Spanish Exiles and Totalitarianisms

3 Credits

An overview of the cultural and literary production regarding the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and its aftermath in the context of political exile from the early 20th century through present-day Spain. The course explores the production of literary texts in their sociohistorical, political, and cultural contexts and development as a reflection of that crisis in the conscience of present-day Spain. This interdisciplinary course covers topics such as political, historical, religious, racial, ethnic, gendered/sexual, cultural, and ethno-geographical diversities and differences concerning the Spanish Civil War and its aftermath. Taught in Spanish.