Chosen aspects of Latin American Literature 09-WZLAmŁ-5LH-11

In this course, a group of famous Latin American short novels of the 20th century will be discussed, taking into account both formal-narrative aspects (textual structure) and its historical-cultural context. Despite the national and thematic diversity, what the chosen texts have in common, in addition to their influence on later works, is that they expose stories of obsessions and anomalous behaviors that determine the behavior of the characters and the structure of the diegesis. All this within the framework of the short novel, whose disputed structural status and main formal characteristics will also be reviewed in the course. The commented authors include: Eduardo Barrios, César Vallejo, Adolfo Bioy Casares, Felisberto Hernández, Ernesto Sábato, Julio Cortázar and Carlos Fuentes.

Term 2020/SZ:

Term 2021/SZ:

Module learning aims

- acquiring knowledge about selected texts from 20th and 21st century Hispano-American literature, especially about such topics as identity, multilingualism and multiculturalism, borderland, the functioning of literature in the official and underground (alternative) circulation, canonicity, mass-market, regionality, cultural metisages, transculturation, hybridity, emigration, exile, diaspora - providing knowledge about the socio-cultural and political contexts in which these texts were created and are being read - to practice critical reading of texts as an intellectual operation based on cognition, strategies and goals - to make students sensitive to the form, point of view, discourse and ideology present in a text - highlighting such features of Latin American literature as heterogeneity, richness of discourses, genres, texts and codes - developing skills of discussing literary issues and referring to critical texts and opinions of literary scholars - develop the ability to carry out bibliographic research and refer to literature on a given subject - shaping an attitude of tolerance towards cultural and identity differences.

Major

Spanish Filology

Number of hours

Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement

1. Comment and discussion of texts online under the teacher's guidance. 2. Individual expositions of the students. 3. Possible use of audiovisual media

Cycle of studies

1st cycle

Module type

compulsory

Year of studies (where relevant)

Year 3

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences

Knowledge of Spanish at the B2 level.

Course coordinators

Aman Rosales Rodriguez

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the module (subject) and confirmation of learning outcomes achievement the student will
name and characterize texts belonging to Latin American literature of the 20th and 21st centuries
characterizes the context in which the texts subject to analysis were created and were/are read
knows and applies various methods of analysing and interpreting a literary text
cites opinions expressed in critical texts of literary studies
interact with or lead a group
be open to cultural and identity differences
be aware that the creation of literature is a process, and its reception is a variable

Assessment criteria

1. Final written test. 80%
2. Classroom work (including oral presentations) 30%
3. Attendance at the seminar is compulsory. Excused absences with medical evidence (or other class approved by the teacher)

Bibliography

The primary texts will be indicated at the beginning of the course.

Supporting reading.

Antonio Garrido, “El estatuto incierto de la novela corta”, http://lanovelacorta.com/estudios/una-selva-tan-infinita-3-antonio-garrido-dominguez.pdf
José Cardona López, “La novela corta moderna hispanoamericana como tema de un seminario interuniversitario”, https://lesateliersdusal.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/02-lads09-cardona.pdf
José Miguel Oviedo, Historia de la literatura hispanoamericana, 3 y 4, Madrid, Alianza Editorial, 2004.
Jorge Volpi, “Elogio de la media distancia”, http://paginasdeespuma.com/wp-content/files_mf/pr%C3%B3logo_jorge_volpi_dias_de_ira_tres_narraciones_imprenta.pdf
Trinidad Barrera (Coord.), Historia de la Literatura Hispanoamericana, Madrid, Ediciones Cátedra, 2008.
Walter Pabst, La novela corta en la teoría y en la creación literaria, Madrid, Gredos, 1972.

Term 2020/SZ:

The primary texts will be indicated at the beginning of the course.

Supporting reading.

Term 2021/SZ:

The primary texts will be indicated at the beginning of the course.

Supporting reading.

Additional information

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