A study of the principal movements of Spanish literature from the medieval period through the 18th century. Selections from typical works of each literary movement are examined in detail and in the context of the historical and cultural life of the period. Basic literary survey from the early nineteenth century through the twentieth century. Reading for understanding, including skills of summarization, explication, comparison and analysis. A study of the history, topography, art, philosophy, literature, and sociological aspects of Hispanoamerica.
Students explore culture through film, recordings, journals, and personal interviews.
A study of characteristic literary works from the Pre-Columbian period to realism and naturalism in the 19th century. A survey of literary works from the period of Modernism to the present, and which are representative of Spanish-American authors. Reading for understanding, including skills of summarization, explication, comparison and analysis. A seminar which addresses a selected topic in Spanish or Spanish-American literature, current affairs, business or professional communication, or the media. Specific topics and the designated course credit are published in the semester class list when the course is scheduled.