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SPAN260
The Fantastic in Latin American Literature
SPAN260 FA
Crosslistings: LAST260
Not Currently Offered
The course will study the kind of reading stance called
forth by texts that challenge 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-22-1999
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