At the end of this course, the students; 1) interpret Hispanic American authors' works within a historical, social, and cultural framework, 2) analyze thematic and stylistic features of Hispanic American authors' works, 3) identify Hispanic American history, the concepts of migration and migrant identity, 4) discuss how literary texts approach multi-culturalism as an aspect of American culture.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
This course aims to survey Hispanic American culture, experience and identity through an analysis of Hispanic American history and literature. Among the authors to be studied are Luis Valdes, Sandra Cisneros, Gloria Anzaldua, Rudolfo Anaya, Julia Alvarez, and Junot Diaz.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to Hispanic American Ethnic Groups within a Historical and Cultural Context
2nd Week
The Concepts of Migration and Migrant Identity in Hispanic American Ethnic Groups
3rd Week
Selections from Gloria Anzaldua, Borderlands La Frontera
4th Week
Selections from Gloria Anzaldua, Borderlands La Frontera
5th Week
Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street
6th Week
Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street
7th Week
Midterm
8th Week
Rudolfo Anaya, Bless Me Ultima
9th Week
Rudolfo Anaya, Bless Me Ultima
10th Week
Louis Valdez, Zoot Suit
11th Week
Louis Valdez, Zoot Suit
12th Week
Reyna Grande, The Distance Between Us
13th Week
Reyna Grande, The Distance Between Us
14th Week
Junot Diaz, Selected Stories
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Anaya, Rudolfo. Bless Me Ultima. Warner Books, 1994. Gloria Anzaldua. Borderlands La Frontera: The New Mestiza . Aunt Lute Books, 2012. Cisneros, Sandra. The House on Mango Street. Vintage, 1991. Cortina Rodolfo. Hispanic American Literature: An Introduction. NTC, 1997. Grande, Reyna. The Distance Between Us. Washington Square P, 2013. Valdez, Luis. Zoot Suit and Other Plays. Arte Publico P, 1992.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
15
Quiz
2
10
Attendance
1
5
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
2
1
2
Individual or group work
14
4
56
Preparation for Final exam
1
6
6
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
4
4
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
Total Workload
114
Total Workload / 30
3,8
ECTS Credits of the Course
4
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
