SPAN 440

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Medieval Spanish Literature

Spanish and Portuguese College of Humanities

Course Description

Spanish literature from El Cantar de Mio Cid (1140) through La Celestina (1499).

When Taught

Fall Odd Years

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Discuss and assess important texts

Learning Outcome

Discuss and assess the most important texts of the Spanish medieval tradition, including such works as El cantar de Mio Cid and La Celestina.

Title

Discuss historical and social context

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate an awareness of the historical and socio-cultural backdrop of Hispanic medieval literature.

Title

Conduct research

Learning Outcome

Meaningfully and appropriately engage with the most relevant secondary scholarship on Spanish medieval literature.

Title

Write about literature

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate an ability to write meaningfully and insightfully about Spanish medieval literature, observing relevant academic protocols.