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Academic Year 2003/2004
Four Myths of Modern Individualism: Don Quixote, Don Juan, Celestina the Bawd, & Lazarillo the Rogue
FIST 236
FA
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.
COURSE FORMAT:
Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RLAN
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004
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