Latin American Literature I 3305-LAL-11W

Knowledge:

Upon completion of the course, the student knows and understands:

- basic methods of analysis of a variety of Hispano-American prose texts and knows the basic terminology in the description of literary language and understands its sources and applications (K_W02);

- knows and understands the basic terminology, subject matter and directions of literary studies appropriate to Iberian studies (K_W03);

- in a systematic way the history of Latin American literature (contemporary trends, currents, main authors and their works) (K_W04);

- in a rudimentary way the connections between Latin American literature and historical-cultural processes (K_W05).

Skills:

Students can:
- read and understand texts in Spanish (K_U01);
- present their own views, opinions, discuss, present prepared issues on Latin American literature in Spanish (K_U02);
- recognize different types of Latin American cultural texts and carry out their critical analysis and interpretation, taking into account the socio-cultural context and using appropriate methods (K_U03);
- acquire knowledge independently, use textbooks, critical studies and other source materials (K_U04);
- prepare an oral presentation and substantively argue their opinion during a group discussion on Latin American literature and related phenomena (K_U06);
- use basic terminology in literary studies appropriate to Hispanic studies (K_U07).

Social competences:

The student is prepared to:

- acquire knowledge independently and develop research skills in Latin American literature and literary studies (K_K01);
- plan and organise their work, cooperate in a group (K_K02);
- follow contemporary processes and phenomena occurring in Latin American culture and literature, participate actively through various media (K_K03, K_K04).

Credit conditions:

Two unexcused absences are allowed. Absence does not exempt one from preparing the material. If someone does not show up, for whatever reason, for half or more of the classes, he or she cannot take the course for credit.

The final condition for passing the course is to pass the final (oral) exam.

To be eligible to take the exam, the following conditions must be met:

- attendance and constructive participation in class;
- systematic reading of all texts; preparation of answers to related questions and discussion in class;
- completion of assignments on the Google Classroom platform.

Reading list:

1) Marcelo Figueras (Argentyna), Kamczatka, przeł. Alicja Fijałkowska;

2) Juan Gabriel Vásquez (Kolumbia), Sekretna historia Costaguany, przeł. Katarzyna Okrasko;

3) Jorge Franco (Kolumbia), Rosario Tijeras, przeł. Tomasz Pindel;

4) Tomás González (Kolumbia), Trudne światło

6) Junot Díaz (USA/Republika Dominikaska), Krótki i niezwykły żywot Oskara Wao, przeł. Jerzy Kozłowski;

7) Mariana Enríquez (Argentyna), To, co utraciłyśmy w ogniu, przeł. Marta Jordan;

8) Rodrigo Rey Rosa (Gwatemala), Głusi, przeł. Barbara Jaroszuk;

9) Diego Vargas Gaete (Chile), Chrząszcze na wyginięciu, przeł. Magdalena Antosz;

10) Ignacio Padilla (Meksyk), Amphitryon, przeł. Magdalena Płachta;

11) Valeria Luiselli (Meksyk), Nieważcy, przeł. Katarzyna Okrasko.

12) Roberto Bolaño (Chile), Dziwki morderczynie, tłum. Tomasz Pindel

13) Ariana Harwicz (Argentyna), Zgiń, kochanie, tłum. Agata Ostrowska;

14) Samanta Schweblin, (Argentyna), Bezpieczna odległość, tłum. T. Pindel.

* The order in which the books are discussed may change.
* The reading list may be modified depending on the interests of the course participants.

Textbooks:

Burzyńska Anna, Markowski Michał Paweł, Teorie literatury XX wieku, Znak, Kraków 2006;

Łukaszyk Ewa, Pluta Nina, Historia literatur iberoamerykańskich, Ossolineum, Wrocław 2010.

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

• Description of 3305-LAL-11W in USOSweb