After studying the principles of versification, students read eight masterpieces from the Spanish theater of the 17th through 20th centuries. Following a review of the principles of Spanish versification and fundamental approaches to the explication of verse, students undertake a close study of representative Spanish poetry. 379 Oral and Written Expression on Contemporary Issues Using contemporary texts from the press, journals, books, and governmental documents and studies, students develop the ability to read, analyze, discuss, and write in Spanish on a wide variety of non-literary topics at an advanced level of linguistic difficulty and stylistic diversity. FOL-S. Offered in Interim 2000 and in alternate years. 398 Independent Research 399 Seminar Seminars engage students in in-depth study of a specified topic through readings, research, and oral and written student reports.
Special attention is paid to theoretical and bibliographic issues.
Topics will vary according to the areas of expertise and professional interests of departmental faculty. Students may register more than once provided a different topic is offered. ALS-L. Offered Spring Semester in alternate years.