SJ0B788 Literature, philosophy, sociology. Neobaroque novel by Miguel Espinosa (1926-1982)

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2013
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. José Luis Bellón Aguilera, PhD. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Milada Malá, Ph.D.
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 14:10–15:45 K12 nerezervovat
Prerequisites (in Czech)
SJIA007 Practical Spanish II
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/25, only registered: 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The subject is an introduction to the work of one of the most interesting and complex Spanish novelists of the second half of XXth century Spain, Miguel Espinosa. His novels will be studied paying special attention to the historic circumsntances, the interaction between philosophy and literature. During the course, some contemporary currents of sociology and theory of literature will be considered, as well as Spanish contemporary literature. Translation problems will also be discussed.
Syllabus
  • 1. A periodization of Francoism. The Transition and the “desencanto”. 2. Intelectual networks, literary field. 3. Social realism, critic realism. 4. Philosophical influences: Wittgenstein, Heidegger. 5. Literary influences: Gracián, the picaresque novel, Cervantes. 6. Short-circuiting fields. Between the essay and literature. 7. Escuela de mandarines (I) 8. Escuela de mandarines (II) 9. Tríbada. Theologiae tractatus 10. La fea burguesía 11. Interpretations and appropriations I 12. Interpretations and appropriations II 13. Work presentations and discussions. 14. Work presentations and discussions. 15. Conclusion.
Literature
    required literature
  • Espinosa, Miguel (1993), Tríbada (Theologiae Tractatus), Barcelona: Montesinos.
  • ESPINOSA, Miguel. Escuela de mandarines. Madrid: Alfaguara, 1992, 609 s. ISBN 84-204-8094-0. info
  • ESPINOSA, Miguel. La fea burguesía. 2.a ed. Madrid: Alfaguara, 1990, 291 s. ISBN 8420480762. info
    recommended literature
  • VV. AA., Página web sobre Miguel Espinosa
  • Espinosa, Miguel (1986), Asklepios, el último griego, Murcia: Editora Regional.
  • BELLÓN AGUILERA, José Luis. Miguel Espinosa, el autor emboscado (Miguel Espinosa, the hidden author). Granada (ESP): Comares, 2012, 321 pp. De guante blanco. ISBN 978-84-9836-829-1. URL info
  • KYLOUŠEK, Petr and Petr DYTRT. Pierre BOURDIEU, Pravidla umění. Vznik a struktura literárního pole (Les Regles de l'Art. Genese et structure du champ littéraire) (Rules of Art: Genesis and Structure of the Literary Field). Překladatelé. 1. vyd. Brno: Host, 2011, 496 pp. Teoretická knihovna, č. 27. ISBN 978-80-7294-364-7. URL info
Teaching methods
Given the difficulty of the work, there will be a selection of texts. The student will be asked to read at least one of the novels and prepare a presentation. Classes will alternate lectures and discussion. Attendance and participation is compulsory.
Assessment methods
Essay work. Written examination.
Language of instruction
Spanish
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
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