SPAN 655R

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Spanish American Poetry

Spanish and Portuguese College of Humanities

Course Description

Selected Spanish American poets, movements, and national traditions.

When Taught

Contact Department

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Span 451 or equivalent

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Contexts

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate a strong understanding of the historical, social, and literary contexts of the novels and authors studied.

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Interpretation and Criticism

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate critical acuity in interpreting individual novels, drawing appropriately on the tools of literary criticism and theory.

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Research Paper

Learning Outcome

Express one's insights in a research paper which makes appropriate use of secondary sources and demonstrates mastery of MLA protocols.

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Poetry Interpretation

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate critical acuity in interpreting individual poems, making appropriate reference to formal poetic devices.

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Poetry Contexts

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate a grasp of the historical, social, and literary contexts of the poems and poets studied.