http://collections.ecu.edu/files/original/998/IMG_students.jpg e1534bc74e964d5d94971e0c8acccb2a http://collections.ecu.edu/files/original/998/FORL_2760_-_Buenos_Aires_2019.pdf ac861c374f33883ed26af3d89c9e0228 PDF Text Text Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures FORL 2760 – Special Topics in Hispanic Studies Summer 2019 Course title: Digital Buenos Aires Course instructors: Laura Levi Altstaedter & Magalí Krosl Class Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina (study abroad) E-mail addresses: levialtstaedterl@ecu.edu Kroslma15@ecu.edu Required materials and software: • • • Readings posted on Blackboard or linked to Daily Schedule OMEKA open source web-publishing platform WebEx videoconferencing platform DEPARTMENTAL GOALS The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures plays an important role in carrying out East Carolina University's stated purpose of serving its region, as well as serving the interests of broader national and international communities. By fostering the study of foreign languages, literatures, and cultures, the Department provides the opportunity for students to develop their language abilities, to gain insights into the structure of language, to cultivate cultural awareness and to compare those cultures they are studying with their own. We strongly encourage appreciation of the fact that we live in a multicultural society and a global community, and the importance of cultural enrichment and civic awareness of students at all levels. COURSE GOALS AND ROLES This course fulfills the Foundations Humanities Requirement, and as such, helps students achieve a high level of competency in the Humanities. East Carolina University defines the Humanities Competency as follows: Courses in the Humanities and in interdisciplinary areas linked to subjects in the humanities challenge students to critically examine their beliefs and the beliefs of others about what can broadly be called “human existence” or referred to as “what it is to exist as a human being.” Humanities courses address a range of issues that ancient texts show have captured people’s attention for over 3000 years. These problems include matters of value, and the courses that address them require students to critically assess diverse understandings of life’s aesthetic, ethical and moral dimensions. Humanities courses require students to learn one or more methods of critical analysis and to understand the value of knowledge both for its own sake and for its application. The knowledge gained by taking courses in the Humanities contributes to each student’s understanding of how to choose a life worth living. SPAN 2760 1 �The following program learning outcomes define the Humanities Competency: Students who have completed the General Education Humanities requirements can: 1. Distinguish artistic, literary, philosophical, or religious creations from other types of work and describe how they address enduring human concerns and the human condition 2. Apply discipline-specific criteria and evaluate the significance of specific literary, artistic, philosophical or religious works to enduring human concerns and the human condition 3. Apply discipline-specific knowledge in the humanities to contrast their understanding with that of others of the significance of specific artistic, literary, philosophical or religious works to enduring human concerns and the human condition. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: • Explain how human identity is constructed in complex cultural contexts and how a culture’s concrete political, social, and economic circumstances influence a society’s worldviews • Describe how a society’s worldviews inform aesthetic choices and ethical decisions on both individual and collective levels • Examine the relationship between language and the construction of human identity • Compare and contrast their own culture and other cultures on a broad range of topics • Identify and appreciate the values and perspectives of different cultures • Describe how worldview informs aesthetic choices, as well as ethical decisions on both individual and collective levels by comparing representations of the discovery of the Americas in the different primary sources read and analyzed. • Interpret texts in the humanities that they view, read or hear about a variety of topics • Create a digital project COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Attend and participate in all meetings. • Complete reading responses on all assigned materials. • Prepare and deliver presentations on assigned topics. • Lead the design of a digital project: Mapping Buenos Aires. • Communicate and collaborate with FLL’s educational technology consultant and graduate assistant regarding the creation of digital project. • Final reflection. SPAN 2760 2 �ATTENDANCE (Adapted from