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SPAN239

Problems in Spanish Intellectual History: 1868-1936
SPAN239 SP

Next Offered in 9798 SP

This course will focus on major Spanish intellectuals of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, including Miguel de Unamuno and Jose Ortega y Gasset. Special attention will be given to their treatment of modernity, to their reaction to the crisis of '98, to their writings on Latin America, as well as to the reception of their works and categories by Latin American intellectuals.

MAJOR READINGS

Authors will include:
Valera, Juan
Ganivet, Angel
Unamuno, Miguel de
Ortega y Gasset, Jose
Reyes, Alfonso
Dario, Ruben
Manach, Jorge
Rodo, Jose Enrique

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Oral presentations; three short papers (3-5 pages); final paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

SPAN239 is intended for students who have conmpleted SPAN223. Students who have not done so should consult with the professor before preregistering. 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 Lecture Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA RLIT

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997




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