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SPAN260

The Fantastic in Latin American Literature
SPAN260 FA

Crosslistings: LAST260

Next Offered in 9899 FA

The course will study the kind of reading stance called forth by texts that challenge our conventions of normality. We will look into the different relationships between the fantastic and the verisimilar, which is determined by what society considers normal. The works that will be read deal with the fantastic in a variety of ways, ranging from the apparently natural presentation of events to an awareness of the clash between the state of affairs they deal with and the rules regulating phenomena in the world.

MAJOR READINGS

T. Todorov, INTRODUCTION A LA LITERATURA
FANTASTICA
Selections from theoretical works on the fantastic by other
scholars
H. Quiroga, selected short stories
V. Pinera, EL QUE VINO A SALVARME
J. J. Arreola, CONFABULARIO
J. Cortazar, OCTAEDRO & other selected short stories
C. Fuentes, AURA
E. Garro, UN HOGAR SOLIDO
G. Garcia Marquez, selected short stories
J. L. Borges, selected short stories
F. Hernandez, LAS HORTENSIAS
A. Carpentier, "De lo real maravilloso en America", and
selected short stories.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Class reports, papers, take-home examination.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Strong proficiency in Spanish necessary. SPAN260 is intended for students who have completed SPAN226. 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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