Abstract
The objective of this study is to concentrate on the topic of education in the Cervantine works, by examining the importance and significance from a global perspective using a 17th century text, Don Quixote of La Mancha, as part of the teachings in the 21st century classroom. In order to fulfill this objective, the following exegesis will consider specific episodes of Don Quixote and it will delve into the following questions: How do specific episodes reflect how education influences those surrounding Don Quixote? How do Don Quixote and his squire Sancho have a continuous learning process of what is considered real versus what should be considered ideal? How are Don Quixote's values reflected in the 21st century? How the text Don Quixote impacted the 21st century's education? In order to answer these questions, this study will include cultural aspects of the period and its historical and social context.
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Thesis Completion
2012
Semester
Fall
Advisor
Garcia, Martha
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
College
College of Arts and Humanities
Degree Program
Spanish
Subjects
Arts and Humanities -- Dissertations, Academic;Dissertations, Academic -- Arts and Humanities
Format
Identifier
CFH0004313
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Document Type
Honors in the Major Thesis
Recommended Citation
Sepulveda, Natalia, "The importance of education from a global perspective teaching don quixote in the 21st century" (2012). HIM 1990-2015. 1371.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/1371