The Spanish Enlightenment

Overview

The module looks at the literature and history of Spain between 1700 and 1814, when the war of independence finished. It concentrates especially on the reign of Carlos III, which opened the doors of the nations to modernity.

Learning Objectives

To familarise students with the principal ideas of the enlightenment and to assess their impact on the development of Spanish history; to enable students to trace XIX and XX century cultural and political conflicts back to their XVIII century roots.

Skills

To situate literature in its historical and political context;critical reading of texts leading to a deeper understanding of literary strategy; analysis of the interplay between the history of ideas and politics.

Assessment

Fulfilment of assessment criteria.