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Title: Futbol Soccer: Lang, Lit, Cult
Course Section Number: SPA-312-01
Department: Spanish
Description: Studies in Hispanic Culture - Fútbol Soccer: Language, Literature and Culture. This course will explore football soccer in Latin America and Spain as a referent of culture and identity. "Fútbol" is a global phenomenon and an authentic cultural expression; it is the common language spoken by men and women regardless of their age, status, background or religion but it has also been a powerful tool during military dictatorships, presidential campaigns and international relations. The class will focus on the analysis of soccer through literature, cinema, and newspapers. We will study the work by some of the most influential authors of the Spanish speaking world such as Juan Villoro, Osvaldo Soriano, Javier Marías, Roberto Fontanarrosa, Eduardo Galeano, Roberto Bolaño y Eduardo Sacheri, among others. Taught in Spanish.
Credits: 1.00
Start Date: January 14, 2019
End Date: May 4, 2019
Meeting Information:
01/15/2019-05/02/2019 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 09:45AM - 11:00AM, Detchon, Room 212
Faculty: Monsalve, Maria
Requisite Courses: Prerequisites: SPA-301 or SPA-321 and SPA-302., SPA 302

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