B6986 - SPANISH LITERATURE

Learning outcomes

The student knows the basic elements of Spanish literary culture - is able to identify them in specific literary texts - is able to independently develop further knowledge and skills of cultural-literary level and apply them to other literary texts.

Course contents

Between language, history and literature: a journey through Hispanic culture.

The course will address certain aspects of Spanish literary history from its origins to the 20th century. In addition to achieving a theoretical knowledge of the movements, genres and main authors of the various periods, the course aims to contribute to an in-depth understanding of the Spanish language and culture within its historical context. To this end, significant texts will be read and analysed, examining their aesthetic-literary, socio-cultural and linguistic aspects.

BAES Students are reminded that:
- the course “nome del corso BAES" is offered only at the Forlì campus;
- the BAES study plan awards 6 ETCS for the “nome del corso BAES" course.
In order to reach 6 ECTS, BAES students should:
- attend all lectures and carry out the assessments, plus the final written and oral exam, as every other student enrolled in the course.
Further information will be provided in class at the beginning of the course.

Readings/Bibliography

Required reading texts:

The texts that must be read are those included in the course's platform "VIRTUALE".

Essential reference bibliography:
C. Alvar, J.C. Mainer, R. Navarro, Breve historia de la literatura española, Madrid, Alianza.
J.C. Mainer, La Edad de Plata, Madrid, Cátedra.
F. Rico (ed.) Historia y crítica de la literatura española, Barcelona, Crítica.
F. Ruiz Ramón, Historia del Teatro español. Madrid, Cátedra.

Teaching methods

Seminar-type frontal lesson (interactive)

Assessment methods

Assessment

The exam/assessment will be conducted in Spanish and will consist of both written and oral components.
The written component will consist of a brief analysis and commentary on texts or topics covered during the course (2-3 handwritten pages in Spanish, open book).
The subsequent oral component will assess the student's overall knowledge through the presentation and discussion of a portfolio prepared by the student.

Grading Scale
30-30L: The candidate possesses an in-depth knowledge of the topic, an outstanding ability to apply theoretical concepts, a high level of argumentative clarity, as well as excellent analytical skills, and a well-developed ability to synthesize and establish interdisciplinary connections.
27–29: The candidate possesses an in-depth knowledge of the topic, a sound ability to apply theoretical concepts, good analytical skills, clear argumentative clarity and an ability to synthesize.
24-26: The candidate possesses a fair knowledge of the topic, a reasonable ability to apply theoretical concepts correctly and present ideas clearly.
21-23: The candidate possesses an adequate, but not in-depth, knowledge of the topic, a partial ability to apply theoretical concepts, and acceptable presentation skills.
18-20: The candidate possesses a barely adequate and only superficial knowledge of topic, limited presentation skills, and only an inconsistent ability to apply theoretical concepts.
< 18 Fail: The candidate possesses an inadequate knowledge of the topic, makes significant errors in applying theoretical concepts, and shows weak presentation skills.

IMPORTANT

Students with specific learning difficulties (SpLD) or with disabilities that can affect their ability to attend courses are invited to contact the University service for students with disabilities and SLD at the earliest opportunity -- ideally before the start of the course: https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students. The University service will suggest possible adjustments to the course work and/or exam, which must then be submitted to the course leader so they can assess their feasibility, in line with the learning objectives of the course. Please note that adjustments to the exam must be requested at least two weeks in advance.

Teaching tools

PC and video projector,  platform "VIRTUALE"

Office hours

See the website of Rafael Lozano Miralles