Read and Discuss Spanish Literature (B2-C2) - WEA Sydney

Read and Discuss Spanish Literature (B2-C2)

This course delves into the works of Gabriel García Márquez, Isabel Allende, and Juan Rulfo, focusing on key excerpts that reveal the richness of Spanish and Latin American literature. Designed for ELE students at a B2-C1 level, the course includes discussions on cultural themes, literary techniques, and grammar topics drawn from the texts. Students will not need to read the full novels; the instructor will provide selected passages for analysis. Each session balances literary exploration with targeted language practice, making it ideal for those seeking both cultural and linguistic enrichment.

DELIVERY MODE

  • Face-to-Face

SUGGESTED READING

  • Cien años de soledad, Gabriel García Márquez
  • El amor en los tiempos del cólera, García Márquez
  • Crónica de una muerte anunciada, García Márquez
  • La casa de los espíritus, Isabel Allende
  • De amor y de sombra, Isabel Allende
  • Paula, Isabel Allende
  • Pedro Páramo, Juan Rulfo
  • El llano en llamas, Juan Rulfo
  • La Cuesta de las Comadres, Juan Rulfo

COURSE OUTLINE

  • Analysis of excerpts from Cien años de soledad by Gabriel García Márquez – Exploring magical realism and family sagas.
  • Discussion of El amor en los tiempos del cólera by Gabriel García Márquez – Examining themes of love and resilience.
  • Exploration of Crónica de una muerte anunciada by Gabriel García Márquez – Discussing societal responsibility and narrative structure.
  • Study of excerpts from La casa de los espíritus by Isabel Allende – Merging personal and political histories through magical realism.
  • Analysis of De amor y de sombra by Isabel Allende – Examining love and resistance in a political context.
  • Discussion on Paula by Isabel Allende – Reflecting on memory, grief, and autobiography.
  • Examination of Pedro Páramo by Juan Rulfo – Understanding the interplay of magical realism and rural Mexican identity.
  • Study of El llano en llamas by Juan Rulfo – Exploring post-revolutionary Mexico through short stories.
  • Reflection on La Cuesta de las Comadres by Juan Rulfo – Analyzing themes of violence and morality in rural communities.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Develop a nuanced understanding of literary works such as Cien años de soledad by Gabriel García Márquez, La casa de los espíritus by Isabel Allende, and Pedro Páramo by Juan Rulfo, focusing on their cultural and historical significance.
  2. Enhance critical reading skills by engaging with complex themes like magical realism, family dynamics, love, societal critique, and the human condition as reflected in the selected texts.
  3. Improve Spanish language proficiency through the analysis of vocabulary, grammar, and stylistic techniques found in the works of García Márquez, Allende, and Rulfo.
  4. Broaden cultural awareness by exploring the socio-political and historical contexts of Latin America and Spain depicted in these narratives.
  5. Strengthen the ability to compare narrative styles and thematic elements across the works, emphasizing the evolution of literary trends in the Spanish-speaking world.
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