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Spanish

SPANISH 5514 The Generation of 1898

An examination of the intellectual, critical, historical and social problems as reflected in the writings of Ganivet, Unamuno, Valle-Inclan, Baroja, Azorin, and others.

3 hrs

SPANISH 5516 Medieval Spanish Literature

A study of selected medieval masterpieces in their Old Spanish form, with special emphasis on Romances, the Cantar de Mio Cid La Celestina, El Corbacho, Libro del buen amor, etc. Includes a short history of the Spanish language.

3 hrs

SPANISH 5519 Federico Garcia Lorca

A study in depth of the poetry and drama of Federico Garcia Lorca.

3 hrs

SPANISH 5520 Cervantes' Don Quixote, Part 1

An intensive reading of the first part of Cervantes' novel, Don Quixote.

3 hrs

SPANISH 5521 Cervantes' Don Quixote, Part II

An intensive reading of the second part of Cervantes' novel, Don Quixote. Part One is not a prerequisite. Offered: On Demand

3 hrs

SPANISH 5526 Golden Age Drama

A study in depth of the creation of national theater by Lope de Vega and his followers.

3 hrs

SPANISH 5527 Pre-Columbian and Spanish Colonial Literature

A study of pre-Columbian works in drama, narrative, and poetry (Popol Vuh, Apu-Ollantay, Incan and Aztec poetry) along with a survey of Spanish-American colonial literature.

3 hrs

SPANISH 5528 Contemporary Spanish Poetry

A comprehensive and intensive study of 20th-century Spanish poetry. The poets and their poetry will be studied in the light of literary movements, foreign influences, political tendencies and philosophical ideas.

3 hrs

SPANISH 5529 Novel of the Mexican Revolution

The revolution as the principal focus of 20th-century Mexican fiction. The course will examine both the evolving understanding of the event/process and the sophistication of narrative technique employed in its presentation. Among the writers to be studied are Azuela, Guzman, Lopez y Fuentes, Yanez, Revueltas, Rulfo and Fuentes.

3 hrs

SPANISH 5530 Spanich Mysticism

An examination of the development of mysticism in Oriental and Occidental civilizations, with emphasis on the great periods of mystic experience as reflected in the literary production of the Spanish Golden Age. Readings could include the works of Fray Luis de Granada, Fray Luis de Leon, Saint John of the Cross and Saint Teresa of Avila. Offered: On demand

3 hrs

SPANISH 5531 The Golden Age Novel

A study of major prose works of the Golden Age. Possible topics include authorship, innovative narrative techniques, textual strategies and metafiction issues. Readings could include works by Alfonso Martinez de Toledo, Diego de San Pedro, Fernando de Rojas, Francisco Delicado, Cervantes, and Lope de Vega. Offered: On demand

3 hrs

SPANISH 5532 Pastoral Literature

Astudy of the development of pastoral literature during the Spanish Golden Age. Possible texts: Juan del Encina's Eclogues, Montemayor's Los siete libros de la Diana and Cervantes' Galatea. These works will be examined within their historical and cultural context. Offered: On demand

3 hrs

SPANISH 5533 Cervantes' Exemplary Novels

A study of Cervantes' Exemplary Novels within the context of 17th Century Spain. Attention will be paid to interpretive possibilities and how knowledge of historical contexts might influence readings of this rich and varied cultural output.

3 hrs

SPANISH 5534 The Picaresque Novel

A study of the development of picaresque fiction during the Spanish Golden Age. The course deals with novelists principally active during the Baroque period such as Mateo Aleman, Francisco Lopez de Ubeda, Miguel de Cervantes, and Francisco de Quevedo.

3 hrs

SPANISH 5550 Modern Classics of Latin American Literature

The goal of the course is to familiarize the student with the principal Latin American writers of the modern period. The focus will be dual: the progressive sophistication of literary technique, and the refinement of social conscience. Among the authors to be studied are: Asturias, Borges, Carpentier, Cortazar, Donoso, Fuentes, Garcia Marques, Paz, Rulfo, and Vargas Llosa. Also offered as SPANISH 450.

3 hrs

SPANISH 5553 Spanish-American Short Story

A study of Spanish-American short stories from Romanticism to the present. On demand.

3 hrs

SPANISH 5580 Special Topics

Treatment of a particular genre or area of literature or language normally not offered through regular courses. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. On demand.

1-3 hrs

SPANISH 5580 D Special Topics

1-3 hrs

SPANISH 5590 Directed Studies in Spanish & Latin American Literature

Intensive readings in a field or literary figure to be selected by the student in consultation with the instructor. Available by permission of graduate advisor or instructor, as appropriate, only when student cannot take regularly scheduled courses.

1-3 hrs