policy approved by the Spanish Faculty, Spring 2018) Since students are expected to routinely interact with both classmates and their instructor, attendance is mandatory. • You may have 1 unexcused absence that you should use conservatively. Each additional absence (after the first one) will affect your “Weekly preparation and participation” grade. • A student who misses a total of 3 classes or more [i.e., 2 or more classes over the 1 initial absence] will automatically fail the course. • Arriving more than 10 minutes late or leaving more than ten minutes before class ends will result in an absence. • Your instructor may excuse absences for documented medical, academic, and/or emergency situations. For information regarding official absences go to: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-studentlife/dos/absences.cfm Please note that there will be no make-ups for assignments missed due to unexcused absences, lateness or leaving early. You will receive a 0 on any graded assignments missed. MATERIALS TO BRING TO CLASS In order to learn effectively you must bring all required learning materials to class on a regular basis. Please bring your materials to every class meeting. Your instructor will provide you with information about other materials required for specific class sessions. GRADE BREAKDOWN 15% Daily discussions 15% Reading responses 15% Class presentations 5% Leadership project: Exploring Buenos Aires 40% Digital project 10% Final paper = 100% The final grade is based on the following percentages: 93-90% = A89-87% = B+ 86-83% = B 82-80% = B79-77% = C + 72-70% = C69-68% = D+ 67-65% = D 64.4 and below = F Daily discussions: There will be multiple means of assessment to gauge your class participation and preparation. You will be evaluated on your engagement as well as your ability to express yourself and interact effectively. This will be based on ongoing preparation for and performance in class. In order to effectively prepare for and participate in class, you will be expected to complete assignments outside of class, which will include readings or other activities. It is important for students to recognize that the learning they do outside of class is crucial to progress as language learners. SPAN 2760 3 �Reading Responses: These three-page responses, based on assigned readings, should include: a. full bibliographic information (MLA format), b. a summary of the major points, and c. your own reflection, including what you learned, what you found interesting, what you agreed/disagreed with, etc. Class presentations: you will prepare class presentations based on your assigned readings, which should include: a. a description and summary of the topic of your assigned reading; b. a one-page handout highlighting the key points in your assigned reading, c. a hands-on activity for the class (while you present), and d. a formative assessment activity to assess what your classmates learned from your presentation. Leadership project: Exploring Buenos Aires: You will work with a partner to co-lead a visit to a place of your choice in Buenos Aires. You will select and research a place, do a brief presentation for your classmates providing background information about the place, and provide an itinerary for the visit. After each of these visits, all students will submit a reflection about the visit. At the end of the study abroad experience you will also submit a leadership assignment about your experience completing this project. Proposed itineraries and presentations due: June 13th, 2019 Digital project: You will lead a group digital project, which will consist of the mapping of digital artifacts (images, texts, audios, videos) compiled by you and your classmates during your cultural visits around Buenos Aires. Your role will include the compilation of the digital artifacts, communication and collaboration with FLL’s educational technology consultant and graduate assistant to plan and execute the digital mapping of the artifacts, as well as any other necessary tasks relevant to the successful completion of the digital project. Project showcase: June 28th, 2019 Final paper: For your final paper you will select one of the topics you studied during this course, research at least five additional sources on the topic, and write a paper critically analyzing the topic (with integration of the researched sources as well as any relevant source provided in the course readings). Due date: June 28th, 2019 Note: There will be no departure from the printed schedule of examinations. Changes for individual emergencies of a serious nature will be made only with the approval of the instructor, the student’s major chairperson, director, or dean. The departmental chairperson, school director, or the college dean will, if a serious emergency is believed to exist, forward a written request to