Languages
Introduction to the Spanish literature
Area:
Literature / Literatura The course will introduce students to the history of Spanish literature throughout the ages, from the Middle Age to the latest contemporary creations. The course brings the students close to the life and works of the most important authors according to specific periods and movements in Spanish literature. In each theme, students will study the cultural movements and trends along with historical knowledge that governed the society and customs of each epoch.
Field trips:Visit to the city of Soria and the National Librery
Soria is the city where Antonio Machado, one of the most important twentieth century writers, lived and taught Spanish literature in a high school. It is also the showcase of the Castile fields that appear in the poems Campos de Castilla written by Machado. Different writers visit the National Library on certain evenings in order to interact and talk with visitors. During these meetings people can speak with them about their works. Students have the opportunity to know some of these writers and ask them questions related to their books.
