Jill Robbins, Chair
150 W 21st Street, Stop B3700, Austin, TX 78712 • 512-471-4936
Spring 2004
SPN 364K • Contemporary Spanish- American Poetry
| Unique | Days | Time | Location | Instructor |
| 43875 |
TTh |
8:00 AM-9:30 AM |
BAT 302 |
Fierro |
Course Description
The primary aim of this course is to analyze in a broad sense the past and the present of Spanish American poetry from the twenties to date, through extensive readings and explorations of selected contexts. Particular emphasis will be given to these authors: Jorge Luis Borges, Oliverio Girondo, Vicente Huidobro, Gabriela Mistral, Pablo Neruda, Nicanor Parra, Octavio Paz, Cesar Vallejo. Class discussions will be encouraged as the working method.
Grading Policy
All students are expected to prepare monthly assignments for class (50%) and submit a final report (50%)
Texts
Jimenez, ìAntologia de la poesia hispanoamericana contemporaneaî
