SPAN 133 - Hispanic Cultures

Fall 2016 Topic: Drama in Contemporary Spain Seminar

Over the course of the XX and XXI century, Spanish theater has reflected Spain’s tumultuous history. It has challenged the status quo by staging many controversial topics: domestic violence, dictatorship, war, terrorism, immigration and alterity. These stories are often told through myth, through other works of art and literature and finally through historical parallels. This course seeks to combine the study of theater as literary text and theater as performance, therefore, students will not only read, watch and analyze dramatic texts but will also perform dramatized readings. The texts to be studied include plays by contemporary Spain’s most famous playwrights: Federico García Lorca, Antonio Buero Vallejo, Jerónimo López Mozo, Concha Romero, Paloma Pedrero, Diana M. de Paco Serrano, Gracia Morales, Itziar Pascual and Juana Escabias.

May be repeated for credit (maximum of 2 units)

Prerequisites: SPAN 131  or permission by instructor. Recommended for majors.

Program of Liberal Studies (PLS) Designation: LP

Anticipated Terms Offered: Offered periodically

Placement Guidelines
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