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Majors and Courses of InstructionModern Foreign Languages375. The Golden Age in Literature and Culture(Not offered 2011-2012)An interdisciplinary study of the literature of the Spanish Golden Age (1492-1681). Specialattention will be given to the masterworks and great authors associated with Salamanca, includingthe Lazarillo de Tormes, la Celestina, San Juan de la Cruz, Fray Luis de León and Calderón de laBarca. The aim is to provide students with an exposure to the great works and literary figures ofSpain during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Presentation of literature will be made in thecontext of the art, architecture, and music of the period.377. Contemporary Spanish Literature (Maribel Toro)A study of Spanish literature from the Generation of 1898 to the present with special emphasisgiven to prose works. Readings will include the works of Unamuno, Azorín, Cela, and otherwriters who reflect the contemporary Spanish sensibility. A course designed to complement thecourse in contemporary Spanish offered in the program by our resident director.378. Contemporary Spanish History (Santiago González)The major themes and problems of twentieth century Spanish history will be presented in thecontext of Spanish traditions. Seven classes devoted to a survey of Spanish history with theremaining classes devoted to the Spanish Republic (1931-39), the Franco era (1939-75), andthe post-Franco era (1975 to the present). One major text will be used in conjunction withphotocopied articles. May not be counted toward the Spanish major or minor but may becounted in the Department of History as a European history course. Also listed as HIST 366.197