SPNE 404 - Dark Love,Gay Power:Lorca and Almodóvar

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Hobart William Smith Colleges

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From the dark days of the Spanish Inquisition to the enlightened sexual politics of the present, Spain has undergone a major socio-political transformation in its treatment of homosexuality. Lorca, murdered by fascist forces in 1936, is still buried in a nameless grave; symbolically, the first authorized edition of his "Sonnets of Dark Love" did not appear until 1984. Almodóvar, whose "Law of Desire" made him an international icon of gay cinema, continues to reach new heights in Spanish filmmaking history, and is hailed by most as the leader of his generation. This course will examine Lorca's theater and poetry alongside Almodóvar's work. Class discussions will trace the thematic connections between the two authors (freedom and oppression, gender and sexuality, love and desire, among other themes) in the larger context of the human condition. Students in this course will have the opportunity to hone their critical skills through academic writing, and to explore their own creative impulses through creative writing, performance and filmmaking. Prerequisite: Open to seniors. ( Liébana, offered alternat

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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