the Office of the Registrar, setting forth the nature of the emergency. A student who is absent from an examination without an excuse may be given a grade of F in the course. The instructor may issue an incomplete (I) in the case of a student absent from the final examination who has presented a satisfactory excuse or an official university excuse from the Dean of Students or his/her designee. (Official ECU Final Exam Policy). SPAN 2760 4 �GRADING OF COURSE WORK Your instructor will return work to you within a reasonable amount of time. All of the instructors in your Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures have many obligations such as advising, university/departmental committees, research, etc. Most will need at least two class days to complete and return any graded work. Please be courteous and understand that this time is needed so that your work can be evaluated fairly and thoroughly. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY The following Academic Integrity Violations appear in the Academic Integrity policy of East Carolina University: A. Principle of Academic Integrity Academic integrity is expected of every East Carolina University student. Academic honor is the responsibility of the students and faculty of East Carolina University. B. Academic Integrity Violations--Academically violating the Honor Code consists of the following: 1. Cheating--Unauthorized aid or assistance or the giving or receiving of unfair advantage on any form of academic work. 2. Plagiarism--Copying the language, structure, ideas, and/or thoughts of another and adopting same as one's own original work. 3. Falsification--Statement of any untruth, either spoken or written, regarding any circumstances relative to academic work. 4. Attempts--Attempting any act that if completed would constitute an academic integrity violation as defined herein. PLEASE NOTE: Academic integrity is a fundamental value of higher education and East Carolina University; therefore, I will not tolerate acts of cheating, plagiarism, falsification or attempts to cheat, plagiarize or falsify. Should I determine that an academic integrity violation has taken place, I reserve the right either to assign a grade penalty or to refer the case to the Office of Student Conflict Resolution for an Academic Integrity Board hearing. The minimum grade penalty that I will assign is an F for the assignment/course. Should it come to my attention that you have had a prior academic integrity violation, or if there are other aggravating circumstances, I will refer the case directly to the Office of Student Conflict Resolution. Should the Academic Integrity Board determine that you committed an academic integrity violation, you may be assigned a grade penalty and/or any other sanction allowed in the student Code of Conduct, up to and including suspension from the University. SPOTS The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures does not permit instructors to give extra credit points for the completion of SPOTS surveys at the end of the semester. A POSITIVE CLASSROOM To create and preserve a classroom atmosphere that optimizes teaching and learning, all participants share a responsibility in creating a civil and non-disruptive learning environment. Behavior that disrupts the learning process may lead to disciplinary action and/or removal from class. SPAN 2760 5 �The following are some ways in which you can help to create a positive classroom atmosphere: • Be on time to class. You should be in your seat and ready to begin class at the designated hour when class begins and be prepared to study and learn for the entire class period. Packing up your things early is disruptive to others around you and to the instructor. • Classroom participation is a part of your grade in this course. To participate you must attend class having prepared the materials for the day. Questions and comments must be relevant to the topic at hand. • Classroom discussion should be civilized and respectful to everyone and relevant to the topic we are discussing. Classroom discussion is meant to allow us to hear a variety of viewpoints. This can only happen if we respect each other and our differences. • Any discussion from class that continues outside of class should adhere to these same rules and expectations. • Electronic devices such as cell phones must be turned off during class, except in case of special circumstances with prior communication with instructor. ADA East Carolina University seeks to comply fully with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Students requesting accommodations based on a disability must be registered with the Department for Disability Support Services located in Slay 138. (252) 737-1016 (Voice⁄TTY). RETENTION REQUIREMENTS GPA Hours at ECU (identified in Transcript in Banner Self Service) plus transferred credit hours 1-29 semester hours 30-59 semester hours 60-74 semester hours 75 or more semester hours “Old” Retention Requirement All courses taken at ECU 1.6 GPA 1.8 GPA 1.9 GPA 2.0 GPA New Retention Requirements Effective with Fall 2011 grades All courses taken at ECU 1.8 GPA 1.9 GPA 2.0 GPA 2.0 GPA Students: Please discuss the retention requirements, entrance to major requirements, and your goals with your academic advisor. EMERGENCY CLOSINGS To access University information about school closings IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: Severe weather: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/oehs/emergency/severe-weather.cfm ECU Emergency notices (including closings): http://www.ecu.edu/alert/ Emergency information hotline: (252) 328-0062 SPAN 2760 6 �CLASS ACTIVITIES DATE TOPIC ASSIGNMENT May 22 Pre-travel Orientation Meeting June 3 – session 1 Module 1: Digital Humanities Daily meeting with course instructor June 3 – session 2 Module 1: Digital Humanities Class presentation #1 June 3 – session 3 Module 1: Digital Humanities Reading #1 posted to Blackboard (based on reading on BB) Reading response #1 June 4 – session 1 Module 1: Digital Humanities Daily meeting with course instructor June 4 – session 2 Module 1: Digital Humanities Class presentation #2 June 4 – session 3 Module 1: Digital Humanities Reading #2 posted to Blackboard (based on reading on BB) Reading response #2 June 5 – session 1 Module 1: Digital Humanities Daily meeting with course instructor June 5 – session 2 Module 1: Digital Humanities Class presentation #3 June 5 – session 3 Module 1: Digital Humanities Reading #3 posted to Blackboard (based on reading on BB) Reading response #3 June 6 – session 1 Module 2: Daily meeting with course instructor June 6 – session 2 Module 2: Class presentation #4 June 6 – session 3 Module 2: Reading #4 posted to Blackboard (based on reading on BB) Reading response #4 June 7 – session 1 Module 2: Daily meeting with course instructor June 7 – session 2 Module 2: Class presentation #5 June 7 – session 3 Module 2: Reading #5 posted to Blackboard (based on reading on BB) Reading response #5 June 10 – session 1 Module 2: Daily meeting with course instructor June 10– session 2 Module 2: Class presentation #6 June 10 – session 3 Module 2: Reading #6 posted to Blackboard (based on reading on BB) Reading response #6 June 11 – session 1 Module 3: Daily meeting with course instructor June 11 – session 2 Module 3: Class presentation #7 June 11 – session 3 Module 3: Reading #7 posted to Blackboard (based on reading on BB) Reading response #7 June 12 – session 1 Module 3: Daily meeting with course instructor June 12 – session 2 Module 3: Class presentation #8 SPAN 2760 7 �June 12 – session 3 Module 3: Reading #8 posted to Blackboard (based on reading on BB) Reading response #8 June 13 – session 1 Module 3: Daily meeting with course instructor June 13 – session 2 Module 3: Class presentation #9 June 13 – session 3 Module 3: Reading #9 posted to Blackboard (based on reading on BB) Reading response #9 PROPOSED ITINERARIES AND PRESENTATIONS FOR LEADERSHIP PROJECT: EXPLORING BUENOS AIRES DUE June 14 Digital project design Daily meeting with course instructor Collect and compile: digital materials from classmates and self Collaborate: with Dr. Swain and Brandon on the project design June 17 NATIONAL HOLIDAY – NO CLASS June 18 Digital project design Daily meeting with course instructor Collect and compile: digital materials from classmates and self Collaborate: with Dr. Swain and Brandon on the project design June 19 Digital project design Daily meeting with course instructor Collect and compile: digital materials from classmates and self Collaborate: with Dr. Swain and Brandon on the project design June 20 NATIONAL HOLIDAY – NO CLASS – FULL-DAY EXCURSION June 21 Digital project design Daily meeting with course instructor Collect and compile: digital materials from classmates and self Collaborate: with Dr. Swain and Brandon on the project design June 24 Digital project design Daily meeting with course instructor Collect and compile: digital materials from classmates and self Collaborate: with Dr. Swain and Brandon on the project design June 25 Digital project design Daily meeting with course instructor Collect and compile: digital materials from classmates and self Collaborate: with Dr. Swain and Brandon on the project design June 26 Digital project design Daily meeting with course instructor Collect and compile: digital materials from classmates and self Collaborate: with Dr. Swain and Brandon on the project design June 27 Digital project design Daily meeting with course instructor Finalize: digital project June 28 FINAL PAPER DUE DIGITAL PROJECT SHOWCASE SPAN 2760 8 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Digital Buenos Aires Students