Literature in Latin America before 1888 (260-0-1)

Instructors

Germán Campos-Muñoz

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-410: Mon, Wed 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

This course provides a survey of major Latin American literary works, from pre-Columbian traditions to the era before the emergence of modernism in the late 19th century. We will take a critical approach to the idea of "literature" by analyzing, for example, poetic and dramatic texts alongside historical, legal, and religious documents. Key themes will include the articulation, transformation, and preservation of identity; the tensions and contradictions of the colonial era; and the uneven emergence of republics. While the primary language of the class will be Spanish, we will also consider the linguistic diversity of Latin America through translations of works in Indigenous and European languages. Prerequisite (may be taken concurrently): SPANISH 200-0 or 204-0.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite (may be taken concurrently): SPANISH 200-0 or 204-0

Class Materials (Required)

Required materials will be provided through Canvas.

Class Attributes

Advanced Expression
Literature and Arts Foundational Discipline
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area
Global Perspectives on Power, Justice, and Equity

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite (may be taken concurrently): SPANISH 200-0 or SPANISH 204-0.