SPAN 458R
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, etc.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
History and Key Figures
Learning Outcome
Gain a working knowledge of the history and principal figures of the Spanish American short story.
Title
Basic Bibliography
Learning Outcome
Master basic bibliographical techniques related to the short story genre.
Title
Formal Aspects of the Short Story
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a firm grasp of the formal aspects of the short story genre.
