SPANISH 306 - Five Latin American Poets

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Bard College

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Description:

This course examines the work of 20th-century Latin American poets Pablo Neruda (Chile), César Vallejo (Peru), Octavio Paz (Mexico), Nicolás Guillén (Cuba), and Alejandra Pizarnik(Argentina). Although students are asked to read extensively, class time is spent mainly in close analysis of selected texts. Outside readings help orient students to the historical, social, and political contexts in which these writers produced their work. In addition to writing critical essays, students memorize and recite short poems. Optional assignments include original poems written in Spanish and translations of poems into English.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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