Span 337C - The Chilean Short Story

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Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

In this course we trace the trajectory of the short story in Chile in the 20th century with special attention to such literary movements as realism, naturalism, vanguardism, surrealism, and the new narrative, including the literature written during the dictatorship. The course tries to determine what specifically can be expressed about national identity through narrative, and is informed by historical, political, and sociological analyses. The course includes several field trips to related sites, and guest lectures by major Chilean writers and critics. Class requirements include a short essay, a long final essay, and a final exam. this course is taught in Santiago, Chile, as part of the Washington University Chile Program. Conducted in Spanish.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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