Exploring La Época Medieval in AP Spanish Literature
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All SubjectsAP Spanish LiteratureUnit 1 – La época medievalUnit 1 Overview: The Middle AgesUnit 1 Overview: The Middle AgesWelcome to AP Spanish Literature AP Spanish Literature shares the spot with AP English Literature for my favorite AP Class. AP Spanish Literature takes you onjourneys and different Eras of, well, Spanish Literature. It is basically like the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, except instead of albums, itfocuses on different time periods in which literature pieces were made. These different eras include:El El siglo XVIILa , realista y naturalista La y el Teatro y El de Estados Unidos y EspañaUnit 1 Overview: The Middle AgesWe will be focusing on in this section, and although it is the shortest one, it has been tested before andestablishes an important historical foundation for everything else.Ronda, Spain. Image courtesy of pxfuel.TemasLa época medievalsiglo XVIliteratura románticageneración del 98Modernismopoesía del siglo XXBoom latinoamericanoEscritores contemporáneosLa época medievalReadingPracticePrevioustopicNext topichttps://library.fiveable.me/ap-spanish-lit/unit-1/review/study-guide/IiRE93ypCtpgXs4jsrb04/4/24, 5:30 PMPage 1 of 4
Additionally, it is very important to note that throughout the units, there are going to be different temas, or themes, that the story isabout. The temas are very useful to be able to talk about the stories in the free-response questions (FRQs) on the AP Exam. It isalso very important to not focus on just the general history of each time period but rather, the history of the time period thatrevolves around the literature piece. This was something that at first, I would get confused about, but looking at just the historicalcontext of the story helped a lot with remembering the key details of each era! It is usually easier for people (it was for me!) to notgroup stories by temas but rather, associate the temas with a story as there can be various temas for a single story.Read: AP Spanish Literature - How Can I Be Prepared for the AP Spanish Literature FRQ?1.1 Conde Lucanor Ejemplo XXXV — Don Juan ManuelEl Conde Lucanor Ejemplo XXXV, was written by Don Juan Manuel approximately in the year 1335. During this time period, womenwere considered to not be on the same level of value as men—which is something, although not fair, very important to remembersince it will help establish various temas. The temas del curso are "" and "La construcción degenero." These can then be broken down into other sub-temas.is one of them, and you will learn about the different roles of people in marriage and what wassocially acceptable—the man being in control. This specific example of will be repeated in otherpieces of literature that will later be seen.is another tema, and in this fábula, the power relationship is between the man and the woman—more specifically focusing on how the power is obtained.is very much a Spanish term, and it revolves around men feeling superior to women and being considered moreimportant, and wanting to establish their dominance—whatever it takes. When reading the information on El Conde LucanorEjemplo XXXV, you will want to make strong connections between the temas with specific parts of the story. 1.2 “Romance de la pérdida de Alhama” — Anónimo“is one of the few literature pieces in this class that does not have an author. This is becauseof the type of literature this is—it is talking about the downfall of a kingdom, which would have been very badly punished with thepossibility of death. We will see the repetition of two temas from el Conde Lucanor Ejemplo XXXV in this poem—but they areconnected in different ways.can be seen, but through different religions making contact. As you will learn, this is a type ofpoema in which the narrator will describe how Alhama was lost by its emperor to another one.but rather than through a married couple, they are seen through the win and loss of a war, and whocan dominate.El imperialismo, is a new tema that is introduced, although not a full tema for College Board, but is addressed as there isimperialism from one group of people to another, especially from one religion to another or in "conquests."Alhambra Fortress, Granada, Andalucía, Spain. Image courtesy of Wikimedia.Navigating the CourseLas relaciones interpersonalesLas sociedades en contactolas sociedades en contactoLas relaciones de poderEl machismoRomance de la pérdida de AlhamaLas sociedades en contactoLas relaciones de poderhttps://library.fiveable.me/ap-spanish-lit/unit-1/review/study-guide/IiRE93ypCtpgXs4jsrb04/4/24, 5:30 PMPage 2 of 4
