MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

SPN3250

Twentieth-century Spanish American literature

A Kenwood

Synopsis The second half of the twentieth century has witnessed a sudden explosion in literary activity among Spanish American writers, characterised by dazzlingly innovative and experimental novels. This course will concentrate on developments in Hispanic American literature since the late 1950s, a period referred to as the `boom' in Latin American fiction. It will be represented by writers from Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. Audio-visual material will be used to examine specific themes and writing.

Assessment Written (4000 words): 70% + Examination (2 hours): 30%

Prescribed texts

• Borges J L Ficciones Emecé, 1956
• Cortázar J Casa tomada and El final del juego (available from the department)
• Fuentes C La muerte de Artemio Cruz Fondo de cultura económica, 1962
• García Márquez G Cien años de soledad Letras Hispánicas, 1984
• Rulfo J Pedro Páramo Letras hispánicas, 1983
• Vargas Llosa M Historia de Mayta Seix Barral, 1984