Span 425 - Humanism, Magic and Rhetoric in 15th-Century Castilian Literature

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Washington University in St Louis

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This course offers a panoramic view of 15th-century Castilian literature. We study a selection of texts produced both in the Castilian court and in some centers of higher learning, especially the University of Salamanca. The secondary readings help us to better understand the cultural context of the time and deepen our knowledge of four subjects that were highly present in the minds of 15th-century authors: Humanism, Rhetoric, Love, and Magic. Because some of the texts selected for this course were written by (or have been attributed to) "converso" authors, we also examine the phenomenon of "converso" literature. Prerequisites: Span 307D and Span 308D and at least two 300-level literature courses taught in Spanish. One hour preceptorial for undergraduates only. 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

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Semester

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