Module #1 Introduction to Renaissance Spain Overview of the historical and cultural context of Renaissance Spain, including the Catholic Monarchs, the Reconquista, and the rise of humanism.
Module #2 The Spanish Renaissance:Key Figures and Movements Exploration of key figures such as Ferdinand and Isabella, Juan Luis Vives, and Luis de León, and movements such as Humanism and the Devotio Moderna.
Module #3 Cervantes Don Quixote:Parts I and II In-depth analysis of Cervantes masterpiece, exploring themes of chivalry, reality, and the rise of modernity.
Module #4 The Picaresque Novel:Lazarillo de Tormes and Guzmán de Alfarache Analysis of the picaresque genre, including its roots in medieval literature and its development in Spain, with a focus on Lazarillo de Tormes and Guzmán de Alfarache.
Module #5 Poetry and Courtly Love:Garcilaso de la Vega and the Cancionero General Exploration of the courtly love tradition in Spanish poetry, with a focus on Garcilaso de la Vega and the Cancionero General.
Module #6 The Comedia:Lope de Vega and the Golden Age of Theater Analysis of the Comedia, a genre that dominated Spanish theater in the 16th and 17th centuries, with a focus on Lope de Vega and his contributions.
Module #7 Philosophy and Theology in Renaissance Spain Overview of the major philosophical and theological debates of the time, including Thomism, Scholasticism, and the rise of Humanism.
Module #8 Erasmus and Spanish Humanism Exploration of the impact of Erasmus humanism on Spanish thought, including his influence on figures such as Juan Luis Vives and Luis de León.
Module #9 The School of Salamanca:Francisco de Vitoria and the Development of International Law Analysis of the School of Salamanca, a group of theologians and jurists who developed the concept of international law, with a focus on Francisco de Vitoria.
Module #10 The Spanish Inquisition and the Index of Prohibited Books Examination of the Spanish Inquisition and its impact on literature and philosophy, including the Index of Prohibited Books and its effects on intellectual freedom.
Module #11 Womens Voices in Renaissance Spain:Teresa of Ávila and María de Zayas Exploration of the contributions of women writers to Renaissance Spanish literature, with a focus on Teresa of Ávila and María de Zayas.
Module #12 The Mystic Tradition:St. John of the Cross and the Carmelite Reform Analysis of the mystic tradition in Renaissance Spain, with a focus on St. John of the Cross and the Carmelite Reform.
Module #13 The Literary Salon:Womens Roles in Renaissance Culture Examination of the literary salon as a site of cultural and intellectual exchange, with a focus on womens roles in shaping Renaissance culture.
Module #14 The Rise of the Novel:Cervantes and the Quixote Exploration of the development of the novel as a genre, with a focus on Cervantes Don Quixote as a key example.
Module #15 Intersections of Literature and Philosophy:Calderón de la Barcas Autos Sacramentales Analysis of Calderón de la Barcas Autos Sacramentales, exploring the intersections of literature and philosophy in these plays.
Module #16 The Impact of the Renaissance on Spanish Culture Examination of the lasting impact of the Renaissance on Spanish culture, including its influence on art, literature, and philosophy.
Module #17 Case Study:The University of Alcalá and the Renaissance Humanist Movement In-depth analysis of the University of Alcalá as a hub of Renaissance humanism, with a focus on its key figures and intellectual debates.
Module #18 Renaissance Spain in Context:European and Global Connections Examination of Renaissance Spain in a global context, including its connections to other European cultures and the Americas.
Module #19 The Legacy of Renaissance Spain:Influence on Later Literature and Philosophy Analysis of the lasting impact of Renaissance Spain on later literature and philosophy, including its influence on the Enlightenment and Romanticism.
Module #20 Renaissance Spain and the Digital Humanities Exploration of the digital humanities as a tool for understanding and interpreting Renaissance Spanish literature and philosophy.
Module #21 Methodologies for Reading Renaissance Spanish Literature Introduction to key methodologies for reading and interpreting Renaissance Spanish literature, including close reading and historicism.
Module #22 The Canon of Renaissance Spanish Literature Examination of the canon of Renaissance Spanish literature, including its formation and contested boundaries.
Module #23 Renaissance Spanish Literature and Visual Culture Analysis of the relationship between literature and visual culture in Renaissance Spain, including the role of art and architecture.
Module #24 The Performance of Renaissance Spanish Literature Exploration of the performance of Renaissance Spanish literature, including the role of theater, music, and dance.
Module #25 Renaissance Spanish Literature and Empire Examination of the relationship between Renaissance Spanish literature and the rise of empire, including the impact of colonialism on literary production.
Module #26 Renaissance Spanish Literature and the Body Analysis of the body as a site of cultural and philosophical debate in Renaissance Spanish literature, including the role of gender and sexuality.
Module #27 Renaissance Spanish Literature and the Environment Examination of the relationship between Renaissance Spanish literature and the environment, including the role of nature and the non-human.
Module #28 Renaissance Spanish Literature and the Human Condition Analysis of the human condition as a central theme in Renaissance Spanish literature, including explorations of identity, morality, and ethics.
Module #29 Renaissance Spanish Literature and the Problem of Evil Examination of the problem of evil as a philosophical and literary concern in Renaissance Spanish literature, including the role of moral and theological debates.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Literature and Philosophy in Renaissance Spain career