Some things I wish I knew about the course are that you should be able to recognize not just the name of the story, but also thename of the author and the time period. I am usually a crammer for AP Tests, unfortunately, but I would go back time and timeagain and make flashcards early one quizzing me on the information of a story. Terminos Literarios are also super important toknow—which is why I would recommend finding a literary term and associating it with some part of the literary piece you arereading. Finally, always be aware of the type of piece you are reading—whether it is a moraleja, a poema, or a soneto. Lastly, don’tjust focus on the literary pieces but also focus on your writing and analysis skills.This is genuinely the shortest unit so there is not much else to cover but please enjoy the Eras Tour! It is very enjoyable Key Terms to Review (19)Boom latinoamericano: A literary movement that occurred in Latin America during the mid-20th century, characterized by an explosion ofinternationally acclaimed novels written by Latin American authors. It brought global attention to Latin American literature.Conde Lucanor Ejemplo XXXV - Don Juan Manuel: This key term refers to a medieval Spanish literary work written by Don Juan Manuel. It is acollection of moral tales that provide guidance on how to navigate various situations in life.El machismo: Machismo refers to the belief in male superiority over women, often leading to discrimination, sexism, and unequal power dynamicsbetween genders. It encompasses attitudes, behaviors, and societal norms that reinforce traditional gender roles.Escritores contemporáneos: This term refers to writers who are currently active and producing literature in the present time. They often exploremodern themes and use contemporary language and styles in their works.Generación del 98: The Generación del 98 refers to a group of Spanish writers and intellectuals who were deeply affected by the loss of Spain'scolonies in the Spanish-American War. They expressed their disillusionment with society and explored themes of identity, existentialism, and culturalcrisis in their works.La construcción de género: This key term refers to the process through which society assigns roles, behaviors, expectations, and attributes based onone's perceived gender. It involves the social and cultural norms that shape our understanding of masculinity and femininity.La época medieval: The term refers to the historical period in Europe between the fall of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Renaissance,characterized by feudalism, chivalry, and a focus on religion.Las relaciones de poder: This term refers to the dynamics of power within a society. It encompasses the distribution of authority, control, andinfluence among individuals or groups.Las Relaciones Interpersonales: "Las relaciones interpersonales" refer to interpersonal relationships between characters within a literary work. Theserelationships can include friendships, romantic partnerships, family dynamics, conflicts, etc.Las sociedades en contacto: Las sociedades en contacto refers to the concept of different societies coming into contact with one another andinfluencing each other's cultures through interactions such as trade, colonization, migration, or conquest.Literatura romántica: Literature that emerged in the late 18th century and early 19th century, characterized by an emphasis on emotion, imagination,and individualism. Romantic literature often explores themes of love, nature, and the supernatural.Modernismo: Modernismo is a literary movement that originated in Latin America at the end of the 19th century. It is characterized by its use of richimagery, musical language, and exploration of exotic themes.Naturalismo: El naturalismo es una corriente literaria que se basa en observar y describir objetivamente la naturaleza humana y su entorno, haciendoénfasis en las influencias deterministas.Poesía del siglo XX: Poetry of the 20th century, which encompasses various movements and styles that emerged during this time period. It reflectsthe social, cultural, and political changes of the era.Realismo: El realismo es un movimiento literario que busca representar la realidad tal como es, sin adornos ni idealizaciones.Romance de la pérdida de Alhama: "Romance de la pérdida de Alhama" is a traditional Spanish ballad that recounts the story of the fall of the city ofAlhama to Christian forces during the Reconquista.Siglo XVI: This term refers to the 16th century, a time period marked by significant cultural changes such as exploration, religious reformations, andartistic achievements.Siglo XVIII: This term refers to the 18th century when Enlightenment ideas spread throughout Europe leading to political revolutions, scientificadvancements, and cultural transformations.Teatro del siglo XX: Teatro del siglo XX refers to the theater produced during the 20th century, characterized by its experimentation with new forms,themes, and techniques. It reflects the social, political, and cultural changes that occurred during this period.https://library.fiveable.me/ap-spanish-lit/unit-1/review/study-guide/IiRE93ypCtpgXs4jsrb04/4/24, 5:30 PMPage 3 of 4