Fall 2020

Literature and Culture of the Hispanic World

Listed in: Latinx and Latin Amer Studies, as LLAS-301  |  Spanish, as SPAN-301

Formerly listed as: SPAN-11

Faculty

Sony Coranez Bolton (Section 01)
Catherine V. Infante (Section 02)

Description

(Offered as SPAN 301 and LLAS 301) This course provides an introduction to the diverse literatures and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world over the course of six centuries, from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. Students will learn the tools, language, and critical vocabulary for advanced work reading the canon of Hispanic literatures from Spain, Latin America and the Caribbean Basin, identifying aesthetic trends, historical periods and diverse genres such as poetry, narrative, theater and film. The syllabus will include a wide variety of authors of different national, political, and artistic persuasions and an array of linguistic styles.

In the spring, SPAN301 will be taught online through video conferencing. Synchronous sessions will be communicative; most of class time will be focused on speaking through engaging collaborative activities based on readings, films, and other material. Asynchronous materials and activities will also be provided to facilitate in class learning. All work will be conducted in Spanish.

Requisite SPAN 202 or Spanish Placement Exam. Proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish are required. Limited to 15 students per section. Fall semester: Professor Coráñez Bolton and Professor Infante. Spring semester: Senior Lecturer Granda.

SPAN 301 - L/D

Section 01
M 02:10 PM - 03:30 PM ONLI ONLI
W 02:10 PM - 03:30 PM ONLI ONLI

Section 02
Tu 10:10 AM - 11:30 AM CHAP 201
Th 10:10 AM - 11:30 AM CHAP 201

SPAN 301 - TUT

Section 02
TBD - VALT 002

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022