Course: Introduction to the Study of Spanish and Latin American Literature 1

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Course title Introduction to the Study of Spanish and Latin American Literature 1
Course code KRS/UHL1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Spanish
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Cervera Garcés Fabiola, Mgr.
  • Nemrava Daniel, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1) Why and how we study Spanish literature? (organization of studies in Spanish philology, basic terms, sources, literary magazines, important addresses) 2) Main epochs in history of Spanish literature: the Middle Ages reading: Juan Ruiz: Libro de Buen Amor Fernando de Rojas: La Celestina 3)Main epochs in history of Spanish literature: Golden Age reading: Miguel de Cervantes: Don Quijote de la Mancha Francisco de Quevedo: poesía escogida - selected poetry Luis de Góngora: poesía escogida - selected poetry 4) Introduction to Hispanic American literature 5) Reflection of the conquest of America in literature: first cronicles, colonial literature reading: ragmentos de las primeras crónicas Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz: poesía escogida - selected poetry

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Homework for Teaching - 25 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 50 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The objective of the lecture is to familiarize the students with the basic methodology of the study of Spanish-written literature. The students should also get acquainted with the development of this literature. During the course the stress will be put on the most important periods and movements, for example Spanish Middle Age, Renaissaince, "Golden Age", Hispanic American literature of Colonial period etc. Each period will be expounded in the form of reading. Basic book, periodical and information sources.
Basic knowledge of literary history of the era, ability to analyse and interpret selected texts.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of literary history, orientation in the history of Spain and Latin America.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Written exam, Essay

Essay for credit, exam.
Recommended literature
  • Bellini, G. (1997). Nueva historia de la literatura hispanoamericana. Madrid: Editorial Castalia.
  • Bellini, G. (1997). Nueva historia de la literatura hispanoamericana. Madrid.
  • Canavaggio, J. (1994). Historia de la literatura espańola, vol 1. Barcelona: Editorial Ariel.
  • Esteban, Ángel. (1997). Literatura hispanoamericana. Granada.
  • Franco, J. (2002). Historia de la literatura hispanoamericana. Barcelona: Ariel.
  • Hodoušek, E. (ed.). (1996). Slovník spisovatelů Latinské Ameriky. Praha: Libri.
  • Imbert, E. A. (1986). Historia de la literatura hispanoamericana. México D. F.: Fondo de Cultura Económica.
  • López, J. G. (1993). Historia de la literatura espańola. Barcelona: Vicens-Vives.
  • Oviedo, J. M. (1995). Historia de la literatura hispanoamericana 1. De orígenes a la Emancipación, vol 1. Madrid: Alianza Editorial.
  • Rico, F. (1980). Historia y crítica de la literatura espaňola I, II.. Barcelona: Editorial Crítica.
  • Shaw, D. L. (1999). Nueva narrativa hispanoamericana. Madrid: Cátedra.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2015) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2015) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter