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Academic Year 2001/2002


Four Myths of Modern Individualism: Don Quijote, Don Juan, Celestina the Bawd, & Lazarillo the Rogue
FIST 236 FA

Crosslistings:
SPAN 239
COL 228

We will study four Spanish masterpieces (two novels, two plays) in their own right and as originators of four modern myths. They prompt questions about the function of myth, the definition of modernity, the meaning of individuality, and the vicissitudes of cultural influence, particularly as defined with respect to marginal, outlaw or outcast characters (including those who pass for lunatics, thieves, prostitutes, religious minorities, and unconventional women). Are great characters and literary masterpieces possible in the absence of a pathology or transgression?

MAJOR READINGS

Fernando de Rojas, THE TRAGICOMEDY OF CALISTO AND MELIBEA
Anonymous, LAZARILLO DE TORMES
Tirso de Molina, THE TRICKSTER OF SEVILLE
Miguel de Cervantes, DON QUIJOTE

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

4 short papers (2pp.), 2 longer papers (5pp., 6-8pp.), 1 short oral presentation as preparation for the final paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Only COL students may take this course as C/US. All other students must take it for a letter grade.

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.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002


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