SPAN 658R
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The Hispanic-American Short Story
Spanish and Portuguese
College of Humanities
Course Description
Introduction and development of an important literary genre in Spanish America, including works of Jorge Luis Borges, Julio Cortazar, Juan Rulfo, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and others.
When Taught
Contact Department
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Span 451 or equivalent
Title
Basic Bibliography
Learning Outcome
Master some basic bibliography related to the genre.
Title
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.
Title
History and Figures
Learning Outcome
Gain a working knowledge of the history and principal figures of the Spanish American short story.
Title
Short Story
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a firm grasp of the formal aspects of the short story genre.
