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Academic Year 2002/2003

Literature & Politics in Spanish America: The Argentinean Case
SPAN 270 SP
Crosslistings:
LAST 273

This course will explore the relationship between literary production and politics in Argentina since Juan Manuel de Rosas' government in the 19th century until the last military dictatorship (1976-1983), which ends with the MALVINAS War. In particular, through the analysis of the texts of the Romantic Generation and "gauchesca" poetry, as well as 20th century non-fiction books, short stories, novels and movies, this course will examine the tension between art and political struggle, in the context of the on-going debate regarding the definitions and uses of literature.

MAJOR READINGS

Esteban Echeverria, EL MATADERO
Hilario Ascasubi, LA REFALOSA Y OTROS POEMAS GAUCHESCOS
Domingo F. Sarmiento, FACUNDO
Jose Hernandez: EL GAUCHO MARIN FIERRO
Arturo Cancela, UNA SEMANA DE HOLGORIO
Rodolfo Walsh, OPERACION MASACRE
ESA MUJER
Fogwill, LOS PICHICIEGOS
VV.AA. Selected short stories

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three short papers, oral presentations, final paper

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Reading, class discussion and written work in Spanish only

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: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: SPAN226 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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