SPAN221

Introduction to Hispanic Literature

This introductory course offers an elementary and comprehensive understanding of literary analysis using Spanish and Latin American short texts. On this textual basis, the main literary genres (narrative, essay, poetry, drama) will be introduced with their terminology, as well as the great themes of Hispanic literature: love, violence, travel, nature, injustice, social alienation, death, beauty, family, mystery and terror. Authors and texts will be studied in their historical, geographic, political, and cultural contexts.

Diversity and accessibility are primary concerns for this course instructor, encompassing a wide range of topics, study materials, and consideration for students’ interests and linguistic proficiency. A digital coursepack featuring adapted and annotated texts from renowned authors such as Don Juan Manuel, Cervantes, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Emilia Pardo Bazán, Gabriel García Márquez, Ana María Matute, Borges, Federico García Lorca, and more will be provided to students free of charge.

Language of instruction: Spanish

Prerequisites: One of BC High School Spanish Grade 12, SPAN 202, SPAN 203, or successful completion of language placement exam or an assessment interview