SPAN226 - Spanish American Literature and Civilization

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Academic Year 2004/2005

Spanish American Literature and Civilization
SPAN 226 SP

Crosslistings:
LAST 226

Close study of texts from the Colonial period to the present will serve as the basis for a discussion of some of the major writers and intellectuals in Latin America: Las Casas, Sor Juana, Bolívar, Sarmiento, Martí, Rodó, Mariátegui, Vallejo, Neruda, Borges, Carpentier, Fuentes, Castellanos, Paz, the subcomandante Marcos, and Bolaño. Special emphasis will be placed on issues related to culture and politics. For purposes of understanding context, students will also read selected chapters from works by historians and cultural critics and will see several films, including "Yo, la peor de todas," "Camila," "Rojo amanecer," "A Place Called Chiapas," and "La batalla de Chile."

MAJOR READINGS

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, THE ANSWER/LA RESPUESTA
José Enrique Rodó, ARIEL
Roberto Bolaño, ESTRELLA DISTANTE

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three papers, a midterm, and a final take-home exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

SPAN226 is intended for students who have completed SPAN221 with a B or better. Students who have not done so should consult with the professor before preregistering. Readings, class discussion, and written work in Spanish only. Preregistered students whose Spanish proficiency is insufficient will be asked to withdraw. Spanish 221 or its equivalent are expected.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Conn,Robert

Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: FISK414;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: 4 Jr. major: 4

SR. non-major: 1 Jr. non-major: 2 SO: 5 FR: 4

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking, Writing

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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005