Literature in Latin America since 1888 (261-0-2)

Instructors

Alicia Vanessa Nunez

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-430: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This course is a survey of the literary modern period in Latin America that includes modernismo, the historical avant-garde, the "Boom," and recent literary trends since 1888. Emphasis will be placed on novels, poetry, and short fiction. Works read in class may include but are not limited to: Julio Cortázar, Manuel Puig, and Rigoberta Menchú. Themes will include: national identity, post-colonialism, race, and the body. Prerequisite (may be taken concurrently): SPANISH 200-0 or SPANISH 204-0

Registration Requirements

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

Learning Objectives

• To survey major literary trends in Latin America since 1888, such as "Modernismo", "Magical Realism" and the "Latin American Boom".
• To understand major historical, social, and political contexts in Latin America since 1888.
• To analyze the intersections between culture, race, class, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, and sexuality as they appear within literary and artistic practices.

Class Materials (Required)

Voces de Hispanoamerica, 5th Edition (ISBN: 1305584481), Raquel Chang-Rodriguez (Author), Malva E. Filer (Author)

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.