Spanish American Literature and Civilization
SPAN 226
Spring 2010
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01
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| Crosslisting:
LAST 226 |
A close study of texts from the colonial period to the present will serve as the basis for a discussion of some of the major writers and intellectuals in Latin America: Las Casas, Sor Juana, Bolívar, Sarmiento, Martí, Rodó, Mariátegui, Vallejo, Neruda, Borges, Carpentier, Fuentes, Castellanos, Paz, the subcomandante Marcos, and Bolaño. Special emphasis will be placed on issues related to culture and politics. For purposes of understanding context, students will also read selected chapters from works by historians and cultural critics and will see several films, including YO, LA PEOR DE TODAS, CAMILA, ROJO AMANECER, A PLACE CALLED CHIAPAS, and LA BATALLA DE CHILE. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Interpretation, Writing
Through close reading of recent Latin American novels and discussion of
cultural issues , students will have the opportunity to focus on the
manner in which they interpret texts and build arguments. The four
required papers, spread out over the semester, will permit students to
hone their writing skills in Spanish. Since it is expected that students
will participate in classroom discussion, they will also have the
opportunity to practice their spoken Spanish.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RLAN |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CBST-MN)(HISP)(LAST)(RMST) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Course Reader
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, THE ANSWER/LA RESPUESTA
José Enrique Rodó, ARIEL
Roberto Bolaño, ESTRELLA DISTANTE
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three papers, a midterm, and a final take-home exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
SPAN226 is intended for students who have completed SPAN221 with a B or better. Students who have not done so should consult with the professor before pre-registering. Readings, class discussion, and written work in Spanish only. Pre-registered students whose Spanish proficiency is insufficient will be asked to withdraw. Spanish 221 or its equivalent are expected. Students cannot take this course CR/U. |
| Instructor(s): Degiovanni,Fernando Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: FISK404; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 18 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 5 | FR: 4 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 2 | 1st Ranked: 2 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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