HISP 414 - Borges the Singer

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4HU, CD

One of the most innovative and cosmopolitan authors of the twentieth century, Jorge Luis Borges is also the composer of milongas - an Argentine, tango-related, verbal art tradition, sung to guitar accompaniment. This seminar explores the relationship between Borges’ intellectually complex oeuvre, his seemingly unrelated “folk” verses, and their cultural contexts. Readings include his early poetry and essays, best-known stories, and complete milongas. Critical scholarship, musicological texts, recordings, and films complement primary texts. This course is taught in Spanish.

Enrollment Limit: 15
Instructor: A. Cara

Prerequisites & Notes: Two Spanish-taught 300 courses.