SPAN 3395 Contextos: Introduction to Literary Analysis in Spanish
Contextos introduces students to the analysis of a wide range of Hispanic texts, including genres such as poetry, narrative, drama, essay, and film. Special attention to written work and discussion allows them to become familiar with the concepts and terminology essential for original critical thinking.
Course overview
- Department
- Hispanic Studies
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Biannually in the Fall, Biannually in the Spring
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- SPAN3392 or instructor's permission
- Satisfies core
- Literature
Requirements fulfilled
- Hispanic Studies: Electives (five courses, 15 credits: SPAN2215 as an entry-level course only, SPAN2216, or additional Hispanic Studies courses at the 3000 or 6000 level) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Hispanic Studies: SPAN3395 Contextos (one course, 3 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Literature (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.18 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.32 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 10
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Esteban Crespo Jaramillo | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 9 of 9 |
| Spring 2026 | Martha Castano | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 21 of 22 |
| Fall 2025 | Ali Kulez | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 15 of 18 |
| Fall 2025 | Esteban Crespo Jaramillo | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 10 of 11 |
| Fall 2025 | Martha Castano | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 10 of 12 |
| Spring 2025 | Gerardo Cruz Gonzalez | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 11 of 13 |
| Spring 2025 | Martha Castano | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 21 of 25 |
| Fall 2024 | Ali Kulez | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 14 of 21 |
| Fall 2024 | Gerardo Cruz Gonzalez | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 5 of 5 |
| Fall 2024 | Martha Castano | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 20 of 22 |
| Spring 2024 | Gerardo Cruz Gonzalez | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 18 of 24 |
| Spring 2024 | Martha Castano | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 13 of 15 |
| Fall 2023 | Gerardo Cruz Gonzalez | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 22 of 25 |
| Fall 2023 | Martha Castano | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 15 of 16 |
| Fall 2023 | Wan Tang | 4.5 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 20 of 25 |
| Spring 2023 | Ali Kulez | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 17 of 17 |
| Spring 2023 | Gerardo Cruz Gonzalez | 3.7 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 14 of 16 |
| Spring 2023 | Wan Tang | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 14 of 17 |
| Fall 2022 | Ali Kulez | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.5 | — | 11 of 12 |
| Fall 2022 | Martha Castano | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 13 of 13 |
| Spring 2022 | Ali Kulez | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 11 of 11 |
| Spring 2022 | David Shames | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 14 of 20 |
| Spring 2022 | Martha Castano | 3.4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 4.8 | 7–9 hrs/week | 6 of 12 |
| Fall 2021 | David Shames | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 12 of 19 |
| Fall 2021 | Martha Castano | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 5.0 | — | 5 of 13 |
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Sections
- Section 01
- Section 02
- Section 03
- Section 01
- Section 02
- Section 03
- Section 04
- Section 05