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.