Spring 2016

Short Stories from the Hispanic World

Listed in: Spanish, as SPAN-222

Faculty

Catherine V. Infante (Section 01)

Description

This course will explore the art of storytelling through the genre of the short story in Spain and Latin America. After a brief introduction to short fiction in medieval and early modern Spain, we will focus principally on the development of the short story from the nineteenth century to the present. Works studied may include short stories by authors such as Pardo Bazán, Valle Inclán, Matute, Gaite, Palma, Borges, Rulfo, Cortázar, Quiroga, and Valenzuela. Films and other visual materials will supplement the literary texts. Some of the themes examined throughout the course will include gender relations, love, power, justice, political resistance, the fantastic, and popular culture. Conducted in Spanish.

Requisite: SPAN 199, 211 or 212 or consent of the instructor. Limited to 15 students. Spring semester. Professor Infante.

SPAN 222 - L/D

Section 01
M 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM BARR 102
W 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM BARR 102

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Spring 2016, Spring 2019, Fall 2020