HSPST-301/401 Modernismo
Contextualized study of the Latin American and Spanish literary movement that broke away from the naturalist tradition and anticipated the avant-garde. Analysis of innovative literary premises in essay, prose fiction, chronicle, theatre and poetry through focus on the new consciousness of the "modernista" writer’s role in turn-of-the-century society. Examination of related notions of exoticism and escapism in the context of continental modernization.
Standard Course (40)
Credits
1
Prerequisite
Taught in Spanish. two 200-level courses in Hispanic studies above 200 or 201. Senior HSPST concentrators ONLY.
Offered
Fall
Notes
HSPST 401 is the senior seminar for Fall 2020. Required for honors candidates but open to any senior HSPST concentrator.