/Participation. 15%
Ayl1611/Smith/Morillo,SpanishComposition Through Literature, 3rded.
(prentice-Hall, 1996; ISBN 0-13-186586-2)
Spanish/Englishdictionary (Oxford or Bantam recommended)
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CQU.RSE S'\:LLABUS
I DATE
AT-HOME PREPARATION
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS
8/24
Tues.
8/29I
Ch. 1: Lectum: "La siestadel martes," Gabriel
Garcia Marquez (Colombia)
Contenido p. 5
Lexico 2-=6.9-13. 15
Ch.1: RepasoGramatical -"to be" pt. 1
Tues.
8/31
Thurs.
9/5
Tues
17-21
9/7
Thurs.
Ch.2: Lectura, "La casade log espiritus,"
;Isabel Allende (Chile)
Contenido p. 30
Lexic~)-6, 9, II-L4
Ch. 2: RepasoGramaticaI -"to be" pt. 2
.45-49
9/12
Ch.3:
Iues
Lectura, "EI tlmel," Emesto Sabato
(Argentina)
Contenido p. 56
Lexico 1-2.5-7.9-11.
9/14
PracticaA-B, pp. 22-23
Practicapp. 42-43:
A:
1-18,25,28-30
B: 1-8, 11-12, 15-20
PracticaA-B, pp. 50-51
Practicapp. 66-68:
A: 1-7,11-18,21-26,28-30
B: 1-4,9-16, 18-19
15
Ch.3: RepasoGramatical- Simple Tenses,
Indicati\-e
Thurs.
Practicapp. 14-16:
A: 3-8, 12-17,19,21-27,29-30
B: 2-6,9-12, 15-20
PracticaA-B, pp. 76-78
.:.69-75
9/19
Tues.
9/21
Thurs.
Repasode vocabulario y grarnatica
9/26
Tues.
Cho4: Lectura, "Viaje a la Alcarria," Camilo
Jose Cela (Spain)
Contenido p. 83
LexicoH.. 4-5, 9-15
Ch. 4: RepasoGramatical -Compound
Tenses,Indicative
95-101
COMPOSITIO~ I
600+ word~(2+ pages)
EXAM I
9/28
Thurs
10/3
Tues.
Practicapp. 9-1-95:
A: 1-4,11-13,15-28,30
B: I-:!, 4-8,10,14-18,20
PracticaA-B, pp. 102-104
Ch.6: ~~c~a, "La9iudad y 1,0s
perros,"
Practicapp. 150-153:
Mario' Vargas Llosa (peru)
A: 1-17,19-21,27-28
B: 1-14, 16-17,19
Contenido p, 140
Lexico 1-9.1110/5
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Thurs. '$
Ch. 6: RepasoGramatical- Subjunctive
.153-160
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PracticaA-B, pp. 161-162
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10/10
Repasode vocabulario y gramatica
Tues.
10/12
Thurs
CO~IP. I RI\1SION DUE
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10/17
Tues.
10/19
Thurs.
10/24
Tues.
10/26
Thurs.
10/31
Tues.
Ch.7: Lectura, "La raffia seca,"Ana Maria
Matute (Spain)
Contenido p. 166-167
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1,3-7,9-10, 12-13-
Practicapp.177-179:
A: 1-4, 8-15, 19-24, 26-28
B: 1-3,6-20
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Ch.7: RepasoGramatical- Subjunctiven
pp. 180-185
PracticaA-B, pp. 186-188
Ch. 9: Lectura, "Como aguapara chocolate,"
Laura Esquivel (Mexico)
Contenido p. 225
Lexico 1 3-7,9-10. 12-13
Ch.8: RepasoGramatical- Subjunctive m
pp.207-217
Ch. 10: Lectura, "Las ataduras,"Carmen
M.artin Gaite (Spain)
Contenidop. 251
LexicQ 1-4,7-11, 13-=15
Practicapp. 235-238:
A: 6-11,13-17,20-22,29-30
B: 5-8, 11-14,16,20
11/2
Ch. 10: RepasoGramatical,Pronouns
Thurs.
11/7
Tues.
Dp. 266-274
ELECTION DA Y -no class
11/9
Repasode vocabulario y gramatica
PrcicticaA-B, pp. 218-219
Practicapp. 263-265:
A: 1-9, 13-23,26-30
B: 1-7,10-12,14-15,17-20
PracticaA-B, pp. 275-276
Thurs.
ll!l-l
Tues.
11/16
Thurs
11/21
Tues.
11/23
EXo:\'I3
Ch. II: Lectura, "La sombra del cipres...,
Miguel Oelibes (Spain)
Contenido p. 280_Lexico
2, 4-5, 7-10, 1_5
Ch. 11: RepasoGramatical, Relative Pronouns
Practicapp.291-293:
A: 3-4,6-9,14-21
B: 2,4-5,8-12,16-17,19
PracticaA-B, pp. 299-300 .
294-298
THANKSGIVING -no class
Thurs
11/28
Tues.
Ch. 12: Lectura, "La casade Asterion," Jorge
Luis Borges (Argentina)
Contenidop. 304
Lexico 1-5,8,9,13-15
11/30
Thurs
Practicapp.315-317:
A: 1-8, 13-18,27-30
B: 1-6, 10, 12, 18-20
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Ch. 12: RepasoGramatical, Prepositions
PracticaA-B, pp. 327-328
12/5
pp.318-326
Repaso
COMPo 2 REVISION
Tues.
12/7
Repaso
iilUrS.
12/14
Thurs.
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FINAL EXAM: 8:00-10:00a.m.
TEMAS PARA COMPOSICIONES
Escoja la lectura que mas Ie interesaba;luego, seleccioneuno de los temasde esta lista. Las
composiciones deben serescritasa maquina, y debenseguir un plan de organizaci6n cuidadoso.
Sugiero que escriba un bosquejodetallado antesde empezar. La composici6n seraevaluada segt'm
tres criterios: contenido/creatividad,organizaci6n/estilo,y gramatica.
COMPOSICION I (600+ palabras; 2+ paginas;escrita a maquina)
"La siestadel martes" -p. 17, Tema relacionado: 1, 2 6 3
"La casade los espiritus" -p. 44, Tema relacionado 1,0 Tema sugerido 3
"El runel" -p. 68, Tema relacionado3, 0 Tema sugerido263
COMPOSICION II (900+ palabras, 3+ paginas;escrita a maquina)
"Viaje a Ia Alcarria" -p. 95, Tema relacionado2, 0 Tema sugerido 1
"La ciudad y Ios perros" -p. 153, Tema relacionado 1,263,0 Tema sugerido 3
"Laramaseca"-p.180,Temasugerido
1,263
"Las ataduras"-p. 265, Tema sugerido 1,263
"Como aguapara chocolate"-p. 238, Tema relacionado 1,0 Tema sugerido 3, 0 pueden\"er la
pelicula (Blockbuster) y escribir sobrelos papelesmasculinos/femeninos,sobre la magica,
sobre Ia reIaci6n entre el amor y la comida, 0 sobre cualquier otra tema que Ie interese
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ARTS AND SCIENCESCOLLEGE COUNCIUCURRICULUM COMMlTrEE
INVESTIGATOR REPORT
INVESnGA TING BODY: AreaC, Cyndlia Ruder .fo~~i)A
(Area,
AreaChair)
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ATOR,DEGREE:SPA411G (;.l--t>.3 II )
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DATE FOR COUNCIL REVIEW: 14February2003CATEGORY: NEW~CHANGE.lDROP
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INSTRUCnONS: Thiscompletedform will accompanythe courseapplicationto the
Graduate/Undergraduate
Council(s)in orderto avoid needlessrepetitionof investigation.The
following questionsareincludedasan outline only. Be asspecificandasbrief aspossible.If the
investigationwas routine,pleaseindicatethis. Thetenn "course"is usedto indicateonecourse,a
seriesof coursesor a program,whicheveris appropriate.Returnthe form to the Associate!!ean.
231 PattersonOfti4!eTowerfor forwarding to the CounciI(s). A1TACH SUPPLEMENTIF
NEEDED.
1.
List any modifications made in the course proposal as submitted originally and why.
StudentLearningOutcomesneedto beadded.
2.
If no modifications were made, review considerations that arose during the investigation and
the resolutions.
It is appropriate to changethis course. Consensus of the committee was to agree to the change.
3.
List contacts with program units on the proposal and the considerations discussedtherein.
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SusanCarvalho. Req_uested
StudentLearning Outcomes that should be forthcoming.
4.
Additional infonnation as needed.
A&S Area
Curriculum CommitteeRecommendation:
APPROVEWITH RESERV AnON, OR DISAPPROVE
6.
,DISAPPROVE
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