SPAN248

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SPAN248

20th-Century Literature and Civilization in Spain (in translation) SPAN248 SP

Crosslistings: FIST248

Next Offered in 9899 SP

The course will survey representative authors of 20th-century Spain to introduce the student to the general trends of modern Spanish literature and civilization. Historical and philosophical approaches will be used to treat such themes as the evolution of ideas in modern Spain, the interplay between politics and the arts and the divergencies of Spanish culture. (All readings, discussions and papers are in ENGLISH.)

MAJOR READINGS

Miguel de Unamuno, MIST
Antonio Machado, Selected poems
Ramon Maria del Valle Inclan, DIVINE WORDS
Rafael Alberti, CONCERNING THE ANGELS
Federico Garcia Lorca, YERMA and THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA
Ramon Perez de Ayala, BELARMINIO AND APOLONIO
Luis Cernuda, Selected poems
Camilo Jose Cela, THE FAMILY OF PASCUAL DUARTE
Juan Goytisolo, THE COUNT JULIAN

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four 5-page papers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion 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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