This course endeavors to situate Sor Juana in the social, literary, philosophical and theological contexts of her time, as a base for close readings of her works. By the end of the course, students should be able to discuss knowledgeably the critical background and approaches presented in class, and apply them in their own analytical research on Sor Juana s writing. All grades are criterion-referenced, which means, among other things, that there is no curve on any assignment or test. No extra credit is offered in this course. Your grade in this area is based on both your daily contribution to discussion and your preparation as demonstrated there.
Every student has a unique perspective to bring to class discussion.
To encourage the consistent expression of that perspective, students who miss class will lose discussion points proportionate to their absences, after the first two, which are without penalty. At the end of each half of the semester, grades will be assigned as follows. Participates sometimes in class and small group, usually responds with short answers when asked. 30 Sub-adequate participation. Does not volunteer, and often cannot answer when asked.