This course sequence (SPAN 155 A - B) traces the literary constructions, elaborations, and treatments of love in Spanish literature from Middle Ages to the present. SPAN 155B (Post- 1700) explores the psychological and sociological implications and the cultural significance of love in a variety of art forms, poetry, drama, novel and film.

Prerequisites: Spanish 30 or Spanish 102L (prerequisite may be taken concurrently).

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Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
BERMUDEZ S
Silvia Bermudez
3.9
35 reviews

Lecture

ILP 3207
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09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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LAIS10 . Bermudez S 5 Months Ago

She is the most difficult person I have had to deal with in my time here at UCSB. She walks into lecture like she's the smartest person in the room, and picks on you when you don't raise your hand to say something every time. Attendance is practically mandatory and she is very unreachable when you cant make it. Super inflexible and arrogant.

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LAIS10 . Bermudez S 6 Months Ago

Participation is extremely important in this course and Prof Bermudez will call on you if you don't volunteer. But in a condescending way and it doesn't foster an environment where students are encouraged to participate or feel they want to. TA was very nice and sections were easier. Make sure to read before every class and read very carefully.

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SPAN110D . Bermudez S 3 Years Ago

The course syllabus is diametrically opposed to the teaching of the class. Panoptic pedagogy, Royal Spanish Academy imperialism, cultural and linguistic Eurocentrism and enlightened despotism are the professors pedagogical methods.

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110C . Bermudez S 5 Years Ago

Silvia is the reason I am remaining a Spanish double major. She is literally one of the most amazing Spanish Department professor's who deserves the whole world. If there's one professor you should take, it's her!!! The course was really interesting and because she is so invested in the material, the class is even better!!

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LAIS100 . Bermudez S 5 Years Ago

She's really passionate and may scare you at first but she really cares about the content of her classes and thinks it is important. She doesn't grade too hard despite how she comes off. Super chill class, basically an introduction class with little homework.

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SPAN156 . Bermudez S 8 Years Ago

Not a hard class by any means, but she does expect you to read and participate- which is hard when the reading is dense. However, she does like to show short videos in class, and bring modern concepts into the study of Galician culture which allows you to put a lot of things into context. Two papers, a midterm, and attendance make up your grade!

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