Literature in Spain since 1700 (251-0-1)

Instructors

Stephen Delaney Mc Nabb

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-430: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

This course offers a critical survey of peninsular Spanish literature from 1700 to the present, examining how Spanish writers have navigated gendered societal norms. Focusing on certain historical periods and literary movements in Spain following the "Golden Age" of theater, poetry, art, and literature, this class gives asks: how have modern Spanish writers and artists navigated and re-imagined dominant societal assumptions and relationships? As a survey course, we will move quickly through various texts and figures to cultivate a broad view of Spanish lettered production. However, we will privilege understudied female writers who played a central role in the development of Spanish letters while remaining peripheral to the canon. Beyond exploring the history of peninsular Spanish literature after 1700, this course will introduce students to the foundations of literary criticism and analysis. Through attention to critical theories like feminist criticism and structuralism, students will develop skills in critical thinking, textual analysis, argument analysis, as well as oral and written communication in Spanish. As a part of class, students will be asked to summarize, analyze, and respond to primary texts; to relate primary works to contextual information and critical readings; to synthesize their knowledge through written and oral assignments. In-class assignments include journal entries, partner discussions and presentations, group workshops, quizzes, textual analysis, and dramatic interpretations. Out of class assignments include literary and critical readings, film analysis, discussion board posts, creative projects, and a final interview. Prerequisite (may be taken concurrently): SPANISH 200-0 or 204-0.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite (may be taken concurrently): SPANISH 200-0 or SPANISH 204-0.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will have a broad overview of peninsular literature after 1700, including being able to identify and explain major literary movements, texts, and figures. Additionally, students will develop key skills in textual analysis and criticism, critical thinking, and communication in a second language.

Class Materials (Required)

Course materials will be available on Canvas.

Class Attributes

Advanced Expression
Literature and Arts Foundational Discipline
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre/Co: SPANISH 200-0 or 204-0 (may be taken concurrently), OR have an AP score of 5 for heritage students, OR an AP of 5 in both the Spanish Language and Literature exams for non-heritage students, OR sufficient Spanish Language Placement Exam score.