Spanish Literature I 3305-LH1-11W
The course aims to present a panoramic view of Spanish literature, covering the period from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The classes will discuss prose, poetic, and dramatic texts that illustrate the literary currents over the centuries. The course’s premise is to showcase Spanish literature in a diachronic approach, yet in connection with contemporary cultural and literary phenomena.
The analysis of texts (including excerpts) suggested for reading will be carried out in various perspectives, incorporating the fundamental elements of literary and dramaturgical analysis, with the goal of developing the students’ critical literary competencies.
Students will also be acquainted with the historical, social, and cultural context in which the discussed works were created. This will not only complement the analytical perspective but also orient students within the diverse range of phenomena in Spanish literature. The course also includes aspects of the reception of Spanish literature in Poland
Program and selected readings:
1. Introduction. Medieval poetry (folk poetry, "mester de clerecía"). Prose and the chansons de geste.
- Magda Potok "Kim jest Cyd? Historia – literatura – przekład" (str. 5-14)
2. Medieval and Pre-renaissance theater. Jorge Manrique and his poems. "La Celestina" by Fernando de Rojas. Poetry and prose between epoques.
- “Celestyna” Fernando de Rojas (excerpts);
- “Strofy na śmierć ojca” Jorge Manrique.
3. Introduction to the renaissance. Court and mystic poetry. Renaissance prose and theatre.
- Garcilaso de la Vega (selected poems).
- Św. Teresa z Ávila i Św. Jan od Krzyża (selected poems).
4. Renaissance novel and its sub-genres. Picaresque novel. Miguel de Cervantes: biography and work.
- „Łazik z Tormesu” (excerpts)
5. A modern chivalric satire and magnum opus of Spanish literature: "Don Quixote".
- „Przemyślny szlachcic Don Kichote z Manchy” (tom 1) Miguel de Cervantes.
6. The Golden Age: baroque. "Arte nuevo de hacer comedias". Lope de Vega and his work.
- „Nowa sztuka pisania komedii” (fragmenty) Lope de Vega.
- „Rycerz z Olmedo” Lope de Vega.
7. Pedro Calderón de la Barca's stageplays. Auto sacramental as a baroque zeitgeist. Baroque poetry.
- “Życie jest snem” Pedro Calderón de la Barca.
- “Wielki teatr świata” (excerpts) Pedro Calderón de la Barca.
8. Dramatic metamorphosis of a legend: Don Juan Tenorio
- “Zwodziciel z Sewilli i kamienny gość” Tirso de Moliny
9. 18th and 19th century. Romanticism. Myth of Don Juan: romantic vision.
- „Don Juan Tenorio” José de Zorrilla.
10. Realism and naturalism. Benito Pérez Galdós, Leopoldo Alas “Clarín”, Emilia Pardo Bazán.
- „Regentka” (excerpts) Leopolda Alasa
- „Dwór w Ulloa” (excerpts) Emilii Pardo Bazán
11. Modernism. The Generation of '98 and its members. Miguel de Unamuno.
- „Mgła” Miguel de Unamuno
Important: the course is taught in Polish.
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Learning outcomes
Upon graduation the student knows:
basic methods of Spanish literary text analysis representing various registers and functional styles; basic terminology of the field of literary text analysis, which encompasses Spanish prose, poetry and drama; the history of Spanish literature (trends, currents of a given era, main authors, and their work) in a systematic way (from its origins to the 20th century); Basic connections between Spanish literature (prose, poetry, drama) as well as their individual and interlinked historical and cultural processes (K_W02, K_W03, K_W04, K_W05)
Upon graduation the student is able to:
read and understand various types of literary texts; present their views, opinions, discuss Spanish literary works; identify different types of Spanish literary texts (prose, poetry, drama), place them in a general historical and cultural context, and analyze them using basic terminology and appropriate methods; independently acquire knowledge and develop skills using appropriate sources from selected areas of science and scientific disciplines relevant to hispanic studies (source texts, auxiliary materials monographic studies, etc.); write an essay in Spanish (using appropriate methods and sources in scientific disciplines specific to literary studies and history of Spanish literature; prepare oral presentations in Spanish using appropriate methods and sources in scientific disciplines specific to literary studies and history of Spanish literature; use basic terminology in the field of history of Spanish literature and literary studies (K_U01, K_U02, K_U03, K_U04, K_U05, K_U06, K_U07).
Upon graduation the student is capable of:
critical assessment of their knowledge and skills, independent and autonomous work, and understands the need for improvement and lifelong learning; planning and organizing work, entrepreneurship and team collaboration, and compliance with professional ethics; active participation in the Spanish culture using various forms and media and to work in a team performing various roles; Being informed about current processes and phenomena occurring in the Spanish culture and literature (K_K01, K_K02, K_K03, K_K04).
Assessment criteria
The overall assessment will be based on the final exam. The exam verifies both the acquisition of knowledge regarding individual historical and literary epochs, as well as the acquisition of analytical skills in working with literary text. Detailed information concerning the scope and form of the exam will be presented during the first class.
Admission to the final examination is based, on the other hand, on the ongoing student work, which encompasses the following aspects:
- class attendance: class attendance is mandatory. Students are allowed to be absent 2 times (twice) during the semester; excess absence will require a doctor's note
- class participation: students should not only ask questions but also make comments and analyze literary texts in groups or individually
Passing the course is based on a positive assessment of the final exam. Detailed information regarding the scope and form of the exam will be presented during first course session.
The conditions for admission to the final exam are as follows:
‣Participation in classes.
Participation in classes is mandatory. Two unexcused absences per semester are permissible. Excess absence will require a doctor's note. Missing 50% or more of the classes scheduled in a given academic year results in a non-classification (NK).
‣ Preparation for classes.
Students should come to classes having read the literature indicated by the instructor and having completed any assigned tasks.
‣ Active participation.
Continuous participation in classes is subject to ongoing assessment, i.e., participation in debates during classes and/or engagement in the analysis and interpretation of texts (individual and group).
Practical placement
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Bibliography
Required readings:
1. Potok, Magda, "Kim jest Cyd? Historia – literatura – przekład", Pamiętnik Literacki: czasopismo kwartalne poświęcone historii i krytyce literatury polskiej, 98/2, 2007: 5-26 (dostępny online: https://rcin.org.pl/dlibra/doccontent?id=113024).
2. Fernando de Rojas, "Celestyna. Tragikomedia o Kalikście i Melibei", Fernando de Rojas. Warszawa : Państwowy Instytut Wydawniczy, 1962
3. "Żywot Łazika z Tormesu". Warszawa : Książka i Wiedza, 1988.
4. Miguel de Cervantes, "Przemyślny szlachcic Don Kichote z Manchy" (t. 1). Poznań : Dom Wydawniczy Rebis, 2017.
5. Lope de Vega, "Rycerz z Olmedo". Kraków: Księgarnia Akademicka, 2007.
6. Pedro Calderón de la Barca, "Życie jest snem". Warszawa: Państwowy Instytut Wydawniczy, 1971.
7. José Zorrilla, "Don Juan Tenorio", Open access: https://kpbc.ukw.edu.pl/dlibra/plain-content?id=120406
8. Tirso de Molina, "Zwodziciel z Sewilli i kamienny gość". Wrocław: Wydawnictwo Wacław Bagiński, 2000
9. Emilia Pardo Bazán, "Dwór w Ulloa". Warszawa: Państwowy Instytut Wydawniczy, 1984. [possible change to other realistic or naturalistic novel].
10. Miguel de Unamuno "Mgła". Warszawa: Towarzystwo Wydawnicze "Rój"; Drukarnia Artystyczna, 1928.
Additional readings:
Anannikowa, L., Średniowiecze to stan umysłu, Książki. Magazyn do czytania, 2018, 6(33), 60–63.
Baczyńska, Beata. Historia literatury hiszpańskiej. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, 2014.
Chaciński, B, Nowe jest stare. Polityka, 2014, 2(2940), 74–76.
Fuentes, C., Cervantes, czyli krytyka sztuki czytania (J. Petry, tłum.), Kraków, Wydawnictwo Literackie, 1981 [1976]).
Krzemińska, A., Hipsterzy dziewiętnastego wieku, Polityka, 2013, 44(2931), 100–101.
Potok, Magda, Arcydzieła literatury hiszpańskiej: dziesięć wykładów. Poznań: Wydawnictwa Naukowe UAM, 2016
Río Á. del, Historia literatury hiszpańskiej, Warszawa, PWN, 1970-1972 (2 tomy).
Sarzyński, P., Żaba może znaczyć wszystko, Polityka, 2016, 5(3044), 78–80.
Sawicka, A., Czy Don Juan może być zbawiony?, Dekada Literacka, 1999, 7/8, 20-21.
Wesołowska, E., Calderona mit wyśniony, w: U. Aszyk (red.), Teatr Calderona: tradycja i współczesność (s. 60–72), Katowice, Wydawnictwo UŚ, 2002.
The following readings may also prove to be useful:
Burzyńska Anna, Markowski Michał Paweł. Teorie literatury XX wieku. Znak, Kraków, 2006;
Pavis, Patrice. Słownik terminów teatralnych. Zakład Narodowy im. Ossolińskich, Wrocław, 2002.
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