SPAN 510: Methods of Literary and Cultural Studies

SPAN 510-001: Method of Lit and Cult Studies
(Fall 2017)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T

Innovation Hall 323

Section Information for Fall 2017

SPAN 510 - 001: Method of Lit and Cult Studies

This course is an introduction to literary, film and cultural studies in Spanish. It is conducted entirely in Spanish and is open to graduate students and advanced undergraduates with the permission of the instructor. Students will acquire knowledge on key trends in literary, film and cultural studies, including literary and film theory; cognitive approaches to literature and film; and the critical study of forms of mass media as popular culture. Students will also learn how to use these various methods in the close analysis of Spanish-language literary texts, radio dramas, films, television programs and other cultural practices, with an eye to revealing how these practices have made meaning for readers and audiences across the Spanish-speaking world. The teaching of literature and media literacy in schools will also be a focus in the course.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Introduces students to the fundamental techniques of literary and cultural analysis and to the major principles of various schools of crtiticism. Additionally, students will be exposed to basic methods and materials of research. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the master's program in foreign language or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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