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Academic Year 2004/2005
Democratization, Modernization, and the Spanish Woman Writer: 1970-2000
SPAN 249 SP
The emergence of the feminine voice in literature is one of the key signs of the democratization that Spanish culture has undergone during the last few decades of the 20th century. We will seek to gain a better
understanding
of this process by studying a selection of the best known narratives written by Spanish women between 1970 and 2000. In doing so, we will focus especially on such matters as the narratological strategies adopted by
women
writers and the socio-political context as it relates to female literary production in Spain. We will also explore the historical origins of Spanish feminism, comparing and contrasting it to North-American feminism.
MAJOR READINGS
Novels:
Merce Rodoreda, LA PLAZA DEL DIAMANTE
Esther Tusquets, EL MISMO MAR DE TODOS LOS VERANOS
Montserrat Roig, LA OPERA COTIDIANA
Lourdes Ortiz, URRACA
Rosa Montero, LA HIJA DEL CANIBAL
Short
stories:
Paloma Diaz-Mas, "La discreta
pecadora, o ejemplo de doncellas recogidas"
Lourdes Ortiz, "Penelope"
Maruja Torres, "Desaparecida"
Almudena Grandes, MODELOS DE MUJER
Laura Freixas, ed. MADRES E HIJAS
A course packet containing a
selection of feminist critical theories
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Short response paper for each of the five novels analyzed in class: in their analyzes of each novels students will bring to bear feminist theories studies in secondary readings.
A final (longer) essay in which
students will demonstrate their ability
to synthesize the main points covered throughout the semester.
Along with these written assignments, regular attendance, preparation and active participation in classroom discussions will constitute an essential basis
for evaluation. Working in tandem
with a classmate, students will also be expected to lead class discussions occarionally. In doing so, they will be expected to prepare a summary of the day's reading and submit discussion questions to the professor in
advance.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture/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-21-2005
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