SPAN237

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SPAN237

Representation in the Margins SPAN237 FA

Not Currently Offered

Most of the canonical works of literature of early modern Spain, and indeed of Spain before the latter part of the 19th century, were written by men who owed their license to write to their relation to authority--as lawyers, secretaries to noble families, or as men of noble blood themselves,--and they wrote for a nervously status-conscious public. How, then, should we interpret the many works that represent outsiders: Turks, moriscos, thieves, pimps, prostitutes--and all unconventional women? How are these text positioned in relation to what they represent? Do they present subversive or contestatory discourses, or are they, in the final analysis, complicit with the dominant codes and practices of their culture?

MAJOR READINGS

Fernando de Rojas, LA CELESTINA
Anon., LA VIDA DE LAZARILLO DE TORMES
Mateo Aleman, GUZMAN DE ALFARACHE (selections)
Selected writings of conquistadores
Miguel de Cervantes, RINCONETE Y CORTADILLO
EL CASMIENTO ENGANOSO Y COLOQUIO DE LOS PERROS
EL CELOSO EXTREMENO
Diego de Haedo, TOPOGRAFIA E HISTORIA GENERAL DE ARGEL
(selections)
F. de Quevedo, VIDA DEL BUSCON
Maria de Zayas, DESENGANOS AMOROSOS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three short papers, one midterm exam, one take home final.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

SPAN237 is intended for students who have completed SPAN224 with a B or better. Students who have not done so should consult with the professor before preregistering. Readings, class discussion, and written work in Spanish only. Preregistered students whose Spanish proficiency is insufficient will be asked to withdraw. SPAN224 or its equivalent is expected. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting 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

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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