Course: Spanish Literature and National Identity

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Course title Spanish Literature and National Identity
Course code KRS/SLNIN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Spanish
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Esparza Daniel, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Cervera Garcés Fabiola, Mgr.
Course content
1. The construction of national identity 2. Literature like a tool to national identity building 3. Introduction to the study of the main writers about national question: Larra, Galdós, Ortega y Gasset, Unamuno, Machado a Lorca. 4. Analyzing national identity in Trafalgar of Pérez Galdos 5. Analyzing national identity in Campos de Castilla (Antonio Machado). 6. Analyzing national identity in Platero y yo (J.R. Jiménez) 7. Analyzing national identity in Generación del 27

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Homework for Teaching - 50 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to learn the multidisciplinary concepts on national identity applied to the Spanish literature, in which can be observed the spirit and mentality of the Spanish nation.
- To reach a theoretical knowledge about the formation of a collective identity - To reach a theoretical knowledge about national identity and Spanish literature - To get skills in how to analyze a text - Reinforcement of creativity in the students
Prerequisites
None.

Assessment methods and criteria
Didactic Test, Final Report

- Active participation in seminars (presentations in Spanish, exercises). 3 unexcused absences are allowed. - Home preparation for class (reading 25 hours, preparation of exercises and presentations 25 hours). - Written exam
Recommended literature
  • Esparza, D. y Krc, E. (2011). Literatura e identidad nacional: Un estudio del Otro en la novela Trafalgar de Galdós. Olomouc.
  • Esteban, Ángel. (1997). Literatura hispanoamericana. Granada.
  • Machado, A. (1994). Campos de Castilla. Madrid.
  • Ortega y Gasset, J. (1990). La Espa?a invertebrada. Madrid.
  • Pérez Galdós, Benito. (2005). Trafalgar. Las Palmas de G.C.
  • Rico, F. (1980). Historia y crítica de la literatura espaňola I, II.. Barcelona: Editorial Crítica.
  • Shaw, Donald. (1999). Nueva narrativa hispanoamericana.. Madrid.


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 Language with focus on Latin America (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2021) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2021) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Spanish philology with specialization in translation and interpreting (2020) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Spanish philology with specialization in translation and interpreting (2021) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2021) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2021) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter