Students get a sense of this rich literary tradition and gin information that will provide a foundation for additional literary studies in Spanish . 270 Spanish Civilization Spanish Civilization delves into the diversity of the people and ethnicities in Spain, including their history, culture, language, art, and film. While promoting the understanding of Spain's government and institutions, it also allows students to improve their oral and written abilities in Spanish. SPAN 324 Latin American Women as Story Tellers Close reading of short stories by Latin American women. Introduction to short story theory and overview of the genre in contemporary Latin America.
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Twentieth-century works that provide a contemporary perspective on Goya will also be read and discussed. SPAN 332 Gothic Tradition in Spanish Literature. In this class we examine how the Gothic tradition is manifested in Spain by reading and analyzing the works of different Spanish writers from the Romantic period to the present. Although the emphasis is on Spanish literature, we will also read a number of works from other national traditions, such as the English and American traditions, in order to compare the different uses of Gothic. By the end of the semester, students will have a better understanding of what the Gothic tradition is and how it manifests itself in different cultures.