Literature in Spain before 1700 (250-0-1)

Instructors

Leonardo Gil Gomez

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-410: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

This course will offer a panorama of Spanish literature from the Medieval period to the end of the Golden Age. Our literary readings will be the baseline for understanding the social and historical context of the transformations that the Spanish empire endured throughout the centuries. We will pay especial attention to the Arabic and New World's influence on the cultural production of Spain. In doing so, we will delve into the significant developments brought to literary form by the Spanish authors.

Registration Requirements

SPAN 204-0

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, the students will be able to broadly understand the linguistic, iconographic and literary landscape in Spain before 1700, and the tensions and exchanges between to Christianity and Islam in the Iberic peninsula.

Class Materials (Required)

Class materials will be available on Canvas

Class Attributes

Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area
Attendance at 1st class mandatory