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The Souls of the Mountain (Remedios Varo, 1938)

SPAN 295

Scary stories help us process deep human fears and anxieties, but they also offer a reflection of larger cultural anxieties. We’ll examine stories and films from a variety of historical periods and Spanish-speaking regions, allowing ourselves to experience them both emotionally and intellectually. Taught in Spanish. 

Term: Fall 2026

Instructor: Joyce Tolliver

Credit: 3 hours

SPAN 295: Scary Stories: The Strange, the Monstrous, and the Supernatural in Spanish and Latin American Texts

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