SPANISH 385 - Realism and Magic

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Reed College

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Full course for one semester. For better or worse, "realism" and "magic" have come to be linked with Spanish American literature. This course examines in broad cultural terms the interplay of these two poles in Spanish America and investigates how we might critically appraise theirconjunction as realismo mág ico. Under the rubric of the "real" and realism are included chronicles, journalism, social realist and naturalist fictio n, and testim onios. Magic will be understood in similarly broad terms: witchcraft, the fantastic, the grotesque, the gothic, and the uncanny. Readings in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 321 or equivalent with consent of instructor. Conference. Not offered 200

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.reed.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 771-1112

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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