Traces modern continental and Latin American literature from the Molieresque comedy of Moratin to the magical realism of Garcia Marquez. Readings include Spanish authors (fiction by Galdos, Unamuno, Cela, Goytisolo), Spanish-American writers (poetry of Neruda, Paz and tales by Borges, Rulfo), and one Brazilian writer (Clarice Lispector). Conducted in English. Written work accepted in English or Spanish.
Code
CL2054
Name
MODERN LATIN AMERICAN & SPANISH LIT.
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
CL (Comparative Literature)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
GE100
CAMS ID
2573
Last update with CAMS
To discover modern Spanish and Latin American literatures in historical and international context.
To engage with Spanish masterworks of the continental and South American traditions from the modern and contemporary periods.
To situate the representative texts, authors, and genres in the comparative literary history of Europe, the Americas, and the world
To assimilate and apply relevant critical terminology
To develop coherent, well-structured analyses of the works under scrutiny
To refine and polish essay-writing skills, both under time pressure and with research content