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Academic Year 2000/2001

History and Fiction in Latin American Literature
SPAN 250 FA
Crosslistings:
LAST 250

This course will explore the interactions of historical and fictional discourse in Latin American works of literature. Theoretical readings that raise important issues will be periodically assigned and discussed.

MAJOR READINGS

Readings in theory by B.Herrnstein Smith, L.Mink, H.White, L. Gossman, M. de Certeau D.F.Sarmiento, FACUNDO, (selections) A.Carpentier, EL ARPA Y LA SOMBRA E.Galeano, MEMORIAS DEL FUEGO (selections) R.Piglia, RESPIRACION ARTIFICIAL G. Garcia- Marquez, EL GENERAL EN SU LABERINTO Luisa Valenzuela, Selected Short Stories M. Traba, CONVERSACION AL SUR J.Cortazar, Selected Short Stories G.Garcia Marquez, Selected Short Stories

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two papers, one oral presentation, final exam

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

In Spanish. SPAN250 is intended for students who have completed SPAN223 or SPAN226. Students who have not done so should consult with the professor before preregistering. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office. Strong proficiency in Spanish necessary.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA RLAN    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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