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SPAN233
Spanish Theater
SPAN233 SP
Next Offered in 9899 SP
A close reading of plays from all periods of Spanish
literature. Various critical approaches will be employed
for analyzing the relationship between each work and: (1)
the genre of dramatic literature; (2) the work's
socio-historical context. The syllabus is organized to
emphasize three specific modes of reading theater. (1) In
an intrinsic reading we will study the extent to which stage
representation is encoded in the written text; (2) an
extrinsic reading will focus on dramatic literature as a
reflection of society; and (3) through an overview of plays
from different periods (the historical perspective) we will
analyze how the genre has evolved in Spain in time.
MAJOR READINGS
Calderon de la Barca, EL ALCALDE DE ZALAMEA
Jacinto Benavente, LOS INTERESES CREADOS
Benito Perez Galdos, ELECTRA
Antonio Buero Vallejo, EL TRAGALUZ
Fernando Fernan Gomez, LAS BICICLETAS SON PARA EL VERANO
Vicente Garcia de la Huerta, RAQUEL
Federico Garcia Lorca, EL PUBLICO
Alfonso Sastre, LA TABERNA FANTASTICA
Alfonso de Santos, BAJARSE AL MORO
Jacinto Grau, EL SENOR DEL PIGMALION
Ramon Maria del Valle Inclan, LAS GALAS DEL DIFUNTO
Tirso de Molina, EL BURLADOR DE SEVILLA
Jose Zorrilla, DON JUAN TENORIO
Lope de Vega, EL CABALLERO DE OLMEDO
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
The written assignments amount
to three short (2 page) papers and a final essay (10+ pages)
reflecting semester-long independant research. The final
grade is based on this project (roughly 50%), participation
in class discussions (20%) and the short papers (30%). All
discussions and written work are in Spanish.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
SPAN233 is intended
for students who have completed 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 Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA RLIT
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
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