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| Unit name |
The Masks of Don Juan: Representations of the Legendary Figure in Spain, 1630-1930 |
| Unit code |
HISP20082 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
I/5
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
|
| Unit director |
Dr. Kitts |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department |
Department of Hispanic, Portuguese and Latin American Studies |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Arts |
Description including Unit Aims
This unit centres on three contrasting Spanish versions of the Don Juan myth: El burlador de Sevilla o convidado de piedra, by Tirso de Molina (1630); Don Juan Tenorio by Jos� Zorilla (1844) and Las galas del difunto by Ram�n del Valle-Incl�n (1930). The plays are considered within their contemporary national context and in comparison to each other, to other plays from the periods covered and to other non-Spanish re-creations of the legendary figure (read in translation where necessary), such as Moli�res play Don Juan ou le festine de pierre (1665), Mozart's opera (with libretto by Da Ponte) Don Giovanni (1787), and Byron's mock epic poem Don Juan (1819-24).
Aims:
- To introduce students to a significant body of knowledge of a complexity appropriate to second year level. The content matter will normally include one or more of the following: literature; social, cultural or political history; linguistics; cultural studies; film, television or other media.
- To facilitate students engagement with a body of literature, including secondary literature, texts, including in non-print media, primary sources and ideas as a basis for their own analysis and development. Normally many or most of these sources will be in a language other than English and will enhance the development of their linguistic skills.
- To develop further skills of synthesis, analysis and independent research, building on the skills acquired in units at level C.
- Some options may prepare students for the experience of the Year Abroad.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Successful students will:
- be knowledgeable about a significant cultural, historical or linguistic subject related to the language they are studying;
- be skilled in the selection and synthesis of relevant material;
- be able to evaluate and analyse relevant material from a significant body of source materials, usually in a foreign language, at a high level;
- be able to respond to questions or problems by presenting their independent judgements in an appropriate style and at an high level of complexity;
- be able to transfer these skills to other working environments, including study at a foreign university and on work placements during the year abroad.
Teaching Information
1 plenary hour weekly + 2 parallel seminar groups weekly.
Assessment Information
One summative essay of 1,800-2,000 words (one-third of mark) and one two-hour examination (two-thirds of mark)
Reading and References
Set texts:
- Tirso de Molina, El burlador de Sevilla o convidado de piedra (1630)
- Jos� Zorilla, Don Juan Tenorio (1844)
- Ram�n del Valle-Incl�n, Las galas del difunto (1930)
