Course is taught in English. Students wishing major credit must do appropriate assignments in Spanish. Concentrating on these four poets, the course will explore the evolution of contemporary poetry and poetic prose in Spain as well as its major literary and historic movements. A study of themes, structure and style of Cervantes' masterpiece Don Quijote, and its impact on world literature. In addition to a close reading of the text and a consideration of narrative theory, the course examines the impact of Don Quijote on the visual arts, music, film and popular culture.
Course is taught in English.
Students wishing major credit in Spanish must do appropriate assignments in Spanish. El cuento hispanoamericano Special attention to the double, the fantastic and the sociopolitical thematics of short fiction in Spanish America. An examination of Cuba, its history and its literature, with emphasis on the analysis of the changing cultural policies since 1959. Senior Essay Individual conferences between students and the instructor in the preparation of a senior project. At the end of the semester there will be an oral examination based on the essay.