Spanish 332 - SEM: THE MIDDLE AGES TODAY
Fall
2012
01
4.00
Ibtissam Bouachrine
TTh 03:00-04:50
Smith College
18404-F12
HATFLD 206
ibouachr@smith.edu
Topics course. This course examines the medieval and early-modern Iberian and North African understanding of sexuality in light of modern critical theory. Special attention will be given to the Arabic and Castilian representations of same-sex desire. Readings will include texts by Ibn Hazm, Juan Ruiz, al-Tifashi, al-Nafwazi, Wallada, Ibn Sahl of Seville, Ibn Quzman, and Fernando de Rojas. All readings in Spanish translation. Taught in Spanish. Enrollment limited to 14.
Topic: Queer Iberia and North Africa Instructor Permission. Not open to first-years, sophomores