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SPAN250

History and Fiction in Latin American Literature
SPAN250 FA

Crosslistings: LAST250
SectionClass Size*AvailableTimesPOIPrereq
1 20 0 Times: M.W.... 11:00AM-12:20PM;NoNo

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999 )

This course will explore the interactions of historical and fictional discourse in Latin American works of literature. Theoretical readings that raise important issues will be periodically assigned and discussed.

MAJOR READINGS

Readings in theory by B.Herrnstein Smith,
L.Mink, H.White, L. Gossman, M. de Certeau
D.F.Sarmiento, FACUNDO, (selections)
A.Carpentier, EL ARPA Y LA SOMBRA
E.Galeano, MEMORIAS DEL FUEGO (selections)
R.Piglia, RESPIRACION ARTIFICIAL
G. Garcia- Marquez, EL GENERAL EN SU LABERINTO
Luisa Valenzuela, Selected Short Stories
M. Traba, CONVERSACION AL SUR
J.Cortazar, Selected Short Stories
G.Garcia Marquez, Selected Short Stories

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two papers, one oral presentation, final exam

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

In Spanish. SPAN250 is intended for students who have completed SPAN223 or 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. Strong proficiency in Spanish necessary.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: None

Section 01
Sorensen, D
Times: M.W.... 11:00AM-12:20PM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 3
Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999